PC News

Read the latest news at Porterville College:

 

Business of the Year
12/5/25

PC Named "Large Business of the Year"

We are thrilled to share that Porterville College has been honored as the Large Business of the Year by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition was awarded during the Chamber's recent "Celebrating Community Excellence"...
M&O Forum
12/3/25

Building a Better PC: Forums Highlight Growth and Improvements

In an ongoing effort to promote transparency and foster collaboration across campus, Porterville College hosted two pivotal informational forums this week on Wednesday, December 3rd. The events offered faculty and staff a detailed look at the...
De-Stress Week
12/1/25

De-Stressing for Finals

As the Fall 2025 semester races toward its conclusion, the usual tension of finals week, combined with the hustle of the upcoming holiday season, can often leave students feeling overwhelmed. However, this week at Porterville College, the atmosphere...
Kern Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven Bloomberg
11/21/25

Community Gathers to Celebrate "Start Small, Go Big" Vision at Reception for President Monarrez

On Wednesday evening, November 19, the Porterville College community, along with the Kern Community College District (KCCD) Chancellor and Board of Trustees, and nearly 200 attendees gathered at the SAGE Building to honor Primavera Monarrez as the...
Welcome President Monarrez
11/20/25

Primavera Monarrez Named 10th President of Porterville College

After a nationwide search and competitive process, the Kern Community College District (KernCCD) is proud to announce the selection of Primavera Monarrez as the next President of Porterville College. Ms. Monarrez most recently served as the...
Students painting to de-stress
11/17/25

PC CARE/CalWORKs Hosts Luncheon / Holiday De-Stressing Event

To honor the dedication of their students, the CARE and CalWORKs programs hosted a celebratory luncheon this week in the SCCR. The gathering combined recognition of student achievements with a hands-on painting workshop aimed at holiday stress...
October AOM
11/17/25

Natalie Bernabe, Lizbeth Ramirez-Ramos named Student-Athletes of the Month for October

Porterville College Athletics has named women's soccer goalkeeper Natalie Bernabe and women's cross country standout Lizbeth Ramirez-Ramos its Student-Athletes of the Month for October.Natalie Bernabe – Women's SoccerNatalie, a freshman from Summit...
Band Parade
11/12/25

PC Band Marches in Veterans Parade: A Community Effort!

The Porterville College Band returned to the Porterville Veterans Day Parade this year after a long absence, delivering a spectacular performance thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort between the Music Department, the Art Department, and the...
CREL Students
11/11/25

PC Students Lead the Way at Inaugural CREL Fall Forum, Shaping California’s Clean Energy Future

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the California Renewable Energy Laboratory (CREL) hosted its inaugural Fall Forum at the Bakersfield College Renegade Event Center. This pivotal event brought together leaders from community colleges, industry,...
Veterans Parade
11/10/25

Heroes Honoring Heroes: PC Veteran Students and VRC at the Veterans' Day Parade

Our Porterville College Veteran Students and the Porterville College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) was out in force for the annual Porterville Veterans' Day Parade this past Tuesday! We were thrilled to be part of this moving tribute to our...