2025 News Articles

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BC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a Series of Events and Workshops

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 The Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP) at Bakersfield College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a series of workshops, events, discussion panels, and more. All students, staff, and...

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BC Launches Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway to Expand Medical Career Opportunities

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Bakersfield College has announced the launch of the Kern-AUCC Health Scholars Pathway, a new initiative in collaboration with the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) and Morehouse School of Medicine that creates a...

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BC Theater Program Celebrates Record-Breaking Success at 41st Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival

Thursday, October 23, 2025 Photos courtesy of Riss Halbwachs (All's Well That Ends Well) and BC Performing Arts (Much Ado About Nothing) The Bakersfield College Theater Program hosted the 41st Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival in the Edward Simonsen...

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BC Celebrates National Transfer Week with a Series of Workshops & Events

Monday, October 20, 2025 Bakersfield College is proud to celebrate National Transfer Week with a series of workshops and activities designed to help Renegades explore their transfer options and take the next step in their academic journey. The BC...

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BC Hosts 2025 Agriculture Career Expo & Manufacturing Day

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Bakersfield College was proud to host the 2025 Agriculture Career Expo & Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 10th. This annual event brought together more than 30 local employers to showcase a variety of career...

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Bakersfield College Recognized as Pathway Champion

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 This month, BC was recognized as a Pathway Champion by the Campaign for College Opportunity. Each year, the organization acknowledges California Community Colleges and California State Universities that are expanding...

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Bakersfield College Hosts Annual High School Counselor Conference to Strengthen Regional Partnerships

Thursday, October 9, 2025 On Friday, October 3rd, Bakersfield College hosted its annual High School Counselor Conference, bringing together over 100 high school counselors and staff from across the region to strengthen partnerships and support...

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Culinary Arts Celebrates Alumni Success Stories

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Culinary Arts Department at Bakersfield College boasts a rich tradition of offering exceptional culinary training programs that prepare students for success in the professional culinary world. Several recent graduates...

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BC Homecoming 2025!

Monday, October 6, 2025 Bakersfield College is hosting a series of events this week to celebrate Homecoming 2025. There will be a variety of exciting and fun-filled activities everyday, all leading up to the Homecoming football game and Alumni BBQ...