65th graduating BLET class

BLET Graduates Earn 100 Percent Pass Rate

April 20, 2022 — The 65th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class at Brunswick Community College (BCC) graduated on Tuesday, April 19, at Odell Williamson Auditorium. This class of nine achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate on the final exam to earn their Basic Law Enforcement Training certificates.Eric Holloman, Dean of Professional & Technical Read More
ribbon-cutting ceremony at the myong and paul jensen center

BCC Dedicates Myong and Paul Jensen Workforce Development Center

April 14, 2022 — Trades education in Brunswick County was front and center today as Brunswick Community College (BCC) and the BCC Foundation joined donors, board members, instructors, and local leadership in cutting the ribbon for the Myong and Paul Jensen Workforce Development Center. “Today’s ribbon cutting and building dedication celebrates the incredible generosity of Read More

Electrical Lineworkers Graduate Fully Employed

Front: Raymon Dickson (instructor), Justin Babbie, Ronald Cumbee (instructor), President Gene SmithBack: Daniel Locklear, Francisco Baez-Aranda, Jeanne Singley (instructor), Avery Tickle, Ayton Clemmons, Brandon Grady. April 8, 2022 — Imagine being employed before you even graduate? That’s exactly the case for the six most recent graduates of Brunswick Community College’s Electrical Lineworker course. The 10-week, Read More
students participating in panel discussion with Gov Roy Cooper at BCC

Governor Cooper Participates in Student Roundtable at BCC

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited Brunswick Community College (BCC) today as part of a series of statewide events spotlighting the success and impact of the Longleaf Commitment Grant program. The Governor joined BCC President Dr. Gene Smith in participating in a roundtable of area leaders and BCC students. Students had the opportunity to share Read More
massage therapist at work

New Southport Business Owner Grateful for BCC Small Business Center

The Small Business Center (SBC) at Brunswick Community College (BCC) is instrumental in helping local area entrepreneurs realize their dream of owning a successful business. Tracy Green, owner of Hand Crafted Massage and Crafts in Southport is one of them and grateful for the assistance she received. “I was referred to April Scott at BCC Read More

Research and Discovery Students Visit Bald Head Island

BCC Instructors, like Dr. Kim Jones, are always on the lookout for unique learning opportunities for their students. Dr. Jones, BCC’s Dean of Arts & Sciences was instrumental in creating a joint student research project with UNCW on the study of dolphins and their fins. On Friday, March 25, Dr. Jones took four UNCW/BCC HON Read More
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