manicurist grads cheering

BCC Celebrates Manicurist Grads

It was all smiles last week as Brunswick Community College (BCC) graduated its most recent Manicurist students. Together with BCC President, Dr. Gene Smith and Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD), faculty, family, and friends celebrated the success of this outstanding class. Pictured (l to r) include: Greg Bland, Carmen, Nargis, Rosa, Read More

BCC Hosts Aspiring Leaders Summit

Brunswick Community College recently hosted an Aspiring Leaders Summit for some of North Carolina’s best and brightest. The summit was part of the UNCW 3C Collaborative, a new university-community college partnership initiative created to develop strong future leaders for NC’s community colleges. “This is a great professional development opportunity for faculty and staff that have Read More
three BCC practical nursing student graduates

Congratulations to BCC Practical Nursing Graduates

Congratulations to the newest Brunswick Community College (BCC) Practical Nursing graduates — Deanna Lane, Ashley Layne, and Angelica Rivera. They were recognized by BCC President, Dr. Gene Smith along with Health Sciences faculty and staff in a special celebration also attended by family and friends. All three graduates have already secured employment. Deanna with the Read More
two disc golf players sharing a high five at BCC

BCC Opens New Disc Golf Course

Brunswick Community College is excited to announce the opening of its first-ever Disc Golf Course. Located in the wooded area adjacent to Founder’s Field, the course features nine holes complete with its own unique brand of water traps and roughage with plenty of pine needles and trees along the way. BCC Instructor Samuel Pickett and Read More
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Kevin Lee Named BCC Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer

Brunswick Community College President, Dr. Gene Smith announced today that Kevin Lee will be BCC’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer effective March 1. Kevin currently serves as BCC’s Department Chair for STEM Programs and Trades and transitions into this position with more than 20 years of experience with the North Read More

LPN Students Recognized for Excellence

Pictured are Angelica Rivera (l), Instructor Tammy Parrella (c), and Ashley Layne (r) After four years of working for the New York Police Department, Ashley Layne decided that it was time for a change. She and her son headed south and joined her parents in Brunswick County, NC. “I worked at the Detention Center as Read More
chamber of commerce members presenting the Non-Profit of the Year Award to BCC Foundation

Foundation of BCC Named Non-Profit of the Year

Congratulations to The Foundation of Brunswick Community College on being named the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year. Chamber representatives visited BCC this week to make the award presentation. “We are thrilled and appreciate everyone who has supported and helped us along the way,” said Elizabeth Wassum, Foundation Executive Director.  “That Read More
BIP Student Holding Gold Medal

BCC Interagency Student Named NC Special Olympics Athlete of the Year

If you want to feel both excited and inspired, click on the link below to read a Star News story about Shanequa Hill. Shanequa was just named the North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete of the Year! She is a student at the Brunswick Interagency Program at BCC and remarkable in every way. We are so Read More
BCC student government association officers

President Smith Swears In New SGA Officers

Brunswick Community College (BCC) President, Dr. Gene Smith recently officiated over the official swearing-in ceremony for the college’s newest Student Government Association officers. Serving as president is Jadon Smith (center). Ms. Smith will represent BCC students at all meetings of the BCC Board of Trustees. Andrew Jackson (left) is the new vice president, and serving Read More
joe and moe stanley presenting donation to BCC Basketball

Stanley Brothers Present Surprise Gift

Brunswick Community College is fortunate to be part of such a supportive community. Recently, long-time friends, Joe and Moe Stanley, surprised Coach Walter Shaw with the results of a fundraising effort they sponsored to benefit the Men’s Basketball Team. During the 31 days of December, the Stanley Brothers raised $40,000 in support of the Dolphins! Read More