According to a recent article in Forbes online, “Since 1978…college textbooks have risen 812 percent — more than twice as fast as the price of a new home”. The article goes on to state that the main cause for this increase is that the textbook industry is controlled by a small number of powerful publishers. […]

Gideon of the Bible sought after signs and was known as a destroyer of obstacles. So for Madison to name her son Gideon may have been a prophetic choice. As a smart, high school student with big plans to attend MIT after graduation, Madison found herself pregnant during her junior year.  “I thought my life […]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of South Piedmont Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 12:00pm at South Piedmont Community College, 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110 in the Creech Boardroom.  

Like every college graduate, Tina Heid was faced with two options. She could go on to graduate school or she could go to work. With her degree in psychology and a minor in dance from Western Carolina University, she opted for the job.  Taking a break from school and diversifying her skill-set seemed like the […]

Her life was turned upside down after her father passed away and her mother was laid off from her job. As a recent high school graduate, Alexia Makowski found herself struggling to find employment while being burdened with funeral debt and grief. She knew in her heart she wasn’t ready for a job, but didn’t […]

Associates-degree graduates of South Piedmont Community College can earn a bachelor’s at Wingate University for $2,500 per year or less, thanks to a growing partnership between the two educational institutions. The new Gateway Scholarship was announced recently by South Piedmont President Dr. Maria Pharr and Wingate University President Dr. Rhett Brown. Pharr said. “There have […]

At the end of spring semester, students in the Honors, Global Scholars of Distinction, and ePortfolio programs presented their projects at the first Evening of Excellence symposium and banquet to celebrate their achievements with their families, faculty, and administrators. SPCC’s Honors program provides students with the opportunity to challenge themselves academically with supplemental projects in […]

The South Piedmont Foundation exists to receive tax-exempt contributions to support the mission of the College and the needs of its students via funding for student scholarships as well as programs and equipment.

SOLD – High-quality, custom made Tiny House constructed by South Piedmont Community College’s Construction Technology Program. Square footage including loft is 184. Covered front door. Bath with full shower. Tin roof. Vaulted ceilings. Refrigerator. Built to new 2019 code standards. More energy efficient than homes built in prior years. Heating and air unit included. Furnished […]