benrickert.bsky.social
@benrickert.bsky.social
Thanks for the awesome opportunity to get our college comm and PR teams together this year, PRIMA NC! It was great to meet so many of you. #NCCommColleges #PRIMA #NorthCarolina
October 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Reposted
Blue Ridge is now enrolling students for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester that begins Jan. 12, 2026, along with upcoming sessions of accelerated Short Courses.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/10/spring-2026-enrollment/

#EducationElevated
Blue Ridge Community College Opens Spring 2026 Enrollment - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community College is now enrolling students for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester that begins Jan. 12, 2026, along with upcoming sessions of accelerated Short ...
www.blueridge.edu
October 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🎙️ Honored to be featured on the latest episode of Higher Ed Pulse, an Enrollify podcast! We talked about how timely, compassionate communication can change lives.

www.enrollify.org/episodes/episode-84-from-hurricane-to-recovery-reflections-one-year-after-hurricane-helene

#WNCStrong
Episode 84: From Hurricane to Recovery: Reflections One Year After Hurricane Helene
Mallory Willsea sits down with Benjamin Rickert, a higher ed communications leader, to explore what it truly means to serve students during a crisis.
www.enrollify.org
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Assembling this reflection on the past year from our College’s perspective was a powerful reminder of all we’ve been through. To everyone in our region who has struggled, endured, or stepped up to help—thank you. We’ve come a long way, and the work ahead remains just as important.
September 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I’m honored to speak with Mallory Willsea as the featured guest on Enrollify’s podcast, Higher Ed Pulse, launching September 29! 🎙️ Keep an eye out for the episode, "From Hurricane to Recovery: Reflections One Year After Hurricane Helene" next week.

#WNCStrong #OneYearAfterHelene
September 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Great work, North Carolina!
As a workforce development partner for our state and communities, we're proud to see North Carolina once again chosen as the #1 state for business in the nation!

More:
www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/n...

#EducationElevated #WNC #NorthCarolina #828IsGreat
1. North Carolina
North Carolina is ranked No. 1 in America's Top States for Business for 2025.
www.cnbc.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
We will never forget our fallen heroes.

#MemorialDay
May 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Reposted
Blue Ridge Community College's newest annual report includes highlights from a historic year for the College and community, as well as important enrollment, financial, donor, and workforce development information.

Learn more and access the latest report: www.blueridge.edu/2025/03/12/b...
Blue Ridge Highlights Success and Resilience in 2023-2024 Annual Report - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. This month, Blue Ridge Community College proudly presents its 2023-2024 annual report (PDF). The report includes highlights from a historic year for the College and co...
www.blueridge.edu
March 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reposted
In light of #WNC wildfires, please be sure to sign up for alerts from your local city and county officials. You can find links to some of these resources in our fire preparedness article:
www.blueridge.edu/2025/03/24/y...

#BeSafe #EducationElevated
Your Fire Emergency Plan: What You Need to Know - Blue Ridge Community College
A special message from the Police Dept. and Marketing & Communications Dept. of Blue Ridge Community College With wildfires in the area this spring, Blue Ridge Community College Chief of ...
www.blueridge.edu
March 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Reposted
Reposted
🚧 Ready to build your future—fast? Level Up: Core Construction is Blue Ridge Community College’s newest rapid training program, designed to get you job-ready in the booming construction industry.

More: www.blueridge.edu/programs-cou...

#LevelUp #EducationElevated #BuildYourFuture
Level Up: Core Construction - Blue Ridge Community College
Build Your Skills. Level Up Your Future. Fast-track your career. Take your first step toward a successful future in construction with Level Up: Core Construction.  Scholarships Available: Course Sched...
www.blueridge.edu
March 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted
On Employee Appreciation Day, we express our great thanks to our talented, hard-working faculty and staff! To our team: We're glad you chose Blue Ridge as your place to make a difference in our community.

Happy #EmployeeAppreciation Day!

blueridge.edu/careers
March 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Reposted
Blue Ridge Community College is gearing up for the next round of 8-week Short Courses, which begin on March 10, 2025. Earn full college credit in half the time of a traditional semester!

More: www.blueridge.edu/2025/02/11/b...

#EducationElevated
Blue Ridge Community College Announces March 10 Start for 8-Week Short Courses - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community College is gearing up for the next round of 8-week Short Courses, which begin on March 10, 2025. These accelerated courses offer students ...
www.blueridge.edu
February 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I’m proud to be with a college helping to lead the way into the emerging EV market.

www.ednc.org/perspective-...
Perspective | A new era of driving: Building the electric vehicle infrastructure through community college education
Blue Ridge Community College is shifting their programming to prepare students to work on electric vehicles and their charging systems.
www.ednc.org
February 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Reposted
So many Blue Ridge Community College graduates and employees have played important roles in the response and recovery to Hurricane Helene. Thanks to WNC Business for the shout out!

More: www.wncbusiness.com/2025/01/27/5...

#EducationElevated #828isgreat #wnc #great58
Community Colleges Teach by Example in Times of Crisis | WNC Business
Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood, President at Blue Ridge Community College, reflects on how the BRCC first responder instructors aided the community during Hurricane Helene.
www.wncbusiness.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We're eternally grateful for the generous people across our state and region who sent, and continue to send, aid to our Western North Carolina communities following Hurricane Helene. We've come a long way, and we have a long way to go.

www.blueridge.edu/2025/01/17/b...
Blue Ridge Board of Trustees Adopts ‘Resolution of Gratitude’ Acknowledging Community College Support Following Helene - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. On Jan. 13, the Board of Trustees of Blue Ridge Community College proudly recognized the extraordinary support received from 13 community colleges across North Carolin...
www.blueridge.edu
January 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM