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Natalia Quinteros: From Architect to Art Gallerist
For Natalia Quinteros, Community College of Philadelphia was a beacon of discovery and the beginning of her roadmap to founding and running Philadelphia Small Works, a multipurpose art gallery space in Fishtown.
Authenticity Speaks Volumes for Miyah Campbell
Olivia Schade Receives Two Prestigious Scholarship Awards
After many ups and downs and a lot of hard work, Olivia Schade is thriving at CCP as a Biology major. Olivia never thought she would be where she is today. After many ups and downs and a lot of hard work, Olivia is now thriving at CCP as a Biology major.
Behavioral Health and Human Services Alum Gives Back
David Oliver, ‘13, currently works for the City of Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations as the Northwest Division Human Relations representative, but in his spare time, he also works with the Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia, mentors young people who are justice impacted, and even finds time to be part of CCP’s Behavioral Health and Human Services Advisory Committee.
City College for Municipal Employment Program Creating Bridge to Public Service Careers
CCP recently expanded its training initiatives by launching the City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) program, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, building a skilled pipeline to open positions and advancement within the city’s offices.
John McCabe: A True Lifetime Learner
“My writing process is enhanced by the discovery of how to go from prose to screenwriting,” John said about the course. “There is a critical use of present tense in the style that needed to be understood. We do that by example and trial and error methods in workshops and peer review.”
Training and Certifications for Public Health and First Responders at CCP
Food for Thought: Quy Danh Finds Healing in Culinary Arts
CCP Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
In November, Community College of Philadelphia was recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. ALL IN is a national nonpartisan initiative that strives to change civic culture and institutionalize democratic engagement activities on college campuses. The goal is to make voter participation a defining feature of campus life.
Student Group WEALTH•NESS Brings New Approach to Personal Finance for Students
Get to Know CCP Faculty: Meliss Wright, Assistant Professor, Economics and Statistics
Q: How do you look forward to impacting our students with your academic/field training?
A: I look forward to showing students that they already apply economics principles in their daily lives and encouraging them to challenge the content we cover. Sometimes, students confuse their spot-on intuition for not understanding the content. I hope students leave my class confident enough to question policy and assessments of the economy.