2026 News Articles

early college graduates pose in graduation caps and gowns
6/17/26

Cerro Coso Celebrates Record Success in Early College Program – 120 earned college degrees while completing high school

Cerro Coso Community College is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of 120 exceptional students who earned an Associate Degree or Career Technical Education (CTE) Certificate while simultaneously completing their high school education during the...
overhead view of Bakersfield College campus
6/17/26

BC Recognized for Educational Excellence at Beautiful Bakersfield Awards

Bakersfield College received the Educational Excellence Award at this year's Beautiful Bakersfield Awards ceremony. The annual event honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their contributions in 2025. The Educational Excellence Award...
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6/16/26

Pirate in a day helps students go BIG

Become a Pirate in a Day: Your One-Stop Path to Summer & Fall Enrollment Thinking about taking classes this summer or fall, but you're worried you’ve missed the window?It is officially not too late to secure your schedule!   Porterville College is...
renegade athletic complex
6/16/26

Renegade Athletic Complex Receives Project Achievement Award from CMAA

The Renegade Athletic Complex (RAC) recently received a Project Achievement Award from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter. Each year the CMAA SoCal Chapter recognizes creativity and architectural...
eops conference attendees speak at tables
6/11/26

Innovation and Inspiration: Porterville College Hosts Successful EOPS Region V Conference

The Porterville College campus was buzzing with energy as it played host to this year’s EOPS Region V Conference. Held in the Student Center Dining Room, the day-long event brought together educators, advocates, and leaders from across the region,...
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6/10/26

Child Development Center Provides Valuable Learning Experiences for Children of BC Students

The Child Development Center (CDC) is a unique and valuable resource for Bakersfield College students and the community. Located on the north side of the Panorama campus, the CDC helps BC student parents achieve their academic goals by providing...
librarian ariel dyer poses in front of bookshelves
6/4/26

BC Librarian Participating in Fulbright Specialist Program in Taiwan

Ariel Dyer, Associate Professor and Librarian at Bakersfield College, was selected to participate in a specialist program taking place this summer in Taiwan. She will be joining a group of scholars through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to share...
a fire dancer performs at bc luau
6/3/26

BC Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with Campus Luau

Bakersfield College was excited to host a campus Luau to celebrate Asian America, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The exciting event featured a variety of Hawaiian-inspired food and drinks, guest speakers, music,...
graduates and spectators attend commencement ceremony
5/28/26

Cerro Coso Community College Celebrates the Class of 2026 and a Year of Growth, Resilience, and Achievement

Cerro Coso Community College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies held across its service area, marking the largest number of graduates participating in commencement ceremonies in the college’s...
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5/26/26

Bakersfield College Announces New Administrative Appointees

Recently, Bakersfield College announced new appointees to three key administrative positions – Vice President of Instruction, Athletic Director, and President. Each candidate was selected after an extensive nationwide search, interview process, and...
Cerro Coso
5/18/26

Cerro Coso Summer Hours

Cerro Coso Campus Hours May 18 - August 14, 2026Monday - 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...
psych tech graduates recite from a program
5/16/26

Pride and Perseverance: Psychiatric Technology Class Celebrates Commencement

The energy inside the PC gym was electric as family members, faculty, and staff gathered to cheer on the latest cohort of Psychiatric Technology (Psych Tech) graduates. The ceremony marked the culmination of rigorous academic study, intense clinical...