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April 29, 2025
Rosetta Robinson – Class of 2025
As an alumna of Peirce College, Eastern University and now of Community College of Philadelphia, I am earning a Creative Writing certificate. I am an administrative support specialist in the Division of Liberal Studies.
April 29, 2025
DiAndre McNatte – Class of 2025
After graduation, I plan on attending Drexel University in the fall. Pertaining to my career goals, my plans are to become a lawyer, hopefully practicing criminal or entertainment law; however, my first love was always communication studies in general, so I always want to have my hand in something like journalism/public relations.
April 29, 2025
Mrs. Dee Dee uses her Criminal Justice education to advocate for people impacted by the justice system
When 67-year-old Lorraine Haw walks the stage on May 3, she’ll be dedicating her graduation to her mother, Eugenia, who passed away late last year. Lorraine, better known around campus as Mrs. Dee Dee, made a vow to her mom that she would complete her education at CCP.
April 29, 2025
Michael T. Ford – Class of 2025
I will be transferring to Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, starting in September 2025. I am thrilled to announce that I’ve been accepted to Penn State, West Chester, East Stroudsburg and Shippensburg!
April 28, 2025
Catto Scholarship Helps Students Graduate Debt-free
This year, Dave Hansen will graduate from Community College of Philadelphia with an associate degree in Business–General, with Highest Honor, and move forward debt-free into a bachelor’s program to study either Finance or Economics. This is possible because of a Federal Pell Grant and additional support from CCP’s Octavius Catto Scholarship initiative. This scholarship is the result of a partnership between CCP and the City of Philadelphia.
April 28, 2025
Medical Assisting Brings Endless Options
Brian Flores started at Community College of Philadelphia in 2019 as a Photography major. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, things shifted for Brian, and he was no longer interested in studying Photography. He took some time off and then returned as a Health Care Studies student. He is now on track to graduate with an associate degree in Health Care Studies and a Medical Assistant proficiency certificate.
April 25, 2025
Idris Caldwell is Achieving His Dream
Idris Caldwell is graduating this year with an associate degree in Nursing. He is an Achieving the Dream scholar and also the recipient of several other scholarships at Community College of Philadelphia. Though his academic journey hasn’t exactly been linear, he is proud and excited to become a nurse and to continue his education at West Chester University.
April 24, 2025
Future So Bright: Celina Brooks
On May 3, Celina Brooks will be graduating from Community College of Philadelphia prior to receiving her High School Diploma in June, thanks to CCP’s dual enrollment program with the Parkway Center City Middle College. At 17 years old, Celina will begin her bachelor’s degree journey at West Chester University with years of college experience and an associate degree in Liberal Arts.
April 24, 2025
Finding Connections and Opportunity at CCP: Denisa Bozhiqi
Originally from Albania and growing up in Greece, Denisa Bozhiqi aspired to attend college in the United States. Working in sales and store management after graduating high school, she saved money for her education, as did her parents, to ensure this academic goal was accomplished. Graduating with a Business – General degree with High Honor May 3, Denisa will transfer to Temple University in the fall to pursue a Marketing degree. Her journey as an international student involves adjusting to a new culture and reuniting with family.
April 23, 2025
Graduating with an education in advocacy – Angie Orozco-Rasique
In her two years at Community College of Philadelphia, Angie Orozco-Rasique has a list of accomplishments that could fill a book. To name a few: She is student trustee and president of the Student Government Association, she founded the Period Poverty Project to promote menstrual and reproductive wellness by establishing four 'menstruation stations' on campus, and she is vice president of the WEALTH•NESS financial literacy club.
April 22, 2025
Creating Connections at CCP: Dave Hansen
Dave Hansen is a natural connector. He always seems to be able to link those he encounters with other people and resources to help them achieve their goals. Dave said his connecting skills are really just about efficiency. “I think what irks me the most is when things are inefficient,” Dave said. “I think we could get a lot of stuff done if we just connected certain people to the right people.”
April 17, 2025
Finding Success and Passing It On – Ryan Ferreira, Biological Sciences
After graduating high school, Ryan wasn’t sure he could succeed in higher education.
“Before I came to CCP, I thought I wasn’t smart enough. People showed me that college is for me, and that I’m able to do this. We’re all smart and can do this,” said Ryan.