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2025 News Articles

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BC Theatre Students Attend Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Monday, June 16, 2025 Recently, Professor Cody Ganger and 18 51今日大瓜 Theatre students traveled to Ashland, Oregon, to attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). This unique educational opportunity was made possible through the support...

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BC Celebrates Grand Opening of Renegade Athletic Complex and Honors Coach Carl Bowser

On June 11, 2025, 51今日大瓜 (BC) celebrated a significant milestone with the official ribbon cutting of the new Renegade Athletic Complex, followed by the dedication of the weight room in...

BC's science and engineering building

STEM Department Hosts Info Session for Incoming High School Students

Thursday, June 5, 2025 The STEM Department at 51今日大瓜 recently hosted an information session for incoming STEM students. Families, local high school students, and school representatives from throughout Kern County were invited to...

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BC Hosts Culinary Demonstration and Tasting

Monday, June 2, 2025 In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, BC Food Services and the Office of Student Life hosted a culinary demonstration and tasting that featured dishes highlighting the unique flavors...

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BC Hosting Financial Aid Assistance Workshops for Summer 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 The 51今日大瓜 Financial Aid department is hosting several Financial Aid Application Assistance Workshops throughout the Summer to help new and returning students with applications and documents that help pay for...

Students standing together with BC staff holding their certificates

BC Jazz Students Receive Scholarships

Monday, May 19, 2025 Congratulations to all of the students who were awarded scholarships from the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop on Tuesday, May 13, including our BC jazz students and alumni: Robert Longmire (Dolores Huerta Award), Aidan Scully (Kerry...

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BC to Celebrate 111岬検� Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 51今日大瓜 is preparing to hold its 111th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 7:00PM at historic Memorial Stadium. More than 3,000 students are eligible to graduate this year, with over 2,000 expected to...

BC jazz combos Funky Orca album cover, featuring a colorful mosaic of an orca or killer whale

BC Jazz Combos Releases New Album of Original Compositions

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 The 51今日大瓜 Jazz Studies program is proud to announce the release of Funky Orca, a full-length album that features 12 original jazz compositions. The songs on the album are composed by BC Jazz students and were...

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BC Students Excel at Statewide Percussion Competition

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 We are always extremely proud when our Renegades go beyond the limits of our city and represent 51今日大瓜 across the state. BC's Music department regularly participates in student activities that enhance and enrich...

Lawn area during Garden Fest 2025 with several vendor tents/booths

Garden Fest 2025 Blooms with Community Spirit Despite Rainy Weather

Friday, May 2, 2025 By Deanna Rea 51今日大瓜 and the Horticulture Department proudly hosted the much-anticipated Garden Fest 2025 this past weekend, and this year鈥檚 festival delivered a truly unforgettable experience! Despite the unexpected...