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.

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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!

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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

Central Piedmont’s Cosmetology students brought color, creativity, and spirit to the PurpleStride 5K this past Saturday by volunteering their talents! ✨

Students helped participants get race-day ready by applying hair tinsel and purple spray color—all to raise awareness and support the fight against pancreatic cancer.

💜 Highlights from PurpleStride 2025:

👟 1,288 participants showed up strong and proud
🎗️ 45 survivors celebrated and honored
🤝 142 teams rallied together for an incredible cause
💸 $224,885 (and counting!) raised to fight pancreatic cancer

Thank you to our Cosmetology students for making a colorful difference and supporting such an inspiring event!

Central Piedmont students proudly showcased their diplomatic skills and global leadership at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, held April 13–17.

Representing Antigua and Barbuda, members of the Central Piedmont Model UN Club collaborated with students from around the world to tackle critical global issues such as:
💧 Access to clean drinking water
🌱 Environmental recovery in conflict-affected areas

Through their hard work and collaboration, students demonstrated their commitment to building a better, more connected world—and continued the Model UN Club’s tradition of shaping future leaders.

Interested in joining or learning more about Model UN?
📩 Contact Carla Cole, Instructor of Political Science, for more information!

Join Central Piedmont Student Life and Civic Engagement department in recognizing Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On Wednesday, April 30th, we’re inviting all students, faculty, and staff to wear denim with purpose — to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness about all forms of sexual violence.

Stop by the Parr Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for sweet treats and powerful activities:

• 🍬 Candy & snacks
• 📝 Message-writing
• 🪨 Healing rock creations
• 🤝 A space to come together as a caring community

📸 Not on campus? No problem! Rock your denim wherever you are and tag us on Instagram @cpccstudent life to show your support online.

Take a stand. Spark a conversation. Show your support.

Student Scholarship applications for Fall 2025 Study Abroad programs are now open!

Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis, so it’s important to apply early and complete your application thoroughly. The final deadline to submit your scholarship application is June 23.

You do not need to wait until you are accepted into a study abroad program to apply for scholarships. Simply submit your application to the study abroad program of your choice and complete the scholarship application at the same time.

Scholarship Application Steps and Requirements:

1) Submit your scholarship application through this Campus Community
(Log in using your Central Piedmont email.)

Please ensure you take your time and thoughtfully complete the application.

2) Two letters of recommendation are required—at least one must be academic. Instructions and forms for your recommenders are provided at the end of the scholarship application.

If you have any questions, email Global Learning.

Take this opportunity to make your global experience more affordable and apply today!

Join the Mentoring and Coaching Department and hiring managers from Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority | CRVA, as we navigate through an employer’s perspective on common durable, or soft, skills employers expect on day one.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with employers and learn how to master durable skills such as communication, adaptability, critical thinking, work ethic and more!

• Tuesday, April 29
• 1-2:30 p.m.
• Central Campus, Parr Center, Rooms 0060 & 0070

Register on Handshake TODAY and be prepared with durable skills mastery-level knowledge on day one: (9) CRVA Presenting: From Classroom to Career: Navigating Employer Expectations | Handshake

Time is running out to make your voice heard! The Student Voices Survey Series wraps up on Sunday, April 27, and your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of Central Piedmont.

🗓️ Survey Deadline:

Sunday, April 27

📩 Check your student email for your unique survey link from:
CentralPiedmontResearch@qualtrics-survey.com

💬 Why You Should Participate:

✅ Influence real change across campus services and support
✅ Guide future planning and decision-making
✅ Improve your experience by telling us what’s working—and what’s not
🎁 Enter to win a $100 or $500 Amazon gift card!

Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the student experience at Central Piedmont. Your input matters!

📧 Questions? Contact the Planning & Research team at research@cpcc.edu.

• Central Campus – Under the large magnolia tree in front of the Parr Center
• Harris Campus – Courtyard between Harris 1 and Harris 2
• City View Campus – In front of City View Center
• Levine Campus – In front of Levine 1