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September 26, 2024
Get to Know CCP Faculty: Christine Guarango, English Department
Christine Guarango is excited to join the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) this fall, marking her first semester as an instructor.
September 24, 2024
Community College of Philadelphia welcomes three new appointees to the College’s Board of Trustees: Timothy J. Ford, Dr. Carol Jenkins and Rev. Jonathan A. Mason Sr.
New board members include representatives from diverse fields, including legal, education and religion
August 22, 2024
New program offerings at Community College of Philadelphia include Video Game Audio, Real Estate, Communication and Media Studies, and more for the 2024-25 academic year
Starting this fall, the College will offer five new certificate/degree programs.
August 1, 2024
These students received some of the most prestigious scholarships in the nation
David Emdin had no idea what was coming when the president of Community College of Philadelphia stopped his commencement speech to call him on stage.
August 1, 2024
Fulfilling a Lifelong Interest: Auto Tech Student Mariah Presley
In need of a career change, Mariah knew an education would provide the skills required for different opportunities. Unsure of what area to pursue, she asked a friend for advice.
July 22, 2024
Get to Know CCP Faculty: Nwenna Kai Gates, Visiting Lecturer, English and Black Studies
Before becoming a full-time faculty member, Nwenna was adjunct instructor at CCP since 2014.
June 18, 2024
Looking Back on the Spring Semester: The Rise. And Shine. Block Party
Hundreds of students, staff and friends of the College gathered at Main Campus for the unveiling of Community College of Philadelphia’s new brand on April 11, featuring guest speakers Rep. Jordan Harris, spoken word poets Dr. Michelle Myers and alum Eboni Ferguson, and alum Mutha Knows of Power 99, who served as emcee.
May 20, 2024
Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Tracey Downing
Earning a Behavioral Health/Human Services (BHHS) degree will allow Tracey Downing to help individuals as a support specialist, just like others have helped her throughout her life. The first graduate of the College’s I Am More initiative, which assists justice-involved individuals earn an education, Tracey invites others to learn from her story.
May 7, 2024
Self-Discovery on the Path to Graduation. Meet Sonniyrah Marie D'Huguenoir.
The path to graduation is flooded with twists and turns. Students change majors, life events cause disruptions, and many students find they are no longer the same individual they were coming into college. Sonniyrah Marie D'Huguenoir said her journey was a roller coaster.
May 2, 2024
Catto Scholarship Makes the Difference for Students. Meet Annette Ramirez.
Students know they’re picking a more affordable option when they choose to enroll at a community college rather than a four-year school. For Annette Ramirez, the cost of tuition paired with the flexibility of classes at Community College of Philadelphia stood out when she was researching colleges after high school.
April 30, 2024
Working to Make People Smile: Devona Williams
After pursing other career paths in health care, Devona Williams decided that becoming a dental hygienist was the right fit for her. But when looking at programs around her hometown of Pittsburgh, she found that they didn’t match her needs.
April 26, 2024
Ready to Accomplish New Goals: 2024 Student Speaker Moo Muhammad
Arriving at the College in the fall of 2022, Moo Muhammad followed the advice of his mentor, whom he met by chance while working as an Uber driver.