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October 30, 2026
From CCP to City Council: Councilmember Kendra Brooks’ Story
Before Kendra Brooks was Minority Leader of Philadelphia’s City Council, she was a student right here at Community College of Philadelphia. Since becoming a City Councilmember, Brooks has been a champion of reproductive freedom, housing justice and public schools, amongst other similar public service priorities. That is one of the many reasons she has remained connected to CCP and dedicated to supporting students—she remembers what it was like to feel supported by the CCP community when she was a student.
October 28, 2026
CCP Chose Me: Deesha Dyer’s Story
Deesha Dyer is an award-winning event strategist, community leader, author, speaker, philanthropist, executive operations expert, founder and CEO.
October 20, 2026
From EMT to RN: Sharandy Osei-Tutu’s Journey
Sharandy Osei-Tutu has been surrounded by nursing and health care professionals for most of her life. Her mother was a home health aide, her sister is a nurse, her brother went to nursing school and several of her aunts are also nurses.
October 15, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia hires 35 new full-time faculty for Fall 2026 semester
PHILADELPHIA – Community College of Philadelphia is proud to announce the hiring of 35 new full-time faculty, one of the largest cohorts of new hires in recent College history.
October 15, 2026
CCP Honors 60 Years of the Arts at the College
On Thursday, September 17, Community College of Philadelphia hosted the 60th Anniversary Alumni Art Showcase, the first time an event of this nature has been held in about ten years.
October 14, 2026
CCP Welcomes 35 New Full-time Faculty Members
Community College of Philadelphia is excited to share that 35 new faculty members have been hired for the 2026-2027 academic year; the largest number of new faculty hires in recent memory.
October 13, 2026
Local leaders join Philly community to celebrate investiture of Dr. Alycia A. Marshall, seventh president of Community College of Philadelphia
The presidential investiture of Dr. Alycia A. Marshall was held today, Oct. 9, at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts
October 12, 2026
CCP Welcomes Seventh President, Dr. Alycia Marshall
On Friday, October 9, 2026, Community College of Philadelphia officially welcomed Dr. Alycia Marshall as its seventh President. This historic moment for the College honored the institution's first Black woman president during a day filled with joy, pride and conversation about the future of CCP. Faculty and staff from the College, as well as guests from throughout Dr. Marshall’s personal and professional life, were in attendance at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts, ushering in a new leader with a bright vision for the College.
October 7, 2026
Recognizing Students on the Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists
As of October 2, the Dean's List and the President's List are available online at ccp.edu/excellence.
To qualify for either list, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Students who earn a GPA of 3.2 or higher qualify for the Dean's List, and students who earn a 4.0 GPA qualify for the President's List.
Congratulations to all of our hardworking students on a job well done!
October 7, 2026
President’s Picnic Celebrates School Spirit and a New Beginning
Students and staff filled the Winnet Courtyard on Oct. 6 for food, music, games and community spirit in celebration of a new chapter in CCP’s history with our seventh president, Dr. Alycia Marshall, leading up to her upcoming investiture. Featuring some of Dr. Marshall’s favorite food and activities, the event offered Marshall’s Mozzi Sticks, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce; Marshall's Milkshakes; in addition to popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs and hamburgers. The CCP Dance Team performed for the crowd, and Dr. Marshall joined the students for one song.
September 23, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University announce new and expanded partnership to support Philadelphia students
New agreement will cover dual admissions, program-to-program opportunities and more
September 18, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia announces this year’s Artist in Residence: Tommy Tangie
A New Jersey native, Tangie has performed across the U.S. and Europe, including major festivals, nightlife venues and private events.