Northern California Regional Playoffs

The Men’s Basketball Team delivered an electrifying season, demonstrating relentless dedication both on and off the court. Competing in the fiercely competitive Bay Valley Conference, the College of Alameda secured an impressive #24 seed, facing off against College of the Redwoods in the playoffs before advancing to battle San Jose.

Developing Budget Dashboards & Exploring Student Success Metrics

In the Fall semester, the Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness focused on the development of Budget Dashboards to extend greater transparency of budget allocations, expenditures, and oversight.

One Stop Shop Grand Opening

On October 2, 2024, CoA proudly hosted the grand opening for our One Stop Shop, which offers one place on campus where students can stop in and shop for:

• Grocery Basics, Fresh Produce, and occasionally even Eggs!
• Personal Care and Hygiene Items.
• Gently used Clothing, Shoes, and assorted random Knick-Knacks.

Alameda Economic Forecast Event

On September 26th, CoA Administrators, Faculty, and Staff participated in the Alameda Economic Forecast Event, where leaders from various industries shared valuable insights on the region’s economic climate, recent changes, and necessary steps for future growth.

COA Hosts Fall New Student Orientation

On August 20th, the College of Alameda welcomed 49 new students to our beautiful campus in preparation for the start of the Fall semester. As the newest members of the Cougar family, we know the inherent value of learning how to navigate our college community and access the numerous resources available.

COA Hosts Annual Committed Day and In-Person Orientation for the 2024-2025 Incoming Class

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, College of Alameda hosted CoA Committed Day and the first In-Person Orientation since the pandemic. Both events were designed to engage, inform, and prepare our new students for the 2024-25 academic year. Preparing for our incoming students was campus campus-wide collaborative effort.