2025 News Articles

BC theater students at oregon shakespeare festival
6/16/25

BC Theatre Students Attend Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Recently, Professor Cody Ganger and 18 Bakersfield College Theatre students traveled to Ashland, Oregon, to attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). This unique educational opportunity was made possible through the support of the Renegade...
screenshot showing inside pc updates
6/16/25

The new Inside PC is now LIVE

Attention Porterville College Students, Faculty, and Staff,   The new Inside PC (Ellucian Experience) portal is LIVE as of June 16th.  You can access it by clicking the link to "Inside PC" at the top right-hand side of this page.   Here is a brief...
athletic complex ribbon cutting
6/12/25

BC Celebrates Grand Opening of Renegade Athletic Complex and Honors Coach Carl Bowser

On June 11, 2025, Bakersfield College (BC) celebrated a significant milestone with the official ribbon cutting of the new Renegade Athletic Complex, followed by the dedication of the weight room in honor of legendary coach Carl Bowser. The event,...
C4xRIDGGaming Logo
6/5/25

Level Up for a Great Cause at the CxRIDGGaming Fest!

The Cerro Coso Community College Foundation, in partnership with RIDG Gaming, is thrilled to present the C⁴xRIDGGaming Fest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Cerro Coso Community College Gymnasium. This exciting event brings...
bc science and engineering building
6/5/25

STEM Department Hosts Info Session for Incoming High School Students

The STEM Department at Bakersfield College recently hosted an information session for incoming STEM students. Families, local high school students, and school representatives from throughout Kern County were invited to participate and receive...
escc dual enrollment students at graduation
6/4/25

From High School to College Grads: Eastern Sierra Students Achieve Big

High school students from the Eastern Sierra region are making headlines as they walk across the stage with not only their diplomas but also Associate Degrees and Career Certificates in hand. Thanks to Cerro Coso Community College’s dual and...
California City dual enrollment graduates display their diplomas after the 2025 commencement in Ridgecrest.
6/3/25

East Kern Students Shine: Early College Program Produces Remarkable Results

Students from the East Kern region have reached extraordinary milestones through Cerro Coso Community College’s Early College program. By earning Associate Degrees and College Certificates while still in high school, these graduates have showcased...
chef leads culinary demonstration
6/2/25

BC Hosts Culinary Demonstration and Tasting

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, BC Food Services and the Office of Student Life hosted a culinary demonstration and tasting that featured dishes highlighting the unique flavors and ingredients of...
graduates at cerro coso commencement ceremony
5/21/25

2025 Commencement Largest in Cerro Coso History

A degree or certificate is always significant for those who earn it, but Cerro Coso’s graduation last week was noteworthy for another reason. 272 graduates walked in the Commencement on May 16, 2025, making it the largest ceremony in CCCC...
illustration showing FAFSA forms
5/21/25

BC Hosting Financial Aid Assistance Workshops for Summer 2025

The Bakersfield College Financial Aid department is hosting several Financial Aid Application Assistance Workshops throughout the Summer to help new and returning students with applications and documents that help pay for their education. During...
Cerro Coso College campus sign
5/19/25

Cerro Coso Summer Hours

Cerro Coso Campus Hours May 19 - August 8, 2025Monday - Thursday: 7 AM to 6 PMFridays: CLOSED CLOSED the Month of JulyBishop CampusMammoth CampusLake Isabella Campus Please contact the Ridgecrest Campus at (760) 384-6219 for...
Jazz students pose with their scholarship certificates
5/19/25

BC Jazz Students Receive Scholarships

Congratulations to all of the students who were awarded scholarships from the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop on Tuesday, May 13, including our BC jazz students and alumni: Robert Longmire (Dolores Huerta Award), Aidan Scully (Kerry Pierce Award), Mason...