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7th Annual Friends of Fine Arts Gala March 25
On Saturday, March 25, experience the fine arts come alive for the 7th Annual Friends of Fine Arts Gala at Brevard College in The Porter Center for Performing Arts. Tickets to…
Alumnus Profile: Willie Jones
Change isn’t easy for most people. But for Willie Jones, Brevard College taught him that change is an opportunity for growth.
Brevard College Campus Minister to Open U.S. Senate in Prayer
Brevard College’s recently appointed Campus Minister is headed to the United States Senate. Sharad Creasman will be the Guest Chaplain opening the Senate floor on Capitol Hill March 2. The…
Brevard Alumna Dona Vaughn Creates Vocal Scholarship
A newly endowed music scholarship at Brevard College has been created by alumna, Dona D. Vaughn. Since graduating with a vocal degree from Brevard College, Vaughn has gone on to…
Retired Officers Create Annual Criminal Justice Scholarship at Brevard College
By Shannon Summitt ‘19 BREVARD – A new scholarship is being offered to Brevard College students pursuing a degree in the criminal justice program, thanks to Tim and Patricia Powers. “We felt…
Students Showcase Juried Artwork Feb. 24
The Brevard College Art Department is once again showcasing students’ original artwork in the annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. The show will run Feb. 24 through March 31, in the Spiers…
Brevard College Hosts WNC High School Concert Bands Feb. 24
By Alex Webster ’17 Brevard College opens its doors to the Scott Concert Hall once more for the 2nd Annual Brevard College Concert Band Invitational on Friday, Feb. 24. High school bands…
College Hosts Second-Annual Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference
By Shannon Summitt, ‘19 BREVARD – Brevard College and the Transylvania County Library Foundation will once again co-host the annual Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference May 18-21. Workshops, discussions, and readings…
Theatre Presents U.S. Premiere of “There Is A War” Feb. 9-12
Brevard College Theatre presents the United States premiere of “There Is A War” by Tom Basden. The show will run in The Porter Center for Performing Arts’ black box theatre,…
Great Decisions Lecture Series Kicks Off at Brevard College Feb. 8
Six upcoming lectures will explore U.S. foreign relations via topics such as Nuclear Security and Saudi Arabia in Transition during the annual Great Decisions Lecture Series at Brevard College. The…
Women’s Basketball Team Score 100 points in Semifinal Win over Pacers
The Brevard College women’s basketball team (23-4) reached 100 points for the first time in 2025-26, sinking its most single-game free throws in more than 10 years while hitting 12…
Big First Half for Tornados in 13-8 Conference-Opening Win
The Brevard College women’s lacrosse team (1-1, 1-0 USA South) secured a well-deserved victory in its USA South Conference opener, defeating N.C. Wesleyan (0-3, 0-1 USAS), 13-8 on Tuesday afternoon…
CHAMPS!!! Brevard Clinches First USA South Regular Season Title with Senior Day Triumph
Brevard College Earns Top Seed in 2026 USA South Conference Tournament The Brevard College women’s basketball team (21-4, 16-2 USA South) captured the program’s first USA South Conference Regular Season…
Tornados Win NCAA-Era Record 19th Regular Season Game
The Brevard College women’s basketball team (19-4, 14-2 USA South) cruised past Greensboro (9-14, 6-10 USAS) 85-61 on Tuesday evening at Haynes Gymnasium to complete the season sweep of the…
Historic Night for Men’s Basketball
Senior forward Jadon Carnes dropped a career-high 33 points, while senior guard KK Horton became the seventh member of Brevard College men’s basketball’s NCAA-era 1,000-point club as the Tornados (9-14, 3-10 USA…
Banff Mountain Film Festival Returns to Brevard College
The internationally acclaimed Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Brevard College this spring, bringing a curated selection of the world’s most inspiring mountain and adventure films to…
Brevard College Student, Two Recent Graduates Publish in International Magazine
Dr. Jordan Kuck (right) speaks with Sixtos-Rodriguez and Troutman at the academic quad of Brevard College. Photo Credit: Brevard College Communications
Criminal Justice Students Inducted into Honor Society
Earlier this semester, Brevard College criminal justice students were recognized during the annual Criminal Justice Honor Society induction ceremony. The event honors students for their academic achievement, dedication, and commitment…
Brevard College Celebrates the Season at the Annual Christmas Parade
Following the conclusion of classes and just ahead of final exams, Brevard College joined the community for the annual Brevard Christmas Parade, bringing plenty of holiday spirit to downtown. The…
Dr. Abby Whitaker Featured in The Washington Post for Expertise on Sesame Street
From children’s television to cultural history, Assistant Professor of History Dr. Abby Whitaker continues to demonstrate how familiar cultural touchstones can reveal deeper insights into American life. She was recently…
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