Burlington County College News Stories

Browse past news stories for Burlington County College in Pemberton, NJ.

• The private genius of Carmen Altopiedi - phillyBurbs.com
  posted on January 4, 2013 at 04:52:12 pm
  The private genius of Carmen AltopiediphillyBurbs.comBurlington County Art Guild: Annual Winter Members Exhibit at Pemberton Library, 16 Broadway in Browns ...
• Robert V. Santare III - phillyBurbs.com
  posted on December 30, 2012 at 09:15:28 am
  Robert V. Santare IIIphillyBurbs.comHe served as Chairperson of the Burlington County Workforce Investment Board from 1997 through 2011, a member ...
• Community service through music - phillyBurbs.com
  posted on December 28, 2012 at 06:03:24 am
  Community service through musicphillyBurbs.comLongenecker became interested in music about 24 years ago, when a friend suggested they take a ...
• Robert Santare, prominent businessman, dead at 57 - phillyBurbs.com
  posted on December 27, 2012 at 01:03:32 am
  Robert Santare, prominent businessman, dead at 57phillyBurbs.comChampion Fasteners machinist Justin Dempsey (left) reviews a work order in August with company President and Burlington County College ...
• Burlington County people, firms make mark in business - phillyBurbs.com
  posted on December 20, 2012 at 10:52:49 pm
  Burlington County people, firms make mark in businessphillyBurbs.comShe was also sales manager at the Enterprise Center at Burlington County College's Mount ...
• County colleges have added allure in lean times - Cherry Hill Courier Post
  posted on December 12, 2012 at 03:09:36 am
  County colleges have added allure in lean timesCherry Hill Courier PostBurlington County College, 601 Pemberton Browns Mills Road, Pemberton. (609) ...
• Burlington County vigil to honor crime victims
  posted on April 21, 2012 at 04:42:00 am
  Crime victims will be honored at a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. ...
• N.J. senators hear pleas for increased funding in Christie budget
  posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:24:00 pm
  Library officials, researchers, and fishermen were among those who went to Burlington County ...
• Senators hear pleas for increased funding in Christie budget
  posted on March 21, 2012 at 07:49:00 pm
  Library officials, researchers, and fishermen were among those who went to Burlington County ...
• BCC plans for $15.2 million in capital improvements
  posted on June 9, 2011 at 09:01:31 pm
  MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County College has outlined about $15.2 million in capital ...
• Pemberton Boro thrift shop teams up with BCC students for fashion show
  posted on June 3, 2011 at 12:25:52 am
  PEMBERTON BOROUGH — With a flair and style you might not expect to see in this small town, a thrift shop and several ...
• Pemberton senior citizen earns college degree
  posted on May 23, 2011 at 03:55:53 pm
  Saturday, May 21, Edith Barnett will mark a milestone in her career, graduation from Burlington County College (BCC) with an Associate of Arts Degree. It has been a long time and a long road since Edith ...
• BCC graduates more than 1,200
  posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:36:47 pm
  PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP - Once again, Burlington County College set a record for ...
• Like mother, like daughter
  posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:51:47 am
  Tiffany Bender and her mother, Jean, both received ...
• BCC graduates largest class in school history
  posted on May 21, 2011 at 08:21:47 pm
  PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — Once again, Burlington County College set a new record for ...
• The end of an era
  posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:29:11 am
  MOUNT LAUREL - Burlington County College will graduate the largest class in its history Saturday, ...
• Fun is on the schedule at BCC on Saturday
  posted on April 27, 2011 at 12:54:10 pm
  PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP - Burlington County College will take a study ...
• 'The Nerds' to headline BCC Fun Fest on Saturday
  posted on April 26, 2011 at 06:55:06 pm
  PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — Burlington County College will take a study ...
• Pinelands program offers new classes
  posted on March 2, 2011 at 03:02:02 am
  PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — Half of the 42 programs offered at the 22nd annual Pinelands Short ...
• Wrestling show at BCC next week
  posted on November 24, 2010 at 04:44:17 pm
  PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — A night of action packed ...
• Students are learning by doing
  posted on November 23, 2010 at 03:04:40 pm
  Burlington County College students ...
• Burlington County College in Pemberton receives excellence award
  posted on November 12, 2010 at 02:25:18 pm
  Burlington County College (BCC) Foundation in Pemberton partnered with the Jewish Community ...
• Burlington County College to broadcast live high school football games
  posted on October 7, 2010 at 10:48:24 pm
  Burlington County College's WBZC is now broadcasting ...

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