Media Coverage

President Sonya Christian selected as next chancellor of Kern Community College District

• Video: Bakersfield College President Sonya Christian selected to be next chancellor of Kern Community College District - KGET, April 19, 2021
• Sunrise Interviews: Dr. Sonya Christian selected to be next Kern Community College District chancellor, shares her journey and aspirations for this new role - KGET, April 20, 2021
• Sonya Christian chosen to serve as sixth chancellor of the Kern Community College District - The Bakersfield Californian, April 19, 2021
• Dr. Sonya Christian named Chancellor of Kern Community College District - Malayala Manorama, May 3, 2021

Other Coverage

2023

• Consortium forms to lead local bid for federal carbon hub
  The Bakersfield Californian; Feb. 7, 2023

2022

• Kern Community College District unveils California Renewable Energy Laboratory
  KGET; Oct. 5, 2022
• KCCD's new energy lab looks to support 'Carbon Valley'
  The Bakersfield Californian; Sept. 11, 2022
• Community Voices: BC helps students develop a vibrant community
  The Bakersfield Californian; Sept. 8, 2022
• Bakersfield College unveils new $40 million science and engineering building
  KBAK; Sept. 7, 2022
• At 50, BC's Delano campus remains well-traveled pathway for students
  The Bakersfield Californian; Sept. 6, 2022
• PC holds Convocation and Flex Day
  The Porterville Recorder; Aug. 19, 2022
• California Resources Corp. donates $2M to Kern Community College District
  The Bakersfield Californian; Aug. 17, 2022
• Place-based learning program launched for Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College nursing students
  23ABC; Aug. 9, 2022
• How to improve job prospects locally? CERF wants to help
  The Daily Indpendent; July 20, 2022
• Breakthrough points to unified application for Kern economic development grants
  The Bakersfield Californian; June 23, 2022
• Building pathways to college, career success
  Community College Daily; June 1, 2022
• BC hosts groundbreaking for Arvin campus
  The Bakersfield Californian; May 25, 2022
• California Expanding Community College Baccalaureate Programs
  EdSource; May 4, 2022
• Workforce conference focuses on improving equity, filling jobs
  The Bakersfield Californian; May 3, 2022
• Microgrids grant could put Kern ahead of energy curve
  The Bakersfield Californian; April 3, 2022
• KCCD hosts panel of prominent women in recognition of Women's History Month
  The Bakersfield Californian; March 29, 2022
• California oil hub Kern County working with Biden energy agency on transition to green industry
  The Fresno Bee; March 29, 2022
• Kern, Bakersfield win federal grants supporting energy technology
  The Bakersfield Californian; March 29, 2022
• BC's Learning Resource Center in Delano hopes to 'transform lives' with new opportunities
  The Bakersfield Californian; March 11, 2022
• PC to hold groundbreaking for $21 million Allied Health building
  The Porterville Recorder; February 18, 2022
• Community Treasure, Jamison Stadium, being restored
  The Porterville Recorder; Jan. 28, 2022

2021

• BC unveils designs for new Arvin Educational Center
  The Bakersfield Californian; Dec. 7, 2021
• BC gets $2M energy commitment from Valley Strong
  The Bakersfield Californian; October 19, 2021
• Peace garden meant to inspire next generation of leaders debuts at Bakersfield College
  The Bakersfield Californian; October 4, 2021
• BC announces $14 million will fund new 2-story Learning Resource Center in Delano
  The Bakersfield Californian; September 28, 2021
• Assemblyman Salas secures $6 million for Bakersfield College health education programs
  The Bakersfield Californian; July 28, 2021