Bergen Community College

08/31/2026

Looking for ways to improve your physical, mental, or emotional health? Bergen’s Center for Health and Personal Counseling is ready to support students with achieving their wellness goals.

Whether you want to pick up healthy habits, or need support through the semester, Bergen has licensed staff willing to help students with their physical or emotional well-being.

Bergen’s Center for Health and Personal Counseling is located in the Pitkin Education Center, room HS-100. Access more student resources with the BergenCC app, which you can download at bit.ly/BCCstudentapp.

08/31/2026

Meet Bergen’s Associate Director of Health Services and College nurse Dania Huie-Pasigan!

Huie-Pasigan has taken care of hundreds of students, faculty, and staff since joining Bergen in 2014. Along with overseeing the strategic development and implementation of Bergen’s health and wellness program, she also serves as an adjunct nursing faculty member.

“What I enjoy most about my role at Bergen is the opportunity to build genuine connections with our diverse students and staff while providing them with the education they need to thrive,” said Huie-Pasigan. “I find it incredibly rewarding to serve as a resource for our community, fostering an environment where health and learning go hand in hand.”

Read her full story at https://ow.ly/kFZH50ZqL6X.

08/28/2026

After working in the special education field for 20 years, Bergen alumna Katie Conte, ‘22, enrolled at Bergen to advance her career.

Conte worked alongside her mentor and professor Melissa Krieger, Ed.D., to stay on the right track to become a teacher. She was also named the class of 2022 valedictorian. Conte currently serves as the adult service manager at Bergen County Special Services.

“The faculty at Bergen not only want to see their students succeed, but they become a part of their cheering section,” said Conte. “Bergen is more than an investment in knowledge, it is an investment in the future.”

Want to keep up with more alumni stories? Join Bergen’s Alumni Network at foundation.bergen.edu/alumninetwork/.

08/27/2026

Advance your business career with the BUS-108: Introduction to Supply Chain Management course this fall!

Gain skills in business management and logistics while learning about the supply chain industry. The course is part of the proposed Agri-Business and Logistics Certificate Program, and has articulation with Rutgers University’s Newark Business School.

The 12-week course will run from Wednesday, September 23 to December 19. Classes will take place every Wednesday from 3:55 to 7:05 p.m.

Students interested in agricultural business and sustainability can also apply for the USDA Next Gen Scholarship at https://lf.bergen.edu/Forms/GRT0001.

08/27/2026

Three new sports are entering the Bergen Bulldog arena!

Women’s wrestling, men’s volleyball, and women’s flag football are primed to make their debut at Bergen Athletics this fall! The Bergen Bulldogs compete as part of the Garden State Athletic Conference in Division III of the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region 19.

Bergen sponsors 13 athletic teams that reflect the current interests of prospective student athletes.

Let’s Go, Bulldogs!

Read the full story at https://ow.ly/Ojga50Zrt8y.

08/26/2026

Bergen is one week from the first day of the fall semester!

Start your Bergen journey at the Bergen Bulldog Welcome Weeks events! Meet new friends, win awesome prizes, and create your own Bandit the Bulldog to take on your next Bergen adventure!

Get a sneak peek of the events at bergen.edu/events.

Bergen students can download the BergenCC App to stay connected with campus events and classmates! Download the app at bit.ly/BCCStudentApp.

08/26/2026

Give a round of applause for Bandit the Bergen Bulldog today on National Dog Day! Bandit is the best furry pal that anyone can ask for.

🐶 Happy National Dog Day 🐶

Who's got a canine mascot??? Share your photos in the comments and introduce us.

This good boi is Bandit, the Bergen Community College bulldog since 1970)

08/26/2026

Bergen alumna Marita De La Torre, ‘22, was recently interviewed by the New Jersey Education Association!

“I spent years taking care of my family, but I wanted more,” De La Torre said in the interview. “So I enrolled in Bergen Community College. It was affordable and a perfect fit in my life.”

De La Torre earned her associate’s degree in hospitality management, and has worked closely with the Bergen Bistro during her time at Bergen. She was mentored by talented faculty and staff, including culinary arts professor Tomer Zilkha.

Watch her full interview at https://ow.ly/sQ9F50Zox4u.

08/25/2026

This is an amazing event featuring Divinity Montijo, '21! She has previously performed at Bergen concerts, including the “The Roots of Pop & Rock, Volume 3: The 1990s” in April 2026.

Way to go, Divinity!