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CCC Students Awarded at Kennedy Center Festival
Contra Costa College students brought home two awards from the American College Theatre Festival at the Kennedy Center last month. In order to attend the regional competition, students must be nominated by judges who see various college performances in their respective areas. Seven nominated CCC students...
New CCC Foundation Funds Back Campus Improvements, Student Support
You might notice a few interesting improvements around the Contra Costa College campus this year, like soundproofing of the tutoring area, and a new state-of-the-art drinking fountain in the Student Services Building. Those are just two of the eight projects being funded in 2019 through the...
Genirberg Family Scholarship Established with $50,000 Gift to CCC Foundation
On a dreary February day in 2018, Contra Costa College Foundation Director Sara Marcellino answered her phone. Sam Genirberg, a 93-year-old Jewish activist and resident of El Cerrito, was on the other line. He was calling in response to a personal note he had received from...
Live in San Pablo? Let’s Fund Your Future!
Did you know that some CCC students who live in San Pablo qualify for major help covering the cost of school? It’s true! The San Pablo Economic Development Corporation covers 50% of some residents’ enrollment fees, books, supplies, and even childcare. In order to qualify, you need to:...
Air Quality Alert – Campus Closed Until Nov. 26
Update: November 19, 3:24 p.m. The Contra Costa Community College District (District) has decided to close all College and District operations on Tuesday, November 20, and Wednesday, November 21, due to ongoing poor air quality. The District Office and Colleges (Contra Costa, Diablo Valley, San Ramon Campus,...
Former Comet Desmond Harrison Is Cleveland Browns’ New Left Tackle
Cleveland Browns fans were disappointed this year to learn that legendary offensive tackle Joe Brown was retiring, after over 10,000 consecutive snaps and ten Pro-Bowl selections. Who could fill shoes like those? The Browns turned to former Comet Desmond Harrison, an undrafted rookie with a reputation...
Free Tuition for First-Time, Full-Time Students
The Contra Costa Community College District (District) has announced free tuition for first-time, full-time Contra Costa College (CCC), Diablo Valley College (DVC) and Los Medanos College (LMC) students effective Monday, August 27, 2018, the first day of the fall 2018 semester. The District will provide free...
Learn More About Career Education at CCC’s Open House + Info Night
If you’re considering a more career-focused major, you’ll definitely want to come by campus Tuesday night! From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 21, instructors, graduates and industry professionals will be on hand to tell you all about CCC’s various career education programs. They will even...
Seven New Degrees and Certificates Launch This Fall
CCC students now have seven more degree and certificate options to choose from! This fall, new Business Information Worker and Paramedic Studies programs are launching that can make you immediately more competitive in the job market. The business information worker path will get students ready for...
Class of 2018 Graduates with Honors, Scholarships
Contra Costa College is thrilled to congratulate the class of 2018! Over 780 CCC students graduated with more than 1,500 degrees and certificates this year. At its annual commencement ceremony last week, 350 new grads walked away wiht over $320,000 in scholarships. “This was both a...