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April 24, 2026
Doors Are Opening: Destiny Russell’s CCP Story
When Destiny Russell first started at Community College of Philadelphia, she wasn’t certain what kind of career she wanted to pursue, so she enrolled in the Liberal Arts program to give herself time to explore her options. Now, she is graduating and in the running to receive a generous scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
April 24, 2026
Graduating Student Wins Scribe Mediamaker Award
Lakiysha "Kesha" Tilghman, a graduating Digital Video Production student, originally became interested in audio/visual management through her church. After realizing the church needed support in this area, she stepped up and took responsibility herself. Now, she’s working on her own original documentary project thanks to an award from the Scribe Video Center’s Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund which gives qualifying students $1,000 to support the production of a documentary.
April 24, 2026
Met with Confetti: Dual Enrollment Jules Lee Student Receives Full Ride to Swarthmore
Julian “Jules” Lees decided to dual enroll at Community College of Phialdelphia as a high school student because he was looking for more of an academic challenge. Getting a head start on earning college credits also appealed to Jules, but his biggest priority was broadening the depth of his knowledge. He never expected that all that hard work would eventually lead to the incredible opportunity of free college for his next academic endeavor. This spring, Jules will graduate from high school not only with a diploma, but with an associate degree in Health Care Studies and a full-ride scholarship to Swarthmore College, thanks to QuestBridge, a National College Match program that gives students who excel academically an opportunity to attend one of the nation’s top institutions for free, despite their financial hardship.
April 7, 2026
Roary’s Cubhouse Gives Student Parents a Place to Study While Their Children Play
In October 2025, CCP unveiled a new study space made specifically for student parents/caregivers, a project meant to increase belonging and help more students succeed. Located in the Library and Learning Commons on Main Campus, Roary’s Cubhouse is equipped with study materials, desks, and computers for students and toys, games, child-safe furniture, and more for children.
“Roary’s Cubhouse represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting student parents and caregivers,” said Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of Community College of Philadelphia. “This new family-friendly study space is designed to empower students with children to pursue their academic and career goals while managing the responsibilities of parenting. We created this space to provide comfort, connection, and a sense of community—for our students and their young children.”
Parenting students at CCP no longer have to choose between study time and caregiving responsibilities. Students can reserve this space online to use whenever they are on campus.
April 3, 2026
Dual Enrollment Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship
Julian “Jules” Lees is a high school senior and a dual enrollment student at Community College of Philadelphia through a partnership with MaST Charter schools, allowing him to graduate from high school this May with 69 college credits and an associate degree in Health Care Studies
March 24, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia unveils new state-of-the-art welding lab during graduation of inaugural cohorts of Naval Welding and Nondestructive Testing programs
The Naval Welding and Nondestructive Testing programs, along with the newly constructed welding lab, were made possible through a U.S. Navy-funded partnership with BlueForge Alliance.
March 20, 2026
Hanwha Philly Shipyard Welcomes CCP Naval Welding and Nondestructive Testing Students for a Site Visit
Students in the inaugural cohorts of Community College of Philadelphia’s Naval Welding and Nondestructive Testing programs attended a tour and site visit of Hanwha Philly Shipyard Feb. 17. Hanwha Philly Shipyard (formerly Philly Shipyard, Inc.) is a leading U.S. shipbuilder pursuing a mix of commercial and government work, ranging from shipbuilding to repair and maintenance. Interested students can apply to their apprenticeship program following completion of their certification from CCP.
March 19, 2026
Culinary Arts Students Take on the PA Farm Show
For the first time, students in the College’s Culinary Arts program participated in the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s PA Preferred Culinary Connection competition. Each year, talented chefs showcase dishes made with PA Preferred and local ingredients at the Farm Show, highlighting the connection between the Commonwealth’s farms and kitchens. Students from schools across the state are also invited to test their skills during daily competitions and challenges. Eight students from CCP were selected to shadow a local chef throughout the day and then compete against each other in a timed competition, “Chopped”-style.
March 16, 2026
Community College of Philadelphia Board of Trustees approves proposal to increase College tuition for first time in nine years
Cost per credit hour will increase from $159 to $174. Fees to remain flat.
March 16, 2026
Nursing Student Comes Full Circle Back to CCP in Just Five Years
Asha Jones, Nursing Class of 2021, completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is now working as a float nurse at Jefferson Hospital and as a visiting lecturer at CCP, all before age 25. When she first started taking classes at CCP, Asha had no idea she would end up back at the College just a few years later, this time, as an instructor.
March 12, 2026
Alum and Former Athletic Director – Ollie Johnson
From a student athlete at CCP and Temple to a career in the NBA, where he played for the 76ers among other teams, Ollie Johnson returned to the College in 1991 as the assistant director of Athletics, where he had the opportunity to help students acquire the same skills at CCP that had shaped his journey. As part of the 1969 CCP championship team that won both the Eastern Pennsylvania Community College Athletic Conference and the Greater Philadelphia Junior College Conference, Ollie honed his leadership and teamwork skills while at the College.
February 27, 2026
The ‘linked destinies’ of teachers and students
Educators and their students share a powerful link. That’s the teaching philosophy of Njemele Tamala Anderson, CCP alum and award-winning English teacher at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber. It’s an idea she shares when coaching new teachers.