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Peralta Colleges Announce Inaugural Peralta Pumpkin Pursuit 5K Run/Walk

Aug 22, 2025 5:26:35 PM / by Mark Johnson -->

The Peralta Community College District is excited to announce the first-ever Peralta Pumpkin Pursuit, a 5K run/walk fundraiser to benefit the Peralta Colleges Foundation. This event aims to bring our community together for a fun, active day while raising crucial funds to support our students and educational programs. 

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Prune to Grow: Chancellor Gilkerson Recommends Bold Path Forward for Peralta

Aug 19, 2025 5:34:20 PM / by Mark Johnson -->

At the August 14th District-wide Flex Day at Merritt College, Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson delivered a powerful and forward-looking address to faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. Her message was clear: it’s time to stop competing and start collaborating to better serve students across Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College.  

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Peralta Colleges Foundation Announces New Scholarship Honoring Dr. Donald H. Godbold

Aug 19, 2025 9:29:10 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

The Peralta Colleges Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Donald H. Godbold Endowed Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the enduring legacy of a man who was a visionary leader and a dedicated member of the Oakland community. This new scholarship will support Merritt College students as they continue their educational journeys.

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Welcome Students – Parking, Welcome Week, and T-Shirts

Aug 18, 2025 4:08:11 PM / by Mark Johnson -->


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 Fall 2025 Semester.

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Laney College Program Builds Bridge to Union Careers for Students

Aug 18, 2025 11:52:39 AM / by Mark Johnson -->

OAKLAND, CA — In a bold step toward expanding access to union careers, Laney College—part of the Peralta Community College District—is offering students a direct pathway into high-demand construction trades through a new pre-apprenticeship program. Developed in partnership with the Alameda County Building Trades Council (ACBTC) and the Construction Trades Workforce Initiative (CTWI), the program is already transforming lives and strengthening ties between education and labor.

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Laney College Students Transform 5th Ave Building

Aug 18, 2025 11:28:34 AM / by Chanda Brewer -->

Laney College mural students, under the guidance of instructor Fred Alvarado, have completed a bold and beautiful mural on the exterior of a District Service Center (DSC) building near the Laney football field. Located on 5th Avenue just west of East 8th Street, the once-plain structure now bursts with color, symbolism, and community pride—thanks to the vision and hard work of Alvarado’s students.

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Peralta Classified Professionals Represent at Statewide Leadership Conference

Aug 18, 2025 11:11:48 AM / by Chanda Brewer -->

Classified professionals from across California came together in Sacramento this June for the 2025 Classified Leadership Institute (CLI), the largest professional development gathering dedicated to staff working across the state’s 116 community colleges.

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Peralta Colleges International Students Fall 2025 Welcome Day

Aug 12, 2025 5:05:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

On Thursday, August 7, the Peralta Colleges Office of International Education hosted its Fall 2025 Welcome Day for all international students across all four colleges. The event was held at Berkeley City College, and featured a speech from BCC president Dr. Denise Richardson, welcoming new and returning students to their home away from home at Peralta. The day was full of social activities as well as stations to inform students of the variety of resources available to them, such as transportation and enrollment assistance.

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Phishing E-mail Awareness

Aug 12, 2025 9:41:00 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Dear Peralta Community,

 

We have been seeing an increasing number of suspicious phishing & spam emails lately, many with attached links. Please adhere to the following guidelines and don’t hesitate to contact us if you are unsure about an email you receive.

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EOPS Profile – Antwa Rodriquez

Aug 12, 2025 9:00:00 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Meet Antwa Rodriquez, who is reaching for the skies in aviation with the help of EOPS!

EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.

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