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Nursing Student Administers Vaccine

BC's Student Health & Wellness Center to Host Pop-up Vaccine Clinics Throughout Summer
06/02/2021

Following the overwhelming success of its past vaccination efforts, both on campus and throughout the community, Bakersfield College’s Student Health and Wellness Center in collaboration with the...

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First Annual Pursuing the Dream Conference
04/19/2021

The AB 540/Undocumented Students Program and Rural Initiatives at Bakersfield College will be hosting our first annual Pursuing the Dream Conference: Resources-Advocacy-Empowerment for our...

Allen Bolar smiles during the online announcement

BC Selected for Citizen Leadership Center
04/07/2021

This morning, the Citizens Campaign announced Bakersfield College as one of the 10 locations nationwide to establish a Citizen Leadership Center. These centers, primarily at Community Colleges, aim...

Dignitaries pose at the press conference before the drive-thru clinic opens

BC holds first mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic
03/22/2021

To further increase vaccine distribution throughout the community, Bakersfield College collaborated with community groups such as the Central Labor Council to hold the first mass drive through clinic...

Nursing Student

BC's Student Health and Wellness Center holds first vaccine clinic
03/11/2021

BC's Renegades have been dedicated to being a part of the solution to end this pandemic. Today, BC's Student Health and Wellness Center hosted BC's first vaccination clinic to distribute the Johnson...

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BC Awarded Nearly $2 Million to Develop the Kern Regional Workforce Coalition, A High Road Training Partnership
02/23/2021

The Kern Community College District (KCCD) and Bakersfield College have been awarded $1,999,725.30 to convene industry, worker organizations and community around shared interests in energy, workforce...

Women in Leadership Panel

2nd Annual Jean Fuller Women in Leadership Panel
02/22/2021

Bakersfield College will kick off Women’s History Month with a discussion and panel, moderated by Early College champion and Republican Senator Emeritus, Jean Fuller. Hosted by BC’s President, Dr....

ETTWD 3rd Webinar - Feb. 24, 2021

BC to host 3rd Webinar in series focused on Energy, Tech, Transfer, & Workforce Development
02/19/2021

Bakersfield College’s Energy Technology Transfer and Workforce Development (ETT&WD) will host its third webinar, this time focused on the Energy-Water-Food Nexus on Wednesday, February 24, 2021....

Early College Graduates

BC's Early College in the Kern High School District
02/11/2021

The Kern High School District is excited to partner with Bakersfield College to provide college course opportunities for high school students. Applications are now being accepted until March 26 and a...

Presenters at Virtual Seminar Series on COVID-19 Feb. 2, 2021

Next President's Virtual Forum on Feb. 2nd
01/28/2021

Starting last spring, Bakersfield College President, Dr. Sonya Christian continues to host a series of virtual seminars to keep students, staff, and the community connected, focusing on a variety of...