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Peralta Colleges regain full accreditation after three year struggle
Accrediting Commission says district has 'corrected deficiencies'
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 6, 2023
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RAÍCES online graduation ceremony showcases Latinx excellence
Justin Burrows, Staff Writer
• June 3, 2022
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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
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Peralta Foundation scholarship deadline approaching fast
Students must apply by March 1 at Midnight
Travis Chapman, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2022
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Peralta Board of Trustees January 25 Video Brief
Derek Sylvester, Managing Editor
• February 6, 2022
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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
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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
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First annual Raíces Latinx graduation honors Peralta grads
Ivan Chairez, Photo Editor
• June 16, 2021
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Five elected officials inspire students to dream big at virtual panel
Misha Berman, Staff Writer
• April 29, 2021
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Peralta Campus Solutions: How to navigate the system update
Farhad Golriz, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2021
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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 faces $11.2 million deficit
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Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
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Li Khan, Editor in Chief • July 12, 2024
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