2025 News Articles

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Bakersfield College is preparing to hold its 111th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 7:00PM at historic Memorial Stadium. More than 3,000 students are eligible to graduate this year, with over 2,000 expected to...

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 The Bakersfield College Jazz Studies program is proud to announce the release of Funky Orca, a full-length album that features 12 original jazz compositions. The songs on the album are composed by BC Jazz students and were...

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 We are always extremely proud when our Renegades go beyond the limits of our city and represent Bakersfield College across the state. BC's Music department regularly participates in student activities that enhance and enrich...

Friday, May 2, 2025 By Deanna Rea Bakersfield College and the Horticulture Department proudly hosted the much-anticipated Garden Fest 2025 this past weekend, and this year’s festival delivered a truly unforgettable experience! Despite the unexpected...

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Bakersfield College proudly hosted the 2025 Transfer Celebration yesterday afternoon, honoring students who will be continuing their academic journeys at four-year universities across California and beyond. Students were...

Monday, April 28, 2025 Bakersfield College’s Theatre Program is proud to present their final production for the Spring semester. BC Theatre students Yari N. Reyes Vaquedano and Hector Vizcarra will direct a cast of their peers in Real Women Have...

Thursday, April 24, 2025 The Shafter Library, a public library and satellite campus of Bakersfield College, recently acquired a collection of braille books, thanks to a Friends of the Shafter Library contribution. These books provide readers with...

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Deanna Rea Alexandria Rockey began her journey at Bakersfield College in August 2020, stepping into the role of Professor of Academic Technology during the height of the pandemic. Since then, she has worked diligently to...

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Bakersfield College is proud to celebrate Dr. Leah Elliott, who was recently awarded the 2025 Education-Academia Award by the Association of California Nurse Leaders – Kern County Chapter. The award was presented at the...

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Bakersfield College is excited to host Garden Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 26 on BC’s Panorama Campus. This annual gathering is one of the most anticipated community events of the year, and the 2025 iteration promises to be...