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June 24, 2026
CCP Taught Me Everything: Monica Harmon’s Story
Monica Harmon, Community College of Philadelphia Nursing alum, is connected to countless nursing organizations and institutions across the city. She’s been working in the field for more than two decades now, but her journey in the field started here at CCP.
June 16, 2026
CCP Celebrates Completion of City College for Municipal Employment Initiative’s Second Cohort
On June 1, Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the second cohort of City College for Municipal Employment completers, a new program formed in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works and CCP.
June 15, 2026
60 Years of CCP Celebrated at Rhythm and RISE
Honorees, including legendary entertainer Patti LaBelle, music and art were some of the highlights of Rhythm and RISE on June 9, which brought guests together at the Main Campus to benefit student success.
June 11, 2026
A night of stars: CCP celebrates 60th anniversary in style at Rhythm and RISE
Philadelphia’s own Patti LaBelle made Rhythm and RISE a night to remember
June 10, 2026
Four Faculty Members Promoted for 2026–2027 Academic Year
Community College of Philadelphia is proud to announce the promotion of four faculty members this year. At the College’s most recent Board of Trustees meeting, those four faculty members were congratulated by the Board and their colleagues.
June 10, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia Board of Trustees proudly promotes four faculty members
Three assistant professor faculty are being promoted to associate professor and one associate professor faculty is being promoted to professor
June 8, 2026
Student activations, community mixtape take center stage at CCP’s Rhythm and RISE 60th anniversary celebration
Rhythm and RISE is June 9 in CCP’s Athletics Center Gymnasium
June 4, 2026
Molding Rhythm and RISE: Natalie Gustafson, Live Wheel Throwing Demonstration
Natalie Gustafson is a Biology student at CCP with an interest in and talent for art. During Rhythm and RISE, she will be joining another student, Sofia Shapiro, on the pottery wheel, demonstrating live wheel throwing for guests to enjoy.
June 4, 2026
Rhythm and RISE to Honor Student Talents with Several Activations
Meet the talented CCP students showcasing their work at Rhythm and RISE on June 9. From live musical and theater performances to interactive art, these students are highlighting the vibrant creative community at the College!
June 4, 2026
Rhythm and RISE to Honor Alum, Faculty, Staff with Awards
At Rhythm and RISE, Community College of Philadelphia’s 60th anniversary celebration and fundraising event, members of the community will be honored with distinguished awards, recognizing their contributions to the College in different capacities. We are excited to present these awards to the following individuals to celebrate their hard work and dedication to bettering our community.
June 3, 2026
Engaging Rhythm and RISE: Yerancy Acevedo, Theater Activation
Yerancy Acevedo is a student in the Theater department at CCP and will be participating in Rhythm and RISE, along with other students in the same program. What she’s most looking forward to is showcasing her own and her classmates’ talents and giving attendees a peek inside their program. “For Rhythm and Rise, I hope that it really shows everything that I've learned for the past two years being here, and it shows everything that my friends learned,” Yerancy said. “And [I hope] it shows that we're all really close with each other in the Theater department.”
June 3, 2026
Capturing Rhythm and RISE: Rhythm Soto, Live Painting Demonstration
Rhythm Soto is a 2026 CCP graduate and is coming back to campus on June 9 to participate in Rhythm and RISE, our 60th anniversary celebration. During the event, Rhythm will be give a live painting demonstration, creating a visual of the evening and capturing the spirit of our community.