BridgeValley Community and Technical College

09/07/2026

🎃 Think Your Students Can Build the Ultimate Pumpkin Protector?

Pumpkin Drop is a hands-on STEAM activity that challenges students to design and build an enclosure to protect their pumpkin from a high drop. Students put their science, technology, engineering, arts and math skills to work while competing for the best results.

The pumpkin that survives — and lands closest to the target — can win a prize! 🏆🎃

📅 Event: October 15
⏰ School registration deadline: September 25

👉 Register your school: https://buff.ly/49whoLf

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

09/04/2026

🩺 Ready to Take the Next Step Toward a Career in Nursing?

BridgeValley’s Nursing program is accepting applications for the Spring 2027 cohort!

Whether you’re starting your nursing education or continuing your path toward becoming a registered nurse, BridgeValley offers multiple nursing pathways to help you reach your goals.

📅 Priority Application Deadline: September 15
🎓 Classes begin in January 2027!

Completed applications and all required materials submitted by the priority deadline are guaranteed review for the Spring cohort.

Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/fWEsMQ1

09/04/2026

BridgeValley is proud to support Military & First Responders Night at GoMart Ballpark! 🇺🇸⚾

Join us next Friday as we recognize and celebrate the veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders who serve our communities.

We hope to see you at the ballpark! ❤️🤍💙

Join us next Friday for a special night of baseball, community, and appreciation! 🇺🇸⚾

On September 11, we’re honoring the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities for Military & First Responders Night at GoMart Ballpark.

First responders, active-duty military members, and veterans receive FREE admission!

🎟 ➡ To get your FREE TICKET, bring your Department/Agency/Military ID to the Box Office before or at the game on Friday, September 11th

Come cheer on the Dirty Birds, and help us recognize the heroes who make a difference every single day.

📍 GoMart Ballpark
📅 September 11, 2026
⏰ 6:35 PM
🆚 Lexington Legends

Proudly supported by BridgeValley Community and Technical College

09/04/2026

🎃 Support Pumpkin Drop 2026!

Businesses and community partners are invited to sponsor this year’s Capital City Pumpkin Drop and help provide local students with a fun, hands-on opportunity to put their STEAM skills, creativity and problem-solving to the test.

📅 Pumpkin Drop: October 15
⏰ Sponsorship deadline: September 25

Interested in supporting this year’s event?

Visit https://buff.ly/QZUFQLF and select Pumpkin Drop 2026 as your designation.

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/03/2026

Day two of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit featured some big conversations about the future of the Mountain State!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared updates from Washington and reflected on her recent travels across West Virginia, while Senator Jim Justice spoke about the opportunities ahead for the state, particularly within our energy sector.

Governor Patrick Morrisey closed out the day with major economic development news, announcing more than $81 billion in new private-sector investment in West Virginia.

BridgeValley is proud to be part of the Summit and the broader conversations about the opportunities and partnerships shaping West Virginia’s future.

09/03/2026

🍦 Get the Scoop was a hit today in Montgomery! We scooped up 's ice cream and got creative at the tie-dye t-shirt station.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! This event was brought to you by the Office of Student Affairs — reach out anytime for questions about the services and support available to you.

📸 Share your tie-dye shirt! Post your pics and tag us — we'd love to see your designs!

09/03/2026

Your apprenticeship already counts as college credit.

In many cases, it’s just five courses to complete your degree. Get your degree in about a year — while continuing to work in your trade.

The STAND Program. Apprenticeship to degree – Tuition Free!

Learn More at https://bridgevalley.edu/academics/workforce-professional-trainings/stand/index.html

09/02/2026

BridgeValley is at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Business Summit!

President Treadway, Foundation Director Andrea Petry, and Director of Strategic Initiatives Cody Tomblin are spending the next few days at The Greenbrier connecting with partners and leaders from across West Virginia and joining conversations about the opportunities and challenges shaping our state’s future.

A great start to three days of conversations, connections and collaboration!

09/02/2026

Military & Veterans Night ⚾🇺🇸

BridgeValley is proud to honor military members, veterans and first responders at Military & Veterans Night with the Charleston Dirty Birds on September 11 at GoMart Ballpark.

Military members, veterans and first responders are invited to bring their families and enjoy the game with up to four complimentary tickets per person.

📅 September 11, 2026
📍 GoMart Ballpark | Charleston, WV
🕠 Gates open: Approximately 5:45 p.m.
⚾ First pitch: 6:35 p.m.

The evening will include participation from local veterans and first responders, JROTC students from Nitro High School and South Charleston High School, representatives from veteran-serving organizations, and members of the BridgeValley community.

To request your complimentary tickets, contact BridgeValley Student Life at [email protected].

We hope you’ll join us for a special evening at the ballpark! 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

🎃 Want to Be Part of Pumpkin Drop 2026? Volunteer!

BridgeValley’s Capital City Pumpkin Drop gives students the opportunity to put their STEAM skills to work through a fun, hands-on challenge.

Students use creativity, science, technology, engineering, arts and math to design and build enclosures to protect their pumpkins from a high drop – trying to land as close to the target as possible.

We need volunteers to help make this exciting learning experience possible!

📅 Event: October 15
⏰ Volunteer sign-up deadline: September 25

👉 Sign up today: https://buff.ly/mzxApFE

Come be part of Pumpkin Drop 2026! 🎃

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]