Thank you to all who joined us in-person or online for the Forums for the Executive Vice President Finalists. Below are the finalists for the three newly created positions of Executive Vice President of Student Learning & Success for the Peralta Community College District. The finalists are listed in the order of their Forums, which took place on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Each finalist listing includes their name, a brief bio, a link to their Forum video recording, and a link to the feedback form. Please submit your feedback by 5pm on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Laney College recently hosted a powerful and energizingBarbershop Talk, bringing together more than 40 students for an evening centered on connection, conversation, and community.
Berkeley City College hosted a graduation ceremony for nearly 90 Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) dual enrollment students completing their early education youth pre-apprenticeship through the OakTown Leaders teacher preparation program.
Laney College is markingAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Monthwith a series of events that bring culture, history, and community to the forefront—creating space for reflection, celebration, and connection across campus.
On Cinco de Mayo, Merritt College Student Clubs hosted their first World Cup Festival in the Student Lounge (R-110). Over 160 students, staff, faculty, and community members attended the two-hour celebration. Guests enjoyed pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish, pasteles, aguas frescas, and pineapple soft-serve ice cream.
Laney College congratulates Journalism faculty member Dan Kopf on his role in a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigation announced as part of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes. Kopf, who serves as Data Editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, contributed data editing to “Burned,” an in-depth investigative report examining a flawed insurance algorithm that impacted Los Angeles wildfire survivors.
The Berkeley City College Umoja learning community hosted its 9th annual Rites of Passage ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the BCC Student Lounge, honoring 11 Umoja graduates as they celebrated the completion of their studies at Berkeley City College and looked toward the future in transfer and career.
After a long-awaited return, the Landscape and Horticulture program at Merritt College has finally made a comeback with its annual plant sale. The packed-out, all-day event was hosted on May 2nd in the newly renovated Landscape and Horticulture building, welcoming roughly 450 community members, students, and plant enthusiasts who came out to support the program and its students. All plants available for purchase were grown and cultivated by Merritt College students and staff, highlighting the hands-on learning at the core of the program. Building on the momentum of the building’s grand opening in Fall 2025, the event not only reintroduced a beloved campus tradition but also showcased the expanded capacity of the program to serve more students through hands-on learning opportunities.
Each spring semester, students across the Peralta Community College District begin preparing for what comes next. For many, this includes applying for financial aid for the upcoming academic year, awaiting transfer decisions, and preparing for graduation, all while managing final exams. It’s a busy and often demanding time, requiring focus, patience, and careful planning. To those preparing to graduate, transfer, or both, congratulations on reaching this milestone.
