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June 8, 2026
Student activations, community mixtape take center stage at CCP’s Rhythm and RISE 60th anniversary celebration
Rhythm and RISE is June 9 in CCP’s Athletics Center Gymnasium
June 4, 2026
Rhythm and RISE to Honor Alum, Faculty, Staff with Awards
At Rhythm and RISE, Community College of Philadelphia’s 60th anniversary celebration and fundraising event, members of the community will be honored with distinguished awards, recognizing their contributions to the College in different capacities. We are excited to present these awards to the following individuals to celebrate their hard work and dedication to bettering our community.
June 4, 2026
Molding Rhythm and RISE: Natalie Gustafson, Live Wheel Throwing Demonstration
Natalie Gustafson is a Biology student at CCP with an interest in and talent for art. During Rhythm and RISE, she will be joining another student, Sofia Shapiro, on the pottery wheel, demonstrating live wheel throwing for guests to enjoy.
June 4, 2026
Rhythm and RISE to Honor Student Talents with Several Activations
Meet the talented CCP students showcasing their work at Rhythm and RISE on June 9. From live musical and theater performances to interactive art, these students are highlighting the vibrant creative community at the College!
June 3, 2026
Engaging Rhythm and RISE: Yerancy Acevedo, Theater Activation
Yerancy Acevedo is a student in the Theater department at CCP and will be participating in Rhythm and RISE, along with other students in the same program. What she’s most looking forward to is showcasing her own and her classmates’ talents and giving attendees a peek inside their program.
June 3, 2026
Capturing Rhythm and RISE: Rhythm Soto, Live Painting Demonstration
Rhythm Soto is a 2026 CCP graduate and is coming back to campus on June 9 to participate in Rhythm and RISE, our 60th anniversary celebration. During the event, Rhythm will be give a live painting demonstration, creating a visual of the evening and capturing the spirit of our community.
June 2, 2026
Wowing Rhythm and RISE: Hailee Augustus, Theater Activation
Hailee Augustus is a Theater student at Community College of Philadelphia and participating in Rhythm and RISE on June 9. She is excited to be a part of this event and showcase her own and her classmates’ talents.
June 1, 2026
Seizing Rhythm and RISE: Jennifer Brooks, Student Photographer
Jennifer Brooks is a first-generation student at CCP and will be taking photographs of guests at Rhythm and RISE on June 9. Jennifer has always had an interest in photography and she’s looking forward to putting her skills to work at this 60th anniversary event.
May 27, 2026
CCP Celebrates the First Graduates of the Restorative Justice Proficiency Certificate
This spring, we recognized the first cohort of graduates from Community College of Philadelphia’s new Restorative Justice Proficiency Certification.
May 26, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia announces honorees for June 9 Rhythm and RISE celebration
Newly announced award recipients will join Patti LaBelle as honored guests at CCP’s 60th anniversary celebration
May 21, 2026
Reflections from the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership
Community College of Philadelphia’s Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership, known as the Institute, works to connect students, faculty and staff to on- and off-campus volunteer and civic engagement opportunities in Philadelphia.
May 21, 2026
Visits from Political Figures Over the Years
Over Community College of Philadelphia’s 60 years, several notable politicians have visited campus to engage with students, faculty and staff on various topics, including the importance of access to higher education.