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CCP Honors 60 Years with a Historic Exhibition
Home News Archive CCP Honors 60 Years with a Historic Exhibition Apr 27, 2026 On March 31, Community College of Philadelphia held an opening reception for a 60th anniversary exhibition honoring important history and milestones from the last six decades as …
Visits from Political Figures Over the Years
Home News Archive Visits from Political Figures Over the Years May 21, 2026 Over Community College of Philadelphia’s 60 years, several notable politicians have visited campus to engage with students, faculty and staff on various topics, including the …
Alum and Former Athletic Director – Ollie Johnson
Home News Archive Alum and Former Athletic Director – Ollie Johnson Mar 12, 2026 From a student athlete at CCP and Temple to a career in the NBA, where he played for the 76ers among other teams, Ollie Johnson returned to the College in 1991 as the …
Congressman Dwight Evans
Home News Archive Congressman Dwight Evans May 14, 2026 A proud CCP graduate, retiring U.S. Representative Dwight Evans was first elected to Congress in 2016 after serving as a state representative for 36 years. He became the first African American …
Celebrating Longtime Faculty and Staff at the College
Home News Archive Celebrating Longtime Faculty and Staff at the College Jan 6, 2026 The College hosted the annual Celebrate the Stars and Holiday Celebration event on Dec. 10, where the community came together to congratulate faculty and staff who have …
The ‘linked destinies’ of teachers and students
Home News Archive The ‘linked destinies’ of teachers and students Feb 27, 2026 Educators and their students share a powerful link. That’s the teaching philosophy of Njemele Tamala Anderson, CCP alum and award-winning English teacher at Science Leadership …
Nursing Student Day Honors CCP Nursing Students for More Than 30 Years
Home News Archive Nursing Student Day Honors CCP Nursing Students for More Than 30 Years Feb 6, 2026 As Community College of Philadelphia celebrates its 60th anniversary, the College’s Department of Nursing hosted a CCP staple that has honored Nursing …
CCP’s 2025-2026 Artist in Residence: Mikel Patrick Avery
Home News Archive CCP’s 2025-2026 Artist in Residence: Mikel Patrick Avery Feb 4, 2026 The Community College of Philadelphia and Spring Garden Records 2025–2026 Artist in Residence is Mikel Patrick Avery, a percussionist, composer/improvisor, filmmaker, …
A Place to Land Safely: Sierra Akers, CCP Alum and Diversity Fellow
Home News Archive A Place to Land Safely: Sierra Akers, CCP Alum and Diversity Fellow Dec 17, 2025 For Sierra Akers, a CCP alum and current Diversity Fellow in Behavioral Health and Human Services, the College is more than just an institution of higher …
Passing on a Tradition: Valerie and Louise Lanzetta
Home News Archive Passing on a Tradition: Valerie and Louise Lanzetta Jan 8, 2026 For mother-daughter duo Valerie and Louise Lanzetta, Community College of Philadelphia has brought opportunities at affordable prices. Valerie was born in Philadelphia and …
A Future in Welding: Sequoia Alldun’s Story
Home News Archive A Future in Welding: Sequoia Alldun’s Story Jan 9, 2026 Sequoia Alldun recently completed Community College of Philadelphia’s Welding program and is now working in an apprenticeship at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Sequoia grew up around …
CCP instructor Sosena Solomon selected as a 2025 Pew Fellow
Home News Archive CCP instructor Sosena Solomon selected as a 2025 Pew Fellow Dec 9, 2025 The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has named CCP adjunct instructor Sosena Solomon among this year’s Pew Fellowship recipients. Sosena has been making documentaries …