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Taking the Lead in Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment on Campus

Taking the Lead in Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment on Campus Professionals from colleges and universities across the Greater Philadelphia region convened on the Main Campus for the 2018 Judicial Affairs Best Practices Conference. Randolph Merced, …

The Most Overlooked Security Tip: Learn How to Listen

The Most Overlooked Security Tip: Learn How to Listen Kathy Mulray, the director of Community College of Philadelphia's Northeast Regional Center, recently organized a seminar where students and public safety experts could talk, as well as listen, to each …

What's it like to Graduate from College before You Finish High School?

What's it like to Graduate from College before You Finish High School? Six high school seniors graduated from Community College of Philadelphia on May 5–and, in an unusual twist, they received their first college degree before they officially earned a …

At 18, Shania Bennett Turns College Opportunities into Stepping Stones

At 18, Shania Bennett Turns College Opportunities into Stepping Stones In April, clad in her power suit and professional high heels, Shania Bennett, 18, stood on the steps of Pennsylvania's Capitol building in Harrisburg and declared herself to the world. …

One Commencement, Delivered with Love, By Staff and Volunteers

One Commencement, Delivered with Love, By Staff and Volunteers After the graduates flipped the tassels on their caps from right to left and posed for photos with proud family members, someone still had to pack away the gowns worn by the faculty, checking …

SUPRA Office Solutions, a minority-owned firm, is now one of the city's fastest growing businesses

SUPRA Office Solutions, a minority-owned firm, is now one of the city's fastest growing businesses Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses -Greater Philadelphia helped the firm position itself for growth. Business executive Ken Carter was about to enroll in …

The Third Philadelphia Mint Building is Open to Visitors as a Rare Nickel Is Auctioned, Expected to Fetch $5 Million Dollars

The Third Philadelphia Mint Building is Open to Visitors as a Rare Nickel Is Auctioned, Expected to Fetch $5 Million Dollars Community College of Philadelphia is opening its doors August 14-16 to the coin enthusiasts flocking to Philadelphia to see the …

An Innovative Apprenticeship Program Fills the Skills Gap and Gives New Students a Path to STEM Jobs

An Innovative Apprenticeship Program Fills the Skills Gap and Gives New Students a Path to STEM Jobs Nina Ibemi and Regina Stoltz are the first two graduates of an innovative new apprenticeship program that qualifies them to work in biomedical research, …

With the New MarcDavid LGBTQ Center, CCP Spreads the Message of Inclusion

With the New MarcDavid LGBTQ Center, CCP Spreads the Message of Inclusion Student success starts with high-quality education and a safe space for learning says Vincent Scarfo, the coordinator for Community College of Philadelphia's new MarcDavid LGBTQ …

New PA CareerLink Philadelphia Resource Hub at the Northeast Regional Center

New PA CareerLink Philadelphia Resource Hub at the Northeast Regional Center Philadelphia Works joined the leadership from Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) for the official opening of the new PA CareerLink® Philadelphia Resource Hub at the …

Women's and Men’s Basketball Teams Exceed Expectations and Finish Season Strong

Women's and Men’s Basketball Teams Exceed Expectations and Finish Season Strong This year has been exciting for Community College of Philadelphia’s (CCP) women's and men’s basketball teams. The student athletes, coaches and the entire athletics staff …

New Biology and Chemistry Labs Part of an Ongoing Effort to Build a STEM Workforce

New Biology and Chemistry Labs Part of an Ongoing Effort to Build a STEM Workforce STEM is the road map to Philadelphia’s economic future and the bedrock for future investment. With that in mind, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) has redesigned and …