ALAMEDA, CA – Today, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) unveiled its latest accomplishment under an ambitious, multimillion-dollar capital improvement plan: completion of the New Center for Liberal Arts (Building H) at the College of Alameda. The nearly 54,000 square foot, building offers specialized facilities for programming in the divisions of Liberal Studies and Language Arts, and Career and Workforce Education, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with classroom space in a variety of academic disciplines. This success was preceded by a successful bond refinance earlier this year that saved taxpayers $5 million and earned the District a higher credit rating from Moody’s.

Did you know that many high-paying careers don’t require a four-year college degree? Employment options in technical fields are growing rapidly, and the opportunities are plentiful - especially at Laney College. Learn more about what the College offers at the upcoming Virtual CTE Open House and Career Expo on Friday, December 4 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

The Peralta Community College District is pleased to announce that Berkeley City College, Laney College, and Merritt College are being recognized for their exemplary educational work in implementing the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) programs by the Campaign for College Opportunity.  

All four of the Peralta Colleges are fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and remain so during a probationary period that began in January 2020.  We are pleased to report that the colleges of Peralta Community College District are making progress on removing their probationary status.   

Are you interested in becoming a Mentor in the College of Alameda Puente Program?

Every year, the CoA Puente Program recruits individuals to offer insight, provide guidance, and share their experiences in college and on their chosen career path to Puente students. Mentors also help students experience the professional world, and provide assistance developing professional networking skills. 

Dr. Rudy Besikof appointed President of Laney College and Dr. Nathaniel Jones III appointed President of College of Alameda

International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

Don't miss out on the incredible programming offered daily on Peralta TV, which can be viewed on Channel 27 in Alameda and Berkeley; and Channel 28 in Emeryville, Piedmont, and Oakland, and on AT&T U-Verse at Channel 99. You can also view original content on the Peralta TV YouTube channel, including the award-winning documentary on the Black Panthers.

The last day to vote in the upcoming election is Tuesday, November 3, and there are a variety of options to make sure your voices are heard!