Save the Date, College of Alameda Class of 2026! 

We are tremendously proud of our students for achieving their academic goals! Celebrating graduation is one of the highlights of each academic year at CoA! 

Friday, May 22, 2026
3:00 PM
College of Alameda Soccer Field

Join us as we celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of our graduates! 

More graduation info: https://alameda.edu/graduation

Laney College Class of 2026, your big day is almost here!

Congratulations, Berkeley City College Class of 2026!

We are so excited to celebrate your big day with you on Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 AM at UC Berkeley Memorial Glade! 

(University Dr., adjacent to Doe Library, Berkeley, CA)

Your hard work, perseverance, and achievements have led to this incredible milestone, now it’s time to celebrate! 

More info: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/graduation

The 2026 Merritt College Commencement Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

You are invited to the 6th Global Peralta Online Equity Conference, happening May 4–6! 

This three-day virtual event brings together educators, students, and equity leaders to explore practical strategies for more inclusive, accessible learning - on campus and online. 

Featured sessions include:

May 4, 8:45 a.m. – Opening Remarks with Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor, Peralta Community College District

May 5, 9:00 a.m. – Keynote with Dr. Thomas J. Tobin: How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Support Universal Design for Learning 🤖

May 6, 8:45 a.m. – Opening Remarks with Dr. Tina Vasconcellos, Vice Chancellor of Educational Services, Peralta Community College District

View the full 3-day program:
https://sites.google.com/view/peraltaequityconference/2026-conference/2026-program?authuser=0

Registration is required to receive Zoom links. 🔒 To help prevent Zoombombing, links will be emailed to registered participants before sessions begin each day.

Register for free here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScim0Yv1TB4xzs6CxbKDkE7C8YxCcGxs9UJeIE-J83M5gAuAg/viewform

We look forward to learning, sharing, and advancing online equity together. 🤝

— The Peralta Equity Team

Preserving Culture and Resilience: Lowrider Car Show at Merritt College

Film screening + discussion + BOBA = the perfect Tuesday!

 College of Alameda is celebrating APIDA Heritage Month in a big way!

AI in Higher Education: A Bay Area Insight Debate & Dialogue