Cupcakes and Counselors was a blast! Students, remember Student Services are here to support you throughout the whole semester and the Student Government Association will host several more events! Check out upcoming events at blueridge.edu/events. #EducationElevated

Sweet treats for Welcome Week! Students: Pick up a cold treat on Thursday, August 22 between 12 - 2 p.m. on the Henderson and Transylvania County Campuses. Check blueridge.edu/events for more upcoming events! #EducationElevated

Everybody loves a pizza party! It was also a great opportunity to meet Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura Leatherwood and other College leaders. #EducationElevated

To provide new and current students maximum flexibility, Blue Ridge will offer 8-week Short Courses starting Oct. 14. Through Short Courses, students earn full college credit in half the time of a traditional semester. Learn more: blueridge.edu/short-courses

Welcome Week wrapped up with a sweet treat at Chill Out! Keep an eye out for more fun events throughout the semester at blueridge.edu/events. #EducationElevated #wnc #828isgreat

Join Blue Ridge for Age-Well Across the Life-Span, a new initiative within Brevard’s Age-Exchange series. The primary instructor for these sessions will be Blue Ridge's own Dr. Karen Cochran, and Blue Ridge nursing students will assist at all sessions. transylvaniatimes.com/education/six-…

When the 2022-23 school year began, there were over 5,000 teaching vacancies across the state. North Carolina kids needed more trained teachers, and quickly. Read more: blueridge.edu/2024/07/30/ste… #EducationElevated

Blue Ridge is excited to announce several unique opportunities to join our dynamic team as part-time adjunct faculty instructors! Check out the available opportunities at blueridge.edu/careers and become part of our vibrant learning community. #EducationElevated #Careers #WNC

Can't attend the full semester, but want to stay on track? Or, perhaps you want to progress twice as quickly? Fast track your education with accelerated 8-week Short Courses at Blue Ridge! Short course sessions start Oct. 14. More: blueridge.edu/short-courses #EducationElevated

Second year construction apprentices recently learned about masonry. Adjunct instructor Dave Tabor taught them some basics of the trade, like learning to lay brick and ensure the build is level. Learn more about apprenticeships at blueridge.edu/apprentice. #EducationElevated

Blue Ridge recently celebrated graduates of the award-winning Apprenticeship Blue Ridge program. Nine Automotive Apprenticeship students graduated in July, and one student of the Business and Banking Apprenticeship graduated in August. Read more: blueridge.edu/2024/08/28/blu…

Apprentices at Blue Ridge Community College always practice hands-on learning! Learn more about apprenticeships at blueridge.edu/apprentice. #EducationElevated

The Fall Plant Sale is fast approaching! Purchase student grown plants at 'Farm City Day' at Jackson Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on October 5. Learn more at: blueridge.edu/horticulture #EducationElevated #plants #horticulture

Get ahead with Short Courses! Blue Ridge is offering 8-week Short Courses starting Oct. 14. Through Short Courses, students earn full college credit in half the time of a traditional semester. Enrollment is open through Oct. 11. Learn more: blueridge.edu/short-courses

Happy Labor Day! Blue Ridge Community College is closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. #LaborDay #EducationElevated

At Blue Ridge, you'll find more than a job. You’ll find a fulfilling full- or part-time career that makes an impact and an innovative community that transforms lives through the power of learning. Learn about current opportunities and benefits: blueridge.edu/careers

We prepare students for rewarding careers! In this video by Lombard Equipment, you'll hear how Blue Ridge's Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology students build relationships with well-respected businesses before and after graduation. #EducationElevated #HigherEducation #WNC

Getting around Henderson County is now easier than ever! The Apple Country Transit bus system is now free for all Blue Ridge students and employees! Just show your Blue Ridge ID when boarding. Learn about routes and timetables at applecountrytransit.com or call 828-698-8571.

The new artificial intelligence program is creating opportunities for students like Megan Coyle! Coyle is among the first of Blue Ridge’s students to study AI as a part of the College’s new Artificial Intelligence pathway. Read more: blueridge.edu/2024/07/22/new…

To bolster Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs, Blue Ridge Community College has been selected to receive a $400,000 grant from the North Carolina Community College System. blueridge.edu/2024/09/05/400… #EducationElevated #EMS #Paramedics #WNC #828IsGreat #HigherEducation