Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared this message with the Peralta community via PCCD Announcement:
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).
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!
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.
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.
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 Peralta Community College District is proud to celebrate the eleven faculty members granted tenure by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on March 10, 2026, an achievement honored during a vibrant reception before the board meeting that recognized their role in maintaining high academic standards.
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) headquarters was transformed into a vibrant, chic piano bar and lounge on Friday, February 27th, as the Peralta Colleges Foundation hosted its first-ever "Peralta Piano Party." The high-energy fundraiser brought together employees, friends, family, trustees, and community partners for an evening dedicated to expanding educational access through student scholarships.
On Friday, February 27, 2026, members of the District-wide shared governance committees and the three Transformation taskforces gathered at Merritt College for reports on Fall 2025 shared governance activities - with a special focus on the Transformation Plan.
