BHCC News for September

September

2

2025

News Brief

Bunker Hill Community College Chief Barrows Honored by National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives for Outstanding Service

Bunker Hill Community College Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety Robert Barrows received two awards from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) this month at the organization’s annual conference in Hollywood, Florida.

September

12

2025

Event Recap

From Workforce Readiness to AI: Convocation Sets the Stage for 2025

September

17

2025

News Brief

Bunker Hill Community College Students Recognized at First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony

On August 27, the City of Boston held the 36th Annual First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall, honoring 29 adult learners from across Massachusetts for their academic achievements and perseverance.

September

18

2025

BHCC in the News

The DISH Food Pantry Featured in the Fall 2025 issue of edibleBOSTON Magazine

News outlet: edibleBOSTON

September

17

2025

BHCC in the News

As workforce credential programs proliferate, how should students choose? Two accreditors are piloting programs to recognize high-quality noncredit programs.

News outlet: Boston Globe

September

23

2025

Event Recap

Historic First: Pathways to Success Grant Celebrates Heritage and Community Hosting Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

For the first time in campus history, BHCC transformed its indoor Quad into "Nuestro Patio" to honor Latinx heritage, inviting all students to share how they would like to be celebrated. We came together on September 16 to celebrate el Mes de la Herencia Hispana and the successful completion of the Pathways to Success (Title V) grant at the Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Fiesta. This groundbreaking event reflects the vision of Maritza Onodje, Director of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success Initiatives, who led the Pathways to Success grant activities.