2023 News Articles

project hireup graduation
7/5/23

Project HireUp Summer Cohort Graduation

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Images of hope, celebration and pride were seen this past Friday, June 30th at The Summit located across from Canyon Hills Church, as Summer 2023 BC Project HireUp Graduates walked across the stage. This makes the 9th...
BC marquee near south parking lot
7/1/23

The Longtime Archives Team Retires-Again!

Saturday, July 1, 2023 Two of our favorite staff have decided to hang up their hats and enjoy retirement- we'll miss Helen Harp and Rosalee Pogue more than they know and greatly appreciate everything they've done for the archives over the years. One...
students at bridge to bc
6/28/23

Summer Bridge to BC Program on Track to Support 3,000 Students

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Through a successful collaboration of the Bridge to BC team and the Students Affairs Team, this year’s Bridge to BC program is on pace to support more than 3,000 first-year students. The one-day, in-person course helps...
Christina Cruz Boone
6/21/23

BC Faculty Member Receives 2023 Educator of the Year Award from National Education Association

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 We are proud to announce that BC Educator, Dr. Christine Cruz Boone, has received the 2023 Educator of the Year award from the National Education Association (NEA). Please join us in congratulating her on this prestigious...
students at commencement
6/21/23

Bakersfield College Selected as One of Fifteen to Receive Grant from the USC Race and Equity Center

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Bakersfield College is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of fifteen institutions across the country to receive the TakeOff: Institutional Innovations for College Men of Color grant by the USC Race and...
chamber singers boarding bus to europe
6/13/23

BC Chamber Singers Depart for Tour of Central Europe

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 The BC Chamber Singers boarded a bus Monday morning ready to embark on a tour of Central Europe. The trip was made possible by a two-year fundraising effort by the group, which included several events and performances. In...
group smiling and celebrating juneteenth
6/13/23

BC Juneteenth Event Celebrates Education and Freedom

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Bakersfield College's inaugural Juneteenth celebration took place in the Fireside Room at the Panorama Campus, marking a significant milestone for the institution. The event commenced with a heartfelt welcome from Steve...
auto detailing class at bc
6/6/23

Auto Detailing Students Hear from Local Business Owner

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 In their auto detailing class on Monday evening, Professor Andrew Haney’s students got a special visit from a local business owner to inspire these Renegades. Manuel Aguilar from Trends Auto Collision and Trends Auto...
pride flag colors
6/5/23

Renegades Embrace Pride Month with Exciting Lineup of Events

Monday, June 5, 2023 The Renegades community is buzzing with excitement as Pride Month approaches. With a series of engaging events lined up, the Office of Student Life invites everyone to join in the celebrations and show their support for the...