Southport Center Dedicates Outdoor Creativity Cove
Thanks to the generosity of the late Donna Mandell and her family, the Â鶹ӳ» (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 Â鶹ӳ»’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
Â鶹ӳ» 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 Â鶹ӳ». 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 Â鶹ӳ» 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 Â鶹ӳ». 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 Â鶹ӳ» (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
