2025 News Articles

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3/26/25

BC Hosts Women in Leadership Discussion Panel

By Deanna Rea This week, the Bakersfield College Student Government Association (BCSGA) hosted Campus Stories: Voices of Female Unconventional Leaders, an inspiring event held at the Renegade Event Center. As part of a series of events celebrating...
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3/24/25

BC Joins Youth 2 Leaders to Support Students at Financial Aid Press Conference and Workshops

Bakersfield College is proud to partner with the Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), SSJV Cal-SOAP, and the K-16 Education Collaborative for an official Financial Aid Press Conference and a series...
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3/24/25

Important Notice: Upcoming Changes to Common Course Numbering (CCN)

Starting this registration period (beginning March 26th), we will be making changes to our Common Course Numbering system (CCN) to better align with state law.  This will only affect a few courses at this time, particularly those listed...
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3/21/25

Bakersfield College Foundation Partners with Amazon

The Bakersfield College Foundation has committed $1.37 million to expand workforce training through a powerful partnership with Amazon. As one of just five institutions nationwide selected to offer Amazon’s Mechatronic Robotic Apprenticeship (MRA)...
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3/20/25

Performing Arts Welcomes the Renowned Piano and Percussion Group ‘Vesna Duo’

By Deanna Rea The Performing Arts Department is excited to invite you to a special performance by the renowned piano and percussion group, Vesna Duo. Featuring the extraordinary talents of Dr. Liana Paildoze Harron (piano) and Dr. Ksenija...
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3/18/25

Your Input Matters: Cerro Coso Community College Accreditation Review

Dear Cerro Coso Communities, Cerro Coso Community College is currently undergoing a comprehensive accreditation review with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). This vital process ensures the college maintains its...
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3/17/25

Renegade Motorsports Team Shines in Recent Northern California Competition

Last month, the Renegade Motorsports team traveled to Sonoma Raceway in Northern California for three days of racing with seventy-five semi-professional teams in the Lucky Dog Racing League. The first day was dedicated to practice runs, where the...
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3/17/25

ASPC Election Season Underway

The ASPC 2025-26 Officer Election season is here and underway. Become a voice for your fellow students and nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the ASPC Executive Board! Just complete and submit the attached interest form.   The ASPC...
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3/14/25

Rising Scholars Program Brings Hope to Children Through Handmade Cards

By Deanna Rea Last month, the Bakersfield College Rising Scholars Program partnered with the nonprofit organization Letters of Love to help make a difference through acts of service. Rising Scholars created and sent handmade cards to children...
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3/14/25

Pirate Pride: PC Basketball Stars Shine!

Porterville College Athletics is thrilled to announce some well-deserved honors for our Men's and Women's Basketball teams for the 2024-2025 season!   Men's Basketball: Musa Sillah earned CVC All-Conference Honorable Mention and was also named to...
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3/13/25

PC's H.S. Junior Day a Huge Success!

The campus buzzed with excitement on Thursday, March 13th, as we welcomed approximately 1,000 high school juniors from Porterville Unified and Burton School Districts for our inaugural PC Junior Day! The event, which is a reimagined version of our...
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3/12/25

Hidden Figures Author Margot Lee Shetterly Inspires Bakersfield College Community

By Deanna Rea Bakersfield College recently welcomed Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures, to its Panorama campus in honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. The event drew an overwhelming turnout, with the Renegade Event...