American Legion Presents Check in Support of Endowed Scholarship

Representatives from the Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair presented a $25,000-donation to the PCC Foundation in December in support of the Pitt County American Legion Fair Endowed Scholarship. Presenting the check to PCC Foundation Executive Director Beth Sigmon (second from right) and PCC Scholarships Coordinator Kim Simpkins are Pitt County Fair Board President Frank Smith (left) and Pitt County Fair Manager Ken Ross.

Representatives from the Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair presented a $25,000-donation to the PCC Foundation in December in support of the Pitt County American Legion […]

International Paper Foundation Awards Grant in Support of Transitional Studies Department

Adam Miklos, mill manager of International Paper's New Bern operation, presents a check to PCC's Hannah Hackett, left, and Laurie Weston in support of the college's Transitional Studies Department.

WINTERVILLE—The Pitt Community College Foundation received a grant from the International Paper Foundation last month in support of the college’s Transitional Studies Department. The $5,000-award will […]

Vogt Hired to Organize Foundation Fundraising Events

Graphic depicting Jennifer Vogt being hired as special events coordinator.

Jennifer Hemink Vogt (pronounced “vote”) was hired as PCC’s special events coordinator on Nov. 15. A Greenville native, her primary responsibility will be organizing PCC Foundation […]

Electrical Systems Student Headed to Nashville for Chance to Win $40,000

Photo collage of tools and prizes Alex Harrell won for posting the top score in North Carolina for the IDEAL Tool Challenge and Harrell displaying the award he received for advancing to the competition finals in Tennessee.

WINTERVILLE—At a time when many are seeking the perfect gifts for loved ones and dreaming of a white Christmas, Pitt Community College student Alex Harrell has […]

Longleaf Commitment Grant Program Expanded

Fall foliage on display outside of PCC's Vernon White Building.

WINTERVILLE—A program created this year to spur North Carolina’s economic recovery from COVID-19 has been expanded to give the state’s 2020 high school graduates a chance […]

Virtual First-Generation Symposium is March 4

Hands forming a circle on a white background.

EVENT: The Whole Student: Amplifying the First-Generation Student Experience TIME: March 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Virtual DETAILS: The 2nd Annual First-Generation […]

PCC Foundation Selling Customizable Bricks to Support Scholarships

Customized bricks surround the clock tower on PCC's main campus.

WINTERVILLE—With #GivingTuesday less than a week away, the Pitt Community College Foundation is encouraging members of the community to consider participating in the annual celebration of […]

Holiday Show’s Return to Convention Center Has Great Results

PCC administrators and foundation board members cut the ribbon on the 2021 Down East Holiday Show.

• PHOTO GALLERY WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College Foundation officials are thanking the community for its “outstanding support” of the 2021 Down East Holiday Show. According to PCC […]

2021 Down East Holiday Show is Nov. 4-7

Santa Claus takes a photo with two children during the 2019 Down East Holiday Show.

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College Foundation staff are gearing up for the 2021 Down East Holiday Show, and they’re hoping a return to the Greenville Convention Center will […]

2021 Holiday Show Tickets Now Available for Online Purchase

WINTERVILLE—Tickets to the Pitt Community College Foundation’s 2021 Down East Holiday Show are now available for purchase online. The four-day show, which will take place in […]

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