2023 News Articles

BC library team and leadership at Kern Board of Supervisors meeting

BC's Collaborative Partnership With The City Of Shafter Highlighted At Kern Board Of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 The Kern Community College District voted in 2021 to approve an agreement between Bakersfield College and the City of Shafter, where the college would provide library and educational services in order to reopen the Shafter...

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Renegade Nexus Announces New Partnership With Amazon

Monday, November 27, 2023 The Renegade Nexus - BC's Basic Needs Center is excited to announce a new partnership with Amazon through our pantry. On November 7, 2023, our staff picked up our first donation from Amazon which included four pallets of...

Renegade Nexus team together at the final Farmer's Market of 2023

Renegade Nexus Helps Provide Holiday Meals with Turkey Opportunity Drawing

Monday, November 27, 2023 On Tuesday, November 21st, the Renegade Nexus – BC’s Basic Needs Center, hosted our last Farmer’s Market of the year as well as our Turkey Opportunity Drawing. Our Farmer’s Market, held in collaboration with the Community...

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BC Students Unleash Creativity at Thanksgiving Paint Night

Wednesdsay, November 22, 2023 The Bakersfield College Student Government Association held a Thanksgiving inspired Paint n’ Sip night in the Dining Commons, on Tuesday, November 21st from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. It was a fun event filled with music, lots...

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Spring Registration Has Begun at BC!

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Bakersfield College is excited to offer a diverse range of courses, enriching programs, and a vibrant campus community to enhance your learning experience. Whether you're a returning student or a newcomer, registering...

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BC Ranks 11th on Hispanic Outlook Magazine's Top 100 4-year Colleges List

Thursday, November 16, 2023 In a recent recognition by Hispanic Outlook Magazine, Bakersfield College has secured the 11th spot on the list of the top 100 4-year colleges and universities for Hispanics. This acknowledgment underscores the...

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Bakersfield College Hosts Vet Fest 2023

Thursday, November 15, 2023 Bakersfield College hosted their annual VetFest celebration in honor of veterans on November 15th, 2023 at BC’s Panorama Campus. This event is dedicated to continuing a tradition of showing honor and gratitude to all...

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CARE & CalWORKs Host Spooky Safe Halloween Event

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 On October 29, 2023, Bakersfield College hosted the CARE & CalWORKs Spooky Safe Halloween Event, offering a safe haven for nearly 300 students, their families, and community friends. The event centered around a secure...

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Bakersfield College Celebrates Grand Opening of Regenerative Agriculture Education Center with Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Bakersfield College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony November 14, 2023 to celebrate the grand opening of the Regenerative Agriculture Education Center at the Bakersfield College Delano Campus (1450 Timmons Ave., Delano,...