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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
