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Students Run, College Style
Students Run, College Style On July 30, more than 50 student runners and their mentors crossed the finish line at Community College of Philadelphia, concluding a five-mile run and college tour that introduced many of them to the College for the first …
Defining Destinies, Changing the World
Defining Destinies, Changing the World On Aug. 4, nine Community College of Philadelphia students celebrated the completion of the Biomedical Technician Training Program (BTTP) at The Wistar Institute on the University of Pennsylvania campus. The ceremony …
A Learning Community Gathers to Prepare for Its Students
A Learning Community Gathers to Prepare for Its Students As Community College of Philadelphia prepared for the 2016-2017 academic year, it placed the focus on learning — by faculty and staff — to develop collaborative networks to guide more students …
A Murder that Happened 145 Years Ago Rallies New Generations in Philly to Vote
A Murder that Happened 145 Years Ago Rallies New Generations in Philly to Vote African Americans' centuries-long battle for freedom has not been lost on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, an Irish Catholic who prides himself on knowing his city’s history. On …
Balancing Needs: How One Professor Teaches Nurses How To Care For Themselves
Balancing Needs: How One Professor Teaches Nurses How To Care For Themselves As part of their job description, registered nurses are expected to carry out emotionally-fraught tasks that most workers simply wouldn’t be able to handle. Treating bloody …
A Blank Check, Paid With Sacrifice and Service
A Blank Check, Paid With Sacrifice and Service Veterans Day at Community College of Philadelphia was a time to remember heroes, a number of whom are sitting in the classrooms, and juggling kids and books. About 75 students, faculty and staff gathered in …
The Next Big Thing in Philadelphia? Your Neighborhood Business
The Next Big Thing in Philadelphia? Your Neighborhood Business Monica Parrilla, owner of Marz Auto Center in Hunting Park, loves her job but sometimes the challenges can be difficult to bear. Her four employees and their families rely on her and her auto …
Inquirer Editorial: Pennsylvania needs a unified community college system
Inquirer Editorial: Pennsylvania needs a unified community college system By 2020, an estimated 30 percent of all job openings will require at least some college or an associate’s degree. President Obama has urged more states to provide tuition-free …
New initiative seeks to strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors
New initiative seeks to strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors The Power Up Your Business initiative is a neighborhood-centered approach to economic development. Through the program, Community College of Philadelphia will provide free training and …
Carole Haas Gravagno: Compassionate Citizenship in Action
Carole Haas Gravagno: Compassionate Citizenship in Action For Carole Haas Gravagno, responsible citizenship simply doesn’t mean living purposefully as an engaged, duty-bound member of society. Above all else, good citizenship requires compassion. …
Black History Month Celebration in Full Swing at Community College of Philadelphia
Black History Month Celebration in Full Swing at Community College of Philadelphia Community College of Philadelphia kicked off its African American History Month celebration on Wednesday, Feb.1, with a breakfast at the Great Hall. President Donald Guy …
A Day to Pause and Reflect: Service Is a Sure-footed Path to Justice
A Day to Pause and Reflect: Service Is a Sure-footed Path to Justice In honor of the late civil rights leader, Community College of Philadelphia students and staff took part in the Martin Luther King (MLK) Day of Service on January 16, 2017, at Girard …