President Smith, Heather Hardie and Student of the Month Caroline Bailey smiling at the camera

Caroline Bailey Named Student of the Month

We’re proud to recognize Caroline Bailey as BCC’s October Student of the Month. President Gene Smith surprised Caroline with the announcement during class, celebrating her remarkable dedication, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning. Caroline is pursuing her second career through BCC’s Horticulture and Turfgrass program. With a bachelor’s degree already in hand, she returned to school Read More
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Faculty Friday: Meet Bill Remele 

If you’ve ever walked through the halls of BCC and been greeted with a cheerful “hello, how are you,” chances are, it came from Bill Remele. One of the friendliest faces on campus, Bill is known for his genuine kindness, quick smile, and Southern charm, which he brings from his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Bill joined BCC Read More
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The Aspen Institute Names BCC as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

$1 million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation BCC is proud to announce that The Aspen Institute has named Brunswick Community College as one of the 200 institutions nationwide eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high Read More
BCC leadership presenting at the ACCT Congress

Brunswick Community College Shares Model Program on National Stage

Brunswick Community College (BCC) took the national stage last week, presenting at the 2025 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in New Orleans—one of the country’s premier gatherings for community college leaders. The presentation, titled “Breaking Barriers, Raising Expectations: Access to Achievement in North Carolina Community Colleges,” highlighted how BCC and other colleges Read More
David Matthews, Jr.

New Endowment Honors the Life and Legacy of David Matthews, Jr.

The Foundation of Brunswick Community College (BCC) is proud to announce the establishment of the David Matthews, Jr. Endowment, created through a generous $25,000 gift from the Matthews family in memory of their beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. The endowment will fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in the trades—including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and other skilled Read More
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BCC Marketing Team Wins Statewide Award for Integrated Marketing Campaign

Brunswick Community College’s Marketing Team has been recognized with a 2025 PRIMA NC Marketing & Communications Award for excellence in Integrated Marketing, earning top honors for its creative and strategic rollout of BCC’s new BookSmart textbook program. The award was presented during the Annual PRIMA NC Conference held at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Read More
Justin Whiteside being sworn in as a BCC Trustee by Rep. Frank Iler and Walker Whiteside

Justin Whiteside Sworn in as Member of the BCC Board of Trustees

Brunswick Community College (BCC) welcomed Justin W. Whiteside as a member of the BCC Board of Trustees during a ceremony held Thursday October 16. Whiteside was nominated by Representative Frank Iler and appointed by the North Carolina House of Representatives. The oath of office was administered by Rep. Iler, who is stepping down after 18 Read More
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BCC Showcases Pathways to High-Tech Manufacturing Careers

High school students explore cutting-edge labs, hands-on learning, and rewarding careers Brunswick Community College (BCC) celebrated Manufacturing Day 2025 with a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity and career interest among local high school students. The annual event, held October 16, connected students with the people, places, and cutting-edge technologies driving today’s modern manufacturing landscape. “We Read More
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Faculty Profile: Meet Jeanne Singley

Meet Jeanne Singley, Assistant Director, Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex | Adjunct Faculty | ECHS PE Instructor | Personal Trainer The Energizer Bunny has nothing on BCC’s own Jeanne Singley—spend five minutes talking with her about health and fitness, and you’ll walk away inspired (and probably ready to start a workout plan). Jeanne’s Read More
BIP Student Rachael Teeples surrounded by mums in a greenhouse

Student Spotlight: Rachael Teeples

For 25 years, Rachael Teeples has made the Brunswick Interagency Program (BIP) her second home. Originally from Utah, she moved to Brunswick County after high school and quickly found her place at BIP. She began with Adult Basic Education classes, but her heart soon led her to the Brunswick Blooms Greenhouse and Special Olympics. Although Read More