Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Bakersfield College community was excited to welcome back the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan. The unique event connects students with
representatives from universities from across the country where they can get valuable
information about campus life, academic programs, athletic programs, and much more.
Many students received on-site letters of acceptance, and some even received scholarship
offers.
This year’s caravan took place in the Renegade Event Center last week, and more than
20 colleges and universities participated. The room was full of information booths
from the various institutions, which included Coppin State University, Fisk University,
Huston Tillotson University, Tuskegee University, and more. Attendees were able to
get promotional materials, ask questions, get valuable information, apply, and more.
The atmosphere in the room was electric as students got to explore academic opportunities
and receive on-site acceptance and scholarships.
The HBCU Caravan’s return to Bakersfield College was a massive success. More than
128 BC and local high school students attended, with more than 39 student acceptance
confirmations, and more than $629,000 in scholarship granted! Congratulations to all
the students who received acceptance letters and scholarships – we look forward to
hearing incredible stories of success as you pursue your academic dreams!
