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.
New Logo, Same Mission: Rebranding for the Future
This past spring, College of Alameda (CoA) engaged in a collaborative process to refresh our look with a new logo and brand guide. The design was shaped by broad collegewide participation, ensuring that our new identity reflects the collective spirit and vision of our community.
Welcome to the Peralta Colleges – we're glad you’re here! Here's some info that might be useful in your first week of the Fall 2025 Semester.
On Thursday, August 7, the Peralta Colleges Office of International Education hosted its Fall 2025 Welcome Day for all international students across all four colleges. The event was held at Berkeley City College, and featured a speech from BCC president Dr. Denise Richardson, welcoming new and returning students to their home away from home at Peralta. The day was full of social activities as well as stations to inform students of the variety of resources available to them, such as transportation and enrollment assistance.
Meet Antwa Rodriquez, who is reaching for the skies in aviation with the help of EOPS!
EOPS is available to assist students with support services like early registration, academic counseling, career guidance, tutoring, book grants, transfer assistance, and tons more.
A dedicated team of representatives from the Peralta Community College District recently journeyed to Southern California for the July ASCCC (Academic Senate for California Community Colleges) Curriculum Institute. Embracing a fitting Star Trek theme, the institute celebrated curriculum leaders who "go boldly... where no one has gone before" in their commitment to academic innovation.
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!
The College of Alameda athletic field was abuzz with energy and pride on May 23, 2025, as the college held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025. The event was a powerful testament to the graduates' resilience and determination.
Recognition for our Innovative Excellence
Last month, the President’s Office received notification that the College of Alameda has been nominated for the Excellence in Workforce Development Award at the 2025 Innovation Island Excellence Awards! The nomination highlighted CoA’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and how our impact has set a remarkable standard in our community.
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.
