Mount Vernon
Georgia
Brewton Parker College
Brewton-Parker College offers an undergraduate education committed to academic excellence, the liberal arts tradition, and the Christian faith. Faculty and staff, reinforced by the College's affiliation with the Georgia Baptist Convention, share a desire to nurture and develop the whole student in a caring, Christian community.
Students study the traditional liberal arts and sciences, and selected professional and pre-professional programs, at the campus in Mount Vernon and designated external locations. Faculty serve as teachers, mentors, and scholars promoting intellectual inquiry that develops the mind and spirit. Activities both inside and outside the classroom, facilitated by faculty and staff, afford students opportunities for intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth that prepare them for meaningful service to their local, regional, and global communities.
Recent News
BPC Nursing Program Earns ACEN Accreditation
Mount Vernon, Georgia – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is now accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). As a specialized national accrediting body for…
Read More »BPC Hosts Amy Denty, GaDOE Director of Literacy
Mount Vernon, Georgia – On Monday, September 9th, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) was honored to host Amy Denty, Director of Literacy for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Local educators and BPC Education students had the opportunity…
Read More »BPC Inaugural Nursing Cohort Receives 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX
Brewton-Parker College (BPC) proudly announces that 100% of the inaugural class from its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. This…
Read More »BPC Faculty Member Awarded Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation
(Pictured above: Dr. Sampyo Hong, Professor of Physical Sciences at Brewton-Parker College) MOUNT VERNON, GA—Brewton-Parker College (BPC) celebrates with Dr. Sampyo Hong, Professor of Physical Sciences, who secured a grant from the U.S. National…
Read More »BPC Appoints New VP of Advancement
MOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brandon Braddy as the new Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations. With a wealth of experience from his previous roles in public service and…
Read More »BPC Celebrates 118th Commencement with First Nursing and Seminary Graduates
(Pictured above: 2024 Graduating Class receives an address by Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker College MOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) proudly celebrated the academic accomplishments of its graduating class at a historical…
Read More »7th Annual BPC Southern Classic Raises Over $30,000 for College
Presenting Sponsor Tim Redding from Metter Ford with Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker College. 7th Annual BPC Southern Classic Raises Over $30,000 for College MOUNT VERNON — On Friday, April 5, 2024, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) hosted…
Read More »BPC Nursing Student Completes Undergraduate Science Research
BPC Nursing Student Completes Undergraduate Science Research MOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) Junior nursing major, Yanique O’Connor had the opportunity to perform a summer undergraduate research project at the University of Central…
Read More »GBHCMF Awards BPC a Grant of $150,000
MOUNT VERNON – This year marks the 17th annual Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation’s (GBHCMF) Grant Award Luncheon. 8.4 million in checks were handed out to faith-based healthcare providers on February 8th. This year,…
Read More »BPC Appoints New Provost
BPC Appoints Dr. Justin E. Russell as New Provost MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Justin E. Russell as the new Provost, succeeding Dr. Robert Brian, who is retiring after many years of…
Read More »BPC Dedicates Redding Hall
MOUNT VERNON — On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) dedicated a newly constructed dormitory in honor of Timothy E. Redding Sr. BPC faculty, staff, and trustees, along with members from the community, joined the Redding family…
Read More »BPC Awarded $2.2 Million Grant
On September 27, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) received news that it is one of this year’s Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant recipients from the US Department of Education. The grant totals over $2.2 million awarded over the next…
Read More »BPC President’s Gala – Featuring Tommy Bowden
MOUNT VERNON — On September 14, 2023, members of the community came together for the annual Brewton-Parker College (BPC) President’s Gala. This year’s special guest was former Head Coach for Clemson University’s football…
Read More »BPC Receives $1.5 Million Grant from EDA
MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to construct an 8,000 sq/ft state-of-the-art nursing instructional facility on its campus.…
Read More »BPC Launches Georgia Baptist Bible Institute
MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is proud to announce the launch of the Georgia Baptist Bible Institute (GBBI). As a collaborative effort between BPC and the local Georgia Baptist Associations, the GBBI exists to provide biblical training…
Read More »New Majors Coming in the 2023-2024 School Year
MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is excited to announce the addition of several new majors to its academic offerings. The new degrees will meet the demands of today’s job market and provide students with the skills and knowledge…
Read More »Spring 2023 Dean’s List
We’re pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Dean’s List! Each Student on this list was enrolled in 12 hours or more and earned a grade point average of 3.6 or better. Let’s show these students some love for their hard work and…
Read More »BPC is Presented a Matching Gift of $50,000
From left to right: Mr. Chad Ritchie – BPC Director of Advancement, Dr. Byron Edens – Vice President of Online Learning & Professor of Preaching and Christian Ministry, Dr. Steven Echols – BPC President, Dr. Carey Brown –…
Read More »6th Annual BPC Southern Classic Raises Over $20,000 for College
Presenting Sponsor Tim Redding from Metter Ford with Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker College. MOUNT VERNON — On Friday, March 31, 2023, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) hosted its 6th Annual Southern Classic Golf Tournament presented by…
Read More »BPC Visits Trane
BPC business professors Lynn Addison and Toni Banks recently took their Business Leadership and Operations Management classes to visit the Trane manufacturing facility in Vidalia, Georgia MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) business…
Read More »Nine BPC Students Published Research in the Georgia Journal of Science
(Dr. Helene Peters [far left] with the BPC students and recent graduates who had their research published at the Annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science) MOUNT VERNON — Dr. Helene Peters, Chair of the Division of Math and Natural Sciences,…
Read More »Successful Homecoming Weekend
BPC’s 2023 Homecoming Queen and King: MacKenzie Tripp and Emmanuel Green On the weekend of February 11, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) welcomed alumni and family back to campus for the annual Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. The weekend consisted of a…
Read More »GBHCMF Awards BPC a Grant of $100,000
GBHCMF awards BPC $100,000 grant This year marks the 16th annual Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation’s (GBHCMF) Grant Award Luncheon. This luncheon allows the GBHCMF’s Board the opportunity to recognize those ministries throughout the…
Read More »Fall 2022 Dean’s List
We’re pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Dean’s List! Each Student on this list was enrolled in 12 hours or more and earned a grade point average of 3.6 or better. Let’s show these students some love for their hard work and…
Read More »Brewton-Parker College receives approval for Master’s from SACSCOC
On Sunday, December 4, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) received notification that the application to become a level three institution has been approved by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of…
Read More »Presidents Gala
From left to right: Coach Mark Richt, Kevin “Chappy” Hines, and BPC President Dr. Steven F. Echols on stage during the President’s Gala as they share stories of Richt’s life and his walk with Jesus. MOUNT VERNON — On October 18, 2022, members of the…
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