2025 News Articles

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Bakersfield College Appoints Ayanna Tweedy as Interim Athletics Director

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Bakersfield College is proud to announce the appointment of Ayanna Tweedy as the college’s new Interim Athletics Director, beginning August 19. Tweedy brings with her a wealth of leadership experience, a student-centered...

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BC To Host New Student Convocation 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 New Bakersfield College students are invited to attend this year’s New Student Convocation. This unique event allows new students to learn more about the Renegade community, learn about valuable campus resources, meet...

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Bakersfield College Hosts 'Bridge to BC'

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 “Bridge to BC” is a one-day, in-person, first-year experience course designed to help first-time and returning college students prepare academically, socially, and personally as they transition to college. Under the...

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Academic Highlight: Commercial Music Program at BC

Monday, August 4, 2025 Bakersfield College is proud to offer a variety of academic programs and pathways that provide educational opportunities for students of all ages and career aspirations. Among its many offerings, BC features a focused...

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Performing Arts Hosting Afrocuban Folkloric Percussion Concert

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Bakersfield College’s Performing Arts Department has announced details for a special concert presented by students and musicians in the Afrocuban Folkloric Percussion summer class. The concert will present traditional...

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Performing Arts Presents 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photos produced and provided by Annalise K. Goh BC’s Performing Arts department is currently presenting their annual summer musical, a collaboration between the Music and Theatre programs. This year’s production, The Scarlet...

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BC Arvin Campus Hosting Financial Aid Workshops

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Next Week, the Bakersfield College Financial Aid department will be hosting a series of Financial Aid Workshops at BC’s Arvin Campus. Each session will give new and returning students the opportunity to get assistance with...

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Kern Transit Offering Free Rides for BC Students

Monday, July 12, 2025 Kern Transit has announced that it is resuming the Free Rides for Students program, which provides no-cost bus rides for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Students can catch a ride on any...

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BC Hosts Project HireUp’s Summer 2025 Graduation

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Bakersfield College and the CityServe Educational Collaborative are hosting a special graduation ceremony to celebrate the participants of Cohort #15 of Project HireUp. The Summer 2025 graduation event will take place...