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!
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
🛍 Cato Campus
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
🍴 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.
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
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?
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! 🎓✨
It’s almost time to turn the tassel! 🎉 Central Piedmont’s May Commencement Ceremony is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited for our graduating students.
🎓 Commencement Ceremony Details
📅 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
🕘 Times: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
📍 Location: Bojangles Coliseum
Can’t make the ceremony in person? Live stream the 10 a.m. and the 2 p.m. on our YouTube channel.
✅ Check out the Bojangles Coliseum clear bag policy
✅ Bookmark the digital commencement program
✅ Visit the Graduation Services website after the ceremony to download graduation photos
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.
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
Attention Students! 🗳️
It’s time to make your voice heard! Voting for the 2025-26 Student Body President begins on May 5. 🗓️
Check out the candidates on our Instagram page @cpccstudentlife and catch them campaigning around campus! 📸
Voting will go live on May 5 at 8 a.m., so be sure to participate and help shape the future of our school community! 🌟
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.
👟 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:
📸 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!
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.
Sunday, April 27
📩 Check your student email for your unique survey link from:
CentralPiedmontResearch@qualtrics-survey.com
✅ 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.
In honor of Arbor Day, Central Piedmont will host a sapling giveaway across several campuses, made possible through the generous support of Bartlett Tree Experts.
Central Piedmont is initiating an archive clean-up process to improve storage efficiency and streamline video systems. This update will affect archived video content stored in our systems and includes permanent deletion of older, unviewed files.
🗓️ Key Dates to Know:
📌 May 20 – Permanent deletion of all videos that have not been viewed in the past five years
📌 November 27 – Start of new retention policy, which will automatically delete all videos archived on or before November 27, 2024
✅ What You Should Do:
Review Archived Content: Check your stored videos now. To preserve a video, please download or view it before May 20.
Protect Critical Content: Think something should be kept? Submit an ITS ticket for review of essential videos.
🔗 View Retention Policy Details
🔗 Learn About Restoring Archived Content
For additional questions or help, please contact Kassandra Moreno, Panopto Administrator.
On April 8, Central Piedmont’s Hospitality Team officially launched JumpSTART: Careers in Hotel and Lodging, a new workforce initiative and continuing education program designed to connect students with in-demand hospitality careers in the Charlotte region.
Held at The Greenway Restaurant in the Philip L. Van Every Culinary Arts Center, the event brought together Charlotte community leaders and local hospitality partners to learn more about the vision behind this innovative program.
🍽️ A Showcase of Student Talent:
🌟 Why JumpSTART Matters:
JumpSTART reflects Central Piedmont’s ongoing commitment to:
✔️ Hands-on, career-focused training
✔️ Building strong community and industry partnerships
✔️ Creating clear pathways to success for students
To learn more or get involved:
📧 Richard Spellman | 📞 704-330-6669
📧 Kimberly Munn | 📞 704-330-2722
On Friday, April 11, the top two teams from STEM Tank Season 6 proudly represented Central Piedmont at the 2025 North Carolina Space Symposium, hosted by NC State University.
This immersive, statewide event connected students with peers, faculty, industry professionals, and NASA representatives, providing a dynamic space for collaboration and innovation in aerospace and STEM.
🌟 Student Presentations:
🛰️ Team G.R.I.D. – Jiovani Umana, Vinz Damuag, and Yao Djaka (Mentor: Dr. Matt Miller)
Focus: A sustainable energy solution for communities affected by power outages caused by natural disasters
📱 Team Central App – Adriana Castillo, Imtiaz Mohammed, and Elijah Johnson (Mentor: Mr. Tony Stanford)
Focus: A student-centered mobile app designed to enhance communication and support on campus
Both teams presented poster sessions, sharing their innovative ideas and solutions with fellow students, educators, and professionals from across the state.
👏 A special thank-you goes out to the dedicated mentors and to Dr. Heather Song for her support and leadership.
You’re invited! Come support Central Piedmont students as they present innovative solutions to real-world issues affecting our campus and community.
Over the past five weeks, students have been hard at work developing proposals using the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to address challenges they’re passionate about.
🗓 Date: Friday, April 25
🕚 Time: 11 a.m.
📍 Location: Central Campus, North Classroom Building, Auditorium Room 1123
✅ See how students apply STEM to solve real problems
✅ Celebrate their teamwork, research, and presentation skills
✅ Get inspired by the next generation of change-makers!
Let’s cheer on our students as they show how STEM can make a real impact!