On Wednesday, September 14, Berkeley City College invited the third cohort of the NOVA (Networking, Opportunities, Vision, and Action) program scholars back to campus for a certificate ceremony in the BCC Auditorium.
NOVA Scholars Recognized at Berkeley City College
Oct 4, 2022 12:51:08 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Exciting Summer for BCC CIRM Interns in the Biotechnology Program
Oct 4, 2022 12:51:01 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
In 2021, CIRM (California Institute of Regenerative Medicine) awarded Berkeley City College a $2.8 million 5-year grant. This award offers students a 10-month full-time paid internship in local academic and industry laboratories. Along with specialized training, students gain invaluable networking opportunities.
Berkeley City College Partners With Laney College to Enhance Mental Health and Academic Support for AAPI Students
Oct 3, 2022 4:40:18 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Berkeley City College (BCC) was awarded a $2.5 million, five-year U.S. Department of Education / Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) / Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Title III Part A Cooperative grant. The funding is granted in partnership with the Laney College (Laney) Asian Pacific Student Success/AANAPISI Project (www.laney.edu/apass).
Berkeley City College President's Report
Sep 28, 2022 10:30:27 AM / by Angélica Garcia -->
Exciting Summer for BCC CIRM Interns in the Biotechnology Program
In 2021, CIRM (California Institute of Regenerative Medicine) awarded Berkeley City College a $2.8 million 5-year grant. This award offers students a 10-month full-time paid internship in local academic and industry laboratories. Along with specialized training, students gain invaluable networking opportunities.
Leading for Equity Grant Awarded to Berkeley City College Teacher Prep Program
Sep 20, 2022 9:53:16 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
The Berkeley Public Schools Fund awarded a LEADING for Equity Grant of $25,00 for “Grow our Own: Berkeley Teacher of Color Preparation Pipeline.” The project was designed and will be jointly led by a partnership between the Berkeley Unified School District, Berkeley City College, and the City of Berkeley. Education program coordinator Dr. Joya Chavarin is a chief collaborator on this project to develop a framework for adapting and extending the reach of BCC’s Teacher Preparation Program to BUSD students and classified staff.
BCC Students Awarded Behavioral Health Scholarships
Sep 20, 2022 9:53:02 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Berkeley City College students Starlissah Stewart and Tyler Bennett were recently awarded the first round of the Alameda County Behavioral Health Career Pipeline Scholarship and Mentorship Program. The award, which could reach $10,000, will support their tuition at their transfer universities.
Berkeley City College President's Report – September 14, 2022
Sep 17, 2022 9:36:00 AM / by Angélica Garcia -->
Enrollment Recap: Who’s at Berkeley City College?
The Fall 2022 semester is underway at Berkeley City College! There’s a definitive buzz around campus as the college hosts our welcome events, registration workshops, and an increased in-person campus. BCC’s outreach efforts including recruitment efforts at local high schools, marketing and news coverage of the “Fall is Free at BCC” campaign have brought a lot of new faces and returning students back to campus.
“Fall is Free at BCC” Covers Fees for Berkeley City College Students
Aug 11, 2022 8:04:00 PM / by Tom Rizza -->
Berkeley, Calif., August 9, 2022 – Berkeley City College has announced the Fall is Free at BCC campaign to support student access and success to higher education for the Fall 2022 semester. Classes start August 22nd.
Berkeley Mayor Arreguín Glad BCC Milvia St. Project is Moving Forward
Jul 31, 2022 10:42:00 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
On July 7, 2022, a meeting was held between the Peralta Community College District and the City of Berkeley Mayor's Office to discuss the Berkeley City College expansion project at 2118 Milvia Street. The PCCD Bond Program Team hosted the meeting as part of the Bond Program Outreach Community Partner Series, briefing the City of Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and Vice Mayor Kate Harrison and other Mayor's Office staff including Dyana Delfín Polk, who serves as Vice President of the Peralta Board of Trustees. District leadership in attendance included Dr. Jannett Jackson (Interim Chancellor), Atheria Smith (Interim Vice Chancellor of General Services), Mark Johnson (Executive Director of Marketing, Communication & Public Relations), Dr. Angelíca Garcia (Berkeley City College President), and Sean Brooks (Berkeley City College Vice President of Administration).
Berkeley City College President's Report – July 26, 2022
Jul 29, 2022 10:18:00 AM / by Angélica Garcia -->
“BCC in the Community” Outreach Launch
Berkeley City College launched the BCC in the Community outreach effort the week of July 11. BCC President Angélica Garcia, Student Ambassador Noel Arikew, Outreach Coordinator Gail Pendleton, Dr. Martin De Mucha Flores, and Public Information Officer Tom Rizza, visited 5 BCC students at their homes and workplaces.