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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 chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in that role for 20 years.

May 13, 2026

A reception for the 60^th exhibit on March 31 brought faculty and staff, past and present, and alumni together for a look back at CCP through the years. Through audio clips, vintage CCP ads and materials from each decade of the College, attendees had the opportunity to take a look back at the institution’s history and see how we’re moving forward.

May 13, 2026

May 12, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia is proud to announce Patti LaBelle as guest of honor at the College’s upcoming Rhythm and RISE celebration on June 9. The music superstar and Philadelphia native will be presented a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 60th anniversary event.

May 7, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia officially opened their Health Care Simulation Lab in February, where students can practice working under the pressure of an emergency in a safe and supportive environment. The lab is made up of six patient rooms and two medication rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and realistic patient mannequins, all designed to mimic a real-life hospital setting. In this space, students will have the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults in a wide range of medical scenarios, from routine procedures to critical emergencies.

May 4, 2026

Community College of Philadelphia hosted its 60th Commencement Ceremony today in the Liacouras Center on Temple University’s campus, honoring CCP’s 1,968 graduates.

May 1, 2026

Illi Germain came to CCP after completing City Year Philadelphia and finding an interest in teaching. “City Year transformed my life,” they said. "I was like, okay, education is so important...I could see myself teaching, and I miss being a student.” Now, Illi is graduating from the College and set to attend Arcadia University on a full-ride scholarship as a Social Action and Justice Education Fellow.

May 1, 2026

Every year, select Community College of Philadelphia students are honored with the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a highly selective, national program for community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities.

April 30, 2026

Johnthan likes to stay busy. He works full time as an assistant head of engineering at a Marriot hotel while being a full-time student. He also served an intern in Multimedia Services (MMS), where he learned skills that complemented his degree in Communication and Media Studies. Graduating with Highest Honors, Jay learned about the College by chance and decided to return to education after a decade-long hiatus.

April 30, 2026

Leah Brown is graduating magnum cum laude with a degree in Biological Sciences, and her accomplishments co-captain of the volleyball team

April 30, 2026

Rich Rodovalho started working in construction when he was 19 years old building homes and other developments for national builders like Toll Brothers and Ryan Homes. After he felt like he had a strong understanding of the development side of the AEC industry, he wanted to see how far he could expand his knowledge. Now, Rich is graduating from CCP with an associate degree in Architecture and is set to attend Columbia University to complete a 4+1 program, where he will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a master’s degree in Real Estate Development.

April 30, 2026

Earning a Liberal Arts degree, Ronald is looking to begin a bachelor’s degree program in the fall to pursue a degree in Political Science and Africana studies. Graduating with Honors, Ronald has been accepted to Temple, La Salle, Drexel and Arcadia, and is waiting to hear from Rutgers – Camden, Swarthmore, Haverford, Howard and Princeton. The college campus and financial aid packages will help him decide on his next institution.