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
Photos and names of the Team SONC Basketball Team

BIP Students Selected to Represent North Carolina at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Brunswick Community College is thrilled to announce that nine students from the Brunswick Interagency Program (BIP) have been selected to represent Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Games will take place June 20–26, 2026, and will bring together thousands of athletes from across the country. Read More
Chad Cumber, BIP Director

BCC Names New Director of Brunswick Interagency Program

BCC is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Cumber as the new Director of the Brunswick Interagency Program (BIP), a program nationally recognized for empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A familiar and friendly face to many across campus, Chad has spent the last 12 years working with BIP, most recently serving as Read More
Juda Family

BCC Dedicates KTJ Food Pantry to Honor the Juda Family’s Lasting Impact

A Legacy of Support and Generosity On Tuesday, January 28th, Brunswick Community College (BCC) came together to celebrate and honor a family whose generosity has touched countless lives. The newly dedicated KTJ Food Pantry, located in Building E, now stands as a lasting tribute to Katie Juda and the Juda family’s unwavering commitment to supporting Read More
BIP students working in BIP SIP coffee bar

Unique Pilot Program Expands Opportunities

  Congratulations to the BCC Brunswick Interagency Program students and administrators who participated in this one-of-a-kind pilot program. What a tremendous success for all involved. Thanks to your efforts, the future is brighter than ever for our students with uniquely “different” abilities. Today, the North Carolina Community College System published the article linked here. Take Read More

BIP Aktion Club Car Wash

group photo of local dignitaries at BIP

BCC Showcases Brunswick Interagency Program

When it comes to helping people with special needs, BCC’s Brunswick Interagency Program (BIP) is a standout and model for future programs in NC and nationwide. Yesterday, BCC President Gene Smith and VP Greg Bland were honored to showcase this program to several special guests and local dignitaries. Those present included William S. Carver, North Read More
BIP Student Holding Gold Medal

BCC Interagency Student Named NC Special Olympics Athlete of the Year

If you want to feel both excited and inspired, click on the link below to read a Star News story about Shanequa Hill. Shanequa was just named the North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete of the Year! She is a student at the Brunswick Interagency Program at BCC and remarkable in every way. We are so Read More
members of the BIP Project Search team display award for innovation

Brunswick Interagency Program Recognized for Innovation

On Sept 24th, Brunswick Community College (Brunswick Interagency Program) was recognized as the 2021 winner of the North Carolina Community College Adult Educator’s Association Innovation Award. This award recognizes creativity, innovative program design, management practices, and excellent student services in continuing education. The award was based on the Project Search initiative, which creates employment opportunities Read More