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Faculty Spotlights & Academic Life at Brevard 

Brevard College professors are highly engaged in the classroom and within the wider academic community. Faculty are active scholars within their academic fields and are masters of making their highly-specialized knowledge accessible to the students.

Reflections from Emeritus Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Preston Woodruff

“Teaching is the work of an active life,” said the medieval scholar Thomas Aquinas. Hmm. . . like me, Aquinas was built for comfort, not for speed. He was so…

Music Education Major is National Semi-Finalist Singer

Brevard College Junior and Music Education major Ishmeal Parsons plans to continue his education with a master’s degree after graduation. From Taylorsville, North Carolina, Ishmeal is a talented singer and…

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on December 10

The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. David Gresham, invite you to the 25th annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Saturday, December 10th in…

Phillip Whack `01, Band Member on The Voice, Champions Music Performance Major

Alumnus Phillip Whack `01 is no stranger to taking the big stage for his talents as a musician. While a Music Performance major at Brevard College, Phillip remembers practicing his…

BREVARD COLLEGE PRESENTS MONTY PYTHON GOES TO THE OPERA

What do knights, pirates, British comedy, and 80’s punk have in common? Find out on Monday, November 21, when Brevard College voice students present their fall opera scenes program in…

Brevard College Theatre presents The World Over

Brevard College Theatre will perform The World Over, written by Keith Bunin and directed by Dan Toot on November 17 – 20 in the Morrison Playhouse at Brevard College’s Paul…

Dr. Joshua Wilkey Named Brevard College Faculty Athletics Representative

Dr. Joshua Wilkey has been named Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) at Brevard College (BC), announced BC President Bradley J Andrews.  A vital position for the holistic and experiential success of…

Kwan Yi and Friends Recital

Pianist Kwan Yi will return to the Porter Center for a concert on Monday, October 31 at 12:30 pm. Yi is a professor of piano at Eastern Carolina University’s School…

Dr. Vance Reese, Organist, will accompany the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu

On October 30th at 3pm, organist Dr. Vance Reese will accompany the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu, on the Jaeckel organ in the Scott Concert Hall. Admission is free if you…

Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert Appointed as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, who had been serving in an Interim role since May, was appointed as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Brevard College. Her…