Five outstanding students recently received prestigious BRCC Student Ambassador scholarships funded through the BRCC Educational Foundation. They will be working closely with Student Activities, Student Services, the President’s Office and the BRCC Educational Foundation over the course of the academic year, representing BRCC, assisting with community events and campus tours, and much more. Five outstanding
We are excited to welcome our newest BRCC Educational Foundation Board members: Eric Bond, Safiya Jarvis, and Troy Suter. We look forward to a dynamic and impactful year ahead! Eric Bond Eric Bond is a resident of Augusta County and the retired Superintendent of Augusta County Public Schools, where he served for more than 11
BRCC Educational Foundation Celebrates a Historic Year of Generosity and Impact As the new fiscal year gains momentum, the BRCC Educational Foundation is taking time to celebrate an extraordinary year of generosity, growth, and impact. We extend our tremendous appreciation to Dinah Gottschalk and Paula Moore-McClure, who completed six years of service on the Foundation
BRCC employs career coaches in each of the public high schools in our service region – it is a cost-shared position between BRCC, the BRCC Educational Foundation, and local school districts. Their goal is to work with the “middle majority” of students who are not sure what their next step is after high school. The
Mark your calendar for April 22, 2026 – a day when our community can come together to help ensure Blue Ridge Community College students don’t have to choose between learning and eating. During this year’s Great Community Give, gifts to Blue Ridge Community College will be designated to Lunch2Go, a vital program of the BRCC
It’s no secret that many Blue Ridge Community College students balance coursework with jobs, families, and unexpected life challenges. Thanks to the generosity of community supporters who believe in student success, the SOAR (Student Outreach and Resource) Center works to ensure those challenges do not derail a student’s education. One of SOAR’s most effective and
The BRCC Educational Foundation is proud to celebrate another record‑breaking year of scholarship support—and the powerful stories that make this generosity so meaningful. During fiscal year 2025–2026 to date, the Foundation has awarded $565,902 in scholarships to 328 students, opening doors to opportunity, stability, and success. That impact was on full display at the annual