Photography and Event Gallery
View select photographs from various events and activities at the College. Galleries will be added throughout the year, so check back often to see the latest images.
Faculty and staff gathered in the Great Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for the annual Holiday Hangout. During the celebration, we recognized those employees who have diligently served the College for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years, as well as our adjunct faculty who have achieved 64 seniority units. A big congratulations to our "shining stars" honored for their outstanding and distinguished years of service to our College.
The College community gathered on Main Campus on Nov. 17 for its annual Thanksforgiving celebration. During this free luncheon, Dr. Generals, members of the College's cabinet and Lion Leaders served students, faculty and staff roasted turkey, gravy, macaroni and cheese, yams, greens, desserts, and more.
Community College of Philadelphia welcomed students back to campus with a series of Welcome Week events, held Sept. 6-8. Faculty, staff and student Lion Leaders were out in force to help students on their first days of classes, and we kicked off the school year with a big outside bash. The bash welcomed students with snacks and summertime treats, games with prizes, CCP giveaways, music, and carnival activities.
Community College of Philadelphia paid tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11, including members of the Philadelphia community. The College's annual remembrance of 9/11 was held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at the Bonnell Circle. Members of the College community gathered to share a moment of silence and help ensure that 9/11 is a day that is never forgotten.
Saxbys, a new student-run cafe on Main Campus, opened on Main Campus on September 7. This new partnership will allow College students to gain valuable leadership and work experience while earning pay and academic credits.
Take a look back at some of the events that happened at Community College of Philadelphia in summer 2022. We unveiled the College's newly remodeled and upgraded music studio (with a guest appearance from Dr. Generals on the drums), celebrated our 2022 Gateway to College graduates, welcomed faculty and staff back to the College with an employee picnic, celebrated the retirement of longstanding members of the College community, tended to Grady's Garden and hosted admission events to help applicants complete the steps to enrollment.
The grand opening of the Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC) on Aug. 18 featured Mayor Kenney, elected officials and members of the College community, who provided remarks before the ribbon cutting.
Congratulations to the class of 2022! On May 14, Community College of Philadelphia hosted its 56th Commencement ceremony at The Liacouras Center – the College’s first in-person commencement ceremony since 2019. The keynote speaker was Philadelphia City Councilmember and Majority Leader Cherelle L.
