BCC President, Small Business Center Director Among WilmingtonBiz 100
This year’s WilmingtonBiz 100 honorees include President Gene Smith and Small Business Center Director April Scott. The WilmingtonBiz 100 is an annual Greater Wilmington Business Journal initiative to recognize the top 100 Power Players, Influencers, Innovators, Connectors, and Rising Stars impacting Southeastern North Carolina’s business landscape. Selected as one of the Top Influencers, President Smith … Read More
Southport Center a Treasure Trove of Creativity
Did you know that quaint coastal Southport is home to a treasure trove of creativity, talent, and opportunity? You’ll find it all at BCC’s Southport Center for Heritage Arts located at 701 N. Lord St. With some of the area’s most talented artisans, Southport Center is the perfect place to awaken your creative spirit, hone … Read More
BCC Showcases Brunswick Interagency Program
When it comes to helping people with special needs, BCC’s Brunswick Interagency Program (BIP) is a standout and model for future programs in NC and nationwide. Yesterday, BCC President Gene Smith and VP Greg Bland were honored to showcase this program to several special guests and local dignitaries. Those present included William S. Carver, North … Read More
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington Supports BCC Nursing Students
The BCC Foundation received an early holiday gift as Marsha Oleander and Josselyn Gregory of the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington presented President Gene Smith with a check for $25,000 in support of the Operation Scholar fund. Operation Scholar awards support BCC’s second-year nursing students as they work toward their Associate Degree in Nursing. Chartered … Read More
BCC Collaborates with UNCW to Offer Exciting Student Research Opportunity
A unique research opportunity is knocking! BCC and UNCW are collaborating to offer a FREE, spring honors course through an initiative, called Community College Undergraduate Research Experience (CCURE). This one-credit-hour course, sponsored by UNCW, is HON 191 Research and Discovery. It meets for one hour each week during the semester. Class begins on Jan. 11, … Read More
BCC Joins NC Reconnect
November 16, 2022 – BCC is proud to be part of this initiative to reconnect adult learners with their education goals! Check out this great article about the important work underway! N.C. Reconnect adds five more community colleges to its adult learner initiative
BCC Debuts New Episode of DIVE IN
November 15, 2022 – Welcome to the latest episode of “Dive In” with President Smith. In this episode, President Smith talks with Dr. Kim Jones, Dean of Arts & Sciences. Watch and learn as they highlight BCC’s College Transfer program, what makes it unique, and why BCC is the place to be. To find out … Read More
BCC Helps Meet Workforce Needs
November 2022 – This is a wonderful example of how BCC works with local industry to develop training programs specifically designed to meet their workforce needs! Great story! READ THE STORY HERE.
BCC Anthropology Students Dig into the Past on Weekend Field Trip
October 24, 2022 – When instructor Heather Crisco promises hands-on learning, she’s not kidding. On a recent Saturday, she accompanied a number of her students to a community dig located on Front Street in Wilmington, NC. This was part of a unit on Archaeology and a great way to bring classroom learning to life. “I wanted … Read More
