Benjamin Rickert

Thanks for the awesome opportunity to get our college comm and PR teams together this year, PRIMA NC! It was great to meet so many of you. #NCCommColleges #PRIMA #NorthCarolina

🎙️ Honored to be featured on the latest episode of Higher Ed Pulse, a @TeamEnrollify podcast hosted by @MalloryWillsea — out today! We talked about serving students during crises and how timely, compassionate communication can change lives. enrollify.org/episodes/episo… #WNCStrong

Assembling this reflection from our College’s perspective was a powerful reminder of all we’ve been through. To everyone in our region who has struggled, endured, or stepped up to help—thank you. We’ve come a long way, and the work ahead remains just as important.

FREE construction training! Level Up your career today and sign up for Session #3, starting Sept. 17! blueridge.edu/level-up @NCCER #EducationElevated #WNC #JobSearch #JobHunt #Jobs #Employment #ConstructionJobs #BuildingJobs #Trades #TradesJobs #HomeImprovement #SkilledTrades

Excited to learn about AI based CRM processes with @Element451 this week to better serve our students and partners!

We will never forget our fallen heroes.

To provide relief to currently enrolled students financially affected by Hurricane Helene, we are offering the Student Emergency Grant in partnership with the North Carolina Community College System. More at: blueridge.edu/alert/helene #EducationElevated #WNC @NCCommColleges

As high winds and rain of #Hurricane #Helene approach from the Gulf of Mexico, officers with the Blue Ridge Community College Police Dept. offer helpful tips for safety and preparedness to community members. Learn more: blueridge.edu/2024/09/25/wea… #EducationElevated #WNC #Weather

Here’s to those who purchased our freedoms at the highest cost.

It’s great to see opportunities like the #NextNC scholarship at work to remove the financial barriers to higher ed. Thanks for the opportunity to contribute to this piece, @EducationNC! More: ednc.org/04-25-2024-nex…

Ready for that next big step? Blue Ridge can help you go further in your career, education, and life goals! 😎 Apply for summer courses by May 9. Classes start May 20. blueridge.edu/summer-courses blueridge.edu/admissions #EducationElevated #WNC #828isgreat #HigherEd #GoFurther

We love bees! Here's the buzz: In 2017, Blue Ridge was first recognized as one of only a few educational institutions in the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program. Happy #EarthDay! #EducationElevated #WNC #828IsGreat

Joining organizations across the globe in celebration of #EarthDay, we recap some of our more recent projects and award-winning successes regarding environmental stewardship. Learn more: ow.ly/vH8950Rlyw3 #EducationElevated #EarthDay24 #WNC #828IsGreat

Visitors to Blue Ridge Community College will remember the stunning Patton Building, which is an award-winning addition to our Henderson County Campus. Learn more in this announcement by @ClarkNexsen architects: clarknexsen.com/articles/blue-… #EducationElevated

The site of a soon-to-be state-of-the-art automated greenhouse attracted educators, community members, elected officials and industry leaders from across the region to Blue Ridge on March 4. Learn more: blueridge.edu/2024/03/04/blu… #EducationElvated #Agriculture #Horticulture #Ag

Special Weather Announcement: On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, all campuses of Blue Ridge Community College will open at 10 a.m. due to weather conditions. Students should report to the class/lab/clinic they would normally attend at 10 a.m. More at: blueridge.edu/alert

#YearInReview: Meet registered nurse Richard Grissom of Asheville’s Mission Health in our latest nursing graduate video story. A Blue Ridge graduate, Grissom's work fulfills his personal mission of helping others. Read the full story: blueridge.edu/2023/12/14/ric… #EducationElevated

Congrats, #ClassOf2023!!

Many thanks to our media partners like radio wiz Randy Houston and his team who help us get the word out about educational opportunities at @BlueRidgeCC! #EducationElevated @iHeartMedia @newsradio570 @1450AM

This #VeteransDay, we want to thank the men and women of the armed forces for their honorable service to America. Blue Ridge Community College is committed to serving veterans and their families. Learn about our Veterans Services at blueridge.edu/veterans. #EducationElevated