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
Lynes Family Donates $10,000 for Student Scholarships
When it comes to people who give of themselves for the good of others, Dan and Linda Lynes exemplify the best of the best, demonstrated by their longtime support of students at Brunswick Community College. During a recent campus visit, Mr. & Mrs. Lynes presented BCC President Gene Smith with a check for $10,000 to … Read More
BCC Celebrates Workforce Development Donation
BCC is fortunate to have the support of so many amazing donors. Sandra Richard visited campus yesterday to deliver a gift to the BCC Foundation in support of BCC’s Workforce Development Program. Pictured (l to r) include President Gene Smith, Donor Sandra Richard, Executive Director of the BCC Foundation Rick Kline, and Vice President of … Read More
BCC Foundation Establishes Gloria and Herbert J. Bryant Scholarship
September 12, 2022 — Thanks to the generosity of Herbert Jackson and Gloria P. Bryant of Bolivia, NC, the Brunswick Community College (BCC) Foundation is able to help more students in need reach their educational goals. The BCC Foundation was named in the couple’s will. When asked about their history, nieces Margaret Hewett and … Read More
Brunswick Community College awarded substantial Golden LEAF Grant Award to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing training
June 9, 2022 — Last week, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,398,657.34 in funding through the Open Grants Program. These projects will support workforce preparedness, job creation, and economic investment in Brunswick, Bladen, Haywood, and Nash counties. Brunswick Community College was awarded $200,000 to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing training to meet the needs of existing … Read More
