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May 21, 2026

On May 12, Daniel Emdin became the second member of his immediate family to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, and he is the only student in the Commonwealth to do so this year. This prestigious award provides last dollar funding to community college students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Daniel Emdin was surprised with the news just a few weeks after graduating with an associate degree in Chemistry from Community College of Philadelphia.

May 21, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia’s Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership, known as the Institute, works to connect students, faculty and staff to on- and off-campus volunteer and civic engagement opportunities in Philadelphia. 

May 21, 2026

Over Community College of Philadelphia’s 60 years, several notable politicians have visited campus to engage with students, faculty and staff on various topics, including the importance of access to higher education.

May 20, 2026

After attending a vocational program for automotive technology, Teya Botte found herself in Community College of Philadelphia’s Toyota T-TEN program at the recommendation of a well-respected teacher. Now, she’s planning to attend West Chester University to study Business Management and blend her interest in automotive technology with her natural leadership skills in the hopes of one day owning her own automotive business.

May 19, 2026

Felix Rosado first began working with Community College of Philadelphia in 2023 when he was asked to join the advisory board for a new Restorative Justice certificate program. After a few months, it occurred to him that he was well-suited to assume a teaching role within the program as well. Now in its second cohort, the program offers students an opportunity to gain skills in building community, addressing harm through active accountability and healing.

May 14, 2026

A proud CCP graduate, retiring U.S. Representative Dwight Evans was first elected to Congress in 2016 after serving as a state representative for 36 years. He became the first African American chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in that role for 20 years.

May 13, 2026

A reception for the 60^th exhibit on March 31 brought faculty and staff, past and present, and alumni together for a look back at CCP through the years. Through audio clips, vintage CCP ads and materials from each decade of the College, attendees had the opportunity to take a look back at the institution’s history and see how we’re moving forward.

May 13, 2026

May 12, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia is proud to announce Patti LaBelle as guest of honor at the College’s upcoming Rhythm and RISE celebration on June 9. The music superstar and Philadelphia native will be presented a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th anniversary event.

May 7, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia officially opened their Health Care Simulation Lab in February, where students can practice working under the pressure of an emergency in a safe and supportive environment. The lab is made up of six patient rooms and two medication rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and realistic patient mannequins, all designed to mimic a real-life hospital setting. In this space, students will have the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults in a wide range of medical scenarios, from routine procedures to critical emergencies.

May 4, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia hosted its 60th Commencement Ceremony today in the Liacouras Center on Temple University’s campus, honoring CCP’s 1,968 graduates.

May 1, 2026

Every year, select Community College of Philadelphia students are honored with the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a highly selective, national program for community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities.