Under the open skies of the UC Berkeley Memorial Glade on May 21, 2026, Berkeley City College (BCC) dismissed its latest class of graduates into the world. It wasn't just a celebration of final exams passed and credits earned; it was a testament to boundary-pushing resilience. Guided by the poignant, student-selected theme, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”, the commencement ceremony honored a massive, record-breaking cohort poised to shake up academia and industry alike.

The energy on the Laney College football field was electric as family, friends, faculty, and community partners gathered to honor the incredible journeys of the Class of 2026. This wasn’t just a graduation; it was a mass celebration of collective triumph, stubborn resilience, and the deep-seated Oakland pride that defines the Laney spirit.

Brian Belt first got hooked on automotive repair from watching Fast and Furious movies. And once he started learning about automotive repair at CoA, he was hooked. He is now employed at an Acura dealership and loves to repair vehicles for friends and family whenever he can. He says that this scholarship will help him pursue his academic, professional, and personal goals.

A Primary Election is coming up in Alameda County on June 2, 2026.  Please vote!

Berkeley City College hosted a graduation ceremony for nearly 90 Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) dual enrollment students completing their early education youth pre-apprenticeship through the OakTown Leaders teacher preparation program.

Laney College is markingAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Monthwith a series of events that bring culture, history, and community to the forefront—creating space for reflection, celebration, and connection across campus.

Merritt College Celebrates Culture and Community at First World Cup Festival

On Cinco de Mayo, Merritt College Student Clubs hosted their first World Cup Festival in the Student Lounge (R-110). Over 160 students, staff, faculty, and community members attended the two-hour celebration. Guests enjoyed pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish, pasteles, aguas frescas, and pineapple soft-serve ice cream.

Laney Faculty Member Contributes to Pulitzer Prize–Winning Investigation

Laney College congratulates Journalism faculty member Dan Kopf on his role in a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigation announced as part of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes. Kopf, who serves as Data Editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, contributed data editing to “Burned,” an in-depth investigative report examining a flawed insurance algorithm that impacted Los Angeles wildfire survivors.

9th Annual Umoja Rights of Passage

The Berkeley City College Umoja learning community hosted its 9th annual Rites of Passage ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the BCC Student Lounge, honoring 11 Umoja graduates as they celebrated the completion of their studies at Berkeley City College and looked toward the future in transfer and career.