Located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners — moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and its focus on student success.
The `Runner community is a family with a shared goal to transform lives through a world-class education. The university collaborates with community partners to increase the region’s overall educational attainment, enhance residents’ quality of life and support economic development. ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ regularly hosts special events, lectures, performances and exhibits for the community.
Join the `Runner community. Attend an event, learn about our trailblazing students, apply to a program or donate — with your support, one thing is clear: `Runners are on the rise!
Programs For The Community
Student, Alumni and Faculty Stories
AMY FETTERS
BRIANNA MALDONADO
OLIVIA WARREN
DR. PAULA PARKS
STEPHEN NEAL
CONNIE PEREZ-ANDREESEN
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Give Back
DONATE
Donate to support ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥â€™s first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign: `Runners on the Rise.
BECOME A MENTOR
Become an alumni mentor and support ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ students.