2025 News Articles

Kern Mobile Clinic with attendees standing near the ribbon being cut
9/17/25

Kern Medical Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Mobile Medical Clinics at BC

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 On Friday, September 12, Bakersfield College’s Panorama Campus served as the location for an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kern Medical. The event marked the official launch of two brand-new, state-of-the-art...
BC Renegade marching band drumhead from the past
9/12/25

BC Acquisition Highlight: Marching Arts Collection

The Marching Arts department has graciously donated an impressive collection of artifacts, highlighting the BC Renegade Band, Golden Empire Drum & Bugle Corps and BC Drumline. The collection contains pieces such as original uniforms, banners,...
overview shot of transfer day with several students and vendor booths
9/10/25

Transfer Pathways Hosts Transfer Day for Fall 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 On Monday, September 8, Bakersfield College’s Transfer Pathways department hosted Transfer Day for the Fall 2025 semester. This exciting event brings several colleges and universities to the Panorama Campus, giving...
BC football team standing in a huddle on field
9/9/25

A Night of Tradition and Triumph: Renegades Roll to 33-7 Win in Home Opener

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 It was a night of celebration at Memorial Stadium as the Renegade Football team hosted its home opener for the 2025 season. To celebrate Memorial Stadium’s 70th anniversary, all students and community members were invited...
Jess Nieto and AI Noriega filming and researching in Mexico
9/9/25

BC History Highlight: Dr. Nieto's Impact on Chicano Culture at BC

Dr. Jess Nieto built BC's Chicano Studies curriculum into a nationally prominent program, founded the Chicano Cultural Center, and became a community leader.
BC students walking in front of several vendor/info booths
9/4/25

Renegades Get Connected at Fall 2025 Student Involvement Festival

Thursday, September 4, 2025 This week, Bakersfield College hosted the annual Student Involvement Festival – a lively and engaging event that served as a fitting conclusion to the Fall 2025 Welcome Week activities. This annual event provides an...
BC students getting haircuts during recent event
9/3/25

‘Styled For Success’ Offers BC Students Free Haircuts and Styling

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Earlier this week, Bakersfield College’s Renegade Nexus hosted the first edition of ‘Styled for Success’ for the Fall 2025 semester. Through a special partnership with ClipDart, a mobile hair care company, this unique...
Three BC football players standing in the end zone facing the camera and posing
9/2/25

BC Football Hosting First Home Game of 2025 Season

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The Renegade Football team will kick off the 2025 season with its first home game this Saturday, September 6th at Memorial Stadium. They will face the Bulldogs from Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. This year’s home...
welcome tent near the welcome center on BC's main campus
8/28/25

BC Welcomes Back Students for Fall 2025 Semester

Thursday, August 28, 2025 Bakersfield College’s campus was filled with excitement and anticipation this week, as the Renegade community celebrated the start of the Fall 2025 Semester. New and returning students filled the campus as they geared up...