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Increasing Diversity in Nursing
Increasing Diversity in Nursing An Achieving the Dream grant is one more way the Nursing program is working to support the success of black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and first-generation students. Through this grant, students receive mentors, …
Continuing a Family Connection: Alum and Faculty Member Mike Shaffer
Continuing a Family Connection: Alum and Faculty Member Mike Shaffer Teaching at the College for almost 40 years has given Mike Shaffer the opportunity to prepare students for their future—just as the institution has done for him and his family. Starting …
At 66, student Mrs. Dee Dee is using her experience and her education to change the incarceration system
At 66, student Mrs. Dee Dee is using her experience and her education to change the incarceration system Prison has always cast a shadow on Lorraine Haw’s life, even before she was old enough to understand what a prison was. Lorraine, who is known as Mrs. …
College Designated a Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association
College Designated a Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association Community College of Philadelphia employees are taking bigger steps toward better health. For a number of years, faculty and staff have been coming together to take walks around …
Students Helping Students to Succeed
Students Helping Students to Succeed As the fall semester approaches, students new to the College sometimes need assistance figuring out where and how to enroll and register for classes. At Community College of Philadelphia, these new students get a …
Community College of Philadelphia Names Philadelphia Native Dr. Judith Gay as Interim President
Community College of Philadelphia Names Philadelphia Native Dr. Judith Gay as Interim President Community College of Philadelphia’s Board of Trustees today appointed Judith Gay, Ph.D., the Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the College’s interim …
A Champion of Education, First and Founding President Dr. Allen T. Bonnell Dies at Age 101
A Champion of Education, First and Founding President Dr. Allen T. Bonnell Dies at Age 101 Community College of Philadelphia mourns the passing of its founding and first President Allen T. Bonnell, Ph.D., a champion of education who died at 101 years old …
First Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Class Graduates
First Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Class Graduates On September 7, a group of 23 entrepreneurs will graduate from the inaugural class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses- Greater Philadelphia program. These business owners are a highly …
Website Redesign Creates a Buzz
Website Redesign Creates a Buzz Community College of Philadelphia unveiled a redesigned www.ccp.edu that’s technologically savvy and easier to use on Monday, Sept. 30. The College marked the occasion by handing out free popcorn, soft pretzels, cookies and …
20 Philly Scholars Get the Credit They Are Due
20 Philly Scholars Get the Credit They Are Due Community College of Philadelphia awarded 20 two-year scholarships to deserving graduates from Philadelphia public and private schools during the Robert S. King Scholars Award Ceremony and Reception on Sept. …
Making a Difference: Honors Student Leads a Walk to Fight Childhood Cancer
Making a Difference: Honors Student Leads a Walk to Fight Childhood Cancer Honor student Maria Morrero is organizing faculty, students and staff to raise money at the St. Jude Give Thanks Walk Nov. 23 at the Philadelphia Zoo. The five-mile walk is one of …
College Connects its Students with Free Services, Financial Assistance
College Connects its Students with Free Services, Financial Assistance This fall, Community College of Philadelphia began offering a new service that allows students to learn about federal, state and local financial resources that they may not know they …