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Balancing Teaching and Craft: Maker-Educators at Haywood Community College

Aug 02, 2025 08:10AM ● By Emma Castleberry

For artists Ilene Kay and Christina Bendo, their roles as educators are deeply intertwined with their work as practicing makers.

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Blue Ridge Community College Awarded $500K Gable Grant from Lowe’s Foundation

Jul 23, 2025 09:38AM ● By WNC Business

The grant will be used to build out hands-on skilled trades training.

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Dr. Dolly Horton Named New Vice President for Instruction at Blue Ridge Community College

Jul 16, 2025 11:18AM ● By WNC Business

In this senior leadership role, Dr. Horton will provide strategic oversight for curriculum and instruction, supporting the College’s mission to offer accessible, high-quality education and training to students across Western North Carolina.

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Never Stop Learning

Jul 14, 2025 08:47AM ● By Meredith Oakley, Public Communications Specialist for WCU Division of Educational Outreach

How Western Carolina University’s Division of Educational Outreach is Powering Growth Across WNC

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PCEA Donates $15,000 to Support Construction Trades Education at McDowell Technical Community College

Jul 03, 2025 03:35PM ● By WNC Business

McDowell Technical Community College announced that the Professional Construction Estimators Association (PCEA) has donated $15,000 to strengthen the college’s Construction Trades programs, helping train the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

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Blue Ridge Community College Cements Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Pathway with East Carolina University

Jun 18, 2025 11:50AM ● By WNC Business

East Carolina University and Blue Ridge Community College signed a bilateral agreement that provides Blue Ridge graduates who meet certain requirements guaranteed admission to ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) program.

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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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