News and Events

Public Notice of BCC Nursing Program Accreditation Review

All are invited to meet the ACEN site visit team and share their comments about the nursing program at a meeting on Wednesday, October 24, from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in the General Bartlett Room

Message from the President regarding the potential BRTA Strike

A message from President Kennedy about the potential BRTA bus strike set to take place in February, 2018

BCC signs early ed program agreement with the Elms College

College of Our Lady of the Elms will sign an articulation agreement with Berkshire Community College (BCC) to benefit students who earn an associate's degree in early childhood education at BCC and wish to continue their studies at the Elms College to earn a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. This signing will take place on Wednesday, October 25, at 9 a.m. in the new Connector building at BCC's main campus in Pittsfield.

A Joint Statement in Support of DACA

The Presidents from the 15 Commonwealth Community Colleges signed a join statement showing their support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) federal legislation and their commitment to helping their students thrive in the face of adversity.

President Kennedy's Response to the Charlottesville Incident

President Ellen Kennedy responds to the tragedy in Charlottesville, VA that took place on the University of Virginia campus on August 12-13, 2017 on behalf of the BCC campus.

Executive Order and the BCC Community

A message from BCC President Ellen Kennedy regarding the recent Executive Order.

BCC President Participates in Berkshire County Clean Air Challenge

BCC President Ellen Kennedy rode the BRTA alongside our students as part of the Berkshire County Clean Air Challenge.

BCC Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts Robert Boland Dies at 90

A beloved member of the BCC community and arts and theatre groups in the Berkshires and beyond, Boland's passing has generated an outpouring of memories, tributes and thanks.

Berkshire Community College Remembers Founding President Thomas O'Connell

Thomas O'Connell knew the important role a community college would play in Berkshire County and beyond even before it existed.

Berkshire Community College and Elms College Sign Memorandum of Understanding

BCC and the College of Our Lady of the Elms have signed a an agreement allowing qualified BCC human services graduates, as well as graduates with associates degrees from other accredited institutions, to complete Elms College's social work bachelor's degree program at BCC's Main Campus in Pittsfield