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Oct. 2: Brevard Theatre Presents a Comedy Double Feature

Brevard College Theatre presents a Comedy Double Feature, including two one-act plays entitled The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang and The Actor Wakes by Brevard College faculty member Brandon Smith. The double feature will open…
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Brevard Welcomes Second Consecutive Record Enrollment

For the second consecutive year, Brevard College welcomes its largest number of students to campus. This unprecedented accomplishment continues the recruitment momentum that began in 2011. This year’s official enrollment is 705…

Exercise Physiology Speaker Presents “Exercise as Medicine”

Brevard College, the Brevard Health and Racquet Club, and Perfect Balance Physical Therapy will co-host guest speaker Dr. Jim Skinner, a world-renowned Exercise Physiology presenter and Indiana University Kinesiology Professor Emeritus.…

Oct.3: Faculty Art Exhibition Reception

Brevard College will host a faculty artwork exhibition in the College’s Spiers Gallery in the Sims Art Center from October 3 through October 31.  Gallery hours are from 8 a.m. until…

Brevard College Offers Test Optional Admission

Brevard College is looking for students who match its commitment to hands-on, experiential learning. By offering prospective students a choice between a test optional or traditional application, Brevard more closely aligns…

American Political Economist Robert Reich to Speak on Campus Sept. 18

  The Transylvania County Library Foundation in partnership with Brevard College will welcome American Political Economist Robert Reich as its 7th Annual J.R. McDowell Speaker on Thursday, September 18. Reich’s presentation will…
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Sept.10: Ecology Professor Presents at Scientific Research Society

Brevard College Associate Professor of Ecology and Environmental Studies Robert Cabin will discuss the emerging paradigm of ecological restoration during a meeting of the local chapter of the scientific research…
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Sept.5: Tim Murray Art Exhibition Reception

The Brevard College Art Department will host an opening reception for an exhibition featuring the creative work of professor emeritus Tim Murray on Friday, Sept. 5. The opening reception will take place…

New Residence Hall in the Works

Brevard College is thrilled to announce plans to build a new residence hall. Last year, Brevard College reached record-breaking enrollment numbers. In response to the rapidly growing housing needs, Brevard College…

Brevard College Professor Explores Educational Methods at England’s Oxford University

Brevard College Assistant Professor of Business and Organizational Leadership Michael Oliphant recently traveled to England to explore the educational methods used at Oxford University. Oliphant was among a group of faculty…

Undergraduate Research Conference an Overwhelming Success

Brevard College marked a major academic milestone with its Undergraduate Research Conference held on Saturday, April 25, a campus-wide celebration showcasing the work of more than 60 students. The event…

Two Paths, One Place: A Brevard College Legacy

Rick Eldridge ’76 and his daughter, Kasey Eldridge Brennan ’04, share many things, a passion for the arts, a love of creative expression, and a deep commitment to what inspires…

Strong Effort Leads Brevard to Win in Series Opener

The Brevard College baseball team (16-18, 5-11 USA South) used a complimentary effort to take the series opener over William Peace (13-21, 5-11 USAS), 6-1 on Saturday afternoon at Gil…

Bint’s Complete Game Leads to Game Two W and Split of Raleigh DH The Brevard College softball team (12-22, 4-12 USA South) used a complete game by Megan Bint and offensive surges…

Theatre Presents Mixtape —An Evening of Dance, Capstone Presentations, Current Projects, and Films

Brevard College Theatre will present Mixtape, an evening celebrating student work, on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts. This event features two acts,…

Lynne Caudle Joyce

Lynne Caudle Joyce, 66, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she dedicated more…

Football Releases 2026 Schedule

The Brevard College football program has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. “Now in our tenth year of participating in the USA South Conference, we look forward to another…

Theatre presents The Mad Ones, April 16-19

Brevard College Theatre is proud to present The Mad Ones, a thought-provoking, life-affirming new musical by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk. The production features Brevard College students Lyric Contarino ‘27, Miranda Burke…

Brevard Splits Salem DH with Dominant Game One; Game Two Features Near Seventh-Inning Comeback

The Brevard College softball team (9-13, 1-3 USA South) made its first appearance at the BC Softball Field in 18 games, competing in a USA South Conference doubleheader against Salem…

Carnes and McKnight Represent Men’s Basketball on CSC Academic All-District Team

Two Brevard College men’s basketball student-athletes, Jadon Carnes and Brock McKnight, were selected to represent the Tornados on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Carnes, a senior from Concord, N.C., and McKnight, a…

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