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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.
September 16, 2026
CCP to Host 60th Anniversary Alumni Art Showcase
Throughout the month of September, Community College of Philadelphia will host an alumni showcase featuring more than 70 pieces of artwork from more than 40 artists, celebrating 60 years of the arts at the College.
September 16, 2026
The History (and Future) of ‘Car Corner’ on CCPTV
Originally airing on the College’s CCPTV53 public access channel, “Car Corner” was envisioned as an accessible, informational series about all things automotives.
September 10, 2026
CCP Adds New Programming for Fall
This academic year, Community College of Philadelphia is adding new programs in Education, Communications and more. Learn more about the opportunities these degrees and certificates can bring to your academic journey.
September 10, 2026
CCP Reapproved as Nursing Center of Excellence
Community College of Philadelphia's Nursing program is one of 20 in the country to be chosen this year as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing.
September 10, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania launch Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy with signing ceremony, open house
The Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy is a no-cost, 10-session learning experience for West Philly business owners
September 10, 2026
New 2026-27 program offerings at CCP include three teaching degrees and four proficiency certificates in various fields
Sept. 8 marks the first day of classes for the 2026-27 academic year at Community College of Philadelphia
August 28, 2026
A lot has Changed in CCP’s Automotive Technology Program
Today, Jason Barnes is the instructor of Community College of Philadelphia’s Medium and Heavy Truck Technology program. But when he enrolled as a CCP student in the late 90s, the Automotive Technologies program looked very different. There wasn’t even a full-fledged Automotive Technology department back then—the program fell under the Physics department as part of Electrical Technologies.