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Christina Craig-Chardon Honored With 2026 Black EdCellence Award
Contra Costa College Senior Program Coordinator Christina Craig-Chardon has been recognized with the California Association of Black School Educators’ (CABSE) 2026 Black EdCellence Award “in recognition of groundbreaking leadership in advancing education equity for Black students.” An educator with 15 years of experience, Craig-Chardon has dedicated her career to creating educational opportunities and supporting students…
Congressman Honors Dean Dr. Mayra Padilla as Woman of the Year
Contra Costa College Dean Dr. Mayra Padilla was named one of California’s 8th Congressional District’s 2026 Women of the Year by Congressman John Garamendi. The annual awards recognize exceptional women from Contra Costa and Solano counties whose leadership, service and volunteerism have improved the quality of life in their communities. Dr. Padilla was honored for…
Ashonda Williams: Athlete, Air Force Leader + Proud CCC Alum
Ashonda Williams, a former Contra Costa College (CCC) women’s basketball player and current Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, credits CCC with helping shape both her academic and professional success. Raised in the Richmond/Pinole area after moving from Los Angeles, Ashonda initially had no plans to attend a community college. Her goal was…
Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Full-time students who achieve a term grade point average of 3.0 or above in 12 or more units of graded courses are placed on the Dean’s List as a recognition of academic achievement. This honor is noted on the student’s permanent academic record. Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Here are the 2026 CCC Foundation Scholarship Winners
We are so grateful for the support of our generous donor community – they make this possible! The Contra Costa College Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 CCC Foundation Scholarships! Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to our newest class of Comet Scholars (listed in alphabetical order by last…
Compass Market’s New Home Expands Access and Visibility for Student Support
Contra Costa College has relocated the Compass Market to a larger space in the new Compass Center, creating a more accessible walk-in, self-shop experience for students, staff, and faculty. Contra Costa College has relocated the Compass Market to a larger space in the new Compass Center, creating a more accessible walk-in, self-shop experience for students,…
Surprise! The Contra Costa College Foundation Just Erased the Debt of Nearly 200 Graduates
Nearly 200 Contra Costa College students woke up to a surprise this morning: A text informing them that the CCC Foundation has paid off their outstanding fees and tuition. This initiative applies to all Contra Costa College Spring 2026 graduates who qualify for California residency under California’s tuition structure. That includes refugees and other immigrants…
The Advocate Extends Record as Most-Awarded Two-Year Student Media Outlet In History
Contra Costa College’s student paper, The Advocate, has extended its record as the most-awarded two-year media outlet in Associated Collegiate Press history. In celebration of its 100th anniversary last year, the ACP calculated the 100 most-winning competitors for its top honors, the Pacemaker awards. This year, they extended it with an additional award, for Digital…
Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Full-time students who achieve a term grade point average of 3.0 or above in 12 or more units of graded courses are placed on the Dean’s List as a recognition of academic achievement. This honor is noted on the student’s permanent academic record. Fall 2025 Dean’s List
City of San Pablo Honors Professor Mark Wong
On February 2, 2026, Professor Mark Wong was recognized with a city proclamation from San Pablo, celebrating his selection as the 2025 Pacific Region Faculty Member Award recipient by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The award recognizes outstanding community college faculty across several western states. Wong was chosen for his deep commitment to…
