2026 News Articles

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7/27/26

Bakersfield College Hosts ‘Bridge to BC’ to Jump Start Student Success

Each Summer, Bakersfield College invites more than 3,000 incoming students to participate in Bridge to BC. The interactive, one-day, in-person course is designed to help new students prepare academically, socially, and personally as they transition...
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7/20/26

BC Hosts A Series of Early College Academies

Last week, the Dual Enrollment and Early College Department at Bakersfield College hosted the Early College Launch Academy and the Early College Level Up Academy. The first event was designed to introduce new students to the program and the second...
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7/8/26

BC Hosts First Ever Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway Pinning Ceremony

In October last year, Bakersfield College announced the launch of an exciting new initiative in collaboration with Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), Morehouse School of Medicine, Kern High School District, KCSOS, and More in Common...
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7/7/26

Unlocking a Big Advantage: Register TODAY for PC Promise Days!

Porterville College is excited to announce the upcoming PC Promise Days, a two-day event designed to set incoming students up for major success in their higher education journey. Scheduled for August 4 and 5, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the PC...
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7/6/26

Breaking Ground on The Future Center of Student Life

Construction is officially underway on our brand-new Student Center Building! Slated for completion this year, the state-of-the-art facility is designed to be the vibrant new hub of campus life on campus. Once complete, the building will serve as...
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7/6/26

Jumpstarting Summer: High School Career Academies Return to PC!

Porterville College is officially launching its PC JumpStart program for the summer, giving local high school students an exclusive, hands-on look at high-demand regional career pathways. This immersive, four-week project-based internship program is...
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7/1/26

Cerro Coso Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security Technology

Cerro Coso Community College (Cerro Coso) has received final approval to launch a Bachelor of Science in cyber security technology, bringing a locally accessible four-year degree in one of today's most important fields to the communities it...
Corey Marvin
7/1/26

Dr. Corey Marvin Appointed as Interim President of Cerro Coso Community College

Kern Community College District Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Corey Marvin as Interim President of Cerro Coso Community College The Kern Community College District (KCCD) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Marvin as Interim President of...
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6/23/26

BC Hosts Juneteenth Celebration

Last week, Bakersfield College hosted a celebration in honor of Juneteenth. Faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered in the Renegade Event Center to commemorate the legacy of Juneteenth while promoting unity, kinship, and joy. This...
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6/22/26

PC Celebrates the Next Generation of Women in STEM with Innovative Program

This past week, Porterville College, AAUW Porterville, and the Porterville Chamber of Commerce  officially celebrated the InnovateHER STEM Program, a collaborative initiative designed to inspire and empower the next generation of young women in...
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6/22/26

Lending a Helping Hand: PC Hosts Neighborhood Market

This past week, the Jamison Stadium Parking Lot was filled with more than just the usual campus breeze—it was filled with community spirit as Porterville College hosted another Neighborhood Food Market, ensuring our students and community neighbors...
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6/18/26

Making the summer hours easier to bear with “15 Minutes of Fun” for PC Staff

Summer at the office brings a lot of great things—quieter commutes, casual dress codes, and beautiful weather. But let’s be honest: those 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday can start to feel incredibly long by the time afternoon rolls...