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October 6, 2025
Philadelphia Councilmember Kendra Brooks joins CCP for grand opening of Roary’s Cubhouse family study room
Roary’s Cubhouse, named after CCP’s lion mascot, Roary, is a place for student parents/caregivers to study while their children play
October 6, 2025
Community College of Philadelphia Board of Trustees announces finalists for College president
Each of the four finalists will participate in an hour-long public forum
September 26, 2025
CCP’s Summer Study Abroad Programs Inspire Learning and Growth
Community College of Philadelphia’s faculty-led, short-term study abroad programs are back in full swing following a pandemic-related hiatus. Previous opportunities have brought students to several countries over the last 10 years, including Cuba, Japan, Tanzania, Cambodia, South Africa, England and Belize. The College prides itself on being able to offer these eye-opening and incredibly enriching experiences to students, which are mostly found at four-year institutions.
September 24, 2025
Student-produced Play Showcased in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a First for CCP
In spring 2025, students in Community College of Philadelphia’s Theater program presented their original play,” Miz Prophet Tells All”—born out of a class prompt to create puppet figures and set design elements for an imaginary production based on the Cassandra myth. The play was so widely well-received that the department encouraged students and their faculty leaders to submit the work for entry into the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. This week, those same students will be performing an updated version of the show as part of Fringe Fest, the first time CCP has ever been included in the renowned, city-wide event. The show is again being directed by CCP Theater instructor, Dave Ebersole, the show’s original director.
September 17, 2025
Community College of Philadelphia announces Enroll the Vote, a first-in-Pennsylvania voter registration initiative, during National Voter Registration Day celebration
Attendees heard from Rep. Anthony Bellmon, 203rd District, and Lauren Cristella, president and CEO of Committee of Seventy
September 12, 2025
Community College of Philadelphia bridges digital divide in West Philadelphia with $2.9M grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at 3.0 University Place and New Market West to celebrate the installation of 5G antenna towers in West Philly
September 11, 2025
Community College of Philadelphia announces this year’s Artist in Residence: Mikel Patrick Avery
Avery has collaborated and performed with numerous ensembles, including Natural Information Society, Rob Mazurek's Exploding Star Orchestra, the Jeff Parker Quartet, and many more.
September 5, 2025
Jason Barnes: CCP Alum and Medium and Heavy Truck Technology Instructor Fosters More Than Fleeting Connections
Designed to meet student and industry needs, Community College of Philadelphia’s Medium and Heavy Truck Technology program is one of a few on the entire East Coast. This program enables students to gain hands-on, practical knowledge and experience in service of medium and heavy vehicle and equipment platforms, including trucks, buses, tractor-trailer systems and off-road equipment. Students in these programs take classes from industry professionals at our Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC) in West Philadelphia.
September 2, 2025
Coding Magic Carpets: The Jr. STEM Summer Camp
Each summer, Community College of Philadelphia hosts the Jr. STEM Summer Camp, a monthlong day camp for middle school-aged students to explore topics in science technology, engineering and math. This program exposes students to viable STEM careers through fun and hands-on activities. This year, the group was able to explore STEM through work on a production of “Aladdin Jr., the Musical.” They also got to see the professional show on Broadway in New York City during a field trip.
August 13, 2025
Adopt-A-School Tutor Spotlight: Destiny Dotson
Destiny Dotson is a Nursing student at Community College of Philadelphia who anticipates graduating in spring 2026. She is currently part of our Adopt-A-School program, where she works with students at William H. Ziegler Elementary School.
August 12, 2025
CCP instructor Sosena Solomon’s films explore African cultural landmarks in the Met’s new Arts of Africa galleries
The newly unveiled works of Sosena Solomon mark the first time a commissioned contemporary film series has been on permanent display in the Arts of Africa galleries of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Philly filmmaker’s 12-part series encourages viewers to connect with African cultural landmarks as they explore the galleries.
July 23, 2025
Sanaa Desper Finds Education Beyond the Classroom
For Sanaa Desper, attending CCP is much more than just showing up in the classroom. She’s taken full advantage of the boundless opportunities that exist here for students. Sanaa, a Photography major, works as a student social media content creator in the College’s Strategic Communications office, participated in a summer study abroad trip to Ghana and worked in an internship role at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She’s accomplished all of this before even starting her second year at CCP.