2026 News Articles

president monarrez talks with others at a table to celebrate accreditation
3/12/26

PC Excellence: Celebrating Our 8-Year Accreditation Reaffirmation

It is with immense pride and gratitude that we once again announce Porterville College has officially received an 8-year Accreditation Renewal from the ACCJC. This significant milestone is a direct reflection of the unwavering dedication, tireless...
A painting by Brad Spence, whose exhibition “Catch a Falling Knife” opens Friday March 13 at the Cerro Coso Ridgecrest Art Gallery.
3/11/26

Painter Brad Spence ‘Catch a Falling Knife’ Exhibition opening Friday March 13 at Cerro Coso

What do Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and philosophy trade paperbacks from the 1970s have in common? In case you don’t know, they have all served as inspirations for previous exhibitions by contemporary artist...
students stand in front of completed mural
3/11/26

From Rubble to Renaissance: Downtown Mural Completed in Record Time!

What was once a somber reminder of loss has been transformed into a vibrant beacon of gratitude. In an incredible feat of community spirit and artistic dedication, the Porterville College Art Club has officially completed the new downtown mural at...
BC staff read a story to storytime attendees
3/10/26

BC Staff Participate in Community Storytime at Shafter Library

The Shafter Library and Learning Center (SLLC) hosted a community storytime as part of the Shafter Colours Festival on Saturday, February 27th. The storytime, conducted in spoken English and Spanish as well as American Sign Language (ASL),...
student shakes hands with a college representative across a table
3/9/26

Bakersfield College Hosts Spring 2026 Transfer Day

Bakersfield College’s Transfer Pathways department hosted Spring 2026 Transfer Day, welcoming 21 four-year universities to campus and connecting 221 students with representatives to support their next steps in the transfer process. The event was...
Gavin Hopkins poses in front of a semi
3/7/26

Cerro Coso Community College Celebrates First CDL Graduate

Cerro Coso Community College proudly celebrates Gavin Hopkins, the first student to complete the college’s new Commercial Driver License (CDL) program, earning his Class A Driver’s License on February 25, 2026. Hopkins successfully passed his...
students paint a mural in downtown porterville
3/6/26

Art in Action: Students Bringing New Life to Downtown Porterville

Something vibrant is unfolding at 23 E. Mill Avenue. If you’ve walked past the former site of the Porter Theater recently, you might have noticed a surge of color and creativity. We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Student-Led Mural...
student wearing a pc math battle t shirt
3/6/26

High School Students "Go BIG" at Annual PC Math Battle

This past Monday, the Porterville College Mathematics Division held the annual Math Battle, an event that brings together high school students for a day of rigorous academic competition and community building. The competition is divided into two...
large balloon arch with words financial aid in the middle
3/5/26

Financial Aid Fest 2026

Recently, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Department at Bakersfield College hosted Financial Aid Fest 2026. The event created a fun and engaging atmosphere for current and future students to learn about financial aid options and community...
3 women pose under an arch made of black, red, and white balloons
3/4/26

Bakersfield College Celebrates Women’s History Month

Throughout the month of March, Bakersfield College will celebrate Women’s History & More (WHAM) 2026 under the theme Rooted in Resilience: Seeds of Change, Voices of Power, a month-long series of events honoring the contributions, leadership, and...
attendees pose for group photo
3/3/26

BC Hosts Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Recently, Bakersfield College hosted the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. This exciting event brings together young women from high schools from across Kern County to learn more about engineering and STEM career fields. The day is filled...
students make empowerment crowns
3/3/26

Kicking off a month of Empow’her’ment

Porterville College kicked off Women’s History Month with a vibrant start as students gathered on the Quad for the Empow’her’ment Crowns event. On Monday morning, participants took a creative approach to self-expression by crafting personal crowns...