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January 9, 2026

Joe Morris, a member of Community College of Philadelphia’s first graduating class, remembers his days at the College fondly, and is grateful for the educational and overall life skills he gained while at the College. After graduating from CCP, Morris pursued a robust career in health care and eventually went on to obtain an MBA in Health Administration from Temple University.

January 9, 2026

Sequoia Alldun recently completed Community College of Philadelphia’s Welding program and is now working in an apprenticeship at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Sequoia grew up around welding because her dad was a mechanic, and when she moved to Philadelphia, she figured she’d give the profession a try herself. CCP was a fast and affordable option to get her started.

January 8, 2026

For mother-daughter duo Valerie and Louise Lanzetta, Community College of Philadelphia has brought opportunities at affordable prices. Valerie was born in Philadelphia and raised in France, but when she returned to the city in her 30s, she wanted to pursue an American college degree. “I did some research, and I found out about CCP. [They had] different time[s] for classes that fit my personal schedule,” Valerie said. Now, Valerie works as a program director and assistant professor of Medical Laboratory Science at Thomas Jefferson University.

January 6, 2026

The College hosted the annual Celebrate the Stars and Holiday Celebration event on Dec. 10, where the community came together to congratulate faculty and staff who have reached milestones in their years of service at the College. More than 100 employees celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years of service and were presented with a certificate. The Gymnasium featured 1960s themed decor in honor of the College’s 60^th anniversary, and attendees enjoyed food, music, dancing, games and raffles.

December 17, 2025

For Sierra Akers, a CCP alum and current Diversity Fellow in Behavioral Health and Human Services, the College is more than just an institution of higher education; it’s home. “At times, where I've needed some place to land safely and feel comfortable, I've come back to CCP,” Akers said. 

December 17, 2025

After living in the U.S. for just four years, Adriana Lopez Sanchez has made incredible progress on her goals to learn English and graduate from college. She is on track to earn her associate degree in accounting from Community College of Philadelphia this December.

December 16, 2025

Dr. Gayathri Banavara, assistant professor in Business Leadership, was recently selected for inclusion on the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning’s Fulbright Specialist Roster for a tenure of three years (2025–2028). This recognition is a significant professional achievement and a testament to Dr. Banavara’s expertise and contributions to her field.

December 15, 2025

This academic year, Community College of Philadelphia has added some exciting new programs into the fold. Learn more about the opportunities these programs can bring.

December 12, 2025

Jonathan Lyndon Chase is an interdisciplinary, Philadelphia-based artist who works in painting, video, sound and sculpture to depict queer Black love and community amid the backdrop of urban and domestic spaces. They are also a proud graduate of Community College of Philadelphia. On Oct. 16, Chase came back to campus for an artist talk event where they shared some of their artwork and experiences working as an artist with our students, faculty and staff.

December 10, 2025

December 9, 2025

This semester, Community College of Philadelphia launched a new, monthly series, “Power Hour,” which aims to connect students with elected officials and leaders across industries and disciplines within the city.

December 9, 2025