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Peralta Board of Trustees announce Dr. Jannett Jackson as new Interim Chancellor
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Leticia Luna, Social Media Editor
• February 27, 2021
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Leticia Luna, Staff Writer
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Leticia Luna, Staff Writer
• December 18, 2020
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• October 13, 2020
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