Starting May 29, student email accounts will be protected by Proofpoint, the same spam filtering system currently used by employees. This added layer of email security will help reduce spam and phishing attempts.

To learn how to manage your spam settings, view the Proofpoint User Guide.

No action is needed before May 29. After the transition, students will begin receiving daily spam digests and can log in to Proofpoint (spam.cpcc.edu) to review quarantined messages and manage block/allow lists.

For questions or support, contact the ITS Service Desk via the client portal.

We are proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of our students who completed the NC Scholars of Global Distinction program with a ceremony on May 2. This program demands a deep commitment to global understanding through academics and immersive experiences.

The following scholars met all requirements, including completing 15 credit hours of globally-focused courses, participating in eight globally-focused events, and dedicating over 30 hours to a global immersion experience:

• Sabina Darjee
• Sara Sadrnia
• Ethan Smith
• Yin Theint
• Megan Wadsworth
• Shenise Young

Each scholar also crafted a reflective portfolio and delivered a capstone presentation, showcasing their comprehensive learning journey.

We extend our gratitude to the dedicated faculty and staff who made this celebration possible: Teresa Hall, Sydia Fenner, Olivia Stockwell, Alisson Garcia, and Marjorie Carihua.

Congratulations to our Global Scholars!

Thank You for Celebrating Student Excellence!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the Student Excellence Awards in Halton Theater! It was a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students’ academic achievements, outstanding leadership, and Impact in the community

🌟 Academic Excellence: 67 recipients
🌟 Student Leadership (Individual): 23 recipients
🌟 Student Leadership (Group): 20 recipients
🌟 Service Excellence: 10 recipients

Congratulations to all of our honorees for their dedication, impact, and commitment to excellence at Central Piedmont!

📌Forage is a free experiential education platform that allows you to:

• Engage in 300+ real-world job simulations that align with your career interests
• Receive resume and discussion points after completing a job simulation
• Explore tasks related to a particular industry
• Get Started: Please visit the Forage Landing Page to sign up and discover ways to strengthen or develop new career-ready skills.

📌In addition, Work-based Learning (WBL) is a semester-based program that gives you an opportunity to work and learn in your field of study. WBL comes in various forms with the most common being internship, part-time, and full-time employment. Through your time in WBL, you will:

• Gain industry experience
• Earn college credit
• Build career connections
• Learn More: You can meet with a Workplace Learning Coordinator at any campus or virtually by contacting workplace.learning@cpcc.edu.

Congratulations to Merit Chukwukere, a Central Piedmont Truist Honors Scholar, for being selected to participate in the inaugural Summer Global Leadership Institute (SGLI) in New York City!

Merit is one of only 19 students chosen from across the nation’s community colleges that are members of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)—a major honor that reflects her drive, excellence, and global vision.

🌟 About the Institute:

Hosted by Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) in partnership with CCID and Lone Star College, this competitive program provides:

• 🌐 Immersive workshops on global diplomacy
• 🎓 Interactive sessions with diplomats, policy experts, and academic leaders
• 🗽 Cultural experiences across New York City to build global awareness and leadership

🧭 Merit’s Mission:

This opportunity brings Merit one step closer to her goal of becoming a Public Health Advocate, focused on raising awareness of healthcare disparities and increasing access to critical health resources.

She’s not just preparing for a career—she’s preparing to make an impact.

👏 Please join us in celebrating this incredible milestone with Merit and the Truist Honors Program, where students are constantly striving for beyond what’s next.

Take some time for yourself this summer with a full-body massage at Central Piedmont’s Student Massage Therapy Clinic! 🌿

Massage Therapy students are putting their skills into practice, offering 60-minute sessions under the supervision of licensed faculty. It’s a great way to support student learning while enjoying some well-deserved relaxation.

🗓️ Clinic Details:

📅 Dates: June 17 – July 1
🕘 Days: Monday – Friday (by appointment only)
📍 Location: Central Campus, Leon Levine Health Sciences Center, Room 301
💰 Price: $25 for a 60-minute massage
(Card or Apple Pay accepted – no cash payments)

💆 Techniques Offered:

• Swedish Massage: Firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension

• Featured Technique: Deep Tissue Massage: Targets chronic muscle tension using slow, focused strokes

📲 Ready to Book?

🔗 Schedule Your Appointment

Calling all students, faculty, and staff—let’s make a difference together! Central Piedmont is hosting the first OneBlood Blood Drive of the season, and your donation could help save lives. Whether it’s your first time donating or you’re a seasoned giver, every drop counts.

🩸 OneBlood Blood Drive 

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Central Campus – Blood Mobile near South Quad (near Giles Building)

Let’s come together as a campus community and kick off the summer with purpose and impact. Your donation could be the reason someone gets another chance.

Did you know that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness, and 1 in 20 experience a serious mental illness?

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Central Piedmont Counseling Services encourages everyone to take time to learn more about mental health, break down stigma, and focus on self-care and well-being.

🌿 Here’s how you can start:

✅ Check out 31 daily tips to boost your mental health from Mental Health America
✅ Reach out for support when you need it
✅ Practice small daily habits that support your mental and emotional health

💚 Resources at Central Piedmont:

• Access free, confidential support through Counseling Services
• Visit the Wellness Center for well-being tools and community resources

You are not alone—and support is always here. 💙

Central Piedmont offers a number of summer camps for rising 4th-12th graders, and a 10 percent discount is available for employees and students.

Camps are available in areas such as Arts & Expression, Cosmetology, Technology & Gaming, and Health, Science & Law and run from June 23-Aug. 7.

Visit the summer camps page and use promo code MQU5P7YKNN to receive the discount. The discount is valid on new enrollments only. Registration closes 10 days prior to the start date or when all spots are filled.

Duke Energy has generously donated thousands of pieces of professional clothing to Central Piedmont Community College to support students as they prepare to enter the workforce.

The clothing will be added to the college’s Professional Clothing Closet, which provides free business attire to students needing appropriate clothing for interviews, internships, job fairs, and workplace settings.

This donation will help remove barriers to success and ensure that students can approach career opportunities with confidence and professionalism.

Central Piedmont is grateful for Duke Energy’s partnership and commitment to empowering students and supporting workforce development.

🔗 Read the full story

Looking for something fresh to read or watch? Explore the latest additions to the Central Piedmont Library collection, including new books, videos, and electronic resources!

🔗 Browse the newest titles

Whether you’re looking for study resources, entertainment, or new research materials, there’s something for everyone. Happy reading! 📖✨

📅 Campus Stores & Food Services will have adjusted hours during the summer, May 19 – July 25.

Campus Stores:
🛍 Central & Levine Campuses

• Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m.–Noon

🛍 Cato Campus

• Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Closed Friday

Note: Campus stores at Central, Cato, and Levine will continue to offer coffee, food, and snack options throughout the summer.

Food Services:
🍽 Catalyst Coffee Bar- Central Campus

• Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Closed Friday

🍴 All other food service locations will be closed for the summer.

🥤 Vending machines with drinks, snacks, and food are available on all campuses.

🥗 Canteen catering will remain available all summer for special orders.

Regular hours for all services will resume on Monday, July 28.

The Mentoring/Coaching and Student Life offices would like to extend a BIG thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Rise Against Hunger event on Wednesday, April 30.

Thanks to the dedication and teamwork of over 90 volunteers—including students, faculty, and staff—we successfully assembled and packed 10,152 meals for communities in need worldwide! 🌎🍽️

Rise Against Hunger is committed to eradicating hunger by providing nutritious meals and empowering communities. At Central Piedmont, we are proud to stand behind this mission and demonstrate the power of community action.

💚 Thank you for being a Hunger Champion—your efforts are truly changing lives.

On Thursday, April 24, the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program hosted its Annual End of the Year & Awards Banquet at the Parr Center, honoring the achievements, resilience, and dedication of Central Piedmont students.

🎤 Key Highlights:

• Guest Speaker: Armah Shiancoe, Central Piedmont alum, entrepreneur, and educator, delivered an inspiring keynote address, emphasizing the importance of resilience and believing in oneself.

• Graduate Reflections: Sabina Darjee and Kiona White, both spring 2025 graduates, shared personal stories highlighting the impact TRIO SSS has had on their academic and personal growth.

🏆 Award Categories & Recipients:

TRIO Rising Stars
Grace Gbama, Janae Benjamin

TRIO Shining Star
Edward Freeman

TRIO Perseverance Award
Kiona White, Kiesha Davis, Tonia Bonner, Taylor Williams

TRIO Scholars of Distinction (4.0 GPA)
Emnet Measha, Johana Castro-Castro, Keisha Davis, Kyle McDonnell, Taylor Williams

TRIO Academic Excellence (3.5–3.9 GPA)
Kamoni Riggins, Quailneta Smith, Sabina Darjee, Taylen Spaugh, Yao Djaka

TRIO Academic Achievement (3.0–3.49 GPA)
Jeffreia Pitt, Kiona White, Mvutu Makolavuma, Naima Barakzai, Shakir Muhammad, Tremay Rouse, Vanessa Gnambo, Zamyah Davis

Certificate of Completion (Spring 2025 Graduates)
Johana Castro-Castro, Joss Watts, Kaliyah Fitts, Katie Feaster, Kiona White, Sabina Darjee

🤝 Campus Partner Recognition:

Special recognition was given to Matthew Yang, Academic Advisor, for his continued support of TRIO students.

Congratulations to all awardees and graduates—your hard work and determination continue to inspire the entire Central Piedmont community! 🎉

This spring, Central Piedmont hit a major milestone—we’ve officially enrolled 33,000 students, the highest in our history. 

That means you’re part of something powerful. More and more people are choosing Central Piedmont because they want more than a degree. They want skills that matter, support that makes a difference, and a future they can feel confident about. 

Why are so many students choosing Central Piedmont? 

• Career-focused programs in fields like healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and artificial intelligence 
• Real-world learning through labs, internships, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local employers 
• Financial support, including nearly $4 million in scholarships and interest-free payment plans 
• Multi-term registration, so you can plan ahead and stay on track 

Whether you’re starting your journey or continuing your path, you’re not alone. Students across Charlotte are building their futures here—just like Naidelyn Cruz, a Dental Assisting student graduating this summer. 

“My experience at Central Piedmont has been the most rewarding education I’ve ever had,” Naidelyn said. “The instructors went above and beyond to make sure we could apply what we learned. My externship gave me the confidence I needed—and I was offered a job at the dental office where I trained.” 

You belong here. You’re building something that matters. And we’re here to help you reach the finish line. 

You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to celebrate! Before you toss your cap, make sure to stop by your Central Piedmont Campus Library to:

📚 Meet your librarian – thank the folks who helped power your research and projects
🎉 Grab some fun graduation swag – because you earned it!
💬 Celebrate your success – we’re proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on!

Stop by during library hours and let us help you mark this amazing milestone. See you soon, grads! 🎓✨

Central Piedmont’s Truist Honors Scholars made history at the 90th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA), held April 23–27 in Denver, Colorado, by becoming the first community college team to ever win the SAA Ethics Bowl in its 20-year history.

The SAA Ethics Bowl challenges students to analyze and debate complex ethical dilemmas in archaeology and anthropology. Competing against teams from major universities, Central Piedmont’s scholars demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and collaboration—advancing through the first round, semi-finals, and ultimately winning the final round.

This multidisciplinary team brought together unique perspectives to thoughtfully address ethical challenges in the field, showcasing the academic excellence and confidence developed through their experiences in the Truist Honors Program.

💬 Powerful Student Reflections

During the competition, students were asked how to respond when others don’t see the value in attending a community college, or how to lead through change and adversity. In their responses, the team proudly highlighted that the Truist Honors Program is what gives them the confidence and courage to dream big, believe in themselves, and know that they are just as capable as university students.

They emphasized that learning beyond the classroom is where transformation happens—and that the high expectations placed on them are not watered down. Instead, the program reinforces that they must believe in themselves—because the program and faculty already believe in them.

As champions, the team earned the Ethics Bowl trophy, which will be displayed on campus for one year, and received a $500 award in recognition of their remarkable achievement.

This historic win proves that excellence, leadership, and academic strength thrive at Central Piedmont, and that community college students can compete—and win—on any stage.

🔗 Learn more about the SAA Ethics Bowl
🔗 Read more in SAA’s Digital Publication