Peralta Colleges Home Saturday 23 January 2021

Dear Peralta Community, Yesterday, our nation witnessed a disgraceful display of vandalism, violence, and insurrection at the United States Capitol, …more Leadership Statement on the Electoral College Certification of the President and VP of the USA

Peralta Community, We want to update you on the progress we are making on new safety and security services at …more Peralta Safety Services Update – January 6, 2021

While we remain open and offer classes remotely, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in our country, our state, and …more Chancellor’s Announcement: COVID-19 Update

We are living in unprecedented times, during which your health and the health of your family, friends, and community all …more A holiday message from Chancellor Walter

Oakland—The Peralta Community College District has appointed Dr. Rudy Besikof President of Laney College and Dr. Nathaniel Jones III President …more Dr. Rudy Besikof appointed President of Laney College and Dr. Nathaniel Jones III appointed President of College of Alameda

  International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange …more International Education Week at Peralta

Oakland, CA — On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at their regular governance meeting, the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Carla Stalling Walter to serve as the District’s …more Peralta CCD Appoints Dr. Carla Walter as Interim Chancellor

Dear Peralta Colleagues, On Wednesday, a Kentucky grand jury released their decision regarding the killing of Breonna Taylor during a …more Announcement: Leadership Statement on Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Decision

Oakland, CA — The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Wednesday, September 23, …more Peralta Board Begins Contract Negotiations with Dr. Carla Walter to Become Interim Chancellor

Dear Peralta Community, I am writing to provide an important announcement regarding the upcoming Winter session and Spring 2021 semester. …more Important announcement regarding Winter and Spring 2021 Semester

Berkeley City College (BCC) today announced that it has been awarded a highly-competitive nearly $3 million Developing Hispanic Serving Institution …more Berkeley City College Awarded $3m Grant To Expand Service To Latinx Students

Dear Peralta Community, I hope the Fall 2020 Semester is going well for you!  Last month we announced preliminary plans to proceed with late start in-person Career Education …more Late Start Essential CE Courses and Athletic Conditioning Update

Oakland, CA – Laney College’s APASS (Asian Pacific American Student Success) program was awarded a prestigious $1.5 million U.S. Department …more Laney College awarded prestigious $1.5 million U.S. Department of Education Grant

Dear Peralta Community,  We learned on August 27, 2020, that one of our DGS employees has tested positive for the …more COVID-19 Update

Dear Peralta Community, The health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and the greater Alameda County region is the top …more Late Start Essential CE Courses & Athletics Conditioning Update

On May 26, 2020, Peralta Community College District reported that Laney College and College of Alameda had formed partnerships with Steph and …more All Four Colleges Now Offering Free Meals

Dear Peralta Colleges Faculty, Saff and Administrators  The 12th Annual African/African American Graduation Planning Committee cordially invites you to participate in this year’s …more 12th Annual African/African American Graduation

Oakland, CA – In the latest demonstration of financial stewardship by the Peralta Community College District (PCCD), the District has sold …more Peralta Saves Taxpayers $5 Million with Bond Refinancing

Dear Peralta Community, The Peralta Community College District college campuses and the district office will remain closed through August 2, …more Campuses and District Office Remain Closed through Summer Semester

As President of the Peralta Board of Trustees, I want to acknowledge that the Peralta Community College Board of Trustees …more Statement by the President of the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees

OAKAND, CA – The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution entitled Affirming Our Commitment …more Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees Unanimously Passes Resolution Affirming Commitment to African American Students

The 2020 Peralta Colleges African and African American graduates from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College and Merritt …more 2020 African and African American Virtual Graduation: “And…Still I Rise” Strength, Resiliency and Beauty in the Black Community

Late last week, Dr. David M. Johnson was named President of Merritt College in Oakland after serving as acting president …more Dr. David M. Johnson Named Permanent President of Merritt College

The Peralta Community College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Maria (Angélica) Garcia as President of Berkeley City …more Peralta Community College District Announces Dr. Angélica Garcia as Next Berkeley City College President