State House Ceremony Honors Bunker Hill Community College Graduate
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) student Valter Gomes was one of the 29 outstanding 2013 graduates of Massachusetts public colleges and universities honored for academic achievement and community service at the State House on May 2. The “29 Who Shine” ceremony was attended by Governor Deval Patrick and state education officials. (05/03/2013) FULL STORY
Bunker Hill Community College Announces New President
Dr. Pam Y. Eddinger has been named president of Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) following a six-month search. President of Moorpark College in California since 2008, Eddinger is a former vice president of MassBay Community College in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.
Eddinger assumes the presidency on July 1, 2013, as Mary L. Fifield retires after more than 16 years at the helm of BHCC. Eddinger received the unanimous recommendation of the BHCC Board of Trustees on April 22 and then received unanimous approval by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on April 30.
In accepting the vote of the Board of Higher Education, Eddinger said, “I thank Bunker Hill Community College, the BHCC Board of Trustees, Commissioner Freeland and the Board of Higher Education for their confidence. I am looking forward to serving with the Bunker Hill Community College faculty and staff. We will add to the firm foundation built by Dr. Fifield to create an oasis of higher education for our students.”
Chair of the BHCC Board of Trustees Marita Rivero said, “We found in Dr. Eddinger someone who met all of our requirements for experience, commitment and values—and who understands the kind of infrastructure Mary Fifield has built here. You don’t go forward unless you are standing on something strong.” (04/30/2013) FULL STORY
BHCC Receives $200,000 to Expand Biotechnology Program
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has awarded $200,000 to Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) to strengthen the College’s biotechnology program by expanding its laboratory capabilities and enriching its curriculum. The award, announced by Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center at Children’s Hospital on April 8, is part of more than $9.35 million in grants awarded to Greater Boston hospitals, medical schools and colleges to plan, renovate and equip life sciences laboratories. (04/10/2013) FULL STORY
Raytheon Chairman and CEO Swanson to Address BHCC Commencement and Receive Top Honor
Raytheon Chairman and CEO William H. Swanson will be the keynote speaker at Bunker Hill Community College’s 39th Commencement exercises on June 1, 2013. Swanson has also been named 2013 recipient of the BHCC President’s Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes extraordinary commitment and service to the College. It is the highest honor the College bestows on a community or civic leader. (04/04/2013) FULL STORY
Bunker Hill Community College Wins National Communications Award
BHCC Magazine, a publication of Bunker Hill Community College, and the 2012-2013 BHCC Student Handbook each won a gold medal in the annual Paragon contest sponsored by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). Taking home the silver was the 2012-2013 College Catalog. (03/29/2013) FULL STORY
BHCC Student Wins National Recognition as 2013 New Century Scholar
Ratnasari Lusiaga, a student at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), has been selected as one of the nation’s Coca-Cola New Century Scholars, based on her outstanding grades, leadership and activities. (03/27/2013) FULL STORY
Bunker Hill Community College Earns National Recognition for Service Work
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) students and faculty who “give back” to the community have won national recognition for the College. BHCC was among the higher education institutions named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for their volunteer and service work. The list of Massachusetts winners included Boston University, Brandeis University, Tufts University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. (03/20/2013) FULL STORY
Laila Ali "a hit" with BHCC Students
Champion boxer turned women’s fitness advocate Laila Ali, daughter of legendary fighter Muhammad Ali, called on students at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) to take control of their own health. (03/01/2013) FULL STORY
BHCC Among the Region's Largest Colleges and Universities in Journal's Ranking
For the second consecutive year, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) ranks eighth largest among the region’s colleges and universities, according to the Boston Business Journal’s new Book of Lists. In addition, the College has the area’s single largest enrollment of part-time students. (02/01/2013) FULL STORY
Board of Trustees Bestows Emerita Title on Retiring President Mary L. Fifield
The Board of Trustees of Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has recognized Dr. Mary L. Fifield with the title President Emerita, effective July 1, 2013. Fifield, who assumed leadership of the College in 1997, announced September 24 that she would retire as President on June 30, 2013. (12/27/2012) FULL STORY
Bunker Hill Community College Earns Communications Honors
The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recognized Bunker Hill Community College for two communications projects in the international organization’s annual regional competition. The College’s bi-annual publication BHCC Magazine earned two honorable mentions, for Magazine Writing and for the Magazine Overall. A poster titled “Young, Gifted and Black” promoting the Black History Month exhibit in the BHCC Art Gallery, took a Bronze Award. (12/21/2012) FULL STORY
Bunker Hill Community College - One of Four Colleges Awarded the National Gates Foundation Achieving the Dream Catalyst Grant
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) was selected as one of four community colleges in the nation to participate in the new Catalyst Fund grant program and will receive a $215,000 grant. (11/15/2012) FULL STORY
