Dena Diorio is the Mecklenburg County Manager, responsible for leading the County and advising the Board of County Commissioners on operational and financial matters.
Mecklenburg County is a major source of funding for Central Piedmont Community College, and Dena says it's "money well spent."
PNC Foundation $25,000 Grant to Support Single Stop, Emergency Fund
The PNC Foundation has awarded Central Piedmont Community College a $25,000 grant to support the college's Single Stop program, an initiative that connects students to the support services they need to succeed in college and administers the college's Emergency Fund. Read more
Few people have done more for the Charlotte community than Harvey Gantt. As Charlotte's first black mayor and Clemson's first black student, Mr. Gantt personally knows the power of education.
That's why this Black History Month he explains why he chooses to support Central Piedmont.
His journey toward #aStrongerFuture started at Central Piedmont, and you can power others' futures with your contribution to Powering A Stronger Future.
Steele's Mechanical Donates $50,000 to Central Piedmont Foundation
Steele's Mechanical, a mechanical contracting firm based in Lancaster, S.C., presented the Central Piedmont Foundation with a $50,000 gift on Dec. 19, to support scholarships for student veterans at the college. Steele's Mechanical President Dan Bailey, a Central Piedmont alumnus and U.S. veteran, visited the college's Central Campus to present the check to Dr. Kevin McCarthy, vice president for institutional advancement, and Aimee Brunton, director of development for Central Piedmont. Read more
Central Piedmont Faculty Are Changing Lives
Laura and James Bazán have each taught at Central Piedmont for over 20 years. During that time, they've seen countless students make real change in their lives and the lives of their families. "Central Piedmont is a place where potential and possibility work hand-in-hand to create something new," Laura said.
James and Laura are inspired to give back to the college not only because of the students they see striving toward a stronger future each day, but also because of their own life experiences. Read more
Foundation Board Member Helps Power a Stronger Future for Students
Today, Kenneth "Ken" Samuelson, helps power a stronger future for Central Piedmont by serving as a member of the Foundation Board of Directors and its Planned Giving Committee. In the future, Ken will make a difference as he helps students become physical therapists, nurses, welders, heating and air conditioning specialists, auto mechanics, graphic designers, information technology professionals and more. Ken has generously named Central Piedmont a beneficiary of his Individual Retirement Account (IRA). "I believe in Central Piedmont," Ken says. "A future gift from an IRA is a smart strategy to use to invest in the college, help students, and support our community."
Donor's Generous Gift will establish Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence
A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has made a significant gift commitment to Central Piedmont Community College to support the creation of a new Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. The center will advance the best practices of impactful teaching at the college to inspire, guide, and support instructors in the key areas of pedagogy, course content and information delivery. Read more
Central Piedmont Announces $40M Campaign
Central Piedmont Community College has launched the public phase of its "Powering a Stronger Future" campaign. The five-year fundraising effort seeks to raise $40 million the most ambitious and comprehensive campaign in the college's 56-year history. Read more
Campaign Launch Event Photos
