Travelers passing through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are getting a masterclass in Bay Area creativity this year. Shared Impressions: Printmaking from Laney College, a new exhibition featuring the work of 15 Laney student artists, is now officially on display at SFO in Terminal 1 (also known as the Harvey Milk Terminal; near the connector with the International terminal).
Laney Art Students Take Flight: 'Shared Impressions' Exhibit Debuts at SFO
May 6, 2026 5:38:39 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Security Update: Instructure (Canvas) Cybersecurity Incident
May 6, 2026 12:50:44 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Dear Peralta Community,
We want to share an important update regarding a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides our Canvas learning management system. This incident has affected all 116 California Community Colleges (as well as other colleges and universities), and while the situation is being managed at the state level, we want to ensure students and employees here in the Peralta Community College District have the facts.
Davina Malbrough Elected President of Statewide Student Senate
May 1, 2026 5:34:03 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
During the April 14 Board of Trustees meeting, Davina Malbrough, current President of the Associated Students of Merritt College (ASMC), announced that she has been elected to serve as the next president of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). Congratulations Davina!
Classroom to the Airwaves: Laney Students and Alumni Connect at KQED
May 1, 2026 4:46:02 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
On April 22, Adult Education project manager Nik Howell and faculty member Marla Leech led a group of Laney College students on an inspiring behind-the-scenes tour of the KQED headquarters in San Francisco. The visit was more than just a tour; it was an exciting opportunity to see the "Peralta-to-professional" pipeline in action.
Celebrating the Impossible: Chancellor Honors 2026 Flying Pig Award Recipients
Apr 30, 2026 12:47:44 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
At the April 14, 2026, meeting of the Board of Trustees, Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson celebrated the third cohort of the "Flying Pig Awards." The awards, established in 2024, honor those within the Peralta community who go above and beyond to serve students and the District in ways that often seem improbable.
Peralta Marketing Team Shines at CCPRO 2026 Conference
Apr 29, 2026 5:05:39 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) marketing and communications team recently attended the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) 2026 annual conference. Held in Paso Robles from April 8–10 this year, the event is the premier annual gathering for marketing professionals within the California Community Colleges system.
PCCD Chancellor Inducted into Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame
Apr 28, 2026 1:32:20 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
At the April 14 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared highlights from a recent ceremony honoring her induction into the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame.
The Basic Needs Center is for All Students: Stories from Student Parents
Apr 27, 2026 1:46:18 PM / by Anonymous -->
Written by (Anonymous), an International Student Parent & Spring 2026 Basic Needs Center Intern
Have you ever walked through the Berkeley City College (BCC) campus on a Thursday afternoon and wondered why tables are lined with fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, milk, beans, and more?
Merritt College 2026 Track and Field Update
Apr 20, 2026 9:52:03 AM / by Brock Drazen -->
It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks as the team competed at the Mt. Sac relays and posted some more great marks leading into the Big 8 Conference Championships this coming Tuesday and Thursday. The video below is of the 4x100m as the men continue to gel as a team heading into the postseason.
Merritt College President's Report – April 14, 2026
Apr 17, 2026 2:26:30 PM / by David M. Johnson -->
Alameda County Re-Entry Conference Unites Community
I am pleased to share with you that last month’s 2nd Annual Alameda County Behavioral Health Department Re-Entry Conference, which Merritt College had the honor of hosting again this year, proved to be a phenomenal success. The theme: "Beyond Survival: Reclaiming Power, Purpose, and Possibility," exemplified the transformative power of cross-sector collaboration in service of our most vulnerable community members.

