BHCC News

State Will Seek a Development Partner to Deliver Academic Facilities and Commercial District 

On May 16, 2024, BHCC honored the achievements of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) graduating Class of 2024.

Bunker Hill Community College’s (BHCC) Division of Workforce and Economic Development (WFED) celebrated the graduation of 435 students at their annual Achievement Ceremony on June 8. 

The Medical Imaging Program Pinning Ceremony, held on May 14, 2024, was a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of the graduates' rigorous training and dedication. The Pinning Ceremony is a time-honored imaging school tradition dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, imaging students have conducted a Pinning Ceremony to mark the passage of the student technologist to clinical practice.

BHCC’s Registered Nursing Program held a celebration for the Class of 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Addresses Class of 2024 

Bunker Hill Community College held its 50th Commencement Exercises on Thursday at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey addressing graduates as keynote speaker and recipient of the College’s Presidential Distinguished Service Award.  

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) held its 50th Commencement Exercises on Thursday at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey addressing graduates as keynote speaker and recipient of the College’s Presidential Distinguished Service Award.  

David Abel-directed documentary examines the planning and decisions behind the building of Boston’s Innovation District neighborhood, and how climate change is already impacting our city.

The grants fund free non-degree training programs in areas such as education, health care, addiction recovery, cyber security, and manufacturing.

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) welcomed members of its diverse community for a momentous occasion on Wednesday, January 30, 2024: the inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Breakfast. The theme "Where Do We Go from Here? A Legacy of Social Justice and Human Rights” paid homage to Dr. King's enduring impact as a catalyst for social change, advocating for unity and understanding amidst division.

BHCC President Pam Eddinger sits in the interview chair for the latest episode of the IngenioUs podcast as listeners are invited to delve into her remarkable journey. Narrating a life story that transcends borders, spanning from her origins in Hong Kong to her current leadership role at Massachusetts’s largest community college, her story embodies the transformative power of education and the belief that it can open doors to a brighter future. 

by Professor Caroline Kautsire

The room bustled with energy. She walked in with infectious energy to a room of curious hearts, hungry for insights from a remarkable speaker. When you take one look at her face, you see the memory of a legend, you see a legacy, and her words are living proof of a mission passed on to make a difference to the people assembled in room A-300 at Bunker Hill Community College.

Excellence in Education: Honoring BHCC Outstanding Students

Bunker Hill Community College’s (BHCC) Office of the Provost is proud to announce the Fall 2023 Dean’s and Merit lists, which recognize more than 1,200 BHCC students for their achievement in academic excellence. 

College partnering with Mass General Brigham and Project HOPE to train Medical Lab Professionals  

Chef Sherry Pocknett visited Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) on November 16, 2023, as part of BHCC’s Compelling Conversations series. Moderated by Associate Vice President and Chief Equity and Compliance Officer Nahomi Carlisle, Chef Sherry shared her family's history in the restaurant business and her journey to becoming an award-winning chef and recently became the first indigenous woman to receive the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast. She emphasized the importance of following your dreams, staying true to yourself, and never giving up despite facing challenges.

BHCC’s first new building in a decade expands student services and learning commons with a climate-responsive design

From the February 12, 2024 Press Release:

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the College’s Student Success Center on Monday, officially opening the first new building in more than a decade at the state’s largest community college. 

On November 17, 2023, Bunker Hill Community College welcomed Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, a Daytime Emmy® award-winning television host, acclaimed pop vocalist, lifestyle personality, producer, and founder of the faith-based jewelry brand XIXI. In a lively Q&A, Adrienne discussed the impact of her role in The Cheetah Girls on Latina identity and embracing diversity. She emphasized the importance of authenticity, making wise decisions, and creating a new blueprint for the future while also acknowledging the influence of the Latinx community and the value of celebrating diversity. She shared, “Be authentic on social media, post what you genuinely like and love to attract like-minded people.”

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) has introduced the Community College Advantage Scholarship (CCAS), offering a minimum of $5,000 annually to the top 10 percent of future community college graduates in Massachusetts.

On Friday, December 1, 2023, 27 Be Mass Competitive Program (BMCP) graduates accepted their Certificates of Achievement.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Performance Recognition Program Honors Three BHCC Leaders with State-Wide Honors; Nine more honored for outstanding performance

Twelve Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) employees were honored in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Performance Recognition Program—a state-wide program that formally recognizes Commonwealth employees for their extraordinary contributions to public service.  

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On November 27, 2023, at the University Crossing building on the UMass Lowell campus, the Dual Admissions agreement signing between Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) and UMass Lowell became official with the signatures of BHCC President Pam Eddinger and UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen. Staff members from both institutions, including BHCC Provost James Canniff and UMass Lowell Provost Joseph Hartman, commemorated this significant occasion.

The Bunker Hill Community College Veterans Center commemorated the Veterans Day holiday on the Charlestown Campus on Wednesday, with more than a dozen student, alumni/ae, faculty, and staff veterans gathering to honor those who served.  

ECET will help small businesses and those who want to start one in Chelsea, Everett, and surrounding communities 

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) opened its Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship and Training (ECET) on its Chelsea Campus on Tuesday, October 31, with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included representatives from local, state, and federal partners.  

Engineering firm, electrical engineering, life sciences events featured all week

Halloween came early at BHCC with a festive celebration

National Transfer Week celebration helps to prepare students for four-year institutions

Health Pathway Programs in the Spotlight

Admissions Community Breakfast at Chelsea Campus

Events this week promote pathways into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields 

October 16-20 is STEM week at Bunker Hill Community College, part of a Commonwealth-wide celebration organized by the Executive Office of Education and the STEM Advisory Council in partnership with the state’s Nine Regional STEM Networks. STEM Week is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability of all students to see themselves in STEM opportunities. Young women, students of color, English language learners, and students with disabilities continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields yet make up a larger percentage of the overall workforce. 

BHCC Professor’s 2022 memoir explores identity and the immigrant experience in Boston; College kicks off One Book with reading and book signing 

Bunker Hill Community College kicked off its annual One Book program with a reading and book signing by Professor of English Caroline Kautsire, author of Some Kind of Girl: An African Girl Looking for America.  

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) celebrated its 50th birthday in grand style with a week-long series of events that marked a significant milestone.

Spanning five days, September 18-22, the events held at both the Charlestown and Chelsea campuses were a testament to the College's dedication, resilience, and growth since its inception in 1973. 

Joint Committee on Higher Education holds hearing at Mass. State House 

On Monday, September 18, Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Eddinger testified at a hearing of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Higher Education on behalf of legislation that would combat food insecurity on college campuses across the state. 

Recognizing excellence and access in training partnership with global IT firm

Making higher education accessible to all is at the core of Bunker Hill Community College’s mission, both in the College’s degree programs and in its Workforce Development offerings. This fall, Red Hat, the global information technology firm that specializes in open technologies for enterprise, recognized the College’s commitment with the Community & Social Responsibility in Education Impact Award at the company’s Workforce Development and Red Hat Academy Conference. 

Faculty, staff, administrators, and current students had the privilege to reconnect and hear the inspiring stories of their alums.

September 19, 2023 was an exceptional day at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC). Faculty, staff, administrators, and current students had the privilege to reconnect and hear the inspiring stories of their alums. Their journeys in the field of science not only celebrated individual achievements but also honored a cherished faculty member, Bob Steeper, marking his 50th year of devoted teaching.