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Gilkerson quells Pell grant fears during federal freeze: “This executive order does NOT impact your financial aid”
A White House memo mandating a freeze on all federal grants left students nationwide concerned about their financial aid.

Sinead Geneva Anderson runs for Peralta board against Area 2 Trustee Paulina Gonzalez-Brito
The Citizen makes plans for public forums, endorsement

PCCD fails to hire permanent HR head
Andrea Epps tapped for interim VC of Human Resources

Greg Nelson to be Chief Operating Officer
Nelson to be first COO since leadership restructure

CoA’s next president is one of these three college leaders
Community feedback on the candidates is due midnight tonight

Finalists for CoA President unveiled
Community questions accepted until midnight tonight

Finalists for Laney VP of Student Services share plans for student success
Deadline for community feedback shortened to Thursday at noon

Laney clothing exchange gets permanent home
Free 'clothing store' available to Peralta students

The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
Jazz professor Glen Pearson performs with legendary Count Basie Orchestra, which took home a Grammy this year