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Dillard is 2025 McDowell Tech Excellence in Teaching Award Winner
McDowell Technical Community College proudly announced John Dillard, longtime History and Sociology instructor, as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award during the college’s recent commencement.
McDowell Technical Community College Honors 2025 Alumni Award Recipients
McDowell Technical Community College proudly announced the recipients of its 6th Annual Alumni Awards during the college’s recent commencement. These awards recognize outstanding alumni for excellence in career achievement and exceptional service to the college and our community. The 2025 honorees represent more than 35 years of McDowell Tech graduates making a lasting impact in McDowell County and beyond.
PCEA Donates $15,000 to Support Construction Trades Education at MTCC
McDowell Technical Community College announced today that the Professional Construction Estimators Association (PCEA) has donated $15,000 to strengthen the college’s Construction Trades programs, helping train the next generation of skilled construction professionals. McDowell Tech will further enhance hands-on learning experiences for students, including high school outreach efforts using mobile training units, and to develop new coursework aligned with industry needs.
Borden & Cross Families Create Scholarship Legacy at McDowell Technical Community College
Dozens of community leaders, alumni and friends recently gathered in the W. Harold Smith Building at McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) to dedicate five classrooms and celebrate a new $50,000 endowed scholarship created by John & Carole Borden and Chip & Dr. Penny Cross. Their joint gift—augmented by federal Title III matching funds—will provide need-based awards to McDowell Tech students in perpetuity.
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Kathy and I were watching an old movie recently when the hero described his friends as “my people.” In that moment, I was reminded how powerful it is to find individuals who share your interests, values, and dreams.