Brunswick Community College Celebrates 45th Commencement Ceremony
On May 10, Brunswick Community College proudly celebrated its 45th Commencement Ceremony at the Odell Williamson Auditorium. The event celebrated the achievements of 560 graduates who earned a combined total of 707 degrees, diplomas, and certificates across a wide array of academic and vocational disciplines. The commencement recognized the accomplishments of students completing Associate in Arts, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science programs, as well as various diploma and certificate curricula. Among the graduating class were students from Brunswick County Early College High School and the Career & College Promise program, which enables high school students to dually enroll in college courses. In a series of smaller, focused ceremonies throughout the 2023-2024 school year, BCC also awarded 967 industry- recognized credentials to students in the Continuing
Education and Workforce Development programs, underscoring the college’s commitment to trades education, lifelong learning, and professional development. Graduates Lucas Merriam and Anton George served as this year’s commencement speakers, sharing their inspirational journeys and aspirations, drawing from their rich experiences at BCC. The ceremony also honored students and faculty members with prestigious awards, including the 2024 President’s Award (Alexandria N. Hallman), Distinguished Alumni, (Julia Andrews), Academic Excellence Award (Dimitry Williamson), Dallas Herring Achievement Award (Chalwe Mwansa), Robert W. Scott Leadership Award (Benjamin Bias), Dinah E. Gore Excellence in Teaching Award (Sarah Simmons), and the Dinah E. Gore Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award (Peggy Salayi).
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