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Local Entrepreneurs Complete Blue Ridge Community College’s 2025 Mission Acceleration Program

Jun 12, 2025 04:15PM ● By Emma Castleberry

Fifteen local business leaders and entrepreneurs participated in the 2025 Mission Acceleration Business Accelerator program at Blue Ridge Community College in May, marking the successful completion of the program’s sixth year.

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Blue Ridge Community College Expands Free ‘Level Up: Core Construction’ Program

Jun 03, 2025 07:20PM ● By WNC Business

Following successful launch, College adds two more sessions of Rapid Recovery Construction Training

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New McDowell Technical Community College Workforce Education Center Opens in Old Fort

May 21, 2025 04:39PM ● By Emma Castleberry

McDowell Technical Community College's new Workforce Education Center in Old Fort is set to be a major driver of economic growth.

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Dr. Neva J. Specht Appointed App State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Apr 29, 2025 10:09AM ● By WNC Business

Specht has served as App State’s acting provost since April 2024, when Norris assumed the role of the university’s interim chancellor.

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Dr. Samantha Sircey Named President of South College Asheville

Apr 24, 2025 06:38PM ● By WNC Business

South College selects Dr. Samantha Sircey to lead the higher education institution’s Asheville campus.

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Building Resilient Communities: The Crucial Role of Community Colleges in Disaster Recovery

Apr 23, 2025 08:53AM ● By Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood

Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood reflects on Blue Ridge Community College's recent experiences during Hurricane Helene and the various wildfires to discuss the importance of community college education during and prior to disaster recovery.

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McDowell Tech to Launch New Student Success Program through NC Community College’s Boost Initiative

Apr 09, 2025 04:52PM ● By WNC Business

College-to-career program will support McDowell Tech students in completing degrees faster and entering high-demand fields.

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Ribbon Cutting for New Automated Greenhouse at Blue Ridge Community College

Apr 07, 2025 03:46PM ● By WNC Business

The greenhouse will serve as a resource for enhancing the regional workforce and supporting economic growth in agriculture and related industries.

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NCCER and Lowe’s Partner with Blue Ridge Community College for Post-Hurricane Construction Workforce Training

Mar 31, 2025 02:21PM ● By WNC Business

Innovative skilled trades program brings training and jobs to communities impacted by natural disasters.

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Blue Ridge Community College Expands Fire and Rescue Training Center

Mar 30, 2025 07:16PM ● By WNC Business

The new structure consists of 11 stacked Conex containers, otherwise known as shipping containers, and is specifically designed to simulate a variety of fire and rescue operations.

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