Finalists Named for Brightpoint Community College’s Presidency
This is an exciting time for Brightpoint Community College as we prepare to welcome a new leader.
On October 17, 2023, the State Board for Community Colleges certified five finalists for the position of president at Brightpoint. They are, in alphabetical order:
- Dr. Andrew Bowne
- Dr. John Boyd
- Dr. James Edwards
- Dr. William Fiege
- Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson
A brief write-up about each candidate may be found on the Virginia Community College System's website.
The finalists will be visiting Brightpoint’s campuses in the coming weeks.
Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
The college will be on Winter Break, from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. During Winter Break, the campuses will be closed, and there will be no on-campus classes or services. Some remote services will be available. Information on these services and how to connect to them are outlined in our news section. Registration for Spring 2026 classes will continue online during Winter Break. Current students may sign up and pay for their classes through their SIS account in myBrightpoint. Our campuses will reopen on January 5, 2026.