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Graduate Success Story - Chris Robin
Graduate Success Story - Chris Robin In order to better meet the needs of his growing family, Chris Robin sought an educational path that would enable him to change careers. “It was a perfect storm of events that brought me to CCP,” he said. The owner of …
Student Makes the Most of His Second Chance with Support from the CME
Student Makes the Most of His Second Chance with Support from the CME A second chance. That’s what Leroy Brown, a Black Studies major, found in one Community College of Philadelphia program as a young Black male. Leroy is expected to complete his degree …
Alumni Andreas Copes Awarded with Point Foundation Scholarship
Alumni Andreas Copes Awarded with Point Foundation Scholarship Andreas Copes is a Community College of Philadelphia Mass Media alumni who was named one of 24 Point Foundation Community College Scholars in spring 2020. Now he/they is being recognized once …
PROMISE Scholarship offers mental clarity for student eager to complete college
PROMISE Scholarship offers mental clarity for student eager to complete college George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science graduate Essence Gaines had no doubt that she would go to college. It was which university she would attend …
CCP Alum Makes Her Way in the Automotive Field
CCP Alum Makes Her Way in the Automotive Field Earning an Automotive Service I proficiency certificate in 2019 was the culmination of Jovie Last’s lifelong interest in mechanics, tools and working with her hands. Later in life, she realized that …
For the Second Time Around, Alum Makes the Right Connection
For the Second Time Around, Alum Makes the Right Connection Connecting people to resources is not only a passion for Tia Watson; it’s what she does for a living. Tia serves as the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Director for United States Sen. Bob …
New Academic Programs Coming Fall 2021
New Academic Programs Coming Fall 2021 This fall, Community College of Philadelphia will introduce two new certificate programs, one new degree program and three updates to current certificate and degree paths. In doing so, the College hopes to …
Covid-19 Vaccine policy updates for Fall 2021 semester
Covid-19 Vaccine policy updates for Fall 2021 semester Recently, the City of Philadelphia announced a mandate stating that all higher education students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15, 2021. As a result, Community College of …
A Word with Newly Appointed dean, Dr. Vishal Shah
A Word with Newly Appointed dean, Dr. Vishal Shah New to the College, Dr. Vishal Shah was appointed the new dean of Math, Science and Health Careers in June 2021. A role that comes during a transformative time amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the new dean is …
Supporting Students and Volunteerism: Project Career Launch
Supporting Students and Volunteerism: Project Career Launch Students in the School District of Philadelphia with autism spectrum disorders are finding mentors in Community College of Philadelphia students through Project Career Launch. In partnership …
Join us for the Men’s Basketball Team Tournament Selection Watch Party March 2 at 2 p.m.
Join us for the Men’s Basketball Team Tournament Selection Watch Party March 2 at 2 p.m. The Men’s basketball team have advanced again and now they’re District champions. Our CCP Lions won the Region 19/North Atlantic District Championship on Saturday, …
Catto Scholar Blog - Dayanna Shomo
Catto Scholar Blog - Dayanna Shomo Hello, my name is Dayanna but I prefer to go by my last name Shomo. I am from the West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia. I graduated last summer from George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, also …