2026 News Articles

Something BIG happened on campus this summer, and local middle schoolers have been  taking full advantage of it.   This summer, Porterville College teamed up with BC3 Labs and the PC PASO program to host an immersive, three-week STEAM Camp for 16...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...