News - Contra Costa College

CCC One of Two Community Colleges in US Selected for NASA Rocket Launch Challenge

Contra Costa College (CCC) has earned a prestigious spot in NASA’s 2025 Student Launch Challenge, becoming one of only two community colleges nationwide to join the competition. In fact, CCC will be competing alongside 51 top universities, including heavyweights like MIT and Purdue University. Students will work on every aspect of the project, from rocket…
Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers as Woman of the Year

Contra Costa College President Dr. Kimberly Rogers was among 20 Contra Costa County 2023 Women of the Year recently honored by Congressman John Garamendi. Honorees were chosen for making significant contributions to society and the local economy through public service, business, and education. Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication in higher education as…
Early College Program Snags National Blue Ribbon Title, Again

Congratulations to Principal Finny Prak and the rest of the team at Middle College High School. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has once again named the school a National Blue Ribbon school. Middle College is a collaboration between the West Contra Costa Unified School District and CCC. It allows high school students who have strong potential, but need a…
CCC + NASA Invite You to Take Part in a Once-in-A-Lifetime Opportunity

All CCC students are invited to join CCC the APECS (Astronomy, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) department in the NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholar program. Students from any major are invited to join. We want 60 or more participants—as many as we can get! APECs FacultyProf. Jon Celesia: jcelesia@contracosta.eduProf. Mark Wong: mwong@contracosta.eduProf. Chao Liu: cliu@contracosta.eduProf. TJ Bansal: gbansal@contracosta.edu Key…
CCC Debuts Comet Athletics Hall of Fame

Contra Costa College (CCC) is proud to announce the induction of the first-ever class of 100 athletes, coaches, and contributors into the newly established Contra Costa College Athletics Hall of Fame. This historic event celebrates the rich legacy of CCC’s athletic program and honors those who have made significant contributions to the college’s sports history. The inaugural Hall of Fame class includes former student-athletes, coaches, and community members…
Foundation Scholarship Winner Osvaldo Rojas is Determined to Secure His Own Future

“Education is expensive, and I don’t want to burden my family,” shares Contra Costa College (CCC) Foundation Scholarship winner Osvaldo Rojas. “I’ve been saving up every penny for school ever since I started working. With the CCC Foundation’s help, I can finally enroll full-time without having the pressure to go to work.” A long-term resident…
A Mother + Daughter Story
CCC Foundation Emergency Fund Helps Students

College Foundation Wrap-Around Fund provides cash for life mishaps that students on tight budgets can’t afford.
The Kennedy Center Honors Contra Costa College Drama Department With Nine National Awards

The Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Awards recognize programs in higher education using theatrical production to promote long-term societal impact in artistic terms, encouraging empathetic exploration of the complex cultural and physical world, and advocating for justice on campus and throughout the world.
Carmen Corona: An Inherited Dream

Incredibly proud of our MCHS student, Carmen Corona, for sharing her powerful perspective on KQED! 🌟 Carmen’s story, ‘An Inherited Dream,’ is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. Check out her inspiring article and join us in celebrating her journey! 🎓👏📰✨ Read the full KQED article here!
Compass Center Wins Outstanding New Project/Program Award

Contra Costa College is thrilled to announce that the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness has awarded its Compass Center the “Outstanding New Project/Program” accolade. This recognition is a testament to the college’s commitment to addressing the fundamental needs of its students. The Compass Center, established through the collaborative efforts of dedicated individuals, including Joel Nickelson-Shanks…
Kyle Alvardao, Next Director of Athletics

Following a nationwide search, Kyle Alvarado has been named the next Director of Athletics at Contra Costa College. Alvarado has been the Program Coordinator/Assistant Athletic Director at Diablo Valley College since January, 2018. During this time with at DVC, Alvarado managed the operational budget for the Athletics and Kinesiology Department. He also organized and planned…