 BCC 40 Under 40 Winners to be HonoredWinners receive additional support from Mill Town Foundation to promote philanthropic giving BCC Names Fall Dean's List StudentsTo be eligible for the dean’s list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation.  BCC Holds First Workforce Programs GraduationDuring Berkshire Community College's inaugural Workforce and Community Education graduation, scholars were asked, "Will you stay comfortable or will you grow?" BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing GraduatesAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored BCC to Offer Free Advanced Basic Computer Training CourseDesigned for adults eager to advance their careers, this hands-on course is intended only for learners who already have basic computer knowledge.  BCC Graduates 32 Nursing Students at Pinning CeremonyThe pinning ceremony marked the hard work and dedication of 32 graduates over two years. BCC Foundation Awarded Stop & Shop Gift Cards to Stock Campus PantryDonation, valued at $7,500, mirrors 2025 donation BCC Announces Community Education WorkshopsWorkshops cover the topic areas of art, culinary and hospitality, professional development and self-care. All workshops are open to the public. Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker AwardThe award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon. BCC Awarded $202K for Microelectronics ProjectGrant supports workforce and technology development  Workforce Development: Kaela MartinLenco arranged for her to take the course at BCC, and she began working half of her time in the office and half on the shop floor. OLLI at BCC Distinguished Speakers Series: Ukraine-Russia War in the Era of Trump 2.0Veteran foreign correspondent James Brooke will give an in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine. BCC Respiratory Care Student Wins Brad Leidich Memorial ScholarshipMarlena Pellon is first in New England to win prize BCC Invites Community Input on Library RenamingAs a community-centered institution, BCC values broad input and encourages the public to help shape the future identity of this important campus space. BCC Begins Search for New PresidentThe next president will earn between $240,000 to $300,000, a salary established by the Board of Higher Education, and candidates are asked to submit application materials by Jan. 26. Local Experts to Host Forum on Artificial Intelligence at BCCThis event is free and open to the public. Berkshire United Way Awards Food Assistance Funds to 15 OrganizationsBerkshire United Way has awarded $51,630 to 15 local organizations to strengthen food distribution efforts BCC Welcomes Applicants to Culinary Apprenticeship ProgramStudent apprentices are paid and can earn a certificate at no cost BCC Awarded Grant from Commonwealth for Commercial Driver's License TrainingBCC's grant is earmarked for CDL training. Trained CDL drivers are in high demand in the Berkshires and beyond. BCC Welcomes Applicants for Para Educator TrainingClasses are held four days per week from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 5 and concluding Thursday, Feb. 12. OLLI at BCC Announces Winter 2026 SemesterA Lineup of Courses, Events, and Community Learning BCC Announces Staff Members, Title ChangesBCC announced the addition of five new staff members and three title changes.  OLLI at BCC Presents 'Transformative Spaces: Building a New Museum'Williams College Museum of Art Director Pamela Franks to Share Plans for New Space OLLI Presents 'Un-Separation of Church and State'The talk will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Willa Cather Subject of Upcoming Course at BCCThe session, instructed by Peter Cipkowski, will be held in person at BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. |
