The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are now open!
Peralta Community College District Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson is featured in a two-part episode of the EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast, exploring California’s new Black-Serving Institution (BSI) designation. This significant legislation, Senate Bill 1348, allows community colleges with a substantial Black student population (10% or 1,500 students) to seek BSI status. Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College are included among the California Community Colleges that meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the designation.
Congratulations to Dr. Denise Richardson, President of Berkeley City College, and her co-author, Dr. Alfred McQuarters, President of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, for the publication of their article in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a national magazine with over 35,000 readers.
Laney College recently rang in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration on January 30th, 2025. Organized by the Laney College APASS Program and emceed by program director Dr. David Lee, the event brought together students, faculty, and community members to honor this significant cultural occasion. The festivities offered a rich blend of music, performances, and community spirit, creating a memorable afternoon for all in attendance.
The campus
bookstores, operated by
Follett Higher Education, are adjusting their services to help reduce costs now that the semester is in full swing. During this transition, we’re collaborating with Follett as the District works on a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for
bookstore operations. Since 2004, we’ve had a partnership with Follett, and over the years, the industry has changed significantly with the rise of book loans, zero-cost textbooks, OER materials, online used retailers, rental textbooks, and other improvements aimed at easing the financial burden of textbooks for our students.
by Cassandra L. Hernandez, College of Alameda student
The Fall Semester was quite the introduction to life as a college student. My whole life I had been told that college would be much easier than high school. Of course, all good things take a little effort to absorb. While college has been stressful, I look forward to many things, including graduation!
Article Submitted by Jennifer Sanoh, J.D./MSW (College to Career Coordinator/Counselor)
A diverse group of Savoring Tradition: A Culinary Reflection on Black History attendees gathers around the Gumbo & Cornbread serving station.
On February 19, 2025, the College of Alameda (COA) Student Center came alive with the rich aromas and deep history of Black cuisine. "Savoring Tradition: A Culinary Reflection on Black History" brought together students, faculty, and staff for a special cooking presentation that was as much about storytelling as it was about food.
The Laney Football Team is coming off a tough season but that has not dampened the spirits of the new Head Coach nor the over 95 student-athletes participating in Spring workouts. Josh Ramos has stepped in as Laney Football’s new Head Coach, following the stellar tenure of legendary coach John Beam.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Budget Town Hall meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025, hosted by Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, and Greg Nelson, Deputy Chancellor and COO. The Zoom meeting was well attended with 300 participants on the call.
The Peralta Community College District Marketing team was thrilled to participate in Welcome Week activities, visiting Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College to hand out free college-branded hoodies and t-shirts to students who then modeled them. We had an outstanding turnout, including many returning students from last semester's event. Thank you so much to the 200+ students who modeled for us!
