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Eastern WVCTC Announces Winners of the 2025 Community Art Show

June 17, 2025

Moorefield, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) held its 2025 Community Art Show in the Charles D. Terrell Gallery at its main campus from Tuesday, May 27, to Friday, June 13. The show was co-judged by Kristen Colebank and Donna Davy, and an awards reception was held on Tuesday, June 3, where artists could connect to discuss their work and speak with the judges. St. George Medical Clinic in Tucker County sponsored the event. A total of 13 artists from the…

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Eastern WVCTC Introduces Bluegills to Support Aquaponics Learning

June 11, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College welcomed twenty-five juvenile Bluegill fish to be educational animal ambassadors. These fish were released into the on-campus Aquaponics tank by the Biological & Environmental Technology program coordinator, Nathan Van Vranken, and adjunct faculty member, Sarah Purol. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants in water). In this system, fish waste provides natural nutrients for the plants, which, in turn, helps filter and…

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Eastern WVCTC Highlights Dual Credit Success, New Grants, and Workforce Growth at Virtual District Consortium

May 29, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College hosted its second District Consortium Meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025, via Zoom. Monica Wilson, vice president of Academics and Student Services, welcomed attendees by reaffirming Eastern’s mission to meet the region’s academic and workforce needs through collaboration and innovation. The meeting focused on strengthening regional partnerships and expanding access to education, with updates spanning dual enrollment, workforce training, grant funding, and upcoming events. Dual Credit Program Sees Record Success Tiffany Sentman, student program advisor,…

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Eastern WVCTC Purchases New Automotive Technology Equipment

May 27, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Eastern) was awarded $88,420 for its proposal to the West Virginia Community & Technical College System (WVCTCS) and West Virginia Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development” and Technical Program Development (TPD). Due to the advance grant, the college has purchased a new alignment machine and an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) calibration machine to provide students in the Automotive Technology program with equipment up to industry standards. “We are very excited to get, not only a new…

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Student Success Night Held at Eastern WVCTC to Honor Students for the Spring 2025 Semester

May 20, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College hosted its end-of-semester Student Success Night, on Friday, May 16. This was an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of its students for their academic achievements, including honor roll distinctions and completion of workforce education courses. “This evening, we celebrate perseverance, excellence, and the courage to lead. Whether you’ve earned honors, completed workforce training, or are the first in your family to walk this path, your success is our shared triumph,” said Monica…

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Graduating Students Can Now Complete Mandatory EPP Assessment

May 16, 2025

EPP-Territorium testing is a mandatory assessment for students graduating with an associate in arts or an associate in applied science. This assessment is administered only once and is not major-specific like the NOCTI. The EPP is a focused general proficiency assessment concentrating on Critical Thinking, English, and Math. It is one continuous 40-minute assessment session comprised of 36 questions. The minimum score is 400 and the maximum score is 500. This is not a pass or fail assessment nor will it affect your grades, GPA,…

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Eastern WVCTC Celebrates 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Moorefield High School

May 16, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College honored Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 graduates at the college’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at Moorefield High School. A total of 38 graduates participated in the ceremony. RandiJo Wolford opened the ceremony with the invocation, focusing on the perseverance required to reach graduation and the importance of moving forward with curiosity and gratitude. “We acknowledge the challenges faced, efforts made, and the dedication to continue,” said Wolford. “Most importantly, we acknowledge the goals…

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Eastern WVCTC Welcomes New CDL Training Specialist and Campus Service Worker

May 1, 2025

Moorefield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) welcomes two new staff members to campus this week: Thomas Porcella as the CDL training specialist and Felicia Constable as the campus service worker. Porcella, a Baltimore, Maryland, native who now resides in Petersburg, West Virginia, brings more than 25 years of professional driving experience to the role. Throughout his career, he has operated a wide range of vehicles, including tractor-trailers — vans, reefers, lowboys, flatbeds, end dumps, tankers, and Landolls — as…

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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College and Point Park University Announce New Transfer Agreement Partnership

April 23, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) and Point Park University have entered into a collaborative agreement that allows Eastern WVCTC graduates to pursue a fully online Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in four academic programs. “This partnership between Eastern WVCTC and Point Park University represents an incredible opportunity for our graduates to seamlessly continue their education and advance their careers,” said Monica Wilson, V.P. of Academics and Student Services at Eastern. “By providing a clear, accessible…

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