Academics

Peralta Colleges regain full accreditation after three year struggle
Accrediting Commission says district has 'corrected deficiencies'
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 6, 2023

RAÍCES online graduation ceremony showcases Latinx excellence
Justin Burrows, Staff Writer
• June 3, 2022

Class of 2022 graduates look toward non-traditional commencements and celebrations to mark the end of their academic reign within The Peralta Community College District
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) prepares for virtual and in-person celebrations for the graduating class of 2022. Each college will host its own commencement ceremonies and graduations to honor its students’ accomplishments.
Pamela Samuels, Staff Writer
• May 22, 2022

Peralta Foundation scholarship deadline approaching fast
Students must apply by March 1 at Midnight
Travis Chapman, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2022

Peralta Board of Trustees January 25 Video Brief
Derek Sylvester, Managing Editor
• February 6, 2022

Vax mandate looms with shifting deadlines and upcoming Town Hall
Conflicting messaging adds to confusion
Luke Wrin Piper, Leticia Luna, Gretchen Zimmermann, and Ulysses Smith
• September 29, 2021

Fraudulent students and their bots plague Peralta College District
Laney and Merritt in Oakland are among the California colleges being impacted by scammers trying to steal financial aid. Such cases have increased during the pandemic.
Pamela Rudd, Editor
• September 17, 2021

First annual Raíces Latinx graduation honors Peralta grads
Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor
• June 16, 2021

Five elected officials inspire students to dream big at virtual panel
Misha Berman, Staff Writer
• April 29, 2021

Peralta Campus Solutions: How to navigate the system update
Farhad Golriz, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2021

Honorlock: Friend or Foe?
The Peralta Community College District grapples with academic integrity and privacy rights issues in a COVID-19 world
William Ink, Staff Writer
• March 31, 2021
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District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025

Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024
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68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

Sam O'Neil, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
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Officials consider layoffs, college closures in light of repeated deficits

Romi Bales, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
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A White House memo mandating a freeze on all federal grants left students nationwide concerned about their financial aid.
Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • January 29, 2025

Eliot Faine, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
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