BCC Graduates Class of 2025
On Friday, May 9, ΒιΆΉΣ³» (BCC) proudly celebrated its 46th Commencement Ceremony at the Odell Williamson Auditorium. The event celebrated the achievements of 518 graduates who earned a combined total of 602 degrees, diplomas, and certificates across a wide array of academic and vocational disciplines. The commencement recognized the accomplishments of students completing … Read More
BCC Celebrates Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 72 Graduation
Fourteen individuals representing law enforcement agencies across the region were recognized on May 6, 2025, as they graduated from ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class 72. Held at the Odell Williamson Auditorium, the ceremony honored their completion of 640 hours of intensive training designed to prepare them for the demands of public … Read More
Humpback Whale Spotted During BCC/UNCW Student Dolphin Survey
Rare sightings underscore importance of local undergraduate research What began as a routine bottlenose dolphin survey became a once-in-a-lifetime experience for ΒιΆΉΣ³» (BCC) students participating in a collaborative research course with UNC Wilmington. During a recent Saturday field trip, students Bethany Berry and Vannessa Herold, under the guidance of BCC Dean of Arts … Read More
BCC Hosts NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall for βMain Streetβ Walk and Small Business Roundtable
On April 28, 2025, ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Small Business Center welcomed North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall for a day of small business engagement in Southport and at BCCβs main campus in Bolivia. The day began with a βMain Streetβ Walk through downtown Southport, where Secretary Marshall, Deputy Secretary Tim Crowley, and Rural … Read More
BCC Honors Top Students at Honor Society Inductions
ΒιΆΉΣ³» (BCC) recognized 60 of its highest-achieving students during the 2025 Induction Ceremonies for the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) and the Beta Eta Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Held at the Virginia Williamson Event Center, the event brought together faculty, families, and friends to celebrate students representing the top 1% of … Read More
BCC Celebrates Scholars of Global Distinction
Big congratulations to the very first group of BCC students to complete the Scholar of Global Distinction program! This statewide initiative, in partnership with UNC World View, encourages global learning through coursework, cultural events, and service. Our students proudly presented their capstone projects yesterday and received their certificatesβand their official Scholar of Global Distinction pins! … Read More
Celebrating Excellence: Outstanding Students Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
On Monday, April 7, ΒιΆΉΣ³» hosted one of its most joyful and inspiring traditions β the Student Awards Recognition Ceremony β at Odell Williamson Auditorium. President Gene Smith joined BCCβs dedicated faculty and staff to present 75 awards to students who have shown exceptional academic performance, leadership, and determination throughout the year. Friends, … Read More
What a Season!
Our BCC Dolphins Men’s Basketball team wrapped up a record-setting season yesterday at the NJCAA D1 National Tournament in Hutchinson, KS. While the final game against defending national champion Barton Community College didnβt go our way, the Dolphins gave it everything they had and made BCC proud. Region 10-D1 Regular Season Champions Atlantic District Tournament … Read More
Stanley Brothers Deliver a $72,000 ‘Slam Dunk’ for BCC Men’s Basketball
The ΒιΆΉΣ³» (BCC) Dolphins Menβs Basketball team had plenty to celebrate this weekend. Not only did they finish the regular season with a historic undefeated home record of 17-0, but they also honored their graduating sophomores in a heartfelt send-off. And just when things couldnβt get any better, longtime supporters Joe and Moe … Read More
