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Stand-Out Alumnus Now Guides Others to College
Stand-Out Alumnus Now Guides Others to College Larry Thi was a stand-out student at Community College of Philadelphia before transferring to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a scholarship worth up to $30,000 a year. Now a UNC graduate and …
Wharton Grad and Penn Ph.D. Finds a Fun Job at a Community College, Stays 46 Years
Wharton Grad and Penn Ph.D. Finds a Fun Job at a Community College, Stays 46 Years During his distinguished career, Thomas R. Hawk, Ph.D., helped Community College of Philadelphia grow in prominence and influence, regionally and nationally. He is widely …
Area Job Creators Prepare for Next Level of Success
Area Job Creators Prepare for Next Level of Success 10,000 Small Businesses –Greater Philadelphia recently marked its second commencement and the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking program’s launch. Judith Gay, Ph.D., the College’s interim …
Spring 2014 Professional Development Focuses on Accessibility
Spring 2014 Professional Development Focuses on Accessibility The College’s spring 2014 Professional Development activities focused on strengthening the culture for students with unique or complex learning needs. During the opening session on Jan. 6, Bill …
In Philadelphia, Pelosi Calls Community Colleges a "Bridge" to Opportunity
In Philadelphia, Pelosi Calls Community Colleges a "Bridge" to Opportunity House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), on campus to promote economic security and opportunity for women, took a moment on Feb. 7 to praise community colleges for providing a …
Pathways Magazine Spring 2014 Theobald Calls the College ‘Invaluable’ to Temple
Pathways Magazine Spring 2014 Theobald Calls the College ‘Invaluable’ to Temple Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University are connected in many ways, and the Delaware Valley and its regional businesses reap the dividends of this …
U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. Receives the Judge Edward R. Becker Citizenship Award
U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. Receives the Judge Edward R. Becker Citizenship Award U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) started his career teaching fifth grade at the Gesu School in North Philadelphia and coaching basketball. His desire to serve …
Jotaka Eaddy: "Follow Your North Star"
Jotaka Eaddy: "Follow Your North Star" There were lights, cameras, as well as a memorable call to action during Community College of Philadelphia’s 48 th Annual Commencement where Jotaka Eaddy, Senior Director for Voting Rights and Senior Advisor to the …
Dr. Donald Generals Takes the Helm
Dr. Donald Generals Takes the Helm Dr. Donald Generals, the sixth president of Community College of Philadelphia, began his tenure on July 1. "These are challenging yet exciting times for the community colleges of America,” Dr. Generals said in a message …
Top Officials Hear Stories, Advice from Students
Top Officials Hear Stories, Advice from Students Seated around a table with Mayor Michael Nutter and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan listening intently, Community College of Philadelphia students spoke from the heart. They, along with a number of …
Alumnus Named New Fire Commissioner
Alumnus Named New Fire Commissioner Firefighters risk their lives to save life and property, and prevent tragedies from striking families in Philadelphia, which has the fifth largest fire and emergency services department in the country. That …
32 Local Entrepreneurs Graduate From 10,000 Small Businesses Program
32 Local Entrepreneurs Graduate From 10,000 Small Businesses Program Thirty-two entrepreneurs, the largest class ever for 10,000 Small Businesses—Greater Philadelphia, celebrated the completion of the program August 22 at a graduation ceremony in the …