2023 News Articles

steve watkin
3/9/23

Kern CCD Board of Trustees Announces Steve Watkin as Acting President of Bakersfield College

Thursday, March 9, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Kern Community College District (Kern CCD) announces the selection of Steve Watkin as Acting President of Bakersfield College (BC) to succeed Dr. Zav Dadabhoy who was recently appointed Deputy...
students walking
3/6/23

Bakersfield College Announces 8-Week Finish Fast Spring Semester Courses Starting Next Monday

Monday, March 6, 2023 There is still time to enroll for fall classes at BC. Bakersfield College is excited to announce that a new set of 8-week late start courses is set to begin next Monday, March 13th. These courses are available both online and...
Cheryl Miller and Nikki Blue
3/2/23

Women in Athletics and Education Conference Celebrates 50 Years of Title IX

Thursday, March 2, 2023 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that guarantees gender equity in education and athletics, the Kern Community College District is hosting a conference at Bakersfield College's Renegade...
students walking down hallway
3/1/23

Parents of Seniors in High School: Beat the March 2nd Financial Aid Application Priority Deadline

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Last year, AB 469 otherwise known as “All In for Financial Aid” was passed. Starting in the 2022-23 academic school year, high schools, and school districts (Local Educational Agencies) will need to ensure that all 12th...
bc alumni hall of fame
2/21/23

Bakersfield College Foundation Seeks Nominations for Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Recognitions

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 The Bakersfield College Alumni Association will now accept nominations for the inductees to the Alumni Hall of Fame until March 15, 2023. Bakersfield College and the BC Foundation, in partnership with the BC Alumni...
theater student getting ready for play
2/8/23

Bakersfield College Theater Program Presents "Noises Off"

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Bakersfield College's Theater Program announced today the details of their first production for the Spring semester, as BC Theatre Professor Cody Ganger will direct BC students in Noises Off, the timeless classic by...
culinary students watching instructor plate food
1/30/23

Bakersfield College Student Operated Restaurant, The Renegade Room is Now Open for the Spring Semester

Monday, January 30, 2023 The Renegade Room, a restaurant operated by students enrolled in Bakersfield College's Culinary Arts program, is now open for dine-in reservations and to-go orders for the spring semester. The Renegade Room offers gourmet,...
arribe norte
1/25/23

NEW BC Student Club Specializing in Mexican Dance to Hold Fundraiser Performance

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 The Ballet Folklórico Ritmo y Sabor group at Bakersfield College will hold a performance Saturday, Jan. 28, to raise funds for members to purchase new dance attire and train with expert dancers from Mexico in March. The...
gardenfest
1/23/23

Bakersfield College's Garden Fest Returns For Spring 2023

Monday, January 23, 2023 (Bakersfield, CA) - Bakersfield College and the BC Horticulture Department is excited to announce after 4 years, Garden Fest will return on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Bakersfield College's Renegade...