News and Features

  • The region’s best investment: Central Piedmont’s Class of 2025 builds lives and fuels the economy

    • Central Piedmont celebrated 1,736 graduates at two May 15 ceremonies, highlighting how education transforms lives and communities.
    • Nearly half of the graduates entered high-demand industries, from health care to tech and skilled trades.
    • Graduates like Shenise Young, Chloe Mbongo, and others shared powerful stories of resilience and hope.

    On May 15, Central Piedmont Community College awarded degrees, diplomas, and credentials to 1,736 students whose personal and academic…

  • Community Partners Help Launch Central Piedmont’s “Accelerate to Success” Program for 25 CMS Students

    • Rising CMS seniors can take 14 credit hours of automotive classes 

    • Funding provided by Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation, Faison Enterprises, and The Merancas Foundation, in partnership with the Charlotte ToolBank 

    • Program offers weekly financial supplement, free toolkit, and more …

  • Central Piedmont reaches 33,000 students, reinforces role as Charlotte's economic engine 

    • Central Piedmont sets a new enrollment record with 33,000 students for Spring 2025 
    • Programs aligned with local workforce needs are helping students transition directly into careers 
    • Employers praise the college’s graduates for being prepared, professional, and job-ready 

    Central Piedmont Community College has officially enrolled 33,000 students for the spring 2025 term, setting a new institutional record and marking…

  • Duke Energy Donates Thousands of Professional Clothing Items to Central Piedmont

    • Duke Energy employees support Central Piedmont students in need of clothes for interviews and jobs
    • Donations provide clothes for up to 200 students per month
    • Central Piedmont is looking to expand this service to multiple campuses

    Duke Energy employees made a major contribution to Central Piedmont Community College’s Professional Clothing Closet, donating thousands of…

  • Central Piedmont launches the Community Lifeline to strengthen emergency response training and workforce development

    • Builds a stronger emergency response workforce through expanded education, delivering benefits for Mecklenburg County residents
    • Provides cutting-edge facilities for realistic, hands-on emergency response training
    • Creates one of the most significant workforce development projects in the college’s history

    Central Piedmont Community College, in collaboration with Mecklenburg County and local first responder agencies, is launching The Community…

  • Central Piedmont to Host "Music and Mind: Harnessing the Power of Community for Health" on March 29

    Charlotte, N.C. - The connection between music, community, and well-being takes center stage at Music and Mind: Harnessing the Power of Community for Health, which will be held at the Parr Center Theater at 10:30 a.m. on March 29. 

    This engaging panel discussion, inspired by the work of world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, will bring together leading experts to explore the transformative impact of the arts on brain health. …

  • Pritchett Chosen for Fulbright Specialist Program

    Dr. Deninne Pritchett, PhD., ACUE, has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Program, a globally acclaimed international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

    Pritchett, the faculty director for Central Piedmont’s Truist Honors Program, becomes one of the select few to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster. The program has just a 20 percent acceptance rate, and Pritchett was selected due to her experience developing the honors program and her research…

  • Central Piedmont Continues Investment in AI Education with Two New Classes

    In addition to the new associate degree program in Artificial Intelligence Technology, Central Piedmont offers two new continuing education courses this spring to support those pursuing certificates in AI. 

    AI Foundations: From Curiosity to Career introduces the fundamentals of AI and explores how to use AI to improve productivity, communication, content creation, and more. Participants will learn to apply AI techniques to develop and execute real-world projects, showcasing creative and efficient…

  • Catherine Butler Joins Central Piedmont as Vice President of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

    Central Piedmont Community College is pleased to announce that Catherine Butler has joined the college as Vice President of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations. Butler is replacing Jeff Lowrance, who retired from Central Piedmont in 2024.

    Butler will lead the development of integrated communications and marketing strategies that advance the college’s strategic plan as it continues to elevate student success, maximize student academic excellence and innovation, and cultivate community engagement and partnerships. She will…

  • Remarkable Resilience: Central Piedmont Celebrates December 2024 Graduates

    On Dec. 12, 2024, Central Piedmont Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of over 1,487 graduates in a ceremony that highlighted their academic success and their inspiring personal journeys. This December graduating class, with an average GPA of 3.33, demonstrated remarkable dedication and perseverance across a diverse array of programs, setting a strong foundation for future contributions to the community. 

    "Graduation day is the most joyful day of the year," said Central Piedmont President Kandi Deitemeyer. "It is a day of celebration—of hard work…