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At Blue Ridge Community College, we transform lives through the power of learning.
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Our Social Media Community Standards are located at: www.blueridge.edu/social
This month, the College recognized the dedication, ingenuity, and service of faculty and staff who advance the College’s mission of student success and workforce development.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/09/2026-employee-awards/
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https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/09/2026-employee-awards/
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Blue Ridge Community College Celebrates 2026 Employee Award Recipients - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. Labs, classrooms, and offices across Blue Ridge Community College’s three campus locations were filled with celebration this past week as the College announced its 2026 Faculty ...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This month, the College recognized the dedication, ingenuity, and service of faculty and staff who advance the College’s mission of student success and workforce development.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/09/2026-employee-awards/
#EducationElevated #Congratulations
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/09/2026-employee-awards/
#EducationElevated #Congratulations
“This story is just one of many examples of how Blue Ridge has leveraged every resource available to support local businesses.” -Benjamin Rickert
https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/brccs-small-business-center-receives-statewide-recognition/article_702df7ce-91ea-4807-85aa-ba55ace468fb.html
https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/brccs-small-business-center-receives-statewide-recognition/article_702df7ce-91ea-4807-85aa-ba55ace468fb.html
BRCC's Small Business Center receives statewide recognition
Blue Ridge Community College announced that its Small Business Center has been recognized with a 2025 “Business Success Story – Overcoming Challenges” Award by the North Carolina Community College System’s
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January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“This story is just one of many examples of how Blue Ridge has leveraged every resource available to support local businesses.” -Benjamin Rickert
https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/brccs-small-business-center-receives-statewide-recognition/article_702df7ce-91ea-4807-85aa-ba55ace468fb.html
https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/brccs-small-business-center-receives-statewide-recognition/article_702df7ce-91ea-4807-85aa-ba55ace468fb.html
Want to be a nurse?
Blue Ridge's nationally accredited Associate Degree Nursing Program is accepting priority applications for admission through February 1, 2026.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/01/2026-nursing-application/
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Blue Ridge's nationally accredited Associate Degree Nursing Program is accepting priority applications for admission through February 1, 2026.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/01/2026-nursing-application/
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January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Want to be a nurse?
Blue Ridge's nationally accredited Associate Degree Nursing Program is accepting priority applications for admission through February 1, 2026.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/01/2026-nursing-application/
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Blue Ridge's nationally accredited Associate Degree Nursing Program is accepting priority applications for admission through February 1, 2026.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/01/2026-nursing-application/
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Happy New Year from all of us at Blue Ridge Community College! 🎉 As we step into 2026, we’re excited to continue building a strong workforce, supporting our students, and strengthening our community together.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Happy New Year from all of us at Blue Ridge Community College! 🎉 As we step into 2026, we’re excited to continue building a strong workforce, supporting our students, and strengthening our community together.
#EducationElevated #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #WNC #828IsGreat #Great58
#EducationElevated #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #WNC #828IsGreat #Great58
The new year brings new opportunities! ✨ Spring Semester at Blue Ridge Community College begins January 12, and it's time to enroll! Get started at www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The new year brings new opportunities! ✨ Spring Semester at Blue Ridge Community College begins January 12, and it's time to enroll! Get started at www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
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#YearInReview: On Thursday, November 20, the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation hosted the fall 2025 Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon.
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/11/21/foundation-scholarship-luncheon/
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Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/11/21/foundation-scholarship-luncheon/
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Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Hosts Fall 2025 Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon - Blue Ridge Community College foundation scholarship luncheon
Featured photo: Student Jennifer Cornett and donor Lois Mikrut share a laugh at the Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon. Photo by Rich Keen. A full gallery of photos from the event is ...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#YearInReview: On Thursday, November 20, the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation hosted the fall 2025 Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon.
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/11/21/foundation-scholarship-luncheon/
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Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/11/21/foundation-scholarship-luncheon/
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Blue Ridge Community College’s Mission Accelerator program is helping leaders strengthen alignment and plan strategically for the year ahead. Next session: Jan. 28.
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/17/mission-accelerator-business-program/
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/17/mission-accelerator-business-program/
Mission Accelerator Program Helps Organizations Enter 2026 with a Clear Success Plan - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: The summer 2025 cohort of the Mission Acceleration Business Accelerator program stand together in the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by: Rich Keen.) Marketing & Communications Dept. ...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Blue Ridge Community College’s Mission Accelerator program is helping leaders strengthen alignment and plan strategically for the year ahead. Next session: Jan. 28.
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/17/mission-accelerator-business-program/
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/17/mission-accelerator-business-program/
Happy New Year's Eve: It's your last chance to give and make a difference in 2025! 💙
Learn more in this special letter from our Educational Foundation's executive director:
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/19/foundation-year-end-gift/
#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58 #MakeADifference
Learn more in this special letter from our Educational Foundation's executive director:
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/19/foundation-year-end-gift/
#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58 #MakeADifference
Foundation: Transform Lives with Your Year-end Gift - Blue Ridge Community College
A message from the Educational Foundation of Blue Ridge Community College As we approach the close of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous ...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy New Year's Eve: It's your last chance to give and make a difference in 2025! 💙
Learn more in this special letter from our Educational Foundation's executive director:
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/19/foundation-year-end-gift/
#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58 #MakeADifference
Learn more in this special letter from our Educational Foundation's executive director:
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/12/19/foundation-year-end-gift/
#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58 #MakeADifference
A new season means new opportunities! 🌿 Spring Semester at Blue Ridge Community College begins January 12, and there’s still time to enroll. Start building your future today! Apply now at www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A new season means new opportunities! 🌿 Spring Semester at Blue Ridge Community College begins January 12, and there’s still time to enroll. Start building your future today! Apply now at www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
#EducationElevated #GoFurther #WNC #828IsGreat
#EducationElevated #GoFurther #WNC #828IsGreat
#YearInReview: In October, the Aspen Institute named Blue Ridge Community College one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/29/blue-ridge-eligible-for-the-2027-aspen-prize/
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https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/29/blue-ridge-eligible-for-the-2027-aspen-prize/
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The Aspen Institute Names Blue Ridge Community College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize - Blue Ridge Community College
Benjamin Rickert, Marketing & Communications Dept. On Tuesday, the Aspen Institute named Blue Ridge Community College one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize ...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#YearInReview: In October, the Aspen Institute named Blue Ridge Community College one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/29/blue-ridge-eligible-for-the-2027-aspen-prize/
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https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/29/blue-ridge-eligible-for-the-2027-aspen-prize/
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#YearInReview: In October, Blue Ridge Community College announced the appointment of Jamie Wiener as the new Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation.
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/02/jamie-wiener-educational-foundation/
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Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/02/jamie-wiener-educational-foundation/
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Blue Ridge Community College Names Jamie Wiener as Executive Director of the Educational Foundation - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: Jamie Wiener, named Blue Ridge Community College’s executive director of the Educational Foundation, stands outdoors on campus in Flat Rock. (Photo by: Benjamin Rickert.) Marketing & Communications Dept. ...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#YearInReview: In October, Blue Ridge Community College announced the appointment of Jamie Wiener as the new Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation.
Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/02/jamie-wiener-educational-foundation/
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Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/02/jamie-wiener-educational-foundation/
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#YearInReview: This fall, WNC Business included Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood in the special 2025 Women in Business issue!
https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/10/06/549121/letter-from-the-editor-women-in-business-2025
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https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/10/06/549121/letter-from-the-editor-women-in-business-2025
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December 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#YearInReview: This fall, WNC Business included Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood in the special 2025 Women in Business issue!
https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/10/06/549121/letter-from-the-editor-women-in-business-2025
#EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat #WomenInBusiness
https://www.wncbusiness.com/2025/10/06/549121/letter-from-the-editor-women-in-business-2025
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Congrats to our #ClassOf2025 #BlueRidgeGrads who walked across the stage earlier this month!
Learn more in this feature from the Transylvania Times: https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/blue-ridge-community-college-honors-fall-graduates/article_f62ac262-05a6-4b0c-9106-39211b4898a2.html
Learn more in this feature from the Transylvania Times: https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/blue-ridge-community-college-honors-fall-graduates/article_f62ac262-05a6-4b0c-9106-39211b4898a2.html
Blue Ridge Community College honors fall graduates
Blue Ridge Community College recently celebrated the fall class of 2025. In the Blue Ridge Conference Hall in Flat Rock, the college awarded 224 credentials to 196 graduates representing four
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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congrats to our #ClassOf2025 #BlueRidgeGrads who walked across the stage earlier this month!
Learn more in this feature from the Transylvania Times: https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/blue-ridge-community-college-honors-fall-graduates/article_f62ac262-05a6-4b0c-9106-39211b4898a2.html
Learn more in this feature from the Transylvania Times: https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/blue-ridge-community-college-honors-fall-graduates/article_f62ac262-05a6-4b0c-9106-39211b4898a2.html
#YearInReview: In the month of September, Blue Ridge and the surrounding area marked one year since Hurricane Helene.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/23/one-year-after-helene-lessons-that-shape-our-future/
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Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/23/one-year-after-helene-lessons-that-shape-our-future/
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One Year After Helene: Lessons That Shape Our Future - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: Blue Ridge Community College’s Patton Building parking area hosted a FEMA basecamp from early October through December 2024 following Hurricane Helene. (Photo by: Benjamin Rickert. Oct. 4, 2024.) ...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#YearInReview: In the month of September, Blue Ridge and the surrounding area marked one year since Hurricane Helene.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/23/one-year-after-helene-lessons-that-shape-our-future/
#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/23/one-year-after-helene-lessons-that-shape-our-future/
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Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood's most recent article is now on Community College Daily!
Read here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/12/the-power-of-coaching-a-twofold-workforce-development-strategy-that-works/
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Read here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/12/the-power-of-coaching-a-twofold-workforce-development-strategy-that-works/
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The power of coaching: A twofold workforce development strategy that works
What do today’s community college students need to succeed? They face obstacles of all kinds, from tangible barriers such as lack of time, energy or money, to intangible ones, such as uncertainty, disillusionment or fear of an unstable job market. In our western North Carolina community, these challenges have only intensified since Hurricane Helene struck...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood's most recent article is now on Community College Daily!
Read here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/12/the-power-of-coaching-a-twofold-workforce-development-strategy-that-works/
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Read here: https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/12/the-power-of-coaching-a-twofold-workforce-development-strategy-that-works/
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It's time for your fresh start! 🌱 Spring Semester Classes at Blue Ridge Community College begin January 12, and there’s still time to enroll. Take the next step toward your goals today!
Get started: www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
#EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat #GoFurther
Get started: www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
#EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat #GoFurther
December 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It's time for your fresh start! 🌱 Spring Semester Classes at Blue Ridge Community College begin January 12, and there’s still time to enroll. Take the next step toward your goals today!
Get started: www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
#EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat #GoFurther
Get started: www.blueridge.edu/admissions.
#EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat #GoFurther
#YearInReview: On Monday, Sept. 15, Blue Ridge Community College welcomed the North Carolina Governor’s Advisory Committee on WNC Recovery to campus.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/16/blue-ridge-hosts-advisory-committee-for-wnc-recovery/
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Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/16/blue-ridge-hosts-advisory-committee-for-wnc-recovery/
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Blue Ridge Community College Hosts Governor’s Advisory Committee for WNC Recovery - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College, welcomes the Governor’s Advisory Committee on WNC Recovery and the community to campus on Sept. 15, 2025, as ...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#YearInReview: On Monday, Sept. 15, Blue Ridge Community College welcomed the North Carolina Governor’s Advisory Committee on WNC Recovery to campus.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/16/blue-ridge-hosts-advisory-committee-for-wnc-recovery/
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Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/09/16/blue-ridge-hosts-advisory-committee-for-wnc-recovery/
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#YearInReview: In August, Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood released an article about the importance of preparing students for skilled trades careers.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/29/toolbelt-generation-careers/
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Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/29/toolbelt-generation-careers/
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Tool belt Generation Careers- Blue Ridge Community College
Featured photo: Carson Borden (left) and Riley Crider (right) assemble a wooden structure asstudents in Blue Ridge Community College’s “Level Up: Core Construction” rapid trainingprogram in May of 2025. The ...
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December 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#YearInReview: In August, Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood released an article about the importance of preparing students for skilled trades careers.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/29/toolbelt-generation-careers/
#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/29/toolbelt-generation-careers/
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#YearInReview: In August, we proudly celebrated the first-ever class of Healthcare Fellows, a community workforce partnership.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/04/inaugural-healthcare-fellows-signing-day-launches-future-careers-in-local-healthcare/
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/04/inaugural-healthcare-fellows-signing-day-launches-future-careers-in-local-healthcare/
Inaugural Healthcare Fellows Signing Day Launches Future Careers in Local Healthcare - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: The first-ever cohort of Healthcare Fellows stands with representatives of Henderson County Public Schools, Blue Ridge Community College, UNC Health Pardee, and AdventHealth Hendersonville. (Photo by: Benjamin Rickert.) ...
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December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#YearInReview: In August, we proudly celebrated the first-ever class of Healthcare Fellows, a community workforce partnership.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/04/inaugural-healthcare-fellows-signing-day-launches-future-careers-in-local-healthcare/
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/04/inaugural-healthcare-fellows-signing-day-launches-future-careers-in-local-healthcare/
#YearInReview: This July, Blue Ridge Community College welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Jennifer S. Hensley, Dr. Arthur H. Pearsall, and W. Richard Rhodes.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/14/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-three-new-trustees-reappoints-three/
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/14/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-three-new-trustees-reappoints-three/
Blue Ridge Community College Welcomes Three New Trustees, Reappoints Three - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: Blue Ridge Community College’s newest trustees include (left to right) Dr. Jennifer S. Hensley, Dr. Arthur H. Pearsall, and W. Richard Rhodes. Benjamin Rickert, Marketing & Communications Dept. ...
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December 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#YearInReview: This July, Blue Ridge Community College welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Jennifer S. Hensley, Dr. Arthur H. Pearsall, and W. Richard Rhodes.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/14/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-three-new-trustees-reappoints-three/
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/14/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-three-new-trustees-reappoints-three/
#YearInReview: In July, Blue Ridge welcomed Dr. Dolly Horton as the College’s new vice president for instruction and chief academic officer.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-dolly-horton-as-new-vice-president-for-instruction/
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Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-dolly-horton-as-new-vice-president-for-instruction/
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Blue Ridge Community College Welcomes Dr. Dolly Horton as New Vice President for Instruction - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured photo: Dr. Dolly Horton stands in the Patton Building of Blue Ridge Community College on July 15, 2025. (Photo by: Benjamin Rickert.) Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community ...
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December 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#YearInReview: In July, Blue Ridge welcomed Dr. Dolly Horton as the College’s new vice president for instruction and chief academic officer.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-dolly-horton-as-new-vice-president-for-instruction/
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Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-dolly-horton-as-new-vice-president-for-instruction/
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#YearInReview: On June 5, Blue Ridge hosted a graduation ceremony for graduates of the Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/06/09/blue-ridge-honors-2025-graduates-of-adult-high-school-and-high-school-equivalency-programs/
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https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/06/09/blue-ridge-honors-2025-graduates-of-adult-high-school-and-high-school-equivalency-programs/
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Blue Ridge Honors 2025 Graduates of Adult High School and High School Equivalency Programs - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured photo: Graduates of Blue Ridge Community College’s Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs pose together after their graduation ceremony. (Photo by Rich Keen, Marketing and Communications Dept.) ...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#YearInReview: On June 5, Blue Ridge hosted a graduation ceremony for graduates of the Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/06/09/blue-ridge-honors-2025-graduates-of-adult-high-school-and-high-school-equivalency-programs/
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https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/06/09/blue-ridge-honors-2025-graduates-of-adult-high-school-and-high-school-equivalency-programs/
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Thanks to the Biltmore Beacon for sharing in the celebration for our recently graduated firefighters!
Read: https://www.biltmorebeacon.com/community/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-fire-fighters/article_5f8cdfb7-c5b3-44b0-b19e-1d6b8cbe4283.html
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Read: https://www.biltmorebeacon.com/community/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-fire-fighters/article_5f8cdfb7-c5b3-44b0-b19e-1d6b8cbe4283.html
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Cultivating the next generation of fire fighters
Fueling the firefighting workforce of Western North Carolina, the Henderson County Fire Academy graduated nine cadets this month.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to the Biltmore Beacon for sharing in the celebration for our recently graduated firefighters!
Read: https://www.biltmorebeacon.com/community/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-fire-fighters/article_5f8cdfb7-c5b3-44b0-b19e-1d6b8cbe4283.html
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Read: https://www.biltmorebeacon.com/community/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-fire-fighters/article_5f8cdfb7-c5b3-44b0-b19e-1d6b8cbe4283.html
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#YearInReview: In May, Blue Ridge announced the appointment of Dr. Constance “Connie” Wolfe as the College’s new executive vice president of programs.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/05/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-constance-connie-wolfe-as-new-executive-vice-president-of-programs/
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/05/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-constance-connie-wolfe-as-new-executive-vice-president-of-programs/
Blue Ridge Community College Welcomes Dr. Constance “Connie” Wolfe as New Executive Vice President of Programs - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured photo: Dr. Connie Wolfe stands in the Patton Building of Blue Ridge Community College on May 15, 2025. (Photo by: Benjamin Rickert.) Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community ...
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#YearInReview: In May, Blue Ridge announced the appointment of Dr. Constance “Connie” Wolfe as the College’s new executive vice president of programs.
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/05/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-constance-connie-wolfe-as-new-executive-vice-president-of-programs/
https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/05/15/blue-ridge-community-college-welcomes-dr-constance-connie-wolfe-as-new-executive-vice-president-of-programs/
#YearInReview: A local business owner lost millions in Hurricane Helene. After contacting the Small Business Center, rebuilding became possible.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/09/replanting-hope-a-local-nursery-finds-recovery-support-through-blue-ridges-small-business-center/
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/09/replanting-hope-a-local-nursery-finds-recovery-support-through-blue-ridges-small-business-center/
Replanting Hope: A Local Nursery Finds Recovery Support through Blue Ridge's Small Business Center - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured photo: Business owner Robert Stine stands near rows of young plants growing at Botanical Treasures in Hoopers Creek, North Carolina, in May of 2025. Hurricane Helene destroyed Stine’s business ...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#YearInReview: A local business owner lost millions in Hurricane Helene. After contacting the Small Business Center, rebuilding became possible.
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/09/replanting-hope-a-local-nursery-finds-recovery-support-through-blue-ridges-small-business-center/
Read: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/07/09/replanting-hope-a-local-nursery-finds-recovery-support-through-blue-ridges-small-business-center/