Lynes Family Strengthens BCC Scholarships with $20,000 Gift
Daniel and Linda Lynes visited Brunswick Community College last week to present a $20,000 gift in support of student scholarships, meeting with BCC President Dr. Gene Smith and Foundation Executive Director Teresa Nelson. The Lynes family established their endowed scholarship in 2009 and have continued investing in BCC students ever since—helping more Dolphins cross the … Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ed Naessens
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ed Naessens Director of Engineering, Brunswick Community College When Ed Naessens retired from the U.S. Army in 2019 after 43 years of service, you might think he would have slowed down. Not quite. Shortly after relocating to Leland, NC, Ed was back in the classroom—this time as an adjunct instructor at BCC, … Read More
BCC Names September Students of the Month
Brunswick Community College President Dr. Gene Smith has announced Michaela Johnson and Noah McLain as Students of the Month for September. Both students are enrolled in BCC’s Welding program and were nominated by their instructor, Dick Bowie, for their hard work, ingenuity, and initiative. Michaela and Noah recently applied their skills to a real-world project … Read More
BCC Welcomes Dr. David Townsend as VP of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer
Brunswick Community College (BCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Townsend as Vice President of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Townsend brings nearly two decades of experience in education, leadership, and program development to his new role, where he will guide academic initiatives that support BCC’s mission of student success … Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Lauren McCoy
It’s Faculty Friday and Lauren McCoy is in the spotlight! When it comes to the food and beverage industry, few are more passionate than BCC’s very own Lauren McCoy, recently promoted to Culinary Arts Coordinator after serving as an instructor. Lauren brings more than 20 years of experience to the kitchen table—beginning with working a … Read More
Faculty Friday Feature: James D. Smith, Director BLET
At last week’s Opening Day Convocation for BCC employees, JD Smith was honored with not one, but two of the college’s highest recognitions: the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award and the 2025 Dr. W. Michael Reaves Service Award. Surprised and humbled, JD accepted both with the quiet grace that reflects who he is as a leader, mentor, … Read More
BCC Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Industrial Maintenance Program
Outstanding news! BCC has received a $500,000 Golden LEAF Foundation grant to strengthen its Industrial Maintenance program—expanding training opportunities and providing students with access to state-of-the-art equipment to prepare for high-demand careers in manufacturing. In addition to Industrial Maintenance, BCC offers hands-on training in other essential trades, including Machining, HVAC, Plumbing, Residential and Commercial Electrical, … Read More
Lisa Fields Named Inaugural Dean of Public Safety at Brunswick Community College
Brunswick Community College (BCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Fields as the College’s first Dean of Public Safety. In this newly created leadership role, Fields will oversee all public safety-related programs housed in and operated in conjunction with the Alan Holden Public Safety Center, currently under construction on BCC’s main campus in … Read More
Practical Nursing Grads Celebrated at Pinning Ceremony
Brunswick Community College (BCC) proudly honored five graduates of its Practical Nursing (PN) Program today during a Pinning Ceremony held at the Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts. Graduates Ashley Barkley, Emilee Grant, Vanessa Lawson, Olivia Murphy, and Brei’Anna Wilson were joined by friends, family, instructors, and BCC leadership in a packed house to mark … Read More
