The Laney Football Team is coming off a tough season but that has not dampened the spirits of the new Head Coach nor the over 95 student-athletes participating in Spring workouts. Josh Ramos has stepped in as Laney Football’s new Head Coach, following the stellar tenure of legendary coach John Beam.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Budget Town Hall meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025, hosted by Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, and Greg Nelson, Deputy Chancellor and COO. The Zoom meeting was well attended with 300 participants on the call.
The Peralta Community College District Marketing team was thrilled to participate in Welcome Week activities, visiting Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College to hand out free college-branded hoodies and t-shirts to students who then modeled them. We had an outstanding turnout, including many returning students from last semester's event. Thank you so much to the 200+ students who modeled for us!
Sadly, our community recently lost three amazing women associated with the Peralta Community College District, including student Ginger Coplan, former counselor and dean Susan Cota, and longtime counselor Alze Mae Roberts.
During her Flex Day address on January 16, 2025, Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson emphasized the importance of shared governance and community engagement as the Peralta Community College District navigates a challenging period in higher education. Her speech is posted on YouTube.
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On January 24, 2025,
Oakland Soul Sports Club proudly announced its return to Merritt College for the upcoming 2025 USL W League season. Merritt College has been the home of Soul for the past two seasons, during which the team has maintained an undefeated record on campus.
by Cassandra L. Hernandez, College of Alameda student
Being in high school or a freshman in college, all you hear about is what major you are considering. It is a daunting thing for most as this is what dictates what will come out on your diploma and what classes you will be taking. For others, they already have a few choices or one set choice in mind as they have a pretty clear idea of their dream career. For a concerning minority, they choose a random major they believe will be the “easiest” or genuinely don’t have anything in mind. Whatever the situation students may be in, at some point they will need to declare a major.
Welcome to the Peralta Colleges – we're glad you’re here! Here's some info that might be useful in your first week of the Spring Semester.
