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[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Congratulations Class of 2024, we’re over the moon and proud of your big achievement! Best of luck on your new beginnings! #RiseFromWithin 💛💙🎓🎉

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Roar with pride on Tuesdays! Our bookstore is offering 25% off on Tuesdays to students, faculty and staff repping their #CCPlions gear. You can also receive 25% off the Roary special located in Roary’s Cafe! This offer is only available on what day...?

[Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson @CouncilwomanKGR]

Yesterday was the last day for our amazing intern Deicis! She is a current student at @CCPedu studying Political Science! She was a tremendous help and we are so thankful to have had her with us!

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

We are still lighting up the city with the °P 😎 Have you seen our new neon sign?! Stop pass Winnet, snap a photo with it and tag us! 💙💛

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Join us in recognizing the value of Community Colleges! 💫🎉 #CCMONTH

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

We are still in a celebratory mood! 🎉 The CATC had a brand celebration today!

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

For the first time since 2006, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) has a new look! Today we celebrated at our Rise. And Shine. Block Party! 🎉

Take a look at SOME of the fun that took place today!! 🤩

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

#NewProfilePic Happy launch day! 🚀

[Leah Remini @LeahRemini]

Three years ago, I embarked on a terrifying journey: becoming a college student at the age of 50 after only having an 8th-grade education and spending 35 years in a totalitarian cult.

After three years of hard work, long nights, tears, and wanting to give up so many times, I have earned an associate's degree from NYU.

I'm now working on my bachelor's degree.

I desperately wanted a higher education for many years but didn't move forward because I feared I was not smart enough. Even though I had managed to leave Scientology, three decades of brainwashing still gripped my mind.

I feel so grateful to have gotten the support I needed from my family and friends, including my mom, my step-father George, my sisters Nicole and Shannon, my husband Angelo, and most of all, my little nugget, my daughter Sofia.

So many of you have gotten me through the most challenging times. I have read many of your comments and drawn inspiration from them.

I couldn't have done this without the support of my therapist, who provided the support and tools that prevented me from giving up early on.

Thank you to the professors and staff at NYU and my amazing tutor.

I know I am in a position of privilege that has offered me the flexibility to do this. But over the past three years, I've heard from thousands of people, especially women, who have decided to take the leap at an older age and get their GED or pursue a college education.

Whether a cult used to control your life, you have a full-time job as a stay-at-home parent, or full-time job(s) outside of the home, it's never too late to continue your education and pursue what you have always wanted to achieve for yourself!

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

March is Women’s History Month, and today we celebrate alum and the City of Philadelphia’s director of the Office of Youth Engagement, Shania Bennett. ✨

Shania is the youngest director in Mayor Parker’s administration! Congratulations! #womenshistorymonth

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

March is Women’s History Month, and today we celebrate alum and founder of Design Equity, @KiaWeatherspoon ✨

Kia leads Determined by Design, a minority + veteran-owned business. Bringing design equity to affordable and supportive housing. #womenshistorymonth

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Celebrating all women and their contributions to the world!

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Our president, Dr. Donald Guy Generals, has been named one of this year’s Black Trailblazers by City & State Pennsylvania. He joins a list of honorees from industries including insurance, government, finance, and more!

Click here to read about it!

https://t.co/cVASq6MPwo

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Will you be our Liontine?🦁💖

You make our hearts ROAR! 🐾

Here are some upcoming events you are invited to participate in.❣️

[Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD @RepVenkat]

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐉 Wishing the Chinese community in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania a joyous celebration at the beginning of the Year of the Dragon.

[Patty Jackson @MsPattyJackson]

Yes! Good Morning Love 🤗

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Did you know that Single Stop can connect you with:
SNAP (food stamps) 🥪
TANF (cash assistance) 💰
Medical coverage 🏥
And more?
Take the first step at https://t.co/I66ihditF1.

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

TGIF!! 👏🏽 We hope you enjoy your Super Bowl weekend 🏈

[Community College of Philadelphia @CCPedu]

Hey, Lions! 🐾

In case you missed our first ever Alumni and Family Fun Day, here’s a recap with some of the family and friends who joined us for an action-packed afternoon cheering on our student athletes! 🎉

Swipe to see photo ops with Roary!🦁