The Laney College Women's Track & Field team began championship season this past week, flocking to the podium and walking away with 4 medals. With the conclusion of the Coast Conference Championship, the Eagles are now headed to the NorCal Championship at Yuba Community College.
Eagles on the Podium; Laney Headed to NorCal Championships
May 10, 2023 9:53:00 AM / by Robert Crowley -->
Laney Career and Technical Education (CTE) Open House A Big Success
May 8, 2023 3:01:33 PM / by Alejandra Thomas -->
On Saturday, April 29th, Laney College hosted its Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Open House. We had 437 potential students, parents, and community partners visiting our campus. In addition, 14 industry and community partners, including labor unions, tabled to demonstrate the pathway of how our certificates and degrees lead to fulfilling careers. With about 100 Laney College employees supporting the event, students were able to register on the spot. Over the weekend, we gained 122 new students and 236 seat enrollments for the Fall 2023 semester. We also gained 114 new students and 151 seat enrollments for the Summer 2023 session.
Peralta Honors Newly-Tenured Faculty
May 5, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
The Peralta Community College District is proud to celebrate the granting of tenure to seven members of our faculty by the Board of Trustees in March, with tenure taking effect with the 2023-24 academic year. These seven join the ranks of tenured faculty at our four colleges, adding ever more experience and talent to the core of our distinguished faculty, the foundation of our ability to help our students reach their educational goals. Congratulations to all for earning this distinction and for your dedication to our students.
To view all the photos taken during the event, click here.
HBCU Acceptance, Scholarships Await Laney Black Student Union Vice President
May 4, 2023 1:22:47 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Yemisi C. Obalade Jr. tells a personal story of success and accomplishment:
“I wear many hats here on Laney’s campus. For Instance, I am vice president of Laney’s Black Student Union, one of the Senators for the ASLC (Associated Students of Laney College), and an intern at Laney’s Athletics as a student trainer. I am also a part of Umoja-Ubaka, a learning community, where I've got many opportunities, one of them being a participant of the Huston-Tillotson University recruiting visit to Laney.
Laney Basketball Player Kya Pearson Signs Scholarship Agreement with the Seawolves
May 4, 2023 1:14:53 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
The University of Alaska, Anchorage women's basketball program has started its 2023 recruiting class with one of the top junior-college prospects in California, as head coach Ryan McCarthy announced Wednesday that Kya Pearson has signed a scholarship agreement with the Seawolves, an event gaining media coverage https://goseawolves.com/news/2023/4/19/womens-basketball-seawolves-start-class-with-california-jc-star-pearson.aspx.
Laney Media Virtual Production Graduates
May 4, 2023 1:09:13 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
A partnership between Laney Media Studies faculty member and virtual production specialist Koina Freeman and Magicbox (https://www.magicbox.ninja/ ) has led to opportunities for students in the discipline.
Laney College President’s Report – April 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023 2:51:06 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Laney College Spring ‘23 Self-Care Fair
On April 11th, the Wellness Team for Mental Health Services sponsored the Spring ‘23 Self-Care Fair for Laney College, which focused on providing a space for students to take a break from stress. April is Stress-Awareness month, which made for the perfect time to give students the opportunity to partake in several different stress-decompression activities. The fair was open to all Laney students, with a handful of students from the other Peralta campuses attending as well.
"Fall is Free" to Continue for 2nd Year at All Peralta Colleges
Apr 24, 2023 8:34:04 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
OAKLAND, Calif., April 18, 2023 – Course registration fees are being waived for the Fall 2023 semester at all four of the colleges within the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) for a second year. Available to all California residents regardless of documented status, the fee waiver has no minimum course requirement.
PCCD Student Body Members Represent Peralta Students at Long Beach Statewide Gathering
Apr 21, 2023 10:59:26 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
Laney College ASLC Student Government leaders Meaghan Connor, Joshua Kofo, Nicholas Rothman, and Director Atiya Rashada join Student Boday President Omolola Atolagbe and their Peralta counterparts at the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) General Assembly, which took place from March 30th to April 2nd in Long Beach.
Laney College Remembers Professor Leon Dockery
Apr 20, 2023 8:37:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
As shared at the March 28th Board meeting, Laney mourns the passing of one of its long-time Art faculty members, Leon Dockery.