Climate Change Discussion on Campus
Bladen Community College will host a presentation by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Emeritus Professor Dr. Robert Miller about the science of climate change in North Carolina. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, at 11:00 A.M., in the Student Resource Center (building 7) on the Dublin campus. Miller has published numerous papers…Read More
Golden LEAF Scholarships are Awarded
Three Bladen Community College students have received Golden LEAF Scholarships. Pictured from left to right are Victoria P. Sullivan, Quinisha L. Herring, and Fabiola L. Taylor. The Golden LEAF Scholars Program has provided over 11,500 scholarships since its inception to help North Carolinians attend participating community colleges. For information regarding available scholarships at…Read More
BCC welcomes Dr. Robert Canida to speak about diversity
Dr. Robert Canida, II, Director for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, will speak on the BCC campus on Tuesday, October 3, at 11 A.M., in the Student Resource Center (building 7), about diversity and cultural competency. Canida is the immediate past Chair for UNCP’s Staff Council and serves on…Read More
SGA Blood Drive can be a lifesaver
The Student Government Association collected 13 pints of blood from 16 donors at the annual fall Blood Drive on September 13. One pint of blood can save up to three lives, according to SGA Advisor Crystal Dowd. Consequently, the units of blood donated through BCC have the potential to save 39 lives. For more information…Read More
TEAS Preparatory Sessions are Scheduled
Bladen Community College is offering preparatory sections for potential BCC nursing students who will take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The test consists of English, reading, math, and science sections. There are 20 free sessions beginning September 11, 2017 and ending January 25, 2018. Students will have opportunities to ask questions, acquire test-taking…Read More
High School Students Boost Fall Enrollment
As Bladen Community College welcomes over 1,150 students to campus this fall, the student population will reflect a changing profile. Because of the Career and College Promise Program (CCPP), the campus will see its greatest influx yet of high school students who will complete college credits while still in high school. “We have…Read More
Enroll Now for Basic Law Enforcement Training Classes
Bladen Community College will begin classes for men and women interested in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) on September 21. Over the past 25 years, the college has graduated 250 candidates, providing skilled law enforcement personnel to local, town, county, regional, state, and federal organizations. The BLET program combines physical conditioning with required classwork.…Read More
Author and Poet Bruce Lader Shares His Work with BCC
Bladen Community College invites the public to hear poet and author Bruce Lader reading from his books and magazine articles on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11 A.M. in the Student Resource Center. Lader is the author of Fugitive Hope (Červená Barva Press, 2014), Embrace (Big Table Publishing, 2010), Landscapes of Longing (Main Street…Read More
Work Ready Community Initiative receives Commitment from County
The Bladen County Commissioners have signed a resolution to support a work force development initiative in Bladen County. In collaboration with Bladen Community College, the Work Ready Community Initiative is a workforce development assessment that tracks local skilled workers and their workforce readiness. Participants are evaluated on reading for information ability, applied mathematics, and locating…Read More
New Appointments to BCC Board of Trustees
Three new trustees have been sworn in to serve four year terms for Bladen Community College by Bladen County Clerk of Court Niki Dennis. Pictured from left to right are Dennis, BCC board chair Dennis Troy, Albert Beatty, appointed by the Bladen County Public School Board, Mary Andrews, appointed by the Bladen County Commissioners, and…Read More
Calling All Writers!
Bladen Community College invites Bladen County writers to participate in a series of monthly workshops to explore and cultivate your writing talent. Beginning in September, workshops will meet from 3:30 until 5:30 P.M. in the Learning Enhancement Center (building 8) in room 102. Topics will vary, according to your needs and interests. Writers of all…Read More
No-Cost Business Seminars in September
The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is offering no-cost business seminars in September. Social Media for Churches and Non-Profits will be offered Sat., Sept. 16, from 9 A.M. until 12 noon on the Dublin campus in bldg., 2, room 207. The Entrepreneurs’ Academy will meet at the Dublin campus on…Read More
Solar Eclipse Event Welcomes Community
Nearly four hundred people gathered on the BCC campus on Monday, August 21, to watch the partial eclipse of the sun. With clear skies and approved protective eye wear, the assembly of faculty, staff, students, and community residents were overwhelmed with the celestial occurrence as the moon covered 97% of the sun at 2:44 P.M.…Read More
Haygood to Speak at Fall Convocation
Bladen Community College will welcome fall semester students, faculty and guests to the 2017 Fall Convocation at 11 A.M. on August 29. The Convocation service provides an opportunity for students to commit to completion with encouragement from motivational guests. Jennifer Haygood, current Chief of Staff for the NC Community College System will address the…Read More
BCC Website Wins Global Recognition
The newly refurbished Bladen Community College website has received global recognition for design, creativity, and innovation through the Awwwards.com website design evaluation jury. In 2016, BCC began an extensive restructuring of the college website, engaging Springer Studios from Wilmington to redesign the internet presence. Working with the BCC website team members, Springer Studios launched a…Read More
SECU Scholarships Awarded
State Employees Credit Union members, through the member-funded SECU Foundation, have awarded scholarships to six students at Bladen Community College. Based on the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”, these scholarships recognize the students’ leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Scholarship funds will be applied to tuition and other expenses associated…Read More
Register for Fall Classes NOW!
Registration for fall classes at BCC is ongoing through Wednesday, August 9, 2017 until 7 P.M. The college offers 73 curriculum programs, associate degrees with college transfer options, certifications in skilled careers, and high school completion credentials. To register, visit the student services building (building 2) on the Dublin campus between 9 A.M.…Read More
View the Solar Eclipse from Campus
Bladen Community College invites students, staff, and the public to be on campus on August 21, 2017 when a solar eclipse will cross the continental United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the…Read More
Employees Receive Service Awards
Bladen Community College recognized employees for their service to the college at the All-Campus Assembly in August. Pictured left to right are Donald Bryan with 5 years, Amy Cummings with 15 years, Mark Coleman with 10 years, Jeff Kornegay with 25 years, Robert Herring with 25 years, Twyla Davis with 15 years, Ginger King with…Read More
No-Cost Business Seminars
The Small Business Center (SBC) of Bladen Community College is offering no-cost seminars in August. Social Media for Non-Profits and Churches is scheduled for Tues., Aug. 8, from 6 until 8 P.M., at the East Arcadia Center. This seminar will provide guidance and tools for non-profits and churches for reaching and engaging volunteers, donors,…Read More
