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Laney College students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered last week for the unveiling of Unity Through Diversity, a large-scale mural created by students in Art 129 during the Summer 2026 semester.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon returned to her roots with a message of perseverance and possibility during a visit to the digital fabrication laboratories at Laney College and College of Alameda. While visiting, she announced a combined $250,000 investment to support innovation, student success, and workforce development across the two campuses.
The Peralta Community College District Children's Centers (located at Laney College & Merritt College) are currently recruiting and enrolling new families with children ages 2-5 years. The centers provide free/low-fee, high-quality childcare.
We trust by now you are familiar with our plans to merge Laney College and Merritt College into Oakland City College. The Peralta community—including faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and especially students—has been actively driving this process forward through our established Shared Governance process for the past year.
At the final 2025-26 Academic Year Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson celebrated a milestone academic year for the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) by inviting each of the college presidents to share highlights from the last school year.
The energy on the Laney College football field was electric as family, friends, faculty, and community partners gathered to honor the incredible journeys of the Class of 2026. This wasn’t just a graduation; it was a mass celebration of collective triumph, stubborn resilience, and the deep-seated Oakland pride that defines the Laney spirit.
Laney College recently hosted a powerful and energizingBarbershop Talk, bringing together more than 40 students for an evening centered on connection, conversation, and community.
Laney College is markingAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Monthwith a series of events that bring culture, history, and community to the forefront—creating space for reflection, celebration, and connection across campus.
