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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Laney College Students Transform 5th Ave Building
Aug 18, 2025 11:28:34 AM / by Chanda Brewer -->
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.
Laney College Celebrates Student Success at EOPS Awards Ceremony
May 20, 2025 2:18:37 PM / by Chanda Brewer -->
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 Journalism Student Earns National Fellowship & Full Ride
May 20, 2025 1:57:03 PM / by Chanda Brewer -->
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.
Laney College Students to Gain Increased Access to STEM Learning and Career Opportunities
Mar 26, 2025 11:01:44 AM / by Chanda Brewer -->
Through Partnership with Children Now, College’s MESA Program Aims to Expand by 300% in 3 Years
OAKLAND, CA – Children Now is partnering with Laney College to increase access, mentorship, and career opportunities for STEM students participating in the college’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA). Aimed at supporting historically marginalized and underrepresented students, the collaboration will work to strengthen preparation and connections for students pursuing STEM-related careers, as well as increase opportunities for transferring to four-year colleges and universities.