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  • President Fiege speaking with students at Brightpoint.

    Every Month Is A Reason to Celebrate Community Colleges 

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    • business
    • community college month
    • education
    Published: April 24, 2025
    by President Bill Fiege

    A message from Dr. Bill Fiege, President of Brightpoint Community College.

  • tiandra threat

    Next Up: Certified Public Accountant 

    Categories
    • alumni
    • business
    • career services
    • next-up
    • student success
    • student supports
    Published: January 11, 2024

    Almost 10 years after her first college attempt, Tiandra Threat returned to Brightpoint with a clear vision to grow her business career and leveraged every possible opportunity to build her network and experience, as a campus leader, mentor and mentee. 

  • Saamiya Mohammed in an apron holding baked goods.

    Next Up: Bakery Owner 

    Categories
    • business
    • next-up
    • transfer
    Published: May 04, 2023

    Since age seven, Saamiya Mohammed has been a busy baker. Two years ago, she got serious about her sweet skills and established a business. Known as “the cake girl” around campus, the business administration major somehow makes time to go all-in on the student experience.

  • Jason Taylor writing an equation on a glass wall

    Next Up: Smart Investor 

    Categories
    • business
    • next-up
    • transfer
    Published: October 20, 2022

    Jason Taylor, an Air Force veteran and a single father, cashed in his GI Bill at Brightpoint to grow his real estate business and be a role model for his 3-year-old son.

  • Geovany Chavarria, education specialist

    Next Up: Passion and Purpose 

    Categories
    • alumni
    • business
    • next-up
    • transfer
    Published: February 26, 2021

    The connections Geovany Chavarria made at the college helped him reimagine what was possible for his future and include a bachelors degree in his career plan.

  • Daniel McCloud, entrepreneur

    Next Up: Entrepreneur 

    Categories
    • alumni
    • business
    • next-up
    • skilled trades
    Published: February 24, 2021

    Daniel McCloud started his associates degree in machining while still in high school, and then scored an internship with Rolls Royce that turned into a full-time job. Now he has returned to the college to build his business skills as he starts his own business.

  • Renato Arenas

    Next Up: Global IT Consultant 

    Categories
    • alumni
    • business
    • next-up
    • transfer
    Published: February 15, 2021

    After high school, Renato Arenas took a job as a mechanic because he didn't think he could afford college. But he wasn't happy, so he secured financial aid to start his education at Tyler, now Brightpoint. Now, he's a global IT analyst, helping companies with IT regulations and compliance.

College Closed July 4 - 6

The college will be closed July 4 – 6 for the Independence Day holiday weekend. There will be no classes, and all college offices will be closed.  
While the college is closed, current students may continue registering for classes by logging into their myBrightpoint account and using Navigate or SIS. New students interested in attending Brightpoint may get started by completing their application for admission, which is available online. 

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13101 Route 1 (Formerly Jefferson Davis Highway) Chester, Virginia 23831-5316
Phone 804-796-4000
Phone 800-552-3490
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800 Charter Colony Parkway Midlothian, Virginia 23114-4383
Phone 804-796-4000
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