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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing news: 10% of the 200 community colleges eligible for the Aspen Prize are from North Carolina! Blue Ridge is honored to be nominated alongside our #Great58 peers!

https://www.ednc.org/10-28-2025-20-nc-community-colleges-eligible-for-2027-aspen-prize/

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20 NC community colleges eligible for 2027 Aspen Prize

Twenty of NC's 58 community colleges have been invited to apply for the prize, called "the Oscars for great community colleges."

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 Congrats to Henderson County Early College for being named 1 of only 4 schools in NC to receive the Blue Ribbon School award!

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/03/four-north-carolina-schools-honored-state-blue-ribbon-recognition

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 6d

This evening, Oct. 30, our wildly talented Cosmetology & Esthetics students hosted the annual Halloween Hair Show, bringing to life the characters of Tim Burton.

www.blueridge.edu/cosmetology

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to WNC Business for sharing that Blue Ridge Community College is one of 200 colleges under consideration for the Aspen Prize!

More: wncbusiness.com/2025/10/29/5...

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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 | WNC Business

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, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 7d

📚 Ready to make your next move? Blue Ridge Community College is enrolling now for Spring 2026 with courses built for every schedule and every dream. Classes start Jan. 12, and 4-week Short Courses start Dec. 1.

🎓 Apply now: www.blueridge.edu/admissions

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 7d

Blue Ridge students now have a guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State University thanks to a new agreement signed between the two institutions on Oct. 29.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/29/wolfpack-connect-blue-ridge-nc-state-agreement/

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 7d

We’re proud to share that Blue Ridge is one of the Top 200 institutions eligible nationally to compete for the $1M #AspenPrize. Learn more as.pn/prize. Aspen Institute College Excellence Program

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/29/blue-ridge-eligible-for-the-2027-aspen-prize/

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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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 8d

🇺🇸 At Blue Ridge Community College, our student veterans bring extraordinary resilience, leadership, and life experience to our campus every day. Here's how we help them succeed!

👉 https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/28/supporting-our-veterans-blue-ridge/

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 8d

Check out this article about the upcoming free concert by our Appalachian Folk Instrument Class: 10 a.m. on Monday November 3 in Brevard.

More: https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/arts/free-appalachian-folk-music-concert-planned-at-library/article_2a334028-f86b-41a1-b33d-60c19f93f1c5.html

Free Appalachian folk music concert planned at library

A free concert featuring traditional Appalachian folk music will be held 10 a.m., Nov. 3 in the library’s Rogow Room.

www.transylvaniatimes.com

Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 9d

Future and current Blue Ridge students are reminded that the Next NC Scholarship is here to help make a valuable education even more affordable! Applying is simple: Complete the #FAFSA, and enroll at Blue Ridge for the upcoming year. That’s it.

www.blueridge.edu/nextnc

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 9d

🎉 Join us for Tuesday's Fall Open House Night to learn about your next steps in your career and education. 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 🕠 5:30 – 7 p.m. | 📍 Patton Building, 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock

https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/21/evening-tours-fall

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 11d

📣 Spring 2026 enrollment is open at Blue Ridge Community College! Whether you’re starting college, changing careers, or adding new skills, there’s a path here for you. Classes start Jan. 12. Plus: New 4-week Short Courses start 12/1.

www.blueridge.edu/admissions

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 12d

Check out this gorgeous rainbow over our Henderson County Campus this week! This view is looking east over our Sink and Spearman Buildings. We love learning and working here at Blue Ridge!

Apply for the spring semester at www.blueridge.edu/admissions.

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 13d

This December, Blue Ridge is offering year-end 4-week Short Courses for the first time.

All upcoming Short Courses, including 8-week Short Courses, are listed at www.blueridge.edu/short-courses.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/23/four-week-short-courses/

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Blue Ridge Introduces Four-Week Short Courses This December - Blue Ridge Community College four week short courses

Marketing & Communications Dept. This December, Blue Ridge Community College is offering year-end 4-week Short Courses for the first time. These accelerated courses begin on Dec. 1 and end Dec. ...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 15d

This fall, Blue Ridge will host multiple events to connect the public to available learning opportunities.

https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/21/evening-tours-fall/

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Blue Ridge Community College to Host Evening Tours, Open House Night - Blue Ridge Community College evening tours fall

Featured photo: Scenes from around the Henderson County Campus of Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, North Carolina. (Photo credits to Rich Keen.) Marketing & Communications Dept. This fall, ...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 15d

🌟 Go Further with the Blue Ridge #Leadership Institute! Launched in 2024, the Institute empowers current and aspiring #leaders across Henderson and Transylvania counties — and beyond.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/21/blue-ridge-leadership-institute/

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Blue Ridge Leadership Institute Helps Local Professionals Go Further - Blue Ridge Community College

Featured Photo: Hendersonville’s Historic Courthouse and main street in October of 2025. (Photo by: Rich Keen.) Marketing & Communications Dept. Launched in 2024, the Blue Ridge Leadership Institute at Blue ...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 15d

Blue Ridge Community College is proud to again welcome community members to the upcoming 26th annual "MLK, Jr. Unity Breakfast" on Jan. 19.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/09/mlk-jr-unity-breakfast-committee-event-2025/

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MLK, Jr. Unity Breakfast - Blue Ridge Community College

26th Annual Celebration The Unity Breakfast celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision by bringing the community together to reflect on his legacy and recognize those who embody his commitment ...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 17d

📚 Ready to make your next move? Blue Ridge Community College is enrolling now for Spring 2026 with courses built for every schedule and every dream. Classes start Jan. 12, and 4-week Short Courses start Dec. 1.

🎓 Apply now: www.blueridge.edu/admissions

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 19d

This week, the #Edneyville fire department collaborated with Blue Ridge for a house burning training activity, and multiple agencies took place in a ropes safety course at the College’s Public Safety Training Center.

Public Safety Training info: www.blueridge.edu/pst

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 19d

On Thursday, #StudentLife hosted an interactive event called "Read My Lips" in partnership with Student Accessibility Services, giving students a chance to learn about the lived experiences of those who are deaf and hard of hearing.

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 19d

📣 Spring 2026 enrollment is open at Blue Ridge Community College! Whether you’re starting college, changing careers, or adding new skills, there’s a path here for you. Classes start Jan. 12. Plus: New 4-week Short Courses start 12/1.

www.blueridge.edu/admissions

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 21d

Horticulture student Sarah Dragonetti found success in her studies in part due to Blue Ridge's Build Your Future Grant and its assistance to help her continue her path in higher education.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/15/horticulture-student-grant/

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Horticulture Student Continues Education through Build Your Future Grant - Blue Ridge Community College horticulture student grant

Featured photo: Horticulture student Sarah Dragonetti in the new automated greenhouse on the Henderson County Campus. (Photo by Emily Gill.) Emily Gill, Marketing & Communications Dept. After Hurricane Helene upended ...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 22d

Financial Aid and the Student Government Association are hosting two FAFSA Registration assistance events this week:

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Health Science Center Lobby (HSC), 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15: Killian Student Center (HCC), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 22d

🎖️ Veterans, we’re here for you.

Blue Ridge Community College is proud to be a Military Friendly® School, offering personalized support, financial aid guidance, and resources to help you transition from military to college life.

👉 www.blueridge.edu/veterans

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Veterans Services - Blue Ridge Community College

Educational Assistance for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students Blue Ridge Community College is committed to serving veterans and their families. It is our mission to provide exceptional guidance and support in ...

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Blue Ridge Community College @blueridgecc.bsky.social · 23d

Blue Ridge invites qualified professionals ready to make a mark on the future of their field to attend a Part-Time Faculty Hiring Event on Oct 21, from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Patton Building.

More: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/10/13/part-time-faculty-hiring/

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