Laney College Women’s Basketball closed out its final home game of the season in unforgettable fashion on Tuesday, February 17, honoring its sophomore class and continuing one of the most impressive seasons in recent program history.

Feeling the mid-semester pressure? You’re not alone. That’s why KGPC Peralta Community Radio is thrilled to spotlight a fantastic new resource born right here at Peralta: "The Recharge," a radio show dedicated to educator wellness, hosted by Peralta's own Staff Development Officers Marla Leech and Chelsea Cohen.

Merritt College Sees Increase in Enrollment

Enrollment at Merritt College is on the rise! Compared to this time last year, we have 239 more students taking our courses (our headcount has reached 7,317). Our resident FTES figures are also up by three percent from Spring 2025 to Spring 2026.

Laney Supports Oakland Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Bazaar

Laney College served as a Bronze-level sponsor of the Oakland Chinatown 34th Lunar New Year Bazaar, celebrating the Year of the Horse on January 31–February 1, 2026. The two-day community festival featured lion dances, live entertainment, food, art, and family-friendly activities in Oakland’s Chinatown.

Black History Month Engagement and Community Learning

College of Alameda is observing Black History Month with a series of thoughtfully designed events that center on education, culture, reflection, and community connection. A highlight of the month was The Rich Blend: Black Excellence, Freshly Brewed, held on February 3, 2026, which was well attended by students, faculty, staff, and members of the broader community.

BCC Humanities Program Presents 100 Years of Movies at The New Parkway Theater

The Berkeley City College Humanities Program is partnering with The New Parkway Theater to present 100 Years of Movies with Berkeley City College, showcasing classic films every Monday night through the month of February.

Hello Merritt and Peralta Community!

It’s that time again.  Merritt College Track and Field opens the season at home this Friday with field events beginning at 10am and running events getting underway at noon with the 4x100m relay.

Merritt College Expands Early Childhood Education Access with New Spanish-Language Pilot Program

We are excited to share that Merritt College’s Child Development Department is implementing the Child Development ECE Spanish Pilot Program to improve educational access, retention, and completion for Spanish-speaking and bilingual students.

Laney College Hosts Young Adult Program Art Exhibition

Laney College hosted a Fall 2025 art exhibition featuring students from Oakland Unified School District’s Young Adult Program (YAP), transforming the Tower Lobby into a vibrant gallery space through December 12. The exhibition showcased work from Frederico Alvarado’s Fundamentals of Painting course and highlighted the creativity, growth, and expressive voices of participating students.

College of Alameda FLEX Day Spring 2026

CoA prepares to gather as faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to engage in meaningful professional development on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Building H.