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June 2, 2026
Wowing Rhythm and RISE: Hailee Augustus, Theater Activation
Hailee Augustus is a Theater student at Community College of Philadelphia and participating in Rhythm and RISE on June 9. She is excited to be a part of this event and showcase her own and her classmates’ talents.
June 1, 2026
Seizing Rhythm and RISE: Jennifer Brooks, Student Photographer
Jennifer Brooks is a first-generation student at CCP and will be taking photographs of guests at Rhythm and RISE on June 9. Jennifer has always had an interest in photography and she’s looking forward to putting her skills to work at this 60th anniversary event.
May 27, 2026
CCP Celebrates the First Graduates of the Restorative Justice Proficiency Certificate
This spring, we recognized the first cohort of graduates from Community College of Philadelphia’s new Restorative Justice Proficiency Certification.
May 26, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia announces honorees for June 9 Rhythm and RISE celebration
Newly announced award recipients will join Patti LaBelle as honored guests at CCP’s 60th anniversary celebration
May 21, 2026
Visits from Political Figures Over the Years
Over Community College of Philadelphia’s 60 years, several notable politicians have visited campus to engage with students, faculty and staff on various topics, including the importance of access to higher education.
May 21, 2026
Daniel Emdin Awarded Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
On May 12, Daniel Emdin became the second member of his immediate family to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, and he is the only student in the Commonwealth to do so this year. This prestigious award provides last dollar funding to community college students pursuing bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Daniel Emdin was surprised with the news just a few weeks after graduating with an associate degree in Chemistry from Community College of Philadelphia.
May 21, 2026
Reflections from the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership
Community College of Philadelphia’s Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership, known as the Institute, works to connect students, faculty and staff to on- and off-campus volunteer and civic engagement opportunities in Philadelphia.
May 20, 2026
Toyota T-TEN Leads to Business Leadership for Teya Botte
After attending a vocational program for automotive technology, Teya Botte found herself in Community College of Philadelphia’s Toyota T-TEN program at the recommendation of a well-respected teacher. Now, she’s planning to attend West Chester University to study Business Management and blend her interest in automotive technology with her natural leadership skills in the hopes of one day owning her own automotive business.
May 19, 2026
Felix Rosado: A Restorative Justice Story
Felix Rosado first began working with Community College of Philadelphia in 2023 when he was asked to join the advisory board for a new Restorative Justice certificate program. After a few months, it occurred to him that he was well-suited to assume a teaching role within the program as well. Now in its second cohort, the program offers students an opportunity to gain skills in building community, addressing harm through active accountability and healing.
May 14, 2026
Congressman Dwight Evans
A proud CCP graduate, retiring U.S. Representative Dwight Evans was first elected to Congress in 2016 after serving as a state representative for 36 years. He became the first African American chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in that role for 20 years.
May 13, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia graduate Daniel Emdin receives highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Daniel is the only student in Pennsylvania to earn this year’s scholarship.
May 13, 2026
Bringing Together Voices from Generations of Lions
A reception for the 60th exhibit on March 31 brought faculty and staff, past and present, and alumni together for a look back at CCP through the years. Through audio clips, vintage CCP ads and materials from each decade of the College, attendees had the opportunity to take a look back at the institution’s history and see how we’re moving forward.