Butte College News

Recent Posts

Jacob Vazquez Receives Fulbright Specialist Award

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Jacob Vazquez, Ed.D., of Butte College, has...

Rhys Cooper Recognized as April CalHOPE Courage Award Winner

Two California collegiate student-athletes - Destiny Adams, a multi-sport athlete at San Joaquin Delta College, and Rhys Cooper, a football player...

Butte College Student Ashley Threewit Named Kinesiology Student of the Year

Butte College student Ashley Threewit has been named Kinesiology Student of the Year, North by the California Community College Physical Educators,...

From Student to Mentor: A Nursing Instructor’s Full-Circle Journey

For one Butte College nursing instructor, the path to teaching wasn’t just a career move, it was the fulfillment of a lifelong calling.

Butte College Performing Arts Announces Spring 2026 Season

Butte College Performing Arts invites the community to experience a dynamic spring 2026 season featuring live music, theatre, and interdisciplinary...

2026 Outstanding Alum: Alfred Koala

Alfred Koudougou Koala grew up in rural Burkina Faso, West Africa, in a farming community where survival depended entirely on the land. His village...

2026 Outstanding Alum: Carlos Alcantar

Born in Southern California and later raised in the small rural town of Alturas, Carlos Alcantar's path to leadership started in childhood. He...

Gala to Honor Two Outstanding Alums, Raise Funds for Students

Butte College's Annual Gala will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. at Manzanita Place in Chico. Hosted by the Butte College...

Jeff Jordan Inducted into Hall of Fame

Longtime Butte College educator and former head football coach Jeff Jordan was inducted into the California Community Colleges Football Coaches...

Butte College Reaches Pre-Camp-Fire Enrollment Levels for First Time Since 2018

After years of steady recovery, Butte College is projected to reach its pre-Camp-Fire and pre-pandemic enrollment levels during the current...

Butte College Reaches Pre-Camp-Fire Enrollment Levels for First Time Since 2018

After years of steady recovery, Butte College is projected to reach its pre-Camp-Fire and pre-pandemic enrollment levels during the current...

Butte College Computer Science Program Ranked #2 Nationwide by TechGuide

Butte College's Associate of Science in Computer Science has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation, earning the #2 ranking...

Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications

The Butte College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year, with a March 15 at 11:59 p.m. deadline....

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...

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...

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...

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....

Contact Us

Social Media