Category: BC News

College Academy at Broward College has many benefits

Melaina Lawrence Staff Writer   Broward College is home to many gems. Among them, is College Academy. Full of bright and resourceful students, the small population interacts with the college’s staff, professors and organizations in an enriching and mutually beneficial connection.   Because College Academy caters to students who want to be academically challenged, some have shied…Continue Reading College Academy at Broward College has many benefits

Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Available at Broward College

Gabriella Small Editor-in-Chief Entering the job field after college tends to be a difficult feat for graduates regardless of their majors. Many do not have solid plans for the future after college, and some believe that they do not have a chance in the workforce at all. Broward College’s Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship program seeks to…Continue Reading Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Available at Broward College

International Partnerships- The Center for Global Education Allows Lima, Peru Residents toStudy in Broward College without Leaving the Country

Alessandra Claro Staff Writer As a community college, Broward College has various international partners from around the world. This college’s international partners include the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Peru, Spain, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The Center for Global Education (CGE) program for Peru was approved by SACSCOC in 2010. In 2021,…Continue Reading International Partnerships- The Center for Global Education Allows Lima, Peru Residents toStudy in Broward College without Leaving the Country

Broward College Marketplace provides for students with necessities

Ryan Marin Central-Bureau-Chief At this time, many students may be struggling to pay for their basic food and hygiene needs. Sixty-one percent of Broward College students are suffering from some form of food insecurity, according to Gregory Adam Haile, President of Broward College, as said in a video on the BC website. Figuring out how…Continue Reading Broward College Marketplace provides for students with necessities

Students get hands-on experience at the Observer newspaper

Scarlett Valencia Pulido Online Editor   If you like writing, photography, graphic design, or page layout, you will definitely find something to do at The Observer. And, fun fact, you can work across all of them if you have various interests.   The Observer is Broward College’s bi-monthly newspaper. It gives students the opportunity to express themselves,…Continue Reading Students get hands-on experience at the Observer newspaper

This Month is Ramadan, and Why You Should Learn About it.

Maya Mohan – North Bureau Chief Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar, and it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It can range from 29 to 30 days. The dates shift every year since Ramadan follows the Hijri (Lunar) Calendar. It is a time of worship where Muslims around the…Continue Reading This Month is Ramadan, and Why You Should Learn About it.

Film Production Club Allows Students to Share Love of Film

Marquis Grant – Staff Writer Attention all creative students, Broward College is now hosting a film production club started by students from the film program to fulfill your creative aspirations. The BC film club is especially valuable because it allows students not already in the film program the opportunity to create, network and prepare for a…Continue Reading Film Production Club Allows Students to Share Love of Film

Academic Success Center: A Valuable Tool Before Finals

Jamonique Waite – Staff Writer With exams setting in and the workload increasing with every class, it can be hard to be prepared for finals and that’s where the Academic Success Center (ASC) comes in to save the day. The ASC was designed with the students in mind as academic support is provided with no…Continue Reading Academic Success Center: A Valuable Tool Before Finals

Student Publications Wins Multiple Awards at State Conference

Observer Staff  During the 62nd Annual Florida College Systems Press Association (FCSPA) Conference held in Tampa from March 31 to April 2, student publications won several awards. The Observer student newspaper won the following awards: Third place, Editorial, Jessica Kladerman and Arianna Allen; first place, feature story, Camellia Baki; and first place, sports column, Ryan…Continue Reading Student Publications Wins Multiple Awards at State Conference

Students Address Concerns at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting

Naomi Volcy – Central Bureau Chief The Board of Trustees meeting was held March 29 on Broward College’s South Campus. The Board of Trustees, as described on the Broward College’s Board of Trustee webpage, are community leaders with diverse backgrounds that provide leadership to the college and its activities. In this meeting, various issues and…Continue Reading Students Address Concerns at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting