Like many other students, Stephen Hebrard is an overcomer. He is passionate about excelling in his education and is willing to face the challenges as they come - head on. As one of the assistant coaches for the Men’s basketball team at College of Alameda, Hebrard shares how EOPs has not only been a wonderful resource for his players, but even for himself.
Meet Anne Gormley, College of Alameda EOPS student, and future Doctor of Occupational Therapy! 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.
On November 6-8, 2025, Peralta sent
10 + 1 (!) representatives (10 from each of the four college faculty senates and one from the District Academic Senate) to the
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) 2025 Fall Plenary Session in La Jolla.
When the College of Alameda (CoA) began exploring a visual rebrand in early 2025, the question wasn’t simply “What should the new logo look like?” The question that arose was “Why now?”
It has been a heavy season — in our region, in our nation, and in higher education itself. The deployment of federal agents to Coast Guard Island, the threats to undocumented and mixed-status families, and the dismantling of Federal programs like HSI, AANAPISI, and TRIO funding hit close to home. They are more than policy decisions; they are an assault on the very idea of education as liberation — as a pathway to belonging, dignity, and opportunity.
Editor's Update: The article below was originally emailed to students and posted here on October 31st. As of November 7th, GOOD NEWS! CalFresh / SNAP / EBT benefits are becoming fully reinstated in California. You can read more about it from the California Governor's site here.
“Kudos to Ahyan Malik and Léo Migliaccio, who demonstrated their leadership by organizing a mixer for Associated Student Government leaders,” said Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, during her Report to the Board on October 14th. The mixer took place at Merritt College on Monday, October 6th, and included nearly 30 student participants from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College.
College of Alameda (CoA) celebrated a major milestone on September 30, 2025, with the ribbon cutting of its new Transportation Technology Center (TTC), a $36 million state-of-the-art facility built to serve the next generation of skilled transportation technicians. The project, made possible through Bond Measure G, reflects the Peralta Community College District’s commitment to career education and community advancement.
September District Service Center Roadshows
On September 10th and 11th, the District Service Center leadership joined me in visiting each of the colleges. It was a great experience engaging with colleagues about our strategic vision to create a unified, equity-centered district, streamlining programs, aligning resources, and forging clear, student-first pathways that remove barriers, accelerate success, and set a new standard for community college excellence.
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.
