2025 News Articles

nursing student pose after pinning ceremony
12/17/25

Cerro Coso Bishop Celebrates Nursing Graduates in a Meaningful and Moving Pinning Ceremony

Cerro Coso Community College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating nursing students during a heartfelt and inspiring pinning ceremony held December 11, 2025, at the Cerro Coso Bishop campus. The event marked the culmination of...
three industrial automation students stand in front of their final presentation/project
12/16/25

Industrial Automation Students Showcase Senior Projects

Each year, the Industrial Automation Department at Bakersfield College hosts their Senior Projects Open House which allows students in the program to present the innovative projects they have been working on throughout the year. The event is open to...
spiral bound book sitting on a bookshelf
12/15/25

Supporting Early Literacy: Shafter Library Expands Inclusive Reading Resources

In June 2025, reference librarian and Shafter Library liaison Ariel Dyer attended the American Library Association’s annual conference in Philadelphia. There, she met several unique book vendors: ¡Chau, Luna!, a Spanish children’s book vendor, and...
mesa students share presentation about their experience at fall conferences
12/10/25

MESA Scholars Share Vision of Future Success After National STEM Conferences

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Porterville College MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program celebrated a semester of exploration and professional growth as eight groups of MESA Scholars presented their experiences from two...
rising scholars students pack care packages
12/10/25

Rising Scholars: Spreading Holiday Cheer and Breaking Down Barriers

The Porterville College Rising Scholars Program is dedicated to supporting justice-impacted students by removing barriers and building a strong sense of community. True to this mission, the program recently extended its reach beyond the classroom to...
professor john gerhold holds his plaque from his maccc honors award
12/10/25

BC Professor Dr. John Gerhold Receives MACCC Honors Award

Recently, Dr. John Gerhold, Professor of Music at Bakersfield College, received the Music Association of California Community Colleges (MACCC) Honors Award, recognizing his 26 years of leadership and service as a board member. The MACCC is an...
pc athletes honores - neveah lockett and jermarcus brown
12/8/25

PC Names November Athletes of the Month

Porterville College Athletics has named men's basketball forward Jermarcus Brown and women's basketball center Neveah Lockett its Student-Athletes of the Month for November. Jermarcus Brown - Men's BasketballJermarcus is a sophomore from Arlington...
a bakersfield college basketball player dribbles during a game
12/8/25

BC To Host Men's Basketball First Responders Night on December 11

Bakersfield College is proud to announce First Responders Night at the Men’s Basketball game on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The event, hosted inside the Renegade Athletic Complex, will celebrate and honor the brave first responders who...
representatives from pc pose with large business of the year award
12/5/25

PC Named "Large Business of the Year"

We are thrilled to share that Porterville College has been honored as the Large Business of the Year by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition was awarded during the Chamber's recent "Celebrating Community Excellence"...
students sit on a float at bakersfield christmas parade
12/5/25

BC Participates in 2025 Bakersfield Christmas Parade

Bakersfield College was a proud participant in the 43rd Annual Bakersfield Christmas Parade. This year’s theme was “A Family Christmas” and took place in historic downtown Bakersfield. BC was well represented with a festive float, the BC Marching...
Kern CCD administrators and community dignitaries pose in front of the Dreamscape Learn trailer.
12/4/25

Kern Community College District Launches Mobile VR Classroom to Expand Access to STEM for All Students

Today, The Kern Community College District (KCCD) announced an innovative partnership with Dreamscape Learn to launch their first mobile immersive learning classroom in higher education. This mobile unit will bring Dreamscape Learn’s advanced...
a speaker presents at the front of a room
12/3/25

Building a Better PC: Forums Highlight Growth and Improvements

In an ongoing effort to promote transparency and foster collaboration across campus, Porterville College hosted two pivotal informational forums this week on Wednesday, December 3rd. The events offered faculty and staff a detailed look at the...