2023 News Articles

The Porterville College Foundation awards scholarships to students presently enrolled and attending Porterville College, as well as graduating sophomores continuing their education at a four-year institution. Applicants are considered for all awards...

BC’s Transfer Pathways department recently collaborated with several CSU’s and UC’s for the “Connecting with your 4-year University” Kern Promise event. UC Merced, UC Berkeley, CSU Channel Islands and CSUB met with first and second year Kern Promise...

Former United States and California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera paid a virtual visit to PC this week as part of the PC Poets and Writers Speaker Series. Herrera captivated a "virtual packed house" on zoom as well as an IRL packed house in the...

"Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future" The Bakersfield College Archives is excited to announce its 20th Anniversary celebration, marking two decades of preserving the rich history and cherished memories of Bakersfield College (BC). Since its...

PC Student Life and the ASPC Held a final celebration for Hispanic Heritage month this week with tasty elotes for everyone and a piñata breaking in the quad. The quad was full of the amazing smells of sweet corn elote and the sounds of traditional...

Cerro Coso Community College is inspiring students to take their next steps! On October 24, the college is hosting its annual CC Pathways & Career Day. The day begins with a Career Fair from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Current Cerro Coso students and local...

The Kern Community College District was awarded the 2023 Pacific Region Equity Award the previous evening for their continued leadership in dual enrollment. Kern CCD is home to the fastest growing dual enrollment program in the state of California....

The traditional 16-week semester is underway, but we know that with busy schedules you could use some additional choices. Cerro Coso is offering many late start classes in October and November which run a variety of lengths. It is not too late for...

Images of hope, pride and celebration were seen this past Friday, October 6th, 2023, at The Summit Sanctuary, as community members, agencies, and partners gathered for the Fall 2023 Bakersfield College – Project HireUp Graduation, celebrating the...