The Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Raise $11,000 in Scholarships in Single Night
The Women in Philanthropy and Leadership of Brunswick County (WPLB) enjoyed their first Annual Dinner in nearly three years and are more excited than ever about making a difference in the lives of students at Brunswick Community College (BCC) and county wide. Existing and new members attended, bringing along friends interested in learning more. The … Read More
BCC Foundation Hosts Donor Appreciation Event
The Foundation of Brunswick Community College (BCC), joined by more than 300 participants, shined the spotlight on its donors at the 2023 Donor Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, October 6. Foundation and BCC Leadership thanked and applauded donors for making college a reality for hundreds of students annually. This fall alone, donor support resulted in more … Read More
BCC Students Awarded SECU Foundation Scholarships
Earlier this week, SECU Foundation representatives Velva Jenkins and Shannon Whitley joined a room full of excited BCC faculty, staff, and leadership to present two scholarships for $5,000 each to students Randi Burke and Nadya Waters. These awards are part of the SECU Foundation’s “People Helping People” two-year scholarship program established to assist NC … Read More
Southport Center Dedicates Outdoor Creativity Cove
Thanks to the generosity of the late Donna Mandell and her family, the Brunswick Community College (BCC) Southport Center dedicated the Donna Mandell Creativity Cove on Thursday, June 29. Students of all ages will use the new outdoor destination to explore and grow their love of the arts. “Donna was a dynamic force in the … 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
CHAV Supports BCC Student Veterans
Brunswick Community College student veterans have reason to celebrate. The Committee to Honor America’s Veterans (CHAV) recently presented a check in the amount of $2,200 to The Foundation of Brunswick Community College. This gift brings the organization’s total donations to $10,200 since 2016. CHAV’s support funds Partnership for American Veterans Employment (PAVE) scholarships, helping to … Read More
Forty and Eight Helps Nursing Student Succeed
The Foundation of Brunswick Community College Executive Director, Teresa Nelson, had the honor of greeting members of La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (the Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses more commonly known as Forty and Eight) to Odell Williamson Auditorium for a special event. With her was Rick Sessa of Forty … Read More
Stanley Brothers Make Slam Dunk with Community Fundraising Effort
The players weren’t the only ones making slam dunks at the Dolphins Basketball Game on February 1. At halftime, Moe and Joe Stanley delivered their version of a slam dunk by taking center court and presenting a check for $55,000 to BCC President Gene Smith, who accepted on behalf of the BCC Foundation. The donation … Read More
