The Peralta Colleges Foundation hosted its annual “Dr. William (Bill) Riley Swing for Student Success Golf Tournament” on Monday, June 6, 2026, at the Richmond Golf Club, bringing together community members, sponsors, volunteers, and students for a highly successful day of fundraising.
We trust by now you are familiar with our plans to merge Laney College and Merritt College into Oakland City College. The Peralta community—including faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and especially students—has been actively driving this process forward through our established Shared Governance process for the past year.
At the final 2025-26 Academic Year Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson celebrated a milestone academic year for the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) by inviting each of the college presidents to share highlights from the last school year.
The Peralta Community College District has implemented a new virtual parking permit system through iParq to improve parking operations, increase accountability, and enhance safety across District campuses.
The Peralta Community College District is looking for volunteers to join our Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. This is a very important committee, responsible for reviewing PCCD bond spending to make sure it complies with the bond language and reporting back to the public via an annual report. Citizens who previously served on this committee have gone on to become elected officials including Trustees and City Councilors.
Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared this message with the Peralta community via PCCD Announcement:
I would like to join our college presidents in congratulating
Lisa Cook,
Dr. Nicole Porter, and
Dr. Lisa Wilkins on their appointments as Executive Vice Presidents of Student Learning & Success.
The College of Alameda Gymnasium was filled with music, pride, and shared joy on May 14, 2026, as the Peralta Community College District hosted its annual Raíces Peralta Latinx Graduation Ceremony. This special districtwide event brought together graduates from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College to celebrate not just their academic milestones, but their rich cultural heritage and the families who supported them along the way.
Under beautiful blue skies and perfect sunny weather, College of Alameda proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony on the campus soccer field on Friday, May 22, 2026. Before the ceremony began, graduates gathered in the gymnasium, taking photos and videos with friends, loved ones, classmates, and faculty as they prepared for one of the biggest milestones of their lives. The atmosphere across campus was filled with joy, reflection, and excitement for the journeys ahead.
Merritt College proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 20th, honoring the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of this year’s graduates. It was an inspiring and emotional occasion as students who once walked the halls of Merritt College crossed the graduation stage, marking the culmination of years of dedication and determination. Faculty, staff, family members, and supporters gathered to celebrate not only academic achievement, but also the bright futures awaiting graduates as they move on to new careers, educational opportunities, and personal endeavors.
Under the open skies of the UC Berkeley Memorial Glade on May 21, 2026, Berkeley City College (BCC) dismissed its latest class of graduates into the world. It wasn't just a celebration of final exams passed and credits earned; it was a testament to boundary-pushing resilience. Guided by the poignant, student-selected theme, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”, the commencement ceremony honored a massive, record-breaking cohort poised to shake up academia and industry alike.
