9+ hour, 26+ min ago  (182+ words) Apr 28, 2026 1: 32: 20 PM / by Mark Johnson On Saturday, March 28, Dr. Gilkerson was honored alongside nine other pioneers representing fields such as news media, law enforcement, technology, social justice, and healthcare. Despite the personal nature of the accolade, Dr. Gilkerson emphasized that…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (134+ words) Apr 27, 2026 2: 58: 25 PM / by Faiza Ali Preserving Culture and Resilience: Lowrider Car Show at Merritt College Come celebrate the artistry, culture, and community spirit of lowrider culture right here on campus!" "Wednesday, May 6, 2026 "11: 00 AM " 1: 30 PM "Merritt College, Parking Lot C Featuring:…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (86+ words) Peralta Gems Apr 24, 2026 9: 05: 55 PM / by Faiza Ali Join College of Alameda for a FREE screening of "Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America": A powerful documentary tracing the remarkable history and diverse experiences of Asian Americans from the 19th century to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (494+ words) It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks as the team competed at the Mt. Sac relays and posted some more great marks leading into the Big 8 Conference Championships this coming Tuesday and Thursday. The video below is of the 4x100m as…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (163+ words) Peralta Gems Apr 14, 2026 7: 26: 34 PM / by Mark Johnson The 2026 Black Student Success Week is coming up on April 20-24, 2026. This year's theme is Revolution (Re)defining Black Student Success. The 2026 Black Student Success Week shifts from institutional designations (BSIs) to an overall…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (207+ words) Peralta Gems On Friday, March 6, Peralta hosted its annual district-wide celebration of the Lunar New Year alongside the college presidents and Board Trustee Nicky Gonzalez Yuen. This is the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy, courage, and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (146+ words) Apr 8, 2026 10: 48: 40 AM / by Johnathan Freeman Peralta students now have a new option for convenient, discounted hot meals on campus. In partnership with Peralta District leadership, Foodture, a robotic hot food vending company, has installed hot food vending machines at each…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (169+ words) Peralta Gems Apr 8, 2026 10: 58: 24 AM / by Johnathan Freeman Welcome back, students! We hope you had a good spring break last week. Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2026 Classes Peralta Safety App Emergency Alerts Testing On Thursday, April 9 at 1: 30 pm, Laney College will conduct…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (247+ words) Mar 25, 2026 11: 04: 39 AM / by Faiza Ali AI in Higher Education: A Bay Area Insight Debate & Dialogue As artificial intelligence continues to reshape teaching and learning, educators are asking urgent questions: How should faculty respond? What does equitable, AI-resilient pedagogy look like?...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (199+ words) Mar 24, 2026 4: 13: 50 PM / by Mark Johnson Dr. Tina Vasconcellos, Vice Chancellor of Educational Services, presided over the event as the master of ceremonies. The new tenure recipients also received congratulations and praise from District Academic Senate President Dr. Leslie Blackie and…...