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November 7, 2016
Langston Hughes and Jazz: A Black History Primer
The jazz riffs of Ron McCurdy’s sweet trumpet wafted out of the Bonnell Auditorium, piquing the curiosity of passe…
November 7, 2016
Balancing Needs: How One Professor Teaches Nurses How To Care For Themselves
As part of their job description, registered nurses are expected to carry out emotionally-fraught tasks that most worker…
October 14, 2016
A Murder that Happened 145 Years Ago Rallies New Generations in Philly to Vote
African Americans' centuries-long battle for freedom has not been lost on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, an Irish Cathol…
August 30, 2016
A Learning Community Gathers to Prepare for Its Students
As Community College of Philadelphia prepared for the 2016-2017 academic year, it placed the focus on learning — b…
August 17, 2016
Defining Destinies, Changing the World
On Aug. 4, nine Community College of Philadelphia students celebrated the completion of the Biomedical Technician Traini…
August 15, 2016
Students Run, College Style
On July 30, more than 50 student runners and their mentors crossed the finish line at Community College of Philadelphia,…
August 9, 2016
Paving The Road to Student Success
Seven New Advisors, More Offerings at Community College Of Philadelphia to Support And Enrich The Learning Experie…
August 2, 2016
College Takes Lead In Hosting First-Ever Mid-Atlantic Dual Enrollment Conference
The focus on student success begins long before students actually enroll in college. More and more students are gaining …
August 2, 2016
Community Colleges Lead Free Tuition Movement
The idea of free community college has gradually moved to the forefront of the higher education debate. Democratic presi…
August 1, 2016
New Administrators Join College As New Direction Takes Flight
Don’t expect business as usual at Community College of Philadelphia. The city is growing and changing, and the Col…
July 5, 2016
Fit Friendly Workplace: Pounds Lost, Relationships Gained
Two years ago, in an effort to lose weight, Bill McDowell began taking daily lunchtime strolls around the indoor walking…
June 21, 2016
Grads Can Fuel The Economy, Mayor Kenney Says
Community College of Philadelphia welcomed a very special guest to its 2016 Respiratory Care Technology Program Completi…