2025 News

November

Two MESA Students Build STEM Leadership Skills in San Francisco

Two Butte College MESA students, biology major Lali Gonzalez and mechanical engineering major LuisAngel Zepeda, spent a transformative weekend in...

October

Butte College Presents an Inspiring Lineup of Music and Theater Performances for Fall 2025

This fall, the Butte College Performing Arts Department invites the community to experience a vibrant season of music, theater, and collaboration....

Butte College Awarded $5.4 Million in TRIO Student Support Grants

Butte-Glenn Community College District has received four federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $5.4 million to enhance...

Trustee Boeger Honored by California Agricultural Leadership Foundation

Butte College Trustee Michael Boeger added another honor to his long career of service when he was recognized with the "Profiles in Leadership...

September

Butte College Student Reaches for the Stars with NASA Aerospace Scholars Program

For most students, January means the start of a new semester. For William Her, it meant something more: the beginning of a journey that would take...

Homecoming Returns to Butte College

Butte College is proud to announce the return of its Homecoming game and celebration, a cherished tradition that brings together students, alumni,...

Butte College Breaks Ground on Chico Center Expansion

Butte College officially broke ground on its Chico Center Expansion Project, a $27.2 million investment that will add nearly 24,000 square feet of...

August

Butte College Awards More Than $200,000 in Scholarships at Annual Brunch

On Saturday, August 23, Butte College awarded 250 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 at its annual Scholarship Awards Brunch. Hosted by the...

Butte College Named One of the Nation's Top Community Colleges

As classes get underway this fall, Butte College is being recognized as one of the top community colleges in California and across the nation....

Butte College Celebrates Grand Opening of Science Building and Planetarium

Butte College celebrated the grand opening of its new Science Building and Planetarium on Friday, August 15. The 77,000-square-foot,...

July

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Lily Golia

Although she wasn't sure what to study at first, Lily Golia arrived at Butte College eager to explore. Now, as she graduates with degrees in...

Robert Bishop Named New Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics at Butte College

Butte College is proud to announce the hiring of Robert Bishop as the new dean of kinesiology and athletics, effective July 21, 2025. Bishop brings...

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Alexander Luna

Alexander is an agriculture student who chose Butte College for its strong support systems. Through the TRIO program and involvement in the Ag...

Classified Senate President Honored with Statewide Award

Chris Westbay, media production specialist and outgoing Classified Senate president at Butte College, has been awarded the Outstanding Classified...

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Kai Bucholz

Kai Bucholz, a dedicated Studio Arts student at Butte College, has left a lasting impression on mentors, faculty, and peers alike. His academic...

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Joseph Delvalle

Ever since he was a kid, Joseph Delvalle has been hooked on anything robotics related. That early interest naturally led him to mechatronics -- a...

June

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Tonika King

When Tonika arrived at Butte College, she was entering one of the most challenging chapters of her life. Now housed, graduated, and looking toward...

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Alexis Maldonado

Alexis Maldonado's journey in music began with playing clarinet in middle school and has evolved into a passion for audio engineering and...

Art Students to Unveil New Public Art in Downtown Chico

A group of Butte College art students is helping shape the visual identity of Downtown Chico through the Downtown Arts Placemaking Initiative, a...

Class of 2025 Graduate Success Story: Jennifer Plasencia

Jennifer Plasencia, a public health science major at Butte College, wasn't always sure college was right for her. A first-generation student...

Students Name Angela Ohland Teacher of the Year

Each year, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) invites students to nominate faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, create inclusive and supportive...

May

Butte College to Celebrate 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony May 30

Butte College will confer 1,699 degrees and celebrate a distinct group of 1,349 graduates during its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday,...

Butte College to Host First-Ever Festival de Nuestras Voces on May 7

Butte College is proud to announce its inaugural Festival de Nuestras Voces, a vibrant celebration of Latin(o)(x)(e) and Hispanic cultures, taking...

April

Speech & Debate Team Shines at Two National Tournaments

The Butte College speech and debate team recently returned from two national tournaments with record-setting results, demonstrating remarkable...

Butte College to Host Third Annual Big Time Celebration May 1

Butte College invites the community to its third annual Big Time on Thursday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the college's main campus....

Public Relations and Marketing Departments Earn National Recognition

Butte College was ranked among the best in the nation in the 2024 Collegiate Advertising Awards Program. The Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA)...

Carrie Roberson Named Educator of the Year by Chico Noon Rotary

Butte College is proud to announce that longtime faculty member Carrie Roberson has been named Educator of the Year by the Chico Noon Rotary.

March

Butte College Speech & Debate Wins Big at Hornet Cup, Prepares for National Championships

The Butte College Speech & Debate team won 1st Place Overall at the Hornet Cup, held March 22-23 at Sacramento State. Competing against 21...

Butte College Presents: The Trail to Oregon!

Join Butte College Drama for a wild, interactive journey on The Trail to Oregon! - a hilarious musical parody of the classic Oregon Trail game by...

February

Butte College to Expand Cosmetology and Barbering Programs with New Facility

Butte College is set to break ground on a new 25,200-square-foot facility at its Chico Center this fall, significantly expanding its cosmetology...

New Exhibit Showcases Faculty and Staff Work

The Butte College Art Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of the Butte College Arts Department faculty and staff. The exhibition will be...

Spring Gala to Honor Two Outstanding Alums

This year's gala will highlight the profound influence Butte College alums have on their communities and industries. Two outstanding alumni,...

Butte College Foundation Scholarship Applications Open

The Butte College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 9, at...

January

Butte College Student Earns Engineering Scholarship

Joseph Delvalle, a fourth-year MESA student at Butte College, has been awarded the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) GE...

Butte College Celebrates First Graduating Class of Accelerated Nursing Program

Butte College honored its first graduating class from the accelerated registered nursing program at a pinning ceremony on December 20, 2024, at the...