BCC Respiratory Care Program Gains Popularity
The Respiratory Care program, which offers an associate in science degree to students who complete the program, has seen tremendous growth over the past few years. Read more.
BCC Practical Nurse Program Named #1 in State, Nation
The Practical Nurse program at BCC was recently ranked number one in Massachusetts and number one in the United States for its fall 2023 cohort. Read more!
Learn about the certificates available in Addiction Counselor Education, Culinary Arts and Social Work - Introductory.
BCC Wins Grant for New Automatic External Defibrillator
The grant specifically covers a device for use inside one of BCC's security vehicles for easy access when traversing the campus. Read more!
Two BCC Students Receive National Recognition
Mariangel Dus and William Garrity have received national recognition for academic excellence. Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for associate degree-seeking students. Congratulations!
Read a letter discussing the rising cost of higher education and the time it takes students to complete college, and how dual enrollment combats long-term debt and accelerates graduation timeframes.
BCC reports that its PN students had a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX licensure exam in the 2023 calendar year, while ADN students had a 91.43% pass rate for first-time test takers. Read more!
BCC Selects Project for Prestigious Space Flight Experiment
BCC has announced its project to be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a microgravity research experiment. Read more!
BCC Expands Food Security Support
BCC, in recognition of the steady need for food security assistance among its students, faculty and staff, has developed new partnerships and has secured additional funding for its support services in this area.
Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer to Join BCC as Executive Director of Workforce and Community Education
Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, who was elected to two terms as mayor before announcing she would not seek reelection, will begin her employment at the College in early February.