BRCC News and Stories

Veterans Day Program Honoring Service Members

BRCC invites the public to honor military veterans at its annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 7.

From First-Generation College Student to Higher Education Leader

Cara Guilbeau knew she wanted to attend college despite being a first-generation college student.

BRCC Employees Recognized for Their Achievements

Three BRCC employees were recently recognized for their achievements at the college during the annual LCTC Conference

Construction Management Program Receives $158,000 Donation

BRCC has received a donation of $158,979 from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) and the Contractors' Education Trust Fund

BRCC's SGA President wears many hats; encourages students to get involved

Abbigale Ardoin is a shining example of student leadership

BRCC's Technical Education programs receives award from GBRIA

Award of Excellence in the Post-Secondary Technical Education category at the 17th Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance

Tre's Street Kitchen Open

BRCC and Tre's Street Kitchen held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to announce the opening of the new on-campus eatery.

2nd Annual Community Leadership Summit 2024 set for September 19 on the Mid City Campus

BRCC announces its 2nd Annual Community Leadership Summit scheduled for Thursday, September 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Baton Rouge Community College selected as one of 11 schools to receive support from the Lowe’s Foundation to scale training and remove education barriers for sought-after trades careers

The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $850,000 to Baton Rouge Community College

BRCC Chancellor Dr. Willie E. Smith Elected to National Board of Directors for Community Colleges

BRCC proudly announces that its Chancellor, Dr. Willie E. Smith Sr., has been elected as an Institutional Representative to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

BRCC welcomes Brandon Schmidt as new head baseball coach to lead the program

BRCC announced today that Brandon Schmidt has been hired as the new head baseball coach to lead the program. Schmidt will be the fourth baseball coach in the program's history.

BRCC, ChargerHelp and Louisiana Clean Fuels Launch First EVSE Training Course Under GUMBO Initiative

BRCC, in collaboration with ChargerHelp and Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF), launched the first no-cost Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Operations and Maintenance Training course

Former LSU and NBA player to join BRCC's Coaching Staff

BRCC Men's Basketball announced today that former LSU standout and NBA first-round draft pick Tyrus Thomas will join the Bears coaching staff.

BRCC to Offer No-cost Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Training Course

BRCC has partnered with ChargerHelp! to invite interested individuals to participate in the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Operations and Maintenance Training course

BRCC Annual Awards Day Ceremony held to recognize Students, Faculty and Staff

Students and faculty were honored for their accomplishments. In addition, employees were recognized for their one, five, 10, 15, 20, & 25 years of service at BRCC.

Baton Rouge Community College to Culminate 25-Year Celebration During Spring Commencement Ceremony with Chancellor Willie E. Smith as Speaker

BRCC is pleased to announce that its spring 2024 commencement ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Raising Canes River Center, 275 S. River Rd.

BRCC, Feigley Communications Honored with Two Prestigious Awards from the 39th Educational Advertising Awards

BRCC has been recognized with two prestigious awards from the 2023 Educational Advertising Awards

Dr. Sarah Barlow of BRCC Selected for the Aspen Institute's Rising Fellowship

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Sarah Barlow at Baton Rouge Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.

BRCC's Byron Starks Named LCCAC Coach of the Year; Numerous Basketball Players Achieve All-Conference Distinction

BRCC Men’s Basketball Coach Byron Starks has been named the LCCAC Coach of the Year for the 2023-2024

BRCC Celebrates with Pathways to Bright Futures Pilot Class as They Prepare for Their Senior Year and Completion of Associate Degrees

Students graduating will earn the Associate of Arts/Louisiana Transfer degree in Humanities by the end of Spring 2025.

BRCC Receives $750,000 Entertainment Development Fund Grant for Film and New Media Production Program

BRCC's Film and New Media Production Program is the latest recipient of a grant from the state's Entertainment Development Fund.