Watch the Investiture
Community College of Philadelphia Invites You to Celebrate the Seventh President of Community College of Philadelphia, Dr. Alycia A. Marshall
October 9, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Reception to follow
Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Join us as we officially install Dr. Alycia A. Marshall into the role of President at Community College of Philadelphia and mark a defining moment in the College’s 60-year history.
We invite you to be part of this special occasion as we celebrate Dr. Marshall’s inauguration, honor six decades of impact, and look ahead to the next chapter of opportunity and transformation.
Public/General Parking
Complimentary parking will be available at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts for all guests attending the Investiture. Upon arrival, parking attendants and posted signage will direct you to the designated public/general parking areas. After parking, proceed to the Main Gates for entry and security screening.
Security and Entry
Entrance into the Mann requires security screening, and bags may be subject to inspection. For standard events, bags are limited to a maximum size of 12" × 6" × 12". Please allow additional time for parking, walking to the entrance and completing the security screening process.
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Messages of Congratulations
On behalf of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, we wish to congratulate you on the appointment and look forward to the dynamic leadership you will bring to this great institution that educates so many of our mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends, as they ascend into their educational destiny.
J. Powell-Folks
President
National Coalition of 100 Black WomenCongratulations, Dr. Alycia A. Marshall, on this extraordinary achievement! Your appointment as president of Community College of Philadelphia is a testament to your vision, dedication, scholarship, and unwavering commitment to student success. As your sorority sister, I am especially proud to celebrate you and the remarkable woman and leader you are. You embody our motto, “Greater Service, Greater Progress,” through your commitment to education, leadership, and uplifting others. You are truly greater in every sense—greater in vision, greater in service, and greater in impact. May this new chapter bring you continued wisdom, success, and fulfillment as you lead and inspire others. I celebrate you with immense sisterly pride and wish you every blessing in your presidency!
With admiration and sisterly pride,
Soror Marcella A. Rice-Osenuwa
Kappa Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter
GrammateusM. Rice-Osenuwa
Grammateus
Kappa Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, IncCongratulations, Dr. Marshall! What an honor to celebrate your investiture as President of Community College of Philadelphia — stepping into this role during such a milestone moment in CCP's 60-year history says so much about the trust and respect you've earned. So excited to see all you'll do for the College and this city. Cheers to you!
R. Coleman
Chief of Staff
Graduate Philadelphia
Thank You to Our 60th Anniversary Sponsors
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
Julian and Lois Brodsky |
Julian A. and Lois G. Brodsky Foundation
Kelly Family Fund
Rhonda and David L. Cohen
Harold T. Epps and Bellevue Strategies
Morgan Lewis
Mosaic Development Partners
Pincus Family Foundation
Allied Universal/Universal Protection Services
Brian Communications
Brown’s Super Stores, Inc.
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
Chestnut Hill College
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Honickman Family
PECO
OIC Philadelphia
Philadelphia Parking Authority
PRWT Services, Inc.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Siebert Williams Shank & Co. LLC
Tuttleman Foundation