Jacob Vazquez Receives Fulbright Specialist Award
Christian Gutierrez 21 May 2026 1 minute read
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...
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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...
Kim Jones: Raising Buildings and Breaking Barriers
Courtney Coleman 11 May 2026 2 minute read
Kim Jones, director of facilities planning and management at Butte College, is proof that the path to success isn’t always a straight line....
From Student to Mentor: A Nursing Instructor’s Full-Circle Journey
Courtney Coleman 22 April 2026 1 minute read
For one Butte College nursing instructor, the path to teaching wasn’t just a career move, it was the fulfillment of a lifelong calling.
Jeff Jordan Inducted into Hall of Fame
Christian Gutierrez 18 March 2026 1 minute read
Longtime Butte College educator and former head football coach Jeff Jordan was inducted into the California Community Colleges Football Coaches...
Robert Bishop Named New Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics at Butte College
Christian Gutierrez 22 July 2025 2 minute read
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...
Classified Senate President Honored with Statewide Award
Christian Gutierrez 10 July 2025 <1 minute read
Chris Westbay, media production specialist and outgoing Classified Senate president at Butte College, has been awarded the Outstanding Classified...
Students Name Angela Ohland Teacher of the Year
Christian Gutierrez 02 June 2025 1 minute read
Each year, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) invites students to nominate faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, create inclusive and supportive...
Carrie Roberson Named Educator of the Year by Chico Noon Rotary
Christian Gutierrez 02 April 2025 1 minute read
Butte College is proud to announce that longtime faculty member Carrie Roberson has been named Educator of the Year by the Chico Noon Rotary.
Butte College Welcomes New Vice President for Student Services
Christian Gutierrez 04 November 2024 1 minute read
Butte College is excited to announce the appointment of Imelda Simos-Valdez as the new vice president for student services. With a career spanning...
Randy Maday Appointed Interim Director of Kinesiology and Athletics at Butte College
Christian Gutierrez 01 July 2024 1 minute read
Butte College is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Maday as the interim director of kinesiology and athletics, effective July 1, 2024....
Students Name Dr. Michael Lodewyk 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year
Christian Gutierrez 28 May 2024 <1 minute read
Butte College students selected Dr. Michael Lodewyk for the 2023-2024 PTK Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Lodewyk, a dedicated chemistry instructor,...
Butte College Names New Vice President for Administrative Services
Christian Gutierrez 15 May 2024 1 minute read
Butte College has announced Jessica Snelling as its new vice president for administrative services following Vice President Suleski's...
Accounting Instructor Named Educator of the Year
Christian Gutierrez 25 April 2024 <1 minute read
On Tuesday, April 23, the Chico Noon Rotary named Beth Dunn, Butte College's Educator of the Year. Dunn has been a member of Butte...
Butte College's Ryan Heimlich Named CMEA John Swain College/University Educator of the Year
Christian Gutierrez 23 February 2024 1 minute read
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to music education, Butte College instructor Ryan Heimlich was named the California Music Educators...
Vice President Emeritus Recognized by NAACP
Christian Gutierrez 09 October 2023 1 minute read
For more than four decades, Al Renville dedicated his life to serving students at Butte College, leaving an indelible mark on the institution when...
Ag Instructor Receives California Agricultural Teachers' Association's Young Teacher of the Year Award
Christian Gutierrez 20 July 2023 1 minute read
Agriculture business instructor Dr. Jacob Vazquez has been honored with the Young Teacher of the Year Award by the California Agricultural...
Butte College Hires Accomplished STEM Dean
Christian Gutierrez 17 April 2023 1 minute read
Butte College has announced the hiring of Dr. Robert White as its new dean of instruction for STEM, guided pathways and AB 705. Dr. White is a...
Butte College Selects New Vice President of Instruction
Christian Gutierrez 12 April 2023 2 minute read
After an extensive search, Butte College has selected Erik Shearer as its new vice president of instruction and accreditation liaison officer. The...
Communications Chair Named Educator of the Year
Christian Gutierrez 07 April 2023 1 minute read
On Tuesday, April 4, the Chico Noon Rotary named Laura Rapozo-Davis, Butte College's Educator of the Year. Rapozo-Davis is the chair of the...
Butte College Selects New Dean of Student Success
Christian Gutierrez 06 September 2022 1 minute read
Butte College is excited to announce it has selected Dr. Rebecca Berner as its new dean of student success services. Dr. Berner has a proven track...
Butte College Superintendent/President Announces Retirement Next Year
Natalie Windt 05 October 2021 2 minute read
Dr. Samia Yaqub will retire as superintendent/president of Butte College effective June 30, 2022, after serving the college for over 37 years. Dr....
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