2026 News Articles

Members of Cerro Coso Community College and KCCD break ground for the new campus in Tehachapi.
9/2/26

Cerro Coso Community College Breaks Ground on New Tehachapi Campus

New campus will expand access to higher education and workforce training in the greater Tehachapi area. TEHACHAPI, Calif. — Cerro Coso Community College, the Kern Community College District, and community leaders gathered Tuesday, September 1,...
Glowing circuit
7/1/26

Cerro Coso Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security Technology

Cerro Coso has received final state and accreditation approval to launch a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Technology, expanding local access to a four-year degree in response to regional workforce...
Dr. Corey Marvin
7/1/26

Dr. Corey Marvin Appointed as Interim President of Cerro Coso Community College

Kern Community College District Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Corey Marvin as Interim President of Cerro Coso Community College The Kern Community College District (KCCD) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Marvin as Interim President...
Early College graduates at Cerro Coso IWV commencement.
6/17/26

Cerro Coso Celebrates Record Success in Early College Program – 120 earned college degrees while completing high school

Cerro Coso Community College celebrates 120 outstanding students who earned an Associate Degree or CTE Certificate while completing high school during the 2025–2026 academic year.
Graduates, faculty, and attendees of the 2026 Commencement ceremony.
5/28/26

Cerro Coso Community College Celebrates the Class of 2026 and a Year of Growth, Resilience, and Achievement

Cerro Coso celebrated the Class of 2026 with commencement ceremonies across its service area, marking a record number of participating graduates.
Cerro Coso rock sign at Ridgecrest/IWV campus.
5/18/26

Cerro Coso Summer Hours

All Cerro Coso Campus hours are: Monday to Thursday: 7 am to 6 pm, closed Fridays.
Mark Hatter conducting Cerro Coso concert band.
4/8/26

Cerro Coso Concert Band Presents Spring Concert Celebrating Spanish and Latin Musical Traditions

The Cerro Coso Band presents its Spring Concert on Thursday, April 30. The performance marks the conducting debut for Director Mark Hatter.
Yvonne Mills
3/25/26

Cerro Coso Faculty Member to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Cerro Coso celebrates English professor and Academic Senate president Yvonne Mills, who will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City this spring with the Eastern Sierra Community Chorus.
Elisha Beach
3/17/26

‘Balance is Bullsh*t:’ Cerro Coso to Host Book Signing with Elisha Beach March 18

Think you have heard all there is to hear about being a mom? Think again. On March 18, Cerro Coso will welcome Elisha Beach, a real-life expert in the field. Beach will be on hand speaking and signing her book “Balance is Bullsh*t.” As the...