2024 News Articles

Female student holds an ID while smiling
8/19/24

BCSGA Student Services Sticker Program

By Deanna Rea The BCSGA Student Services Program is excited to promote its Student Services Sticker Program for the upcoming semesters! This sticker not only provides unique opportunities for students around campus, but also features amazing...
A group of female BC nursing students discuss patient care
8/16/24

Kern Community College District’s Bakersfield College Selected to Participate in Nursing Program Expansion Demonstration Project

The Kern Community College District’s Bakersfield College was one of twelve community colleges selected to participate in the associate degree for nursing demonstration project led by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The goal...
college students walking down an outside staircase, interacting and smiling
8/15/24

BC Offering Free Media Literacy Certificate Program

By Deanna Rea Bakersfield College is excited to introduce a new three-course, Media Literacy Certification Program for participants to learn how to navigate online environments ethically and confidently. The program will also provide useful tips and...
BC welcome center with students and staff in the lobby
8/15/24

Bakersfield College Set To Welcome Back Students for Fall 2024 Semester

As the summer heat starts to subside, Bakersfield College is excited to welcome back students for the Fall 2024 semester. The official first day of instruction is Saturday, August 24th for weekend courses, and Monday, August 26th for weekday...
Cerro Coso College campus sign
8/15/24

Cerro Coso Brings Back Non-Credit Classes

Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce the return of non-credit classes for the first time since the 1990s! Fall 2024 Offerings Both Classes are Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1:00PM - 4:00PM and will be located at the Senior Center (125...
Officers plan the start of Amberbox testing
8/9/24

PC's New Amberbox Test A Success

On Friday, August 2nd, as part of our ongoing efforts to keep our campus as safe as possible, we conducted a successful training session/test of the campus’ recently installed AmberBox gunshot Detection System. AmberBox is a detection and response...
Memorial Stadium in 1955
8/7/24

BC History Highlight: Memorial Stadium

By Deanna Rea The Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium was not an easy feat for those credited with its creation, but certainly a triumph! The stadium was the first structure completed on Bakersfield College’s Panorama campus, and the construction...
Cerro Coso Community College participants in Bee Conference
8/7/24

Cerro Coso Student Presentation Creates a ‘Buzz’

Five Cerro Coso students presented their group research work at the Native Bee Presentation Conference on Aug. 3 at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. Lezly Albro, Aria Ayres, Elajae Lee, Lacy Roberts, and Maya Wicker delivered a...
4 students named Easton/NFCA all-american scholar athletes
8/6/24

PC has four named Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete

Porterville College student-athletes excel not only on the field and court but also in the classroom. On Tuesday, four members of the 2024 PC softball team were recognized with national academic honors.Kate Lowry, Laney Mayer, Taylor Norman,...