2026 News Articles

The Jones Art Gallery at Bakersfield College came alive on February 12 as students, families, faculty, and community members gathered for the opening reception of the 2026 Panorama Invitational, an annual exhibition showcasing some of the most...

Bakersfield College is hosting a variety of events and seminars throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month. This week, BC welcomed former Major League Baseball player Garry Templeton. Garry played Major League Baseball...

The Bakersfield College community was excited to welcome back the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan. The unique event connects students with representatives from universities from across the country where they can get...

Photo above: Dr. Jesse Bradford’s inaugural course in Black History was offered in 1969 When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed on April 4, 1968, Bakersfield College’s more than 200 faculty and administrators included only one Black person, Home...

This Thursday morning, Porterville College took a historic step in supporting student equity and success with the grand opening of the Basic Needs Center. The ceremony, held right here on campus, brought together administrators, community leaders,...

This past Tuesday and Wednesday, the PC Quad was buzzing with energy as Porterville College hosted its Spring 2026 Club Rush.   The event served as a vibrant gateway for students to explore the incredible variety of clubs that make our Pirate...

The spring semester is officially in full swing, and the energy on campus is incredible! There has never been a more exciting time to be at Porterville College.   In a special welcome message, President Primavera Read more Porterville College...

Earlier this week, faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered on the CSS Lawn to kick off Black History Month and celebrate Bakersfield College’s recent recognition as a California designated Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The...

The recent energy on campus is unmistakable. From the first steam rising off a coffee cup in the Quad to "doodling" sessions accompanied by noodles in Pirates Cove, student life at Porterville College is back in full swing this spring. So far, this...

Cerro Coso recently welcomed back former international student Morgan Guiraud, whose return to campus offered a meaningful reminder of the lasting influence faculty mentorship can have on students. Morgan attended Cerro Coso in 2000, and while his...

Dreamscape Learn Lab Visits Porterville College   Imagine taking students to a space station to solve a crisis without ever leaving Porterville. That is the type of experience being offered by the Dreamscape Lab, a new mobile virtual reality unit...

The Bakersfield College Student Government Association invited students and staff to a discussion panel featuring BC President Dr. Stacey Pfluger, BCSGA President Khalfani Mackey, and other BC administrators. The event offered free pizza to all...