Barstow College Foundation

05/16/2026

Tonight, the Barstow College Foundation proudly celebrated the achievements of our outstanding Barstow Community College students during the 2026 Scholarship Ceremony held in the BCC Performing Arts Center. 🎓✨
This year, 345 scholarship applications were submitted for 69 scholarships totaling more than $45,000.00 in awards — a true reflection of the dedication, perseverance, and promise of our Viking students.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous community and college scholarship donors whose continued support makes these opportunities possible. Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients — your hard work and determination continue to inspire us all! 💙

04/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Join us for the Barstow Community College's Virtual Alumni Panel & Q&A: Real Career Stories, Lessons & Advice.

Hear from alumni Michael Olguin and Paul Gutierrez as they share their career journeys and advice for students and young professionals.

This virtual event is open to students, alumni, and community members interested in learning from Barstow Community College graduates.

📅 April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual Event: www.barstow.edu/alumni-panel

We hope you’ll join the conversation!

04/09/2026

Join us for the Virtual Alumni Panel & Q&A: Real Career Stories, Lessons & Advice, Lessons & Advice on April 22. This virtual event will feature two Barstow Community College alumni sharing their career journeys and advice for students.

📅 April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual event : https://ow.ly/BwVc50YCxvf

We are looking forward to hearing their experience in the worlds of Sports Media & PR!

04/02/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Olguin

Michael Olguin’s career journey started at Barstow Community College and led him to become the Founder and Chairman of Havas Formula, a global communications agency.

With more than 30 years of experience helping organizations build powerful brands and communication strategies, Michael has worked with companies around the world.

During the Panel, he’ll share his story, the lessons he learned along the way, and advice for students thinking about careers in marketing, communications, and business.

We’re excited to feature Michael Olguin, a distinguished panelist for the Virtual Alumni Panel & Q&A: Real Career Stories, Lessons & Advice.

Join us for this live virtual conversation and hear how Barstow alumni built careers across different industries.

📅 April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual Event : https://ow.ly/mufj50YCxve

03/31/2026

The Barstow College Foundation, in partnership with Barstow Community College, proudly hosted the President’s Circle Luncheon on March 26—and it was truly a full house! With over 80 attendees and standing room only, the energy in the room showed just how much our community cares about student success.
Guests enjoyed an inspiring program featuring college leadership, community partners, and—most importantly—our amazing students. From the incredible success of our first CNA cohort (100% pass rate! 👏) to powerful student and alumni stories, the impact of education and support was on full display.
Highlights included:
✨ A special alumni story from Alicia Aguilar
✨ Student spotlights from MESA participants Ashley Lewis and Irving Cardenas
✨ An exciting drone presentation
✨ A beautiful piano performance by Ed Will
✨ A delicious lunch served by Barstow High School Culinary students
✨ And a magical performance by Red Lamb from The Little Mermaid
This event was a true celebration of partnership, philanthropy, and the bright future ahead for our students.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our incredible sponsors, donors, and community partners—you make this work possible. Together, we are investing in the future of Barstow! 💫

03/30/2026

Want to know more about the Barstow College Foundation? Listen in as Executive Director, Elizabeth Hussey, and Board Director, Juan Rivera, talk with Highway Radio about all things Foundation, including the upcoming Golf Tournament:

https://www.barstow.edu/news/highway-station-interview-spotlight-barstow-community-college-foundation

Barstow College Foundation continues to prioritize student success and community growth through dedicated support and funding. In this interview, Executive Director Elizabeth Hulsey and Board Member Juan Rivera join John "The Van Guy" on The Highway Station to discuss the foundation's vital role and...

03/18/2026

✨ What’s Next for the Barstow College Foundation?

In this episode of Five in 15, Elaine Villareal shares what she’s most excited about for the year ahead, including upcoming Foundation events like the Exceptional Alumni Gala, President’s Circle, and the Golf Tournament.

These events are more than celebrations. They are opportunities for our community to come together and support scholarships, programs, and student success at Barstow Community College.

▶️ Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/dsFYfBOlNEI

03/11/2026

✨ Looking Ahead with the Barstow College Foundation

In this episode of Five in 15, Elaine Villareal shares what she’s most excited about for the Foundation’s future and how the community can be part of what’s next.

From attending upcoming Foundation events to exploring opportunities to serve on the Board, there are meaningful ways to get involved and support student success at BCC.

The future is bright, and it’s built together.

▶️ Watch the full episode to learn how you can be part of the impact https://youtu.be/dsFYfBOlNEI

03/05/2026

February was a meaningful month at Barstow Community College as we celebrated Black History Month under the theme Black Excellence: Everybody’s Business. From engaging discussions and workshops to a library display and a Unity Through Community Cookout hosted by our Black Student Union, our campus community came together to honor culture, history, and the voices that strengthen us all.
This issue also highlights Viking excellence on and off the court. Under first-year Head Coach Nick Hilton, our Men’s Basketball program continues to raise the bar — earning an impressive 3.67 team GPA while competing at a high level. Sophomore Peter Oguama also received All-Conference recognition, reflecting the leadership and dedication defining this season. We’re also proud to spotlight Professor Denise Pasley for nearly 20 years of dedication to our business program and student success.

Plus, read about our $750,000 federal award to expand rural mental health services, upcoming Foundation events, and student leadership opportunities that continue to build bright futures for every Viking.

Check it out and celebrate the incredible work happening across Viking Nation! 💙💛
https://www.barstow.edu/bcc_newsletter

03/04/2026

🏥 Making a Direct Impact on Student Success

In this episode of Five in 15, Elaine Villareal shares how the Barstow College Foundation helped support the launch of BCC’s new CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program.

Foundation support played a key role in helping students access training and resources needed to step into high-demand healthcare careers, strengthening both individual opportunity and our local workforce.

This is what community investment in education looks like.

▶️ Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/dsFYfBOlNEI