Members of the BCC Men's basketball team surrounding Coach Shaw in celebration of his 500th win

BCC’s Coach Walter Shaw Earns 500th Career Win

BCC is celebrating a major milestone this week as longtime Men’s Basketball Head Coach Walter Shaw secured his 500th career win on Saturday. The victory came in commanding fashion as the Dolphins topped CCBC-Catonsville from Catonsville, MD during BCC’s Pre-Thanksgiving Classic. The team now holds a strong 5–1 record to open the season. Now in Read More
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BCC Board of Trustees Honors Representative Frank Iler with Trustee Emeritus Title

Brunswick Community College (BCC) is proud to announce that the Board of Trustees has awarded Representative Frank Iler the honorary title of Trustee Emeritus in recognition of his exceptional service and longstanding dedication to the College. Representative Iler was first appointed to the BCC Board of Trustees by the Brunswick County Board of Education on Read More
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BCC Announces Guaranteed Admissions Pathway with Western Carolina University

Brunswick Community College (BCC) is excited to announce WCU Connect, a new guaranteed admissions pathway with Western Carolina University that will offer BCC students a smooth, supported route to completing a bachelor’s degree. WCU Connect is open to students at any point in their community college journey. The program is non-binding, allowing students to keep Read More
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Faculty Friday: Meet Robin McCann, Accounting & Finance Instructor

If you’ve ever taken a class with Robin McCann, you know she includes much more than accounting know-how in her lessons. She brings stories, laughter, and living proof that you’re never too old to pursue your dreams. Originally from Pikeville, Kentucky, Robin didn’t take the traditional route to higher education. She earned her bachelor’s degree Read More
BCC President Gene Smith accepts an award from the Kiwanis Club

BCC President Receives Award for Excellence in Community Service

Brunswick Community College (BCC) President Dr. Gene Smith was presented with the Award for Excellence in Community Service by the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club during a gathering held on campus. The award recognizes President Smith’s visionary leadership in higher education and his ongoing commitment to expanding educational access and student success in Brunswick County and Read More
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BCC Announces Guaranteed Admissions Partnership with NC State

Brunswick Community College (BCC) is pleased to announce its participation in Wolfpack Connect, a new guaranteed admissions pathway that will provide qualified BCC graduates with a seamless transition to NC State University. Wolfpack Connect is a cooperative program launched through the NC Community College System and NC State University. The program is designed for North Read More
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