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Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: FabLabs, facilities, chancellor contract

Satch Alvarez, Sam O'Neil, and Ivan Saravia November 29, 2023
The Peralta Community College District’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees included public comments in support of funding for the FabLabs, a presentation on facilities issues, and the approval of the next chancellor’s contract.
Spring is free... again!

Spring is free… again!

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor November 28, 2023
PCCD is offering its districtwide “Spring is Free” initiative for the second year in a row. Tuition and fees will be waived for those who complete the requirements. 
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BCC holds events for Undocumented Student Action Week

Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The week of Oct. 16 marked the seventh annual Undocumented Student Action Week across community colleges in California. Berkeley City College (BCC) held a series of events centering the undocumented student...

Denise Richardson to be permanent BCC President

Denise Richardson to be permanent BCC President

Li Khan, Editor in Chief October 13, 2023

Berkeley City College’s (BCC’s) new president will be a familiar face. The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) announced Tuesday that Interim President Denise Richardson has been selected...

Meet the three finalists for BCC President

Meet the three finalists for BCC President

Li Khan, Sam O'Neil, and Ian Waters October 3, 2023

Berkeley City College (BCC) hosted public forums on Sep. 20 for the three finalists in their search to hire a new college president. Each candidate was given 50 minutes to present themselves and field...

PCCD hosts virtual town hall meeting on public safety

PCCD hosts virtual town hall meeting on public safety

Satch Alvarez and Sam O'Neil September 30, 2023

Peralta Community College District (PCCD) officials hosted a virtual Public Safety Town Hall this Monday, presenting the results of a recent survey on campus safety and security results and answering questions...

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Where students can get free food at the Peralta colleges

Ian Waters, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Students enrolled at each of the Peralta colleges can access free meals and groceries this fall, through various basic needs programs at each college. A valid Student ID with an updated semester sticker...

BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission

BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission

Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Berkeley City College Art instructor and Bay Area muralist Juana Alicia Araiza was celebrated for her decades-long contribution to the arts by the San Francisco Art Commission (SFAC) “Dreaming in...

Joya Chavarin is committed to growing BCC’s Teacher Preparation Program

Joya Chavarin is committed to growing BCC’s Teacher Preparation Program

Tamara Copes, Staff Writer July 11, 2023

Through holding a multitude of positions in Education, leading socially focused community organizations, and raising a family, Joya Chavarin will bring over 25 years of moxie to Berkeley City College’s...

Denise Richardson to be Interim Berkeley City College President

Denise Richardson to be Interim Berkeley City College President

Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Staff Writer June 2, 2023

Correction 7/6/2023: This piece has been updated to reflect that Richardson joined PCCD as faculty in 2001. Denise Richardson, the current Vice President of Instruction at Merritt College, was appointed...

Berkeley City College President Angélica Garcia announces departure

Berkeley City College President Angélica Garcia announces departure

Garcia to begin new position at Santa Rosa Junior College on July 1
Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Staff Writer April 22, 2023

On April 12, Angélica Garcia announced that she will be leaving the position she has held since 2020 as president of Berkeley City College (BCC) to begin a new role as the president/superintendent...

Peralta Colleges continue to offer incentives to students for spring semester

Peralta Colleges continue to offer incentives to students for spring semester

David Rowe, Associate Editor February 15, 2023

After offering free tuition for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters, the four colleges making up the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) are offering cash payments in various amounts and...

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