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EOPS Student Profile – Colinda Stephens

Jun 5, 2025 12:08:23 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Meet Colinda Stephens, College of Alameda student and EOPS Peer Mentor! The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide support services to low-income and academically-disadvantaged students to become successful in college.

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Love and Belonging Celebrated at the Lavender Graduation

May 30, 2025 3:39:59 PM / by Mark Johnson -->

On May 20, 2025, the Peralta Community College District held its annual Lavender Graduation at the College of Alameda (COA). This commencement ceremony honors the accomplishments of our LGBTQIA+ students, recognizing their unique journeys and contributions to our campus community. The event, open to all, and filled with food, music, love, and a strong sense of community, recognized the perseverance and triumphs of the graduating class.

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Rene Rivas Classified Senate Scholarship 2025 Awardees

May 30, 2025 10:43:25 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

On behalf of the Laney College Classified Senate, Peralta is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Rene Rivas Classified Senate Scholarship. Although Rene’s family could not attend the ceremony, they thoughtfully reviewed the applications and selected the awardees listed below. Each recipient was awarded a $500 scholarship to support their educational goals.

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2025 Raíces Latinx Graduation: Seguiremos Floreciendo

May 28, 2025 4:27:45 PM / by Mark Johnson -->

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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.

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Celebrating the African/African American Class of 2025

May 28, 2025 9:40:02 AM / by Mark Johnson -->

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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.

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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.

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Laney College Celebrates Student Success at EOPS Awards Ceremony

May 20, 2025 2:18:37 PM / by Chanda Brewer -->

On May 9, 2025, Laney College hosted its annual EOPS/CARE/NextUP/CalWORKs Awards Celebration at Preservation Park in Oakland, honoring students whose academic journeys have been supported by these transformative programs. Held under the theme "Unity, Collaboration, Innovation: Strengthening Bridges for Student Success," the event celebrated perseverance, community, and educational achievement.

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Laney Journalism Student Earns National Fellowship & Full Ride

May 20, 2025 1:57:03 PM / by Chanda Brewer -->

Laney College is proud to celebrate a landmark achievement by The Citizen’s co-editor in chief, Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, who has been selected as one of only three national IRE/ProPublica fellows. The prestigious fellowship includes an all-expenses-paid trip to the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Conference this June in New Orleans, where Lylah will join a select group of journalists from across the country.

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EOPS Student Profile – Hameed Alghaithi

May 20, 2025 1:45:18 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Meet Hameed Alghaithi, a Berkeley City College student following his dreams with the help of EOPS!

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to provide support services to low-income and academically-disadvantaged students to become successful in college. EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.

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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.

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