Photo Essay: Thousands Turn Out for Kern County College Night
Tuesday September 15, 2026
Thousands of students and families filled the Dignity Health Arena, Theater & Convention Center for Kern County College Night Monday, exploring opportunities to continue their education after high school. The annual event brought colleges, universities and other educational organizations together under one roof, giving students the chance to ask questions, learn about admissions and financial aid, and explore programs and career pathways.
Throughout the evening, students connected directly with representatives and gathered information to help them take the next step toward their future.
Kern County College Night is presented through a partnership between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Kern High School District, CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield College and Taft College.
By Erin Pruitt
Erin Pruitt joined the Kern County Superintendent of Schools as a Communications Specialist in 2025. Before this role, Pruitt served as an Assistant Producer for KETN's Do the Math program since 2017, where she first discovered her passion for storytelling and community engagement in the field of communications.