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BC Library Welcomes Special Guests from Romania

The Grace Van Dyke Byrd Library at BC welcomed several distinguished guests from Romania as part of Friendship Force of Kern County’s initiative to expand literacy and informal education to institutions outside the US. The Romanian visitors were all...

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Cerro Coso Community College Student Emma Dutton Awarded $10,000 Public Health Scholarship

On Thursday, December 12th, Cerro Coso Community College celebrated the remarkable achievement of Bishop student Emma Dutton, who was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to continue her studies in Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno. The...

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BC’s Automotive Technology Students Receive AERA Certificates

By Deanna Rea Recently, twenty-one BC students completed the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) Engine Rebuilding and Machining Program through Bakersfield College. Each student earned certificates from AERA as Cylinder Head Specialist...

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BC Performing Arts Shines at Fresno State Jazz Festival

The BC Performing Arts department features a myriad of talented musicians, and they recently had the opportunity to showcase their skills! The Bakersfield College Jazz Studies program traveled to Fresno on December 5 for the annual Fresno State Jazz...

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BC Welcomes Miracle Mutts as Part of ‘Destress’ Week

By Deanna Rea Earlier this month, Bakersfield College welcomed therapy dogs from Miracle Mutts for Destress Week to help reduce students' stress as they prepare for final exams and projects. The event provided an opportunity for students to take a...

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PC Facilities Forum Held on Campus

The PC Administrative Services Department held a Facilities Open Forum on campus today to discuss ongoing and recently completed projects on campus, along with several upcoming facilities projects that will be started in the coming months. The...

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PC English Division Awarded for Excellence in Placement

Porterville College has been honored with the Campaign for College Opportunity’s 2024 Excellence in Placement Award in Latinx Transfer-Level English Success. This award recognizes an institution with an Equity Designation for its exceptional...

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It's Time To Sell Your Textbooks and Return Your Rentals!

The end of the semester is almost here, so that means it’s time to clear out your shelves and return your rental textbooks to Porterville College Online Bookstore. Join us December 9 - 12 (MON - THUR) at Porterville College Gear Shop from 9am -...

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PC Student Recognized for Excellence in Welding

The PC Career Education Division would like to acknowledge welding student Samuel Barajas for earning the "Best Welder" award for the 2024 Fall Semester. This award was created by instructor Mauricio Vargas to reward welding students who have...