Piedmont Technical College

08/28/2026

60 years of PTC. 60 years of stories. We want to hear yours!

Whether you graduated last spring or sat in a classroom in 1970, tell us about the instructor who changed your mind, the class that changed your career or the moment you realized you could do this. Go to ptc.edu/60 and scroll to the bottom of the home page to share your story.

We'll be highlighting selected stories throughout the year.

08/27/2026

The PTC Writing Center can help students with topic brainstorming, outlining strategies, researching, citation formatting and more.

Find out more and book an appointment by emailing [email protected], calling 864-941-8336, going to the Resources tab in D2L or just drop in.

Here is the Fall 2026 schedule:
Greenwood Campus Library
* Monday: 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
* Tuesday: 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
* Wednesday: 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
* Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Saluda County Campus (Room 103SS)
* Tuesday: 10 a.m. to noon

Laurens County Campus (Room 326LL)
* Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon

Newberry County Campus (Room 310NN)
* Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

08/27/2026

For the second consecutive year, PTC employees donated a record-breaking amount to support students.

This year, 160 faculty and staff members pledged to donate $35,500, exceeding the $33,000 goal for the Employee Giving Campaign. The total also topped last year’s record-breaking $28,000 in donations.

The donations will support the Student Emergency Fund, Hope Pantry and other vital resources, helping remove barriers and create opportunities for success.

“This is what makes PTC special,” said PTC Foundation Development Coordinator Kathryn W. Roberts. “Because of you, we rose together.”

Read more at https://ow.ly/BWPL50ZG9rn

08/26/2026

What's even more fun than playing bingo? Competing for free groceries, which winners happily claimed Wednesday during Bingo Bonanza in the Student Center on the Greenwood Campus.

08/26/2026

2026 has been a successful year for Greg Potts, PTC's director of IT applications.

He was named as the college's Innovator of the Year, made a presentation at a premier higher education conference in Denver and also was among the 11 graduates of PTC’s inaugural Leadership Academy.

Read more about why Potts thrives on finding solutions to unexpected challenges and how he and his team have helped position PTC for long-term success through modernizing data systems at https://ow.ly/OWFN50ZFFw2

08/25/2026

Please join us in thanking Patrick Ryerson, industrial account manager for Snap On Tools, for the recent donation of his personal 2015 Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle to the Automotive Technology program!

Automotive Technology now has four hybrid vehicles and an electric vehicle for training students.

08/25/2026

Student Life keeps bringing the hospitality. Today was Coffee & Connections on the Greenwood Campus. Ah, caffeine!

08/24/2026

This week's dining options on the Greenwood Campus include:

Homestyle Southern Groove Biscuit Wagon - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday in Lot 3 by the K building.

Molly's Hot Dogs - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in Lot 3 by the K building.

OMR Bakery - 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday in Lot 3 by the K Building.

Enjoy Chick-Fil-A in the Courtyard Café on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

08/22/2026

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay.

Workforce Innovation is offering classes that will help you learn what you need to know about AI.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workforce across every industry. Whether you're an educator, manager, auditor, real estate professional, or simply looking to build your AI skills, now is the perfect time to stay ahead of the curve.

Piedmont Technical College's Workforce Innovation Division is offering a variety of AI training opportunities, including:

• AI for Higher Education
• AI for Managers and Supervisors
• AI for Realtors
• AI Governance and Risk Management
• AI Literacy for K-12 Teachers
• AI Empowered Auditing Training

Classes are offered on different dates, times, and at various locations to help fit your schedule.

Learn more and view upcoming offerings here:
https://www.ptc.edu/continuing-ed/browse-courses

Scholarship funding may be available for those who qualify, making it even easier to invest in your future.

08/21/2026

Being a college student requires some life balance. Along with studying, check out next week's campus events like National Waffle Day, Coffee & Connections and Bingo Bonanza.

Get the details here: https://ow.ly/HQpg50ZC2QL