On July 1st, 2021, the Laney College team welcomed the new Vice President of Instruction Dr. Becky Opsata. Before joining Laney, Dr Opsata served as Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at Diablo Valley College for 15 years, and before that at California State University Northridge as faculty member in Communication Studies for 6 years. Dr. Opsata comes to Laney bringing impressive work experience and big plans for the college. On July 7th, one week after being appointed Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Becky Opsata was already engaged in some of her projects for the next year, getting students back to campus.
Laney College welcomes Vice President of Instruction Dr. Becky Opsata
Aug 30, 2021 4:00:00 AM / by Marina Cardoso Daltro -->
Laney College President's Report
Aug 12, 2021 8:56:02 AM / by Diana Fitzgerald -->
Laney CTE Summer Institute
Laney College is proud to have concluded another successful Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Institute last week, which hosted 144 high school students from districts within our service area. The six-week program was designed to give prospective students a look into Laney’s CTE programs and campus resources that will help them achieve their goals.
Laney College President's Report
Jul 29, 2021 8:46:23 AM / by Diana Fitzgerald -->
Laney College Partners with Schnitzer Steel Industries
Laney is excited to announce that the college has formed a partnership with Schnitzer Steel Industries, a metal recycling firm based in Oakland. During the three-year partnership, Schnitzer Steel guarantees an annual financial sponsorship dedicated to support Laney College’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. O
Laney College Student Selected for NASA Virtual Experience
Jul 8, 2021 10:08:34 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
Laney College mechanical engineering student Gabriela Manrique has been selected by NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) to attend the NCAS Virtual Experience during the spring and summer sessions. Congratulations Gabriela!
Peralta Colleges Children's Centers are Open and Enrolling Now
Jul 7, 2021 4:05:36 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District Children's Centers (located at Laney College & Merritt College) are currently recruiting and enrolling new families with children ages 3 to 5 years. The centers provide free, low-cost, and full-fee childcare. Visit our website at https://web.peralta.edu/childcare/ to apply.
Laney College President's Report - June 8, 2021
Jul 2, 2021 10:17:00 AM / by Rudy Besikof -->
Peralta and Alameda County Partner to Provide COVID Vaccine at Laney
Jun 11, 2021 1:24:37 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
On Monday, June 7, 2021 at Laney College, free Moderna COVID vaccinations were given to students, staff, their families, and community members. Interim Chancellor Dr. Jannett N. Jackson provided an update on the vaccine event during the Chancellor's Report at the June 8, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting.
Laney College President's Report
Jun 7, 2021 9:20:57 AM / by Rudy Besikof -->
Laney EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/NextUp Hosts its Annual Award Ceremony
Congratulations Graduates
May 28, 2021 10:54:57 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
Friday, May 28, 2021 is Graduation Day across the Peralta Community College District. Congratulations to all the brilliant, tenacious, dedicated students who are 2021 Graduates of Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. You did it!
PCCD and Alameda County Partner To Provide Free COVID Vaccinations
May 28, 2021 9:29:21 AM / by Mark Johnson -->
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) has partnered with the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations for Peralta students, employees, and their families. ACPHD has selected Clayworth Pharmacy to administer the free Moderna vaccinations.