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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 …

Honoring one of their own Community College of Philadelphia alumni basketball game honors fallen student and former team mate

Honoring one of their own Community College of Philadelphia alumni basketball game honors fallen student and former team mate Philadelphia, PA. (Dec. 6, 2013)— On Saturday Community College of Philadelphia’s men’s basketball team will honor the life of a …

Making a Difference: Gilberto Gonzalez

Making a Difference: Gilberto Gonzalez Turning Community Service into a Family Affair As a young man, Gilberto Gonzalez worked with his father, Teofilo, as he helped their Spring Garden neighbors settle into new housing. Father and son would help move …

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 …

Helping students to be creators, not just consumers

Helping students to be creators, not just consumers Some students and staff in the College’s Gateway to College program joined with 18 million learners around the world recently in the Hour of Code initiative, which seeks to introduce newcomers to the …

Making a Difference: Staff and Students Surprise a Quiet Hero

Making a Difference: Staff and Students Surprise a Quiet Hero John Sweeney, 82, shows up at the Northeast Regional Center of Community College of Philadelphia two hours before his class starts so he can review his studies and relax his lungs. He has …

“Real Time, Right Now Job Opportunities for Students” – A Simple But Necessary Idea

“Real Time, Right Now Job Opportunities for Students” – A Simple But Necessary Idea More than 100 thoughtleaders from across the Philadelphia region gathered last month for a workforce forum at Community College of Philadelphia. The forum was sponsored by …

Grads Can Fuel The Economy, Mayor Kenney Says

Grads Can Fuel The Economy, Mayor Kenney Says Community College of Philadelphia welcomed a very special guest to its 2016 Respiratory Care Technology Program Completion Ceremony last week, thanks in part to a unique relationship cultivated between a …

Fit Friendly Workplace: Pounds Lost, Relationships Gained

Fit Friendly Workplace: Pounds Lost, Relationships Gained Two years ago, in an effort to lose weight, Bill McDowell began taking daily lunchtime strolls around the indoor walking path on the second floor of the Mint Building — one of Community College of …

New Administrators Join College As New Direction Takes Flight

New Administrators Join College As New Direction Takes Flight Don’t expect business as usual at Community College of Philadelphia. The city is growing and changing, and the College stands ready to meet the needs of Philadelphia and the students it serves. …

College Takes Lead In Hosting First-Ever Mid-Atlantic Dual Enrollment Conference

College Takes Lead In Hosting First-Ever Mid-Atlantic Dual Enrollment Conference The focus on student success begins long before students actually enroll in college. More and more students are gaining an edge by participating in dual enrollment programs. …

Community Colleges Lead Free Tuition Movement

Community Colleges Lead Free Tuition Movement The idea of free community college has gradually moved to the forefront of the higher education debate. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both agree that college tuition …