Barstow Community College

06/04/2026

Caring hearts, bright futures! On Saturday, we celebrated our newest CNA graduates as they took an exciting step toward careers in healthcare. Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, our students were recognized by college, city, state and federal leaders and proudly received their nursing pins, a powerful symbol of the care, compassion, and commitment they will bring to the patients they serve.

Congratulations to our CNA graduates. Your next chapter starts now!

To learn more about the CNA program at BCC, contact [email protected].

06/03/2026

The Beauty Boss program wrapped up on Thursday, May 28th, with a little glam, a lot of business savvy, and plenty of inspiration! Participants learned key lessons about the beauty business and, most importantly, how to invest in themselves. A special thank you to Ms. Jackie Nelson, owner of Studio 841, for opening her beautiful salon to our participants and sharing her entrepreneurial wisdom with future beauty professionals. Her insight helped bring the business side of beauty to life in the best way.
For more information on future opportunities like Beauty Boss, please contact [email protected].

05/24/2026

Barstow Community College would like to clarify misinformation recently shared regarding public access to our campuses. Barstow Community College is an open campus, and we proudly welcome community members, students, families, and visitors to enjoy and engage with our campus.
We sincerely apologize for the incorrect information that was provided by a member of our security team. Upon becoming aware of the matter, the College immediately addressed the situation and provided additional education and training to ensure accurate information is communicated moving forward.
Barstow Community College remains committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and community-centered environment for all. We appreciate the understanding and continued support of our community.

05/22/2026

🎓💙💛 Congratulations to the Barstow Community College Class of 2026! 💛💙🎓

Today, we celebrate your hard work, determination, resilience, and accomplishments. From faculty to staff and administration, we are beyond proud of each and every one of you and excited to see where your journey leads next.
As you move forward into new opportunities, careers, and dreams, know that your Viking family will always be cheering you on.
⚔️ Once a Viking, Always Vikings. ⚔️

05/20/2026

🎙️ What moments make teaching most meaningful?

In this clip from Five in 15, Timothy Brinkley, faculty at Barstow Community College, shares a recent moment of inspiration from his work in Barstow and what continues to motivate him in the classroom.

▶️ Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/GRL899JH8E0

05/19/2026

BCC is beyond proud of Crystal Villafana Tafoya for her hard work and dedication not only to BCC but to the vision of the California Community College system.

05/18/2026

🎓 Commencement 2026 is almost here, Vikings!
As we prepare to celebrate this incredible milestone, please review important ceremony information regarding tickets, accommodations, prohibited items, and ceremony courtesy.

Let’s work together to create a memorable and respectful experience for all graduates and their guests. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026! 💙💛

05/18/2026

It was our pleasure to host a visit from Senator Adam Schiff earlier this month where he was able to sit down with one of students and learn more about the College’s mental health services and how funding he helped secure will expand those programs and services. Listen in!

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

🎙️ What’s the next big thing in technology?

In this clip from Five in 15, Timothy Brinkley, faculty at Barstow Community College, shares his perspective on what’s on the horizon and how emerging technologies could shape the future for students and careers.

▶️ Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/GRL899JH8E0