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A penalty kick in the 81st minute of play, converted by Casey Johnson, was enough to lift Ferrum College (5-1) to a 2-1 non- conference women's soccer win over Bluefield College Friday night at Penn- Roediger Field.

The Rams were out- kicked against National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rival Campbellsville University on Saturday.

One hundred forty youth from 13 Baptist churches across Virginia converged on the campus of Bluefield College, June 27-July 3, to make an "impact" on Greater Bluefield through service projects in the community.

Nago Mbengue was named as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) student athlete of the week, for theathletic week of September 6- 12, 2010.

Donald Howell, a 2010 Bluefield College graduate and closer for the BC Rams Baseball team signed a pro- contract to continue his baseball career past the collegiate level. Donald Howell (above) signed a pro- contract with the Cruisers.

Bluefield, VA—The 2011 softball championship games will have a special meaning to Bluefield College,as the college will play host to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national championships in Botetourt County at the Botetourt Sports Complex.

Freshman Seminar is a requirement for almost every college student, but this year Bluefield College has decided to try something different: the Living Learning Community (LLC).

Women's soccer team was shut out by Division III power-houses, Guilford College and Randolph-Macon, this past weekend.

The Rams beat Bethany College 5-4, despite trailing by one point leading into the 2nd quarter.

Bluefield, VA—The Lady Rams took on conference rival Bryan College losing 3-1.

This year, at Bluefield College's annual President's Convocation, new students were welcomed, new staff introduced, and the campus was challenged to work towards their goals.

Bluefield, VA-- The Lady Rams volleyball team beats Reinhardt University 3-2 in the second conference match- up for the team.

According to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Bluefield College is considered to be intellectually challenging and committed to students’ success, compared to other colleges across the country.

Bluefield College received a boost to its new football program, September 3, with a major gift from a local family with a tradition of supporting the Greater Bluefield community.

The BC men's soccer team scored early and shot often in their 4-0 victory against Pikeville College on Thursday evening.

The Bluefield College men's soccer team used a strong defensive effort and a goal by junior Nago Mbengue to secure a 1-0 victory over Ferrum College on Saturday night.

Labor day at Bluefield College progresses as any normal day – classes are held, the offices are open and the cafeteria is still serving food.

The country of Haiti has attracted a lot of attention from many Americans over the past year. Following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in January of 2010, Americans reached out to Haiti to help in any way possible. Millions of dollars of relief have flowed into Haiti, but the country still stands in ...

The Thompson Charitable Foundation of Knoxville, Tennessee, has awarded a $50,000 grant to Bluefield College for its Rural Healthcare Education Program.

Bluefield College has awarded its first ever Elbert F. and Sheridan L. Williams Scholarship, and the recipient is Princeton, West Virginia's Amanda Grimmett.

Bluefield College is partnering with the Virginia Baptist Mission Board again to offer Virginia’s youth an encounter with Christ through a series of fall Youth Encounter (YEC) worship and adventure events across the Commonwealth.

Bluefield College and the Town of Bluefield welcomed students back for another academic year with a Welcome Home College-Town Social, Thursday, August 26 in downtown Bluefield, Virginia.

Kids are all too familiar with summer camps for sports, swimming and other recreation, but the arts -- music, art and theatre -- are what local children are exploring through a unique Bluefield College Fine Arts Camp, July 26-30.

The name "Rita" is a good name. Its origin lies in an abbreviated version of the Spanish word "margarita," from which we also derive the name "Margaret," which means "pearl," that admirable, precious, valuable gem.

Who will be the next legendary coach at Bluefield College? Coach Mike Gravier, according to BC leaders who announced the hiring of Gravier on July 23.

Bluefield College claims as part of its mission that it is an institution that prepares innovative learners, who think critically, communicate effectively, and adapt readily to a changing world.

Bluefield, VA-- Adam Hoyt was named on The Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League 2010 Mid- Atlantic Classic Roster. The game set to be played Wednesday July 14, in Bethesda, Maryland.

This has been a busy summer for Steve Hardin. The women's basketball coach at Bluefield College had recruiting to finish, then he turned his attention to the development of a new group of players, a group that he could be coaching in the future.

Strength can be measured in the weight room. Some scholars measure up to strong academic standards. Some individuals draw strength from their faith.

A host of Bluefield College faculty and staff earned a variety of professional development distinctions during the spring 2010 semester.

Bluefield College has released its President's and Dean's Lists for traditional students for the spring 2010 semester. Twenty-three traditional BC students were named to the President's List for earning a grade point average (GPA) between 3.9 and 4.0 during the spring semester, while 62 ...

Two students in the Teacher Education Program at Bluefield College recently completed a semester of on-the-job training as student teachers in local school systems.

Forty-three Bluefield College students have been selected to be included the 2010 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Original content from "Lighthouse on the Hill: The Bluefield College Story" by Rev. David M. Armbrister

RICHLANDS, Va. — The Lady Blues varsity softball team has been able to bank on the fact that the left corner has been well guarded for the past four years. Morgan Hill, who has been the mainstay for Richlands, is used to shagging whatever came her way for that duration. Hill has also played ...

Bluefield College students recently completed a spring mission trip to Peru as part of Virginia Baptists' greater effort to share the Gospel and to build churches in South America.

Bluefield College honored its employees during a year-end awards ceremony, which featured the presentation of service awards to a host of longtime faculty and staff and the naming of Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award winners.

Park View High School honored 14 athletes who have made plans to play in college next year with a ceremony in the school's cafeteria on Thursday.

One hundred twenty-nine Bluefield College seniors accepted diplomas, May 15, during the school’s 87th Annual Spring Commencement, which also featured remarks from Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson and the presentation of three distinguished awards.

Bluefield College will partner with the Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to bring new educational and recreational programs to the county, particularly the Town of Pocahontas

Alumnus Richard J. "Dick" Bogdan never knew his claim to fame would be scoring the last touchdown for Bluefield College football. It's a claim he's ready to relinquish.

On Friday, Princeton's Brittany Lankford guaranteed her future when she signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Bluefield College.

Near the small Virginia town of Ottobine, nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Andrew Weaver honed the skills of his life's passion.

The year was 1941. It was Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 20, and time for the traditional Homecoming season finale for the Bluefield College Ramblin' Reds football team.

The Bluefield College men's baseball team fell just short of winning back-to-back championships in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) 2010 World Series.

For the second year in a row, the Bluefield College men's baseball team advanced to the championship round of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I World Series with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Olivet Nazarene Univeristy of Illinois, Saturday, May 22.

BC Falls Short in NCCAA World Series Championship (May 22, 2010) The Bluefield College men’s baseball team fell just short of winning back-to-back championships in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) 2010 World Ser...

After a long rain delay toward the end of round three of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I World Sereis in Mason, Ohio, Friday, May 21, evening games, including Bluefield College's match-up against Olivet Nazarene of Illinois, were postponed until Saturday, May ...

The Bluefield College men's baseball team finally met its match in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I World Series in Mason, Ohio.

The Bluefield Colllege men's baseball team managed just one hit through five innings and three hits overall against Spring Arbor College of Michigan in a second round game of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I World Series at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, ...