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BC Plans Eva Easley Quilt DedicationApr 6, 2012 As part of its yearlong "Celebration of Appalachia," Bluefield College will honor the service and contributions of a longtime supporter of the school, the late Eva Easley, by dedicating an Appalachian quilt in her name during a ceremony on campus, Friday, April 20. |
BC to Honor Local JournalistsApr 4, 2012 Bluefield College will pay tribute to the work of local journalists during its 13th Annual Media Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 19 -- an event that will include remarks from nationally known performance improvement specialist Spencer Wood and the presentation of a Shott Excellence-in-Media ... |
Appalachian Author Speaks for BC SeriesMar 22, 2012 Award-winning author Rebecca Elswick, creator of the book "Mama's Shoes," spoke on the campus of Bluefield College, Tuesday, March 20 as part of the school's yearlong symposium, "A Celebration of Appalachia." |
BC Students Get $200,000 from KeeseeMar 1, 2012 Bluefield College students will soon have access to more financial aid, thanks to the Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund of Martinsville, Virginia, who recently awarded the school a $200,000 grant for student scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. |
Ralph Sampson Speaks for BC ScholarshipsFeb 24, 2012 Basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson has achieved much success. The 7'4" phenomenon won three NCAA Player of the Year awards, an NBA Rookie of the Year honor, and three NBA All-Star selections. |
BC Showcases Fine Arts to ProspectsFeb 17, 2012 Bluefield College showcased its fine arts programs and outstanding students in art, music and theatre to prospective college students during an open house event, Friday, February 17. |
BC Slates New Nursing ClassesFeb 6, 2012 Bluefield College will launch a new session of study in its brand new nursing program, March 5, 2012. |
Winter Blast Features Adventure, FaithJan 24, 2012 Three hundred thirty-three youth from 12 different churches across Virginia stormed the Bluefield College campus, January 14-16, for the school's three-day extreme winter worship adventure known as Winter Blast. |
BC Partners with Medical CenterDec 21, 2011 Bluefield College and Clinch Valley Medical Center are partnering to bring rural health care, health care education, and community revitalization to southwest Virginia, particularly the Town of Pocahontas. |
Tazewell County Supports BC NursingDec 20, 2011 Bluefield College received a significant show of support from the community for its new nursing program when the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors delivered a $4,000 check to the school, Wednesday, December 14. |
Golfers' Challenge Nets $41,000 in AidDec 1, 2011 Bluefield College recently hosted its 10th Annual Alpha Natural Resources Golfers' Challenge at Pipestem State Park and Resort, and local golf enthusiasts who participated and supported the project helped the school earn more than $41,000 for student-athletes. |
Trustees Study Enrollment, Finances, GrowthNov 17, 2011 Bluefield College's Board of Trustees gathered on campus for its annual fall meetings in October, and during the two-day session the group evaluated enrollment and financial figures, discussed proposed plans for a new townhouse complex and Campus and Community Wellness Center, and elected officers ... |
BC Students Celebrate Baptist HeritageNov 16, 2011 Bluefield College celebrated its history and culture with an annual Baptist Heritage Day ceremony in October, featuring a keynote address from Baptist historian Dr. Bill Leonard, founding dean of Wake Forest University Divinity School. |
Jeannette Walls Speaks for BC SymposiumNov 11, 2011 Bluefield College is "Celebrating Appalachia" with a yearlong symposium of lectures, concerts, exhibits, discussions and other activities designed to honor the history, traditions, people and accomplishments of the Appalachian culture. |
BC Enrolls Historical Freshman ClassNov 10, 2011 Bluefield College is celebrating its second largest freshman class in school history and the highest number of new students to enroll at BC since 2001. |
BC Part of Interfaith Service ProgramOct 20, 2011 Bluefield College is among a choice group of Christian colleges in the United States to be selected to participate in President Barack Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge. |
Ackens Join Rams Football BoostersOct 11, 2011 Local business and civic leader William "Bud" Acken and his wife, Tammy, are now Bluefield College Rams, specifically charter members of the Rams Football Booster Club, thanks to a major gift to the recently revived BC football program. |
BC Expands Nursing to Mountain EmpireOct 11, 2011 Bluefield College is taking its new nursing program further into southwest Virginia, thanks to a partnership with Mountain Empire Community College. |
'Glass Castle' Author to Speak at BCOct 6, 2011 Bluefield College is celebrating Appalachia with best-selling author and journalist Jeannette Walls, whose road to success began in McDowell County, West Virginia. |
Students Challenged to Hear God's WhisperOct 6, 2011 Bluefield College students were challenged to develop a more intimate relationship with God during the school's 20th Annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week, September 28-30. |
BC Ranks Among Top Colleges in the SouthSep 29, 2011 Bluefield College has been ranked among the Top Tier Colleges in the South in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges: 2012." |
Record Numbers Run in BC's Elswick 5KSep 16, 2011 A misty morning fog greeted the 89 participants of Bluefield College's Fourth Annual Jason Elswick Memorial Scholarship 5K Challenge, Saturday, September 10. |
BC Cuts Tuition for inSPIRE ProgramSep 9, 2011 More benefits and less cost with all majors now online in transformed degree completion program. |
Duremdes Week to Challenge, InspireSep 8, 2011 Bluefield College will host its annual Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week, September 28-30, featuring the nationally renowned ministry of Generation Next evangelist David Nasser and the uplifting music of Dana Jorgensen. |
Convocation Kicks off New Year - 2011Sep 2, 2011 Bluefield College ceremoniously kicked off the 2011-'12 academic year with the pomp and circumstance of its annual President's Convocation, August 31. |
BC Joins Thai College in Global ExchangeAug 31, 2011 Bluefield College students will soon be gaining a greater understanding of the culture, history, language and customs of the country of Thailand, thanks to the development of a new international exchange program between BC and Mahidol University. |
BC Celebrates Dining Hall RenovationsAug 22, 2011 When Bluefield College students return for the fall 2011 semester, they just might not recognize the school's dining hall, thanks to the completion of a quarter-million-dollar renovation project this summer. |
BC Welcomes National Merit StudentAug 12, 2011 Bluefield College will welcome a National Merit student to campus this fall. National Merit Commended Student Anna Sale of Yadkinville, North Carolina, will become a part of BC's 2011 freshman class, further demonstrating the quality of the students choosing to attend the private Christian school. |
Credit Bureau Foundation Gives ScholarshipsAug 12, 2011 Students at Bluefield College are continuing to get vital financial aid, thanks to the longstanding generosity of the Credit Bureau of the Virginias Foundation. |
Former Professor Supports BC FootballAug 1, 2011 With less than two months remaining before the first Bluefield College football game in 70 years, supporters continue to step forward to invest in the return of the program. |
BC and Baptist Teens 'Impact Virginia'Jul 29, 2011 Two hundred thirty youth from 13 Baptist churches across Virginia converged on the campus of Bluefield College, July 24-30, to make a difference in the lives of families in southwest Virginia through a faith-based community service project called Impact Virginia. |
BC Scores Well in National SurveyJul 20, 2011 Bluefield College outshines other colleges in the Southeast when it comes to caring professors, an emphasis on community service, and the integration of faith in learning, according to a 2010 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). |
P. Buckley Moss Paints Harman ChapelJul 17, 2011 Print available for sale by mail now. Autographed prints for sale on May 21. |
BC Board Explores Residential ExpansionJul 13, 2011 Bluefield College's Board of Trustees gathered on campus for its annual spring meetings in April, and during the two-day session the group approved further study of a new residence facility, welcomed five new members to the Board, approved three faculty promotions, and endorsed a new budget with ... |
Whitmore Scholarship to Last ForeverJul 1, 2011 The Whitmore Memorial Scholarship at Bluefield College has been providing vital financial aid to BC students for many years. It will continue do so for many more years to come, thanks to John and Patricia Whitmore, who recently endowed the scholarship with a major gift to the fund to ensure that ... |
Virginia Baptists Serve on Mission at BC (June 2011)Jun 29, 2011 Fifty-five members of Baptist churches from across Virginia and Tennessee spent part of their summer on the campus of Bluefield College on a mission to support their Virginia Baptist partner. |
BC Expands Nursing ProgramJun 29, 2011 Bluefield College is taking its new nursing program further into southwest Virginia, thanks to a partnership with Virginia Highlands Community College. |
CONSOL Energy Invests in BC StudentsJun 17, 2011 CONSOL Senior Vice President Michael Onifer presented a $5,000 check to Bluefield College President David Olive during a visit to the BC campus, Thursday, June 16. While designated for scholarships, Onifer said the contribution is more than just added financial aid for Bluefield students. |
Local Kids Explore Science at BCJun 16, 2011 It's not often kids ages 10-13 study botany and biochemistry or analyze Lepidoptera and micro invertebrates, but that's exactly what kids that age did during Bluefield College's summer Adventure Biology Camp, June 13-17. |
BC Hosts Black Lung SeminarJun 15, 2011 Bluefield College recently joined efforts with Virginia Delegate Will Morefield to support the region's coal miners who are victims of black lung. |
BC Hires New Nursing DirectorMay 20, 2011 Bluefield College has named a founding director for its new nursing program. Dr. Carolyn Keen Lewis, a nurse with more than 20 years of experience in health care service and education, has accepted the call to lead the school's inaugural registered nurse to bachelor's degree in nursing (RN-BSN) ... |
BC Hosts High School Speech ContestMay 18, 2011 Local high school students recently competed for thousands of dollars in scholarship funds during Bluefield College's Second Annual High School Speech Contest, featuring a keynote address from international feature writer and BC alumna Brandy Campbell. |
Griffin Shares Sucess Story with BC StudentsMay 12, 2011 High school dropout, turned millionaire Bobby Griffin shares his success story and testimony with BC students. |
BC, Chick-fil-A Offer Leadership TrainingMay 6, 2011 Dozens of local business and civic leaders gathered on the campus of Bluefield College, May 6, for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast, a professional development opportunity featuring simulcast speeches from the likes of John Maxwell, Robin Roberts, Dan Cathy, Mack Brown and other internationally known ... |
Former NFL Players Join BC Coaching StaffMay 4, 2011 During a press conference on campus, the college introduced Mike Compton and Stacey Hairston as the newest additions to Rams football. |
BC Honors Local Journalists 2013May 3, 2011 Bluefield College paid tribute to the work of local journalists during its 12th Annual Media Appreciation Day, April 29. |
Virginia Secretary of Education Gets BC DegreeApr 21, 2011 Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson is now a Bluefield College graduate -- at least symbolically. |
Students to Celebrate 33rd Annual Mud Pig DayApr 19, 2011 A greasy waterslide. A murky mud pit. Mouth-watering food. |
BC to Recognize Local JournalistsApr 13, 2011 Media Appreciation Day program to Include presentation of $1,000 Shott Excellence-in-Media Award and keynote address from international journalist Brandy Campbell. |
BC to Host Chick-fil-A Leadercast ('11)Mar 29, 2011 John Maxwell, Robin Roberts, Dan Cathy, Mack Brown and other internationally known leaders coming to Bluefield College. |






