Journalism chair to serve on ‘Pillars of Democracy’ panel
Eleni Gastis will speak alongside Oaklandside EIC on strengthening democracy through education
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.
The bookstore at Laney College will close on Thursday and reopen in a new building in Fall 2026. Class materials can be purchased online in the interim.
The measure, also called the Peralta Colleges Affordable Education Reauthorization Measure, would bring in $8 million annually for student support by renewing a $48 tax per parcel.
40% of Peralta buildings are in “deficient” condition, according to update on Facilities Master Plan
The independent consultant report also reveals a large percentage of online students across the district.
Days after nationwide cybersecurity attacks threatened to publicize student data, Instructure reached an agreement with ShinyHunters.
