2025 News Articles

Cover photo: 1975, Jess Nieto and Al Noriega research trip to Mexico. Any discussion about the rise of cultural identity among Mexican American students at Bakersfield College must center on Dr. Jess Nieto, who in the early 1970s began building BC’s...

Porterville College’s Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) is celebrating Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with a special presentation by Roberto M. de la Rosa, JD, in the PC Theater at 7:00 PM.   Mr. de la Rosa, founder...

Getting involved in Student Life is a huge part of the college experience. It can make your time here at Porterville College fell that much more special and help you build a network of support and friends that can last a lifetime.   Student clubs...

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Next Thursday, September 11th, the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting right here on the Porterville College Campus.   The entire campus community is invited to join us and hear about what is...

This week, Bakersfield College hosted the annual Student Involvement Festival – a lively and engaging event that served as a fitting conclusion to the Fall 2025 Welcome Week activities. This annual event provides an invaluable opportunity for...

Earlier this week, Bakersfield College’s Renegade Nexus hosted the first edition of ‘Styled for Success’ for the Fall 2025 semester. Through a special partnership with ClipDart, a mobile hair care company, this unique event enables BC students to...

The Renegade Football team will kick off the 2025 season with its first home game this Saturday, September 6th at Memorial Stadium. They will face the Bulldogs from Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. This year’s home opener is extra special as it...

The start of the new school year at Porterville College was filled with a sense of excitement and possibility. Despite the very warm weather, there were plenty of smiles as students, faculty, and staff gathered on campus for the first day of...

Bakersfield College’s campus was filled with excitement and anticipation this week, as the Renegade community celebrated the start of the Fall 2025 Semester. New and returning students filled the campus as they geared up for the first week of...

Porterville College’s Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) is pleased to announce a special presentation by Dr. Jamie Kreiner, a leading historian of Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The event, titled “Battles of the Brain:...

Looking for a family outing that is economical, fun, and educational? Look no further. The Cerro Coso Astronomical Star Party and Barbecue is back on September 19. The evening is free for those 8 and under, so families can reach for the stars...