At 110 years old, Bakersfield College looks to celebrate its birthday amid a searing August with sweaty candles, a few new buildings and a bump in attendance.
Steven Watkin has served the students of Bakersfield College for years, and now as the college's first Black president, he says he hopes to serve and inspire for years to come.
Bakersfield College felt the impact of the pandemic just like every other institution but a look at the numbers of enrollment shows that even though there was a decline from 2019 to 2021 the school has faired better than most community colleges statewide.