The Peralta Community College District Children's Centers (located at Laney College & Merritt College) are currently recruiting and enrolling new families with children ages 2-5 years. The centers provide free/low-fee, high-quality childcare. Visit our website at https://www.peralta.edu/admissions/student-resources/child-care or scan the QR code in the flyer below to apply.
Peralta's Award-Winning Childcare Centers are Enrolling Now
Oct 7, 2025 1:58:23 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Earthquake Preparedness: Great Shakeout is October 16th
Oct 6, 2025 1:50:52 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Here in the East Bay, we live in an earthquake zone, so it’s important that we all know what to do to keep as safe as possible during a quake. The Great California Shakeout on October 16, 2025, at 10:16 am, is an opportunity to test our emergency preparedness in case of an earthquake. On that day and time, the Peralta Community College District will test our emergency communication system, Rave, by sending you all a text and email message advising you of the Great Shakeout emergency earthquake test.
Meet Allison Greene from Berkeley City College Library
Oct 6, 2025 1:08:55 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Allison Greene shares her heartwarming experience at the Berkeley City College (BCC) Library. She emphasizes that students can access a variety of resources beyond books, such as Chromebooks, headphones, calculators, and phone chargers. There is also a stationery area where students can use staplers, pencils, and hole punchers. In addition, free printing is available.
Peralta Leaders Converge at Fall 2025 Shared Governance Summit
Oct 3, 2025 6:53:46 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Over 70 leaders from the Peralta Community College District gathered in the Atrium on Friday, September 5th, for the Fall 2025 Shared Governance Summit. The Summit marked the formal launch of the District’s strategic planning to create a unified, equity-centered institution that prioritizes student success.
College of Alameda Launches "Health through Humanities" Club to Explore Ethical Crossroads
Oct 3, 2025 5:40:46 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
College of Alameda (CoA) has welcomed an exciting new discussion group to campus: the Health through Humanities (HTH) student club. Launched in September 2025, HTH provides a unique, interdisciplinary forum for students interested in exploring the moral, philosophical, and economic underpinnings of medicine and healthcare.
Peralta Colleges Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Over $250K for Students
Sep 30, 2025 3:23:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
On September 8, 2025, the Peralta Colleges Foundation hosted the annual “Dr. William (Bill) Riley Swing for Student Success Golf Tournament” at the Sequoyah Country Club in the Oakland Hills. The golf tournament is the major annual fundraising event for the Foundation, which provides students at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College with much-needed financial resources, including scholarships, grants, and mentoring.
Peralta Colleges Launch New Class Search Tool
Sep 29, 2025 12:03:00 PM / by Chanda Brewer -->
Laney College, together with the Peralta Community College District, is excited to announce the launch of the new class search tool, now live on all four college websites—Laney College, Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, and Merritt College, plus the district web.
Tasty Tuesdays Now Every Day at College of Alameda
Sep 29, 2025 11:51:00 AM / by Cassandra L. Hernandez -->
If you have ever been on College of Alameda's campus, chances are you have seen a small table outside of the Student Center with a wide variety of groceries. Maybe you’ve been inside the building and saw a long table with various containers full of tasty food.
District Flex Day: Transfer Tipping Points, Chancellor Gilkerson, and More
Sep 28, 2025 3:40:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Peralta Community College District employees recently gathered at Merritt College for a dynamic and engaging Flex Day focused on professional development. Organized by district-wide Professional Development Co-Coordinators Chelsea Cohen and Marla Leech, the event was yet another resounding success, bringing together educators from across the district to enhance their skills and prep for the Fall semester.
Merritt College President's Report – September 9, 2025
Sep 10, 2025 2:08:05 PM / by David M. Johnson -->
Merritt Landscape Horticulture Complex Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Tuesday, September 4, our Merritt College family, district leadership and support team, students, community members, and architectural/construction partners came together to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Landscape Horticulture Complex!