2025 News Articles

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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BC Hosts Annual New Student Convocation

Friday, August 22, 2025 There was buzz and excitement on the Panorama Campus of Bakersfield College as they recently hosted the annual New Student Convocation. Incoming freshman, first-time students, and their families were all invited to join the...

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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...