Criminal Justice Program Emphasizing the Importance of Proper Crime Scene Investigation

In the more than 100 years since Edmond Locard established the first police crime lab, law enforcement personnel have been meticulously securing and investigating crime scenes, searching for clues that will help them solve cases. The logic behind crime scene investigation (CSI) stems from Locard’s “exchange principle.” The French criminologist and forensic science pioneer concluded that a...

Garris Sold on Real Estate Profession After Pursuing Her Lifetime Interest in the Field

For as long as she can remember, Heather Garris has been keenly interested in real estate. As the daughter of a real estate investor/broker who owned several rental properties, she’s concluded that it’s more than likely a part of her genetic makeup. A Pitt County native, Garris grew up in Grifton, graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School and attended East Carolina University (ECU), where...

PCC Plays Key Role in Developing Nurses for Eastern North Carolina Hospitals

Health career opportunities are abundant, and the rewards are significant. For prospective nurses, there’s never been a better time to enroll in Pitt Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program. PCC nursing students train under experienced instructors in state-of-the-art facilities outfitted with the same equipment found in hospitals. A 10-bed simulation hospital allows Pitt to...
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Sharpe Fulfills Longtime Dream of Becoming a Social Worker

While many struggle finding their calling, Greenville’s Devon Sharpe has wanted to become a social worker since he was an eighth-grader. Sharpe, a former Pitt Community College University Transfer student, achieved his goal after earning a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in 2019. For him, social work is a means of earning income and paying it forward. “I wanted to become a...
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Diesel Training Gives Automotive Systems Graduates Advantage When Seeking Employment

In the fall of 2015, Pitt Community College added a diploma option to its Automotive Systems Technology (AST) program to help meet demand for technicians skilled in the area of light duty diesel engine diagnosis and repair. The training, according to PCC AST Instructor Brad Clayton, covers light duty diesel fuel systems, air, exhaust and emissions, and testing and diagnosis. He said students...

Bass Follows Path from BioWork to Biotechnology in Pursuit of Pharmaceutical Industry Career

For Pitt Community College student Heather Bass, the path to biotechnology enrollment and employment began with an interest in science and completion of a short-term BioWork certificate. A Bath resident, the 33-year-old is working as a validation associate with Thermo Fisher Scientific as she completes credits for an associate degree in biotechnology from PCC. She says her goal is to...
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BioWork Certificate: Helping People Find Their Calling and Businesses Find Their Workforce

After deciding it was time for a change of scenery in the workplace, Gloristeen Roberson set out to find a new career field that would allow her to build upon her management skills and manufacturing experience. Through Pitt Community College’s BioWork Certificate Program, Roberson explored her interest in the pharmaceutical industry and found it to be an ideal fit. Just three months after...

PCC Confident BioNetwork Summer Camps Will Spur Children’s Interest in Science

Pitt Community College will offer youngsters a pair of camps through BioNetwork this summer certain to fuel their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming. The camps — “Medical Mysteries” and “So You Think You Can Science” — are designed to not only pique participants’ interest in future science classes but to expose children to career...

New Training Option Coming to PCC this Fall for Students Interested in Horticulture Careers

This fall, PCC is adding a Turfgrass diploma to its Horticulture Technology lineup for students interested in maintaining lawns, golf courses, parks, and other recreational grounds. Jerry Pittman, PCC’s Horticulture Technology Curriculum Coordinator, says the diploma will consist of 36 credits covering such topics as pest management, soil science, turfgrass irrigation and turf equipment...
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From Graphic Design Graduate to Business Owner – Q&A

For Pitt Community College graduate Stacey Wilson, the most satisfying part of his job is turning a customer’s vision into a well-designed logo that conveys the individual’s business brand and values and helps their company grow and prosper for years to come. A Greenville native, the 32-year-old Wilson co-owns Phoenix Sign Pros in Winterville with Eddie Thornton. The shop, which opened in...

Top Dog: Eason Draws Upon Lifetime of Baseball Experiences to Establish Winning Program

It’s early February at Pitt Community College, and the unmistakable ‘ping’ of a composite bat hitting a baseball cuts through the air at Minges-Overton Baseball Complex. For Tommy Eason, it’s another day at the office, as he prepares for the 2023 season. The former minor leaguer has led the Bulldogs since 2005 – and it’s been a remarkable run. He’s won more than 500 games, and well...
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