Laney College recently hosted a powerful and energizingBarbershop Talk, bringing together more than 40 students for an evening centered on connection, conversation, and community.
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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.
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.
Laney College opened its doors to innovation on Friday as students, faculty, industry partners, and community leaders gathered for the official Bay Area Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence Open House. Held in the newly activated AI hub in Building F, Room 254, the event marked a major step forward in Laney’s commitment to offering accessible, industry-aligned AI education.
Tuesday, October 28th was a landmark day for Laney College as the campus hosted the official Groundbreaking and Construction Kickoff for three major Measure G-funded projects: the Library & Learning Resource Center, Theater Modernization, and Locker Room Renovation.
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.
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.
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.
On May 9, 2025, Laney College hosted its annual EOPS/CARE/NextUP/CalWORKs Awards Celebration at Preservation Park in Oakland, honoring students whose academic journeys have been supported by these transformative programs. Held under the theme "Unity, Collaboration, Innovation: Strengthening Bridges for Student Success," the event celebrated perseverance, community, and educational achievement.
Laney College is proud to celebrate a landmark achievement by The Citizen’s co-editor in chief, Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, who has been selected as one of only three national IRE/ProPublica fellows. The prestigious fellowship includes an all-expenses-paid trip to the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Conference this June in New Orleans, where Lylah will join a select group of journalists from across the country.
