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Brightpoint will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

While the college is closed, current students can still register for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 classes. Just log into your myBrightpoint account and use Navigate or SIS.

If you're a new student interested in attending Brightpoint, you can get started by completing your application for admission: https://bit.ly/43u2U69

#MemorialDay #ImportantUpdate #Brightpoint

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May is Foster Care Awareness month, and we’re proud to celebrate our Great Expectations students who graduated this year!

See a few of the program's graduates posing at our 2026 Commencement Ceremony with Jeremiah Camp, our Great Expectations coach.

The Great Expectations program provides financial resources and academic support for students affiliated with the Virginia Foster Care System.

As coach, Jeremiah helps students navigate college and transition to the working world. On May 6, he held a special celebration for the graduates in this program, where Brightpoint community members and loved ones recognized the graduates' achievements, resilience, and growth.

Learn more about Great Expectations: https://bit.ly/44NHMd8

#FosterCareAwarenessMonth #GreatExpectations #StudentSuccess #Graduation2026 #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Taleisha DeJesus (left), Quantavious Brown (back center), Marina Ellis (right), and Jeremiah Camp (front center) pose in front of a Brightpoint banner. The graduates wear their caps and gowns.
2 - Marina Ellis laughs while standing next to a smiling Jeremiah Camp in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
3 - Quantavious Brown and Jeremiah Camp smile while posing in front of a PowerPoint presentation about Quantavious.
4 - Taleisha DeJesus and Jeremiah Camp each make the peace sign gesture while standing in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
5 - Jeremiah Camp wears a Brightpoint shirt and smiles while backstage at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

May is Foster Care Awareness month, and we’re proud to celebrate our Great Expectations students who graduated this year!

See a few of the program's graduates posing at our 2026 Commencement Ceremony with Jeremiah Camp, our Great Expectations coach.

The Great Expectations program provides financial resources and academic support for students affiliated with the Virginia Foster Care System.

As coach, Jeremiah helps students navigate college and transition to the working world. On May 6, he held a special celebration for the graduates in this program, where Brightpoint community members and loved ones recognized the graduates' achievements, resilience, and growth.

Learn more about Great Expectations: https://bit.ly/44NHMd8

#FosterCareAwarenessMonth #GreatExpectations #StudentSuccess #Graduation2026 #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Taleisha DeJesus (left), Quantavious Brown (back center), Marina Ellis (right), and Jeremiah Camp (front center) pose in front of a Brightpoint banner. The graduates wear their caps and gowns.
2 - Marina Ellis laughs while standing next to a smiling Jeremiah Camp in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
3 - Quantavious Brown and Jeremiah Camp smile while posing in front of a PowerPoint presentation about Quantavious.
4 - Taleisha DeJesus and Jeremiah Camp each make the peace sign gesture while standing in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
5 - Jeremiah Camp wears a Brightpoint shirt and smiles while backstage at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

May is Foster Care Awareness month, and we’re proud to celebrate our Great Expectations students who graduated this year!

See a few of the program's graduates posing at our 2026 Commencement Ceremony with Jeremiah Camp, our Great Expectations coach.

The Great Expectations program provides financial resources and academic support for students affiliated with the Virginia Foster Care System.

As coach, Jeremiah helps students navigate college and transition to the working world. On May 6, he held a special celebration for the graduates in this program, where Brightpoint community members and loved ones recognized the graduates' achievements, resilience, and growth.

Learn more about Great Expectations: https://bit.ly/44NHMd8

#FosterCareAwarenessMonth #GreatExpectations #StudentSuccess #Graduation2026 #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Taleisha DeJesus (left), Quantavious Brown (back center), Marina Ellis (right), and Jeremiah Camp (front center) pose in front of a Brightpoint banner. The graduates wear their caps and gowns.
2 - Marina Ellis laughs while standing next to a smiling Jeremiah Camp in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
3 - Quantavious Brown and Jeremiah Camp smile while posing in front of a PowerPoint presentation about Quantavious.
4 - Taleisha DeJesus and Jeremiah Camp each make the peace sign gesture while standing in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
5 - Jeremiah Camp wears a Brightpoint shirt and smiles while backstage at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

May is Foster Care Awareness month, and we’re proud to celebrate our Great Expectations students who graduated this year!

See a few of the program's graduates posing at our 2026 Commencement Ceremony with Jeremiah Camp, our Great Expectations coach.

The Great Expectations program provides financial resources and academic support for students affiliated with the Virginia Foster Care System.

As coach, Jeremiah helps students navigate college and transition to the working world. On May 6, he held a special celebration for the graduates in this program, where Brightpoint community members and loved ones recognized the graduates' achievements, resilience, and growth.

Learn more about Great Expectations: https://bit.ly/44NHMd8

#FosterCareAwarenessMonth #GreatExpectations #StudentSuccess #Graduation2026 #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Taleisha DeJesus (left), Quantavious Brown (back center), Marina Ellis (right), and Jeremiah Camp (front center) pose in front of a Brightpoint banner. The graduates wear their caps and gowns.
2 - Marina Ellis laughs while standing next to a smiling Jeremiah Camp in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
3 - Quantavious Brown and Jeremiah Camp smile while posing in front of a PowerPoint presentation about Quantavious.
4 - Taleisha DeJesus and Jeremiah Camp each make the peace sign gesture while standing in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
5 - Jeremiah Camp wears a Brightpoint shirt and smiles while backstage at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

May is Foster Care Awareness month, and we’re proud to celebrate our Great Expectations students who graduated this year!

See a few of the program's graduates posing at our 2026 Commencement Ceremony with Jeremiah Camp, our Great Expectations coach.

The Great Expectations program provides financial resources and academic support for students affiliated with the Virginia Foster Care System.

As coach, Jeremiah helps students navigate college and transition to the working world. On May 6, he held a special celebration for the graduates in this program, where Brightpoint community members and loved ones recognized the graduates' achievements, resilience, and growth.

Learn more about Great Expectations: https://bit.ly/44NHMd8

#FosterCareAwarenessMonth #GreatExpectations #StudentSuccess #Graduation2026 #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Taleisha DeJesus (left), Quantavious Brown (back center), Marina Ellis (right), and Jeremiah Camp (front center) pose in front of a Brightpoint banner. The graduates wear their caps and gowns.
2 - Marina Ellis laughs while standing next to a smiling Jeremiah Camp in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
3 - Quantavious Brown and Jeremiah Camp smile while posing in front of a PowerPoint presentation about Quantavious.
4 - Taleisha DeJesus and Jeremiah Camp each make the peace sign gesture while standing in front of gold graduation decorations and balloons.
5 - Jeremiah Camp wears a Brightpoint shirt and smiles while backstage at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

Read how Brightpoint helped him achieve lasting career success: https://bit.ly/4f4T3uH

#AnimalCare #WorkingWithAnimals #ServingOthers #CareerJourney #NextUp #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Rob leans back as the puppy he's holding licks his face. He wears his Richmond Animal Control supervisor's uniform.
2 - Rob wears a cap and gown and holds his diploma while posed outside in front of the Brightpoint Chester Campus, 1994.
3 - An early-career Rob poses in uniform in front of a white truck.
4 - Another early-career Rob smiles and holds a large snake in his arms.
5 - Rob holds a chicken under one arm while on duty as supervisor for Richmond Animal Control.
6 - Rob wears his Prince George County Animal Services uniform and poses in front of a U.S. and Prince George County flag.

Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

Read how Brightpoint helped him achieve lasting career success: https://bit.ly/4f4T3uH

#AnimalCare #WorkingWithAnimals #ServingOthers #CareerJourney #NextUp #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Rob leans back as the puppy he's holding licks his face. He wears his Richmond Animal Control supervisor's uniform.
2 - Rob wears a cap and gown and holds his diploma while posed outside in front of the Brightpoint Chester Campus, 1994.
3 - An early-career Rob poses in uniform in front of a white truck.
4 - Another early-career Rob smiles and holds a large snake in his arms.
5 - Rob holds a chicken under one arm while on duty as supervisor for Richmond Animal Control.
6 - Rob wears his Prince George County Animal Services uniform and poses in front of a U.S. and Prince George County flag.

Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

Read how Brightpoint helped him achieve lasting career success: https://bit.ly/4f4T3uH

#AnimalCare #WorkingWithAnimals #ServingOthers #CareerJourney #NextUp #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Rob leans back as the puppy he's holding licks his face. He wears his Richmond Animal Control supervisor's uniform.
2 - Rob wears a cap and gown and holds his diploma while posed outside in front of the Brightpoint Chester Campus, 1994.
3 - An early-career Rob poses in uniform in front of a white truck.
4 - Another early-career Rob smiles and holds a large snake in his arms.
5 - Rob holds a chicken under one arm while on duty as supervisor for Richmond Animal Control.
6 - Rob wears his Prince George County Animal Services uniform and poses in front of a U.S. and Prince George County flag.

Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

Read how Brightpoint helped him achieve lasting career success: https://bit.ly/4f4T3uH

#AnimalCare #WorkingWithAnimals #ServingOthers #CareerJourney #NextUp #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Rob leans back as the puppy he's holding licks his face. He wears his Richmond Animal Control supervisor's uniform.
2 - Rob wears a cap and gown and holds his diploma while posed outside in front of the Brightpoint Chester Campus, 1994.
3 - An early-career Rob poses in uniform in front of a white truck.
4 - Another early-career Rob smiles and holds a large snake in his arms.
5 - Rob holds a chicken under one arm while on duty as supervisor for Richmond Animal Control.
6 - Rob wears his Prince George County Animal Services uniform and poses in front of a U.S. and Prince George County flag.

Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

Read how Brightpoint helped him achieve lasting career success: https://bit.ly/4f4T3uH

#AnimalCare #WorkingWithAnimals #ServingOthers #CareerJourney #NextUp #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Rob leans back as the puppy he's holding licks his face. He wears his Richmond Animal Control supervisor's uniform.
2 - Rob wears a cap and gown and holds his diploma while posed outside in front of the Brightpoint Chester Campus, 1994.
3 - An early-career Rob poses in uniform in front of a white truck.
4 - Another early-career Rob smiles and holds a large snake in his arms.
5 - Rob holds a chicken under one arm while on duty as supervisor for Richmond Animal Control.
6 - Rob wears his Prince George County Animal Services uniform and poses in front of a U.S. and Prince George County flag.

Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

Read how Brightpoint helped him achieve lasting career success: https://bit.ly/4f4T3uH

#AnimalCare #WorkingWithAnimals #ServingOthers #CareerJourney #NextUp #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - Rob leans back as the puppy he's holding licks his face. He wears his Richmond Animal Control supervisor's uniform.
2 - Rob wears a cap and gown and holds his diploma while posed outside in front of the Brightpoint Chester Campus, 1994.
3 - An early-career Rob poses in uniform in front of a white truck.
4 - Another early-career Rob smiles and holds a large snake in his arms.
5 - Rob holds a chicken under one arm while on duty as supervisor for Richmond Animal Control.
6 - Rob wears his Prince George County Animal Services uniform and poses in front of a U.S. and Prince George County flag.

RVA Rising shared a story about the importance of community colleges for advancing economic mobility, and Brightpoint was a key part of that story!

RVA Rising highlights the need for education to lead to real job opportunities, and features quotes from President Fiege, as well as Elizabeth Creamer, Vice President of Community College Workforce Alliance, and Dr. Paula Pando, President of @ReynoldsCommunityCollege .

Read the story: https://bit.ly/4viNDRV

#RVA #CareerReady #Brightpoint #HigherEd #CommunityCollege

Image description: Two students sit in front of a laptop, smiling at the screen. Trailblazer Hall appears in the background.

Summer's only just begun, which means there's still time to register for summer classes at Brightpoint!

Our tuition costs only 1/3 of most Virginia universities, and you could even qualify for tuition assistance through the G3 program. Of course, your FAFSA funds can be used to cover summer classes, too.

Get enrolled: https://bit.ly/3ZM2V42

#SummerClasses #AffordableTuition #ChangeYourLifeToday #HigherEd #CommunityCollege

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A picture can say a lot, and these pictures say, "I did it!"

Check out photos from our Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies, including our smiling graduates, and the people who were there to celebrate their success.

Nursing Pinning 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4eOYe1L
Commencement 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4fnOeNc

#Graduation2026 #NursingGrads #PhotoAlbums #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - A graduate holds a bouquet of flowers and smiles, their face glowing underneath the sun.
2 - A nursing graduate hugs a professor on stage, a yellow rose in their hand.
3 - A graduate holds up their diploma folder as they leave ceremony.
4 - A row of decorated graduation caps, including one that says, "Took care of business."
5 - A graduate poses next to loved ones, holding their diploma folder and smiling.

A picture can say a lot, and these pictures say, "I did it!"

Check out photos from our Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies, including our smiling graduates, and the people who were there to celebrate their success.

Nursing Pinning 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4eOYe1L
Commencement 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4fnOeNc

#Graduation2026 #NursingGrads #PhotoAlbums #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - A graduate holds a bouquet of flowers and smiles, their face glowing underneath the sun.
2 - A nursing graduate hugs a professor on stage, a yellow rose in their hand.
3 - A graduate holds up their diploma folder as they leave ceremony.
4 - A row of decorated graduation caps, including one that says, "Took care of business."
5 - A graduate poses next to loved ones, holding their diploma folder and smiling.

A picture can say a lot, and these pictures say, "I did it!"

Check out photos from our Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies, including our smiling graduates, and the people who were there to celebrate their success.

Nursing Pinning 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4eOYe1L
Commencement 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4fnOeNc

#Graduation2026 #NursingGrads #PhotoAlbums #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - A graduate holds a bouquet of flowers and smiles, their face glowing underneath the sun.
2 - A nursing graduate hugs a professor on stage, a yellow rose in their hand.
3 - A graduate holds up their diploma folder as they leave ceremony.
4 - A row of decorated graduation caps, including one that says, "Took care of business."
5 - A graduate poses next to loved ones, holding their diploma folder and smiling.

A picture can say a lot, and these pictures say, "I did it!"

Check out photos from our Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies, including our smiling graduates, and the people who were there to celebrate their success.

Nursing Pinning 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4eOYe1L
Commencement 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4fnOeNc

#Graduation2026 #NursingGrads #PhotoAlbums #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - A graduate holds a bouquet of flowers and smiles, their face glowing underneath the sun.
2 - A nursing graduate hugs a professor on stage, a yellow rose in their hand.
3 - A graduate holds up their diploma folder as they leave ceremony.
4 - A row of decorated graduation caps, including one that says, "Took care of business."
5 - A graduate poses next to loved ones, holding their diploma folder and smiling.

A picture can say a lot, and these pictures say, "I did it!"

Check out photos from our Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies, including our smiling graduates, and the people who were there to celebrate their success.

Nursing Pinning 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4eOYe1L
Commencement 2026 Photos: https://bit.ly/4fnOeNc

#Graduation2026 #NursingGrads #PhotoAlbums #Brightpoint

Image descriptions:
1 - A graduate holds a bouquet of flowers and smiles, their face glowing underneath the sun.
2 - A nursing graduate hugs a professor on stage, a yellow rose in their hand.
3 - A graduate holds up their diploma folder as they leave ceremony.
4 - A row of decorated graduation caps, including one that says, "Took care of business."
5 - A graduate poses next to loved ones, holding their diploma folder and smiling.

Our Class of 2026 proudly crossed the stage @officialvsutrojans on May 8, 2026.

See highlights from the special day.

Note: To listen to this video with an audio description, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLa6ap8VeK0

#Graduation2026 #CollegeGraduation #HigherEducation #CommunityCollege #StudentSuccess

Video description: A montage of the ceremony, including shots of graduates getting ready, walking across the stage, and cheering the ceremony's speakers. Upbeat instrumental music plays throughout.

Brightpoint Community College was recently named to the 2026 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll!

Presented to the college by the Petersburg City School Board, this honor recognizes Brightpoint for its collaboration and efforts to support Petersburg’s public schools and students.

We're so proud of the work our faculty and staff do in and for our communities!

#BrightpointCommunity #HigherEd #PublicSchool

Image description: Petersburg City School Board members stand in a row. Brightpoint President Fiege stands in the center, holding an award.

Brightpoint Community College was recently named to the 2026 Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll!

Presented to the college by the Petersburg City School Board, this honor recognizes Brightpoint for its collaboration and efforts to support Petersburg’s public schools and students.

We're so proud of the work our faculty and staff do in and for our communities!

#BrightpointCommunity #HigherEd #PublicSchool

Image description: Petersburg City School Board members stand in a row. Brightpoint President Fiege stands in the center, holding an award.

Due to a faculty and staff event, all college offices will be closed to the public, starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12.

#ImportantUpdate #Brightpoint

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Our vision is a success story for every student, and today we celebrate yours, class of 2026!Congratulations to all our Trailblazers.You did it!More photos over on Facebook.Tag us and share your photos with #BrightpointGrads

Today, these Brightpoint nursing students trade textbooks for pins and take one more step toward their futures as health care professionals at the Spring 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.Congratulations!#Brightpointgrads #NursingSchoolGrad #PinningCeremony #ClassOf2026

Video description: students in white coats, some holding signs that say, “I Did It” and “Proud Grad,” walk excitedly toward their nursing pinning ceremony

As we kick off Commencement Day 2026, hear a congratulatory message from Dr. David Doré, the chancellor of @virginiascommunitycolleges !

#CelebrateSuccess #CollegeGraduation #2026Grad #BrightpointGrads #CommunityCollege

Video description: Dr. David Doré sits in his office and shares a message of congratulations to the class of 2026, and thanks to the college communities and loved ones who supported them.