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At Blue Ridge Community College, we transform lives through the power of learning.

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Check out the 24-25 Annual Report! The report features accomplishments in workforce training and education aligned with regional needs in areas such as skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, engineering, and public safety.

https://www.blueridge.edu/2026/01/22/2024-2025-annual-report/
At the Center: Blue Ridge Community College Releases 2024–2025 Annual Report - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community College has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, At the Center (PDF), highlighting a year of growth, community resilience and student achievement across Western ...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Many thanks to First Citizens Bank for teaching our students about financial literacy! Learning about budgeting is another part of preparing Blue Ridge students for success.

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January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Blue Ridge Alert: Due to expected winter weather, all campuses of Blue Ridge Community College will be closed this weekend, Jan. 24-25, 2026. All classes and scheduled events are canceled.

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January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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This winter, stay informed with Blue Ridge Alert! Get real-time updates about campus safety and weather.

📱 Sign up today: Text "AlertMe" to 67283. Visit www.blueridge.edu/alert for more information.

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January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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In January, Blue Ridge proudly recognized the exceptional academic achievements of its students, naming individuals from 14 WNC counties to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.

Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2026/01/21/fall-2025-deans/

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Blue Ridge Community College Celebrates High-Achieving Students of Fall 2025 Dean’s List - Blue Ridge Community College fall 2025 deans
Featured photo: Aerial photo of the Henderson County Campus. (Photo by Rich Keen.) Marketing & Communications Dept. In January, Blue Ridge Community College proudly recognized the exceptional academic achievements of ...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Weather Update (1/22/26): With the potential for significant winter weather this coming weekend, college leaders are closely monitoring forecasts and preparing for any disruptions to campus activities and events. Visit www.blueridge.edu/alert for future updates.
January 22, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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We're proud to share our 2024–2025 Annual Report, "At the Center," highlighting a year of growth, community resilience, and student achievement across #WNC.

https://www.blueridge.edu/2026/01/22/2024-2025-annual-report/

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At the Center: Blue Ridge Community College Releases 2024–2025 Annual Report - Blue Ridge Community College
Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community College has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, At the Center (PDF), highlighting a year of growth, community resilience and student achievement across Western ...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Ahead of expected winter weather this weekend, take a moment to look through these weather safety best practices from our College Chief of Police Chris White and communications dept.

More tips: https://www.blueridge.edu/2025/08/12/weather-safety/

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Looking Ahead: Weather Safety Starts Now - Blue Ridge Community College weather preparedness
A special message from the Police Dept. and Marketing & Communications Dept. of Blue Ridge Community CollegeIn late 2024, Hurricane Helene introduced serious challenges to Western North Carolina, reminding us ...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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With winter weather on the horizon, stay informed with Blue Ridge Alert! Get real-time updates about campus safety and weather.

📱 Sign up today: Text "AlertMe" to 67283. Visit www.blueridge.edu/alert for more information.

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January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Students: Want to learn how to budget your finances? Join us today January 21 from 12 - 1 p.m. in Patton 219 to learn about budgeting financial literacy with representatives from First Citizens Bank!

The first 50 students to attend will get a free Chik-fil-A lunch!

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January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Thanks to The Transylvania Times for sharing about the Career and College Promise (CCP) program!

Read: https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/education/career-and-college-promise-program-offers-options/article_3377794b-0fbe-4503-b9b6-1a02bd841ca4.html

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'Career and College Promise' program offers options
Editor’s note: The following article was written by Benjamin D. Rickert, Blue Ridge Community College’s director of marketing and communications.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Many thanks to all who joined us to honor the legacy and memory of #MLK!

https://wlos.com/news/local/martin-luther-king-jr-day-events-to-be-held-in-western-north-carolina-selma-asheville-buncombe-county-hendersonville-blue-ridge-community-college-unity-breakfast-mlk-speech-1957-legacy

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January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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In honor of the life and important work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blue Ridge Community College will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. We wish our Blue Ridge community a restful extended weekend!

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January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Students: Want to learn how to budget your finances? Join us on January 21 from 12 - 1 p.m. in Patton 219 to learn about budgeting financial literacy with representatives from First Citizens Bank!

#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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For families of high school students, the cost of college is a growing concern. At Blue Ridge, one program is helping ease those concerns while giving students a head start on their future–tuition-free.

Read more: https://www.blueridge.edu/2026/01/16/career-college-promise/

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Career and College Promise: A Smart Start on College, Without the Tuition Bill - Blue Ridge Community College Career College Promise
Featured photo: By: Benjamin Rickert, Marketing & Communications Dept. For many families of high school students, the cost of college is a growing concern. A recent survey highlighted by Inside ...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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For this month's WTZQ Radio #EducationElevated show, host Mark Warwick interviewed Career and College Promise Coordinator Marcus Roberson about the options available to high school students through CCP!

Listen: https://www.wtzq.com/education-elevated-with-blue-ridge-community-college/

#WNC #CCP
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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We're so back! Congrats on closing out the first week of the semester! This week, our students and instructors made memories, tackled challenging coursework, and prepared the next generation of our workforce.

#EducationElevated #WNC #Great58
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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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/

#EducationElevated #MLK #WNC
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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January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Listen to WTZQ (AM 1600 and FM 95.3) after 8 a.m. to hear Mark Warwick speak with Blue Ridge instructor Jason Baxley about an innovative construction workforce development program called Level Up.

www.blueridge.edu/level-up

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January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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A new semester is a new opportunity to pursue learning!

Food for thought: As Abigail Adams, wife of the sixth US president John Quincy Adams, once said, "Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence."

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January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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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 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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With colder weather on the horizon, stay informed with Blue Ridge Alert! Get real-time updates about campus safety and weather. Blue Ridge Alert keeps our students, employees, and visitors safe and in the know.

Sign up: Text "AlertMe" to 67283. More info: www.blueridge.edu/alert
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Thanks to Hendersonville Lightning for celebrating these recent graduates of the Level Up: Core Construction program!

Article: https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/news/15763-level-up.html
Register: www.blueridge.edu/level-up

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New class of skilled trades workers enters the market - Hendersonville Lightning
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January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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“I am excited to join Blue Ridge Community College at a time when workforce and economic development are more critical than ever. -Dr. Monica Carpenter

https://www.blueridge.edu/2026/01/12/blue-ridge-welcomes-monica-carpenter-as-new-vp/

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Blue Ridge Welcomes Dr. Monica Carpenter as New Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, Continuing Education - Blue Ridge Community College
Featured Photo: Dr. Monica Carpenter stands in the Patton Building of Blue Ridge Community College on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by: Benjamin Rickert) Marketing & Communications Dept. This month, Blue ...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to invest in yourself. ✨ Spring Semester at Blue Ridge Community College begins January 12, and enrollment is still open. Get started today at www.blueridge.edu/admissions.

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January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM