Education
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Published:Today’s nurses need to be tech-savvy, but some of the most important skills they bring to the job are decidedly human. As nursing evolves alongside emerging technologies like AI and advanced simulation, traits like communication, adaptability, accountability, and compassion remain essential to providing exceptional care. In this edition of Meet the Major, learn how Brightpoint is fusing technology and human connection to prepare nursing graduates for whatever comes next.
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Published:A message from Dr. Bill Fiege, President of Brightpoint Community College.
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Published:After retiring from the military, Derrick Branson volunteered in his children's school to spend time with them. That experience, and the Educate VA program, kicked off a second act of service: teaching.
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Published:Madeline Chase knew she wanted to teach but she couldn't fathom the time and money it would take to become a grade school teacher. The college's early childhood program gave her practical skills to start her career as an educator quickly.
Microsoft Outage
From the Virginia Community College System: Microsoft is experiencing a widespread outage affecting Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, and related services like SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. The issue began late Wednesday and peaked on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with tens of thousands of users reporting problems accessing Exchange Online mailboxes, signing in, or loading inboxes across the Americas and globally. Microsoft has confirmed they are investigating the disruptions under incident tracking (including EX1550543) and are rolling out fixes, though some services may still experience intermittent connectivity.