On Monday, December 8, Berkeley City College was officially designated as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI) by the California BSI Governing Board.
Peralta Student Leaders Gain Inspiration and Civic Insight at 2025 Congressional Black Caucus
Last month, three Peralta student leaders, Kosi Ugeh (Merritt College), Davina Malbrough (Merritt College), and Njemah Khan (College of Alameda), participated in the 2025 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Transfer Day 2025
Laney College hosted Transfer Day on Monday, October 6, bringing college and university representatives to campus to meet directly with students. The event, held in the Laney Quad, provided students the opportunity to explore programs and majors, ask questions about admissions, and gather important information on transfer requirements and deadlines.
A Milestone Achievement
The Transportation and Technology Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marked a defining moment for the College of Alameda and the broader community. Over 70 attendees joined to celebrate this transformative facility for the Alameda community. The event drew significant attention, with Vicky Nguyen’s article in the Alameda Post, 'College of Alameda Celebrates New Transportation Technology Center,' republished by Newsbreak, reaching nearly 17 million readers.
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at Berkeley City College
Latinx Heritage Month kicked off on September 15, and Berkeley City College is celebrating with a series of vibrant events highlighting Latinx culture, creativity, and community. Throughout September, students explored Latinx Book Displays at the Berkeley City College Library, featuring a diverse collection of works by Latinx authors.
Merritt Landscape Horticulture Complex Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Tuesday, September 4, our Merritt College family, district leadership and support team, students, community members, and architectural/construction partners came together to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Landscape Horticulture Complex!
California Architects Board Meets at Laney College
On August 21, 2025, Laney College was honored to host the California Architects Board public meeting at the BEST Center. The statewide regulatory body oversees the licensure and practice of architects in California and gathered to discuss legislative updates, licensing matters, and national professional standards.
Bay Area Roots, Campus Reflections
The College of Alameda is proud to announce a collaboration with local Bay Area artist Jorge Bejarano, bringing his unique signature style of artwork to campus, enriching the cultural landscape for students, staff, and the wider community.
Welcoming Ilona McGriff, Director of Workforce Development
Berkeley City College is pleased to welcome Ilona McGriff in her role as Director of Workforce Development. Ilona will support California Apprenticeship Initiative grants, SWP, and Perkins planning and reporting, as well as employer engagement and identifying new funding for the College. We’re excited to have someone with Ilona’s expertise to help bolster the college’s growing workforce partnerships and grants.
Strategic Scheduling Yields Strong Enrollment and Increased Productivity at Merritt College
With the Fall 2025 semester fully underway, I am pleased to share that Merritt College is in a very strong position as it pertains to our enrollment picture this term. Compared to this same time last year, we are currently offering 39 fewer sections and utilizing 13 fewer FTEF. And yet, we have only 88 fewer students attending the college (which resulted in an increase in productivity from 13.92 to 15.47).
