BCC Employee Steve Hulon completes REDI training

BCC’s Hulon Graduates from Rural Economic Development Institute

  Brunswick Community College’s customized training program director, Steve Hulon, recently graduated from the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), the NC Rural Center’s flagship leadership development program. The three-month intensive training program equips existing and emerging leaders with the tools they need to tackle economic and community development issues facing rural North Carolina. Now in Read More
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BCC Celebrates Record-Breaking Enrollment Growth

  Brunswick Community College (BCC) is celebrating a historic milestone with a record-breaking Fall 2024 enrollment of 2,069 curriculum students, the highest in its history. This marks an impressive 81% growth since 2006, when curriculum enrollment stood at 1,142 students. Between 2019 and 2024, BCC has experienced significant growth, with enrollment increasing by 28%, showcasing Read More
BCC 2024 graduate Jose Cabrera Montalban recognized by Navy

Student Success: From Welding to the U.S. Navy

At Brunswick Community College (BCC), we tell students they can start here and go anywhere. Jose Cabrera Montalban, a 2024 graduate, is living proof. Jose’s journey at BCC began in the Welding Technology program, where he earned his diploma and discovered a passion for learning. But that was just the beginning. While continuing his education Read More
VP SECU Ocean Isle Beach Rian Collins, BCC President Dr. Gene Smith, Foundation Executive Director Teresa Nelson, Southport SECU Advisory Board Chairperson Sharon Amrol-Davis, SVP SECU Leland Lisa Smith, VP SECU Southport Brian Parker, and VP SECU Shallotte Melanie Gregory.

SECU Supports BCC Students with $28,000 in Scholarships and Program Funding

We are thrilled to announce a generous donation from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation in support of student success. In a ceremony attended by BCC faculty, staff, and leadership, SECU Foundation representatives presented two $5,000 scholarships to students Lindsey Case and Ashley Edge as part of the SECU Foundation’s “People Helping People” Scholarship Read More
The FAll 2024 Lineworker Program graduates, instructors and college leadership

BCC Celebrates Lineworker Graduates

Congratulations to BCC’s most recent Lineworker Program graduates! Over the previous ten weeks, students spent 400 hours of instruction, earning over 16 industry-recognized certifications in this pre-apprenticeship program. Training requires both physical and mental toughness. Congratulations to Kian Abbott, Cameron Cox, Timothy Duncan, Nicholas Hayes, Jeff Hillbourn, Jesus Huerta-Salazar, Shamir McDow, Caleb Nobles, Allen Olmeda-Palacios, Read More
Austin Tyras-Reed, student veteran and ambassador

BCC Student Veteran Excels as Standout Student and Volunteer

Austin Tyras-Reed’s journey from the United States Air Force to Brunswick Community College (BCC) is a powerful story of resilience, determination, and hope. A former Armorer with the Military Police, Austin’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis while deployed in Africa. Forced to leave the military after a medevac Read More
Brunswick County high school students engaged in a tour of the BCC Machining lab

BCC Showcases Manufacturing Careers to High School Students

Brunswick Community College proudly celebrated Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on October 25th! This annual event brings local manufacturers together to showcase their work, honor their workforce, and inspire future skilled workers in Brunswick County. The day began with a behind-the-scenes tour at Precision Swiss Products, giving students a firsthand look at the innovative technology driving Read More
Two instructors and three BCC students at a poverty and homeless simulation event.

BCC Nursing Students and Faculty Gain Insight into Homelessness at Inaugural Overnight Sleep-out Simulation

On Friday, October 25, three Brunswick Community College nursing students and two faculty members participated in a transformative Sleep-out and Poverty Simulation event, organized by Brunswick Partnership for Housing at Cape Fear Jetport in Southport, NC. This overnight experience aimed to raise awareness about homelessness in Brunswick County by immersing participants in the difficult realities Read More
President Smith with the president of Blue Ridge Community College and other employees holding a sign made by BIP after unloading storm relief supplies.

BCC Relief Drive Efforts Support Storm Victims

  Brunswick Community College (BCC) is proud to announce the success of its recent, week-long Relief Drive, made possible through the combined efforts of the college family and the surrounding community. In response to the devastation caused by PTC No. 8 and Hurricane Helene, one and a half truckloads of essential supplies were delivered to Read More
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BCC Small Business Center to Host Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit – Nov. 13-14

The Brunswick Community College (BCC) Small Business Center is excited to present the 2024 Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit, a two-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower women entrepreneurs and small business owners. On November 13-14, 2024, at BCC’s Leland Center, the summit offers a unique opportunity for women to learn from industry leaders, connect with Read More