Thanks to the generosity of individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners, $460,000 has been awarded to 300 CCD students this fall alone.

CCD President Dr. Marielena DeSanctis had the distinct honor of representing Community College of Denver at the White House for an event that brought together leaders from across the country to discuss building stronger connections between education and high-demand careers.

Community College of Denver’s (CCD) Engineering Momentum: STEM Core program offers to underserved and underrepresented students, including minorities, women, and veterans. The program’s primary goal? To prepare students for Calculus within a year, setting them up for long-term success in math and engineering.

While held to the same standards of accreditation as our public universities, CCD offers a high-quality education without the burden of excessive debt. This combination of affordability and academic rigor makes CCD an unparalleled choice for those looking to maximize their educational investment.

As the son of Mexican immigrants, neither of whom finished high school, Gael is a first-generation college student filled with a relentless passion for learning. He talks about his family, being part of CRCorps, setting one’s self up for success, and more.

The start of a new year can be stressful. Here are some of general resources and things to know to have a successful semester... besides what time your first class is!

It’s hard not to love animals, but for Community College of Denver’s Veterinary Technology students, these animals become a passion and a career. For National I Love Horses Day (July 15), we wanted to share what our students are up to out of the classroom, and how much they love horses too!

Community College of Denver was the only community college that was invited to participate, which seemingly played a large part in their success. Jacob and Lynae, along with two other CCD students, did not disappoint as CityHawks!

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, all institutions on the Auraria Campus (Auraria Higher Education Center, Metropolitan State University Denver, University of Colorado Denver, and Community College of Denver) will begin reopening campus.

For CCD, this means we will return to fully remote operations for our Auraria Campus employees. I encourage everyone to stay connected through our online platforms and utilize the resources available to support your continued learning and work responsibilities.

With a lack of inter-institutional and inter-agency coordination and the magnitude of a national disruption that included the Auraria Campus, moving to remote operations was a necessary step to prioritize your health and security.

Community College of Denver wholeheartedly supports our community members’ right to peacefully assemble and protest, including at the recent demonstration on the Tivoli Quad. Auraria Campus institutions are deeply committed to healthy civic debate and freedom of expression.

This occurred as Dr. Angie Paccione, Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Chief Executive Officer, met with protest leaders to hear their concerns. During that discussion, protesters stated their demands and once again threatened to disrupt commencements.

Protestors have informed campus leadership of their plans to continue protest activities, including disrupting commencement celebrations. To help ensure our college community remains safe, the Community College of Denver will continue remote learning and operations for the week.

While we recognize that college campuses are traditionally safe havens for civic engagement, freedom of expression should not come at the expense of respect for one another and must adhere to campus policies.

In response to the concerns raised by many of our employees and students regarding safety, we have made the decision to transition to fully remote operations and learning starting from 5:00 pm today, Monday, April 29, 2024, through Sunday, May 5, 2024.

As you may be aware, an encampment began on Thursday, April 25, 2024, and a counter-protest has recently emerged nearby. These occurrences have prompted us to carefully consider the safety and well-being of our entire community.

Auraria Campus plans to make campus available after 11:00 a.m. on Friday, as weather permits. CCD will be remote all day Friday. We will return to normal operations on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Due to inclement weather, CCD will be closed at ALL campus locations on March 14, 2024. No on-campus classes will be held at Auraria, Lowry, and AMC campus locations.

The CIBER (Center for International Business Education & Research) International Business Case Competition is an annual event in which students from different minority serving institutions and Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) are tasked with solving real-world business problems.

Graduation Applications were to be submitted by Feb. 10, 2024. This ensures you receive your diploma and that your degree or certificate appears on your transcripts, which employers often ask for.

February marks Black History Month, and during this time, we are paying tribute to both historical and contemporary Black trailblazers.

In response to the tragic event at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, early this morning, CCD President addressed the CityHawk community, calling for "an unbreakable bond, offering unwavering support and heartfelt strength to one another." Read Dr. DeSanctis' full message below.

February marks Black History Month, and during this time, we are paying tribute to both historical and contemporary Black trailblazers.

Bobby Small and CityHawk PodTalk host, Gina Melso, sat down to do some much needed catching up. They discuss everything from his time being a student, work-study, and employee at CCD to getting diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005.