Each of the Peralta Colleges held wonderful commencement ceremonies this year. Joe Sullivan from Peralta's marketing department put together this very nice highlights reel which Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson shared with the Board of Trustees during her Chancellor's Report on June 10, 2025. Congratulations Class of 2025 Graduates!
Peralta Colleges 2025 Graduation Highlights
Jul 1, 2025 3:20:48 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Berkeley City College 2025 Graduation Celebration
Jul 1, 2025 9:04:24 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
On May 22, 2025, Berkeley City College held its graduation ceremony at the Laney College Football Field, honoring the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. The ceremony celebrated the resilience and achievements of the graduates, with inspiring words from speakers and a vibrant atmosphere.
Berkeley City College President's Report – June 10, 2025
Jun 11, 2025 9:00:31 AM / by Denise Richardson -->
BCC Celebrates Graduates “Blooming in Resilience” at 2025 Commencement
Over 150 graduates of Berkeley City College’s Class of 2025 gathered with family, friends, faculty, and staff on a warm Spring day at the Laney College football field to celebrate this year’s commencement ceremony themed “Blooming in Resilience.”
2025 Raíces Latinx Graduation: Seguiremos Floreciendo
May 28, 2025 4:27:45 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Berkeley, CA – On May 14, 2025, the Peralta Community College District held its fifth annual Raíces Latinx Graduation celebration at Berkeley City College. The event, open to all, honored the achievements of Latinx graduates from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College, marking a significant milestone for students and their families.
Celebrating the African/African American Class of 2025
May 28, 2025 9:40:02 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Peralta Association of African American Affairs (PAAAA) proudly hosted its 17th Annual African/African American Graduation for the Peralta Community College District. The vibrant event, open to all, celebrated the rich tapestry of the African diaspora while honoring the remarkable achievements of graduates from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College.
Peralta Colleges Celebrate 2025 AAPI Graduates in District-Wide Ceremony
May 23, 2025 1:51:00 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
OAKLAND, CA – On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Peralta Community College District hosted its second annual district-wide Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Graduation Celebration, bringing together students, families, faculty, and staff from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College to honor the achievements of the graduating class of 2025.
Berkeley City College President's Report – May 13, 2025
May 21, 2025 12:39:05 PM / by Denise Richardson -->
Meet Nani Perry from the Berkeley City College Umoja Community
May 19, 2025 12:29:22 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Nani Perry shares her supportive experience from Umoja Community, which focuses on the African American Diaspora and others who are interested in the African American Diaspora. She states that Umoja provides students with college tours, conferences, and resources, and helps students choose their classes.
“You Scholars are the Rising Sun”: Honoring Students at the PAAAA Scholarship Reception
May 9, 2025 2:14:08 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, on a glorious spring day in Oakland, we kicked off “Smile Season” and the month-long celebration of student successes throughout the district. Following the tradition of Libations by Kimm Blackwell, Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson warmly welcomed attendees to the Peralta Association of African American Affairs (PAAAA) Scholarship Awardee Reception, expressing her joy in celebrating the extraordinary student scholars. She began by acknowledging and thanking the PAAAA Scholarship Committee for their dedication in making the event possible.
Peralta Faculty Make Strong Showing at ASCCC Spring Plenary
May 6, 2025 3:52:10 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
A dedicated group of faculty representatives from the Peralta Community College District recently joined colleagues from across the state at the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) 2025 Spring Plenary Session.