BCC Student Athlete Shares Thoughts on Black History Month
We continue our Black History Month celebration with some thoughts from student-athlete Tyre Boykin. Tyre is a BCC sophomore and plays guard for the Dolphins Men’s Basketball Team. To him, Black History Month is a time to honor what our ancestors and black historians fought for. “It is an opportunity to embrace and … Read More
BCC’s Onya Gardner Reflects on Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month (BHM) at BCC, we want to look within our organization and learn from our Black leaders, students, athletes, and staff. The first of these remarkable people is 17-year BCC veteran leader Onya Gardner, Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. When asked what BHM means to her, she quickly pointed … Read More
8th Annual Bella Italia
It’s Bella Italia time once again and we are more excited than ever to host our 8th annual event. It takes place on February 3, at the St. James Community Center in St. James, NC from 6-10 PM. There will exquisite food and wine, inspiring speakers, music, dancing, and fun in support of student success … Read More
Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training Ignites Safety Awareness
Coating and Adhesives Corporation employees participated in a comprehensive hands-on fire extinguisher training session designed by Brunswick Community College (BCC). BCC enlisted the help of the Leland Fire Department’s Captain Matt Sellers to conduct the training. After an introduction from BCC’s Director of Customized Training, Steve Hulon, Captain Sellers provided an overview of the fire … Read More
Meet Veteran Mentor Andrew Burgmuller
After nine years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, BCC student Andrew Burgmuller found himself on the BCC campus for orientation after enrolling in his first college classes. Also present were two BCC employees and veteran mentors who approached Andrew, offering help and guidance. Like Andrew, they understood how it felt transitioning from the … Read More
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Seminar Series
The Brunswick Community College Small Business Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this year with a five-part seminar series designed for new and aspiring entrepreneurs. All sessions are free of charge, and four of the five are offered online. Register online or by contacting Christine Chiarizia at [email protected] or (910) 755-7498. Download a seminar series … Read More
Student Fuels Passion for Art with Donation to BCC Foundation
If you’ve visited Brunswick Community College’s Southport Center for Heritage Arts, you know it is a treasure trove of creativity, talent, and opportunity. Instructors and students spend countless hours working with clay, glass, wood, metal, and more, channeling their energy into priceless works of art. For some, their art is a source of income. For … Read More
National Nurses Week: Meet Morgan Sneeden
Her knowledgeable instructors, hands-on training opportunities, and the support she received are the three things the Nursing student and soon-to-be-graduate Morgan Elizabeth Sneeden likes most about the BCC Nursing Program. It’s National Nurses Week, and this year’s theme is “Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere – Always.” That’s certainly the case at BCC, as Morgan … Read More
BCC Culinary Center Hosts Young Chef’s Camp
If you are a rising 8th or 9th-grade student who loves to cook, we have the perfect summer experience. Join us for Young Chef’s Camp in BCC’s Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts. Camp runs from June 5-8, 9 AM-2 PM daily. Enjoy an immersive culinary adventure. Grow your culinary skills and knowledge — and … Read More
