2023 News Articles

large group of people at conference
10/2/23

Bakersfield College Paves the Way for Accessibility

Monday, October 2, 2023 Bakersfield College hosted the California Community Colleges Accessibility Center (CCCAC) on Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29 in the Renegade Event Center on the Panorama Campus. The CCCAC presented the...
BC Correctional Academy Graduation participants on stage with opening speaker
9/26/23

Bakersfield College Holds 2023 Corrections Academy Graduation

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Bakersfield College hosted its 2023-02 Corrections Academy Graduation on September 22 to recognize and honor thirty-two students who completed a rigorous program that aligns meticulously with the standards set by the...
39th annual Kern Shakespeare Festival @ BC; October 5-22
9/22/23

BC's Theater Program Announces Details for the 39th Annual Shakespeare Festival

Friday, September 22, 2023 Bakersfield College’s Theater Program announced the details of the 39th Annual Kern Shakespeare Festival, live and under the stars in the Outdoor Theatre at the Edward Simonsen Performing Arts Center on the Bakersfield...
BC staff, administrators and students standing in front of new building with a red ribbon
9/19/23

BC Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Learning Resource Center in Delano

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Bakersfield College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning for the newly finished multipurpose building at BC’s Delano campus. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the college in its commitment to...
BC Administrators and staff together at the BC section of Kern County College Night
9/18/23

BC Takes Over Kern County College Night

Monday, September 18, 2023 Kern County College Night returned for its 24th year, and Bakersfield College could not be missed during this event! With over 75 BC staff, faculty, and administrators in attendance to promote BC, the college was able to...
Transfer day 2023 at BC with booths and student attendees
9/15/23

Transfer Day 2023 at BC

Friday, September 15, 2023 On Monday, September 11th, the Transfer Pathways department held Transfer Day 2023 in the Renegade Event Center. Close to 500 students participated and learned about transfer opportunities with representatives from the...
BC Jazz Combos album cover snippet
9/15/23

Bakersfield College Jazz Studies Release First-Ever CD

Friday, September 15, 2023 Bakersfield College’s Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of Professor Kris Tiner, has announced the release of the program’s first-ever physical release of original music, entitled Big Bang. The all-new compact disc...
One book event panel of speakers
9/14/23

One Book Kickoff Event Held at BC

Thursday, September 14, 2023 On Wednesday, September 13, the Bakersfield College Student Government Association and Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) partnered with the Kern County One Book Project to host the annual One Book Kick Off...
students admiring monte exhibition
9/7/23

Jaime Gili - Lecture and Monte Exhibition

Thursday, September 7, 2023 Jaime Gili, a renowned artist known for his unique blend of art and architecture, shared his artistic journey with community members and students of Bakersfield College. Born in Venezuela in 1972, Gili's passion for art...