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May 12, 2026
Patti LaBelle named guest of honor at Community College of Philadelphia’s Rhythm and RISE 60th anniversary celebration
Community College of Philadelphia is proud to announce Patti LaBelle as guest of honor at the College’s upcoming Rhythm and RISE celebration on June 9. The music superstar and Philadelphia native will be presented a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th anniversary event.
May 7, 2026
Elevating Student Learning with New Health Care Simulation Lab
Community College of Philadelphia officially opened their Health Care Simulation Lab in February, where students can practice working under the pressure of an emergency in a safe and supportive environment. The lab is made up of six patient rooms and two medication rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and realistic patient mannequins, all designed to mimic a real-life hospital setting. In this space, students will have the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults in a wide range of medical scenarios, from routine procedures to critical emergencies.
May 4, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia hosts 60th Commencement Ceremony to honor Class of 2026
Community College of Philadelphia hosted its 60th Commencement Ceremony today in the Liacouras Center on Temple University’s campus, honoring CCP’s 1,968 graduates.
May 1, 2026
For a Second Year, Five CCP Students Selected as Jack Kent Cooke Semifinalists
Every year, select Community College of Philadelphia students are honored with the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a highly selective, national program for community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities.
May 1, 2026
Say “Yes” to Everything: Illi Germain’s Story
Illi Germain came to CCP after completing City Year Philadelphia and finding an interest in teaching. “City Year transformed my life,” they said. "I was like, okay, education is so important...I could see myself teaching, and I miss being a student.” Now, Illi is graduating from the College and set to attend Arcadia University on a full-ride scholarship as a Social Action and Justice Education Fellow.
April 30, 2026
Creating Options for the Future – Ronald Williams
Earning a Liberal Arts degree, Ronald is looking to begin a bachelor’s degree program in the fall to pursue a degree in Political Science and Africana studies. Graduating with Honors, Ronald has been accepted to Temple, La Salle, Drexel and Arcadia, and is waiting to hear from Rutgers – Camden, Swarthmore, Haverford, Howard and Princeton. The college campus and financial aid packages will help him decide on his next institution.
April 30, 2026
Starting a New Career in a New Country – Faith Mutsambiri
Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Nursing, Faith is ready to enter the workforce and plans on enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program in Nursing next fall. Originally a journalist, Faith relocated to Philadelphia from Zimbabwe. The importance of her career choice was influenced by a tragedy in her life—both of her parents passing away from cancer. The range of clinical rotations she completed as a student helped her realize an office environment is a preferred career area.
April 30, 2026
Preparing to Tell the Stories of Others – Johnathan Davila
Johnthan likes to stay busy. He works full time as an assistant head of engineering at a Marriot hotel while being a full-time student. He also served an intern in Multimedia Services (MMS), where he learned skills that complemented his degree in Communication and Media Studies. Graduating with Highest Honors, Jay learned about the College by chance and decided to return to education after a decade-long hiatus.
April 30, 2026
Defining Excellence on the Court and in the Classroom – Leah Brown
Leah Brown is graduating magnum cum laude with a degree in Biological Sciences, and her accomplishments co-captain of the volleyball team
April 30, 2026
From All Angles: Rich Rodovalho’s Story
Rich Rodovalho started working in construction when he was 19 years old building homes and other developments for national builders like Toll Brothers and Ryan Homes. After he felt like he had a strong understanding of the development side of the AEC industry, he wanted to see how far he could expand his knowledge. Now, Rich is graduating from CCP with an associate degree in Architecture and is set to attend Columbia University to complete a 4+1 program, where he will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a master’s degree in Real Estate Development.
April 29, 2026
The Value of Education: Daniel Emdin’s Story
For Daniel Emdin, Community College of Philadelphia helped him find a way to link his passion for the sciences with his passion for public service. While he has always recognized his love of science and service work, it was his experiences at CCP that helped him realize a way to blend the two. “During my time at CCP, I've had the chance to get myself out there in the community, specifically community service work or being a servant leader,” Daniel said. After graduating from the College, Daniel plans to continue his education and eventually work to become a physician policymaker so he can help patients while also shaping the essential systems that help marginalized communities.
April 29, 2026
Gateway to College Grads!
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Gateway to College is an alternative education program for School District of Philadelphia students, ages 16 to 21, who have disengaged from high school, but would like to earn a diploma. Students also earn college credit toward a degree or certificate. Here are three graduates from the Class of 2026: