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USDA Funds New Residence Hall

Brevard College received a $6.38 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build a new residence hall. During a luncheon Friday at the college’s Porter Center, USDA administrator for…

Brevard College Honors 2014 Distinguished Alumni, Faculty, and Athletes

During the 2014 Homecoming Weekend, Brevard College will honor six outstanding alumni, faculty, and athletic Hall of Fame members with a special award luncheon. Danny H. Bost ‘62 of China Grove, N.C…

Music Majors Perform With Asheville Lyric Opera

Last week, several Brevard College music majors performed alongside nationally renowned singers for the Asheville Lyric Opera’s fall production of Die Fledermaus, presented at the Diana Wortham Theater. All four students –…

Oct.7: Brevard Professor to Present on “Seeing the Forest Around You”

During a special presentation on Tuesday, October 7, Brevard College Division of Science and Mathematics Chair Dr. Jennifer Frick-Ruppert will encourage campus and community members to see the forest around them. The 7…

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…

Brevard College Theatre Presents Student Projects and Mixtape

Brevard College Theatre will present two nights of Student Projects on April 28 and 29 at 7:00 p.m.  They will include a Cabaret in the Francis Pavilion Lobby of the…

Football: School-Record Four Tornados Named to Prestigious NFF Hampshire Honor Society

This academic year, Brevard College Football earned a school-record four selections on the 2024 National Football Foundation’s renowned Hampshire Honor Society.  BC football student-athletes Luke Dodson, Eli Everhart, Kameron Moore and Joc Pledger…

Sidewalk Art Competition Returns to Brevard College

Brevard College will host its second annual Sidewalk Art Competition on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Robbins Plaza (the courtyard outside of the Myers Dining…

Brevard College Partners with Conference for Global Peace

Brevard College is excited to announce a new partnership with the non-governmental organization (NGO) Release Peace. Headquartered in The Hague, Release Peace was founded in 2019 and conducts high-level advocacy…

Brevard College Brings Guest Artists for a Spring Music Series

Brevard College Wind Ensemble performances for the spring offer an impressive lineup of guest artists. Last month, a clarinetist with “The President’s Own” Marine Corps Band joined the group on…

Hester and Pouncey Named Academic All-District

Brevard College women’s basketball student-athletes Josie Hester and Chyna Pouncey were recently named 2023-24 Academic All-District performers, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA).  The Academic All-District team is part of the Academic All-America program that has…

Carnes of Men’s Basketball Named Academic All-District

Brevard College men’s basketball student-athletes Jadon Carnes was recently named a 2023-24 Academic All-District performer, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA).  The Academic All-District team is part of the Academic All-America program that has been honoring…

Brevard Surpasses Day of Giving Goals

Last week, Brevard College celebrated “I Heart BC Day,” the College’s Annual Day of Giving. Thanks to generous donations from alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents, and students, the College raised…

Theatre Presents Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Macbeth

Brevard College Theatre’s final main stage show of the season promises thrills, chills, and some of the English-speaking world’s most powerful language. Directed by faculty member Dan Toot, this 7-actor…

Brevard College, in partnership with the Transylvania County Library, presents the 2024 J.R. McDowell Lecture Series on Thursday, April 11

Speaker: Dr. J. Drew Lanham In his talk, Lanham will discuss what it means to embrace the full breadth of his African-American heritage and his deep kinship to nature and adoration…

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