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The Kennedy Center Honors Contra Costa College Drama Department With Nine Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Awards
The Citizen Artist AwardThe 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. CURSED: The House...
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!...
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...
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...
Dr. Kimberly R. Rogers Named Permanent President of Contra Costa College
Dr. Kimberly R. Rogers is now the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College (CCC). The 4CD Governing Board voted to ratify her contract at their June 14, 2023, meeting. Rogers’ year of as acting president at CCC saw substantial enrollment increases, a wave of new...
CCC + NASA Invite You to Take Part in a Once-in-A-Lifetime Opportunity
Hi, Comets! We are asking you to consider an extraordinary 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...
Contra Costa College Chosen for Achieving the Dream Program
After a competitive selection process, Contra Costa College (CCC), one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, was chosen as one of 10 US colleges to participate in Achieving the Dream (ATD), a program that uses high-level coaching and other resources to help...
The Advocate Is Most-Awarded Two-Year Student Media Outlet In History
Contra Costa College’s student paper, The Advocate, has been recognized as the most-awarded two-year media outlet in Associated Collegiate Press history. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the ACP calculated the 100 most-winning competitors for its top honors, the Pacemaker awards. The awards recognize the finest...
First Asian Pacific Islander Student Welcome a Hit
On Tuesday, October 25, the Asian Pacific Islander Staff and Faculty Association held its first-ever Student Welcome! The event was catered by Sue’s Kitchen, the cost of which was generously covered by APISFA members. After a brief tutorial, a mahjong tournament kicked off between college employees...