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
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
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
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
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
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
