Dear Peralta community,
Oakland City College represents a new chapter for our students, employees, alumni, and community. As we build the college's identity, we'd like your input on the visual elements that will represent it for years to come.
Update from Friday, May 8, 2026:
Canvas is back up and all Canvas apps and services have been restored.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the outage. Students should now be able to log back in and resume access to course materials, assignments, messages, and other class resources.
As a reminder, please continue to use caution with any suspicious emails or links related to Canvas and rely on official communication from Peralta and your instructors for updates.
If you continue experiencing login or access issues, please contact your instructor or campus support services for assistance.
Dear Peralta Community,
I want to take a moment to acknowledge that many across our community are reflecting on the recent reports and allegations regarding Cesar Chavez. For some, this may feel especially heavy, given the deep connections to the farmworker movement and its legacy, and those impacted by sexual violence and abuse.
Dear Peralta Community,
As we head into the final months of the school year, I want to share an update on the District’s efforts to maintain high-quality, affordable education for East Bay students as we plan for the years ahead.
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) headquarters was transformed into a vibrant, chic piano bar and lounge on Friday, February 27th, as the Peralta Colleges Foundation hosted its first-ever "Peralta Piano Party." The high-energy fundraiser brought together employees, friends, family, trustees, and community partners for an evening dedicated to expanding educational access through student scholarships.
On Friday, February 27, 2026, members of the District-wide shared governance committees and the three Transformation taskforces gathered at Merritt College for reports on Fall 2025 shared governance activities - with a special focus on the Transformation Plan.
Hello Peralta Community,
Come join us for an evening of great music and great fun, all for a great cause! The first-ever Peralta Piano Party is coming up on Friday, February 27, 2026, and will take place here at the District Service Center Atrium.
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.
Dear Peralta Community,
California has an upcoming Statewide Special Election on
Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Please
register to vote
and participate if you can. Your vote matters!
Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson and the District Service Center (DSC) leadership team completed their district-wide tour on September 10-11, visiting Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College, with an encore presentation at the District Service Center on October 9, 2025. The roadshow provided a direct channel for communication with faculty, classified professionals, and administrators, focusing on strategic planning and new initiatives designed to unify and strengthen the district.
