The point of this oddly specific observance day is to expose plants to a new environment, one they might not experience otherwise, as it is specific to houseplants. For this off-beat holiday, we decided to take an Aloe plant for a nice stroll around the Auraria campus.

As the President of Community College of Denver (CCD), I want to reiterate our unwavering commitment to open access for all individuals seeking a quality education, regardless of their background, status, or circumstances.

The CityHawk community proudly represented CCD during Denver's Pride Parade.

There’s no better way to celebrate National Mascot Day (June 17) than soaring around with Swoop in their natural habitat, also known as the Auraria Campus.

Community College of Denver (CCD) sits on the Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver across from Ball Arena, the infamous stadium/venue known for basketball games and concerts.

Maritza Medina, who graduated earlier this month, was featured in an article by Rocky Mountain PBS about her academic journey.

Kyaw Klay comes from the Karen people. Rich in culture, history, and traditions, he opens up and gives us some insight to a group of people that are widely unknown.

In recognition of Mathematics Awareness Month, we asked CCD Professor Rachel Sefton’s Pre-Calculus class the following question: What is one thing in everyday life that people wouldn’t automatically think, “This is a complicated math equation?”

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are shedding light on the matter with campus resources, events, and other avenues to seek help. Community College of Denver, the Auraria Campus, and the city of Denver have people and resources to help students whenever they’re ready.

Mary Elitch Long and her first husband, John Elitch, Jr., opened Elitch Gardens. Soon after, she became a widow who decided to run the original Elitch Gardens for years.

Cashy, aka @RowleyAdventures, is a TikTok sensation who has taken over the internet with her snowboard and tutus.

Besides being the first Black woman to open a dispensary, Simply Pure, in the United States (along with her husband), Wanda helped pass the bill that legalized cannabis in Colorado, as well as managed two congressional campaigns for now Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, and served on former President Obama’s National Finance Committee.

Ifetayo Harvey is a 31-year-old Black woman that has been breaking ground in the psychedelic space for some years now. Harvey is a published author and the founder of People of Color Psychedelics Collective (POCPC), an organization that focuses its efforts on psychedelic education within communities of color and ultimately ending the War on Drugs.

If you've been in the city long enough, chances are you've probably heard of the Jazz Festival that happens every summer. But did you know Five Points was a Jazz hub from the 1930s through the 1960s? Let's explore the history of the neighborhood.

On January 25, 2023, CCD President, Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, joined the Westminister community to break ground on a new CTE campus, Ranum Reimagined, for Westminister Public Schools. The new school will focus on hands-on and industry-relevant education for high school students.

The Spring semester may have only begun, but for graduating students, time is going to fly by. Here is what you need to know to finish off your time at CCD strong!

After discovering a story about Grant and her financially savvy ways of making over $6,000 a month in passive income, it only felt appropriate to check in and see how she’s doing years after graduating as a CityHawk.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the first modern private citizen to be recognized with a federal holiday, but it was a long and strenuous process to get the bill passed and have the entirety of the states finally observe MLK Jr. Day.

Maple lot and 7th Street lot parking permits will have to be bought in person at Parking Transportation Services located at 777 Lawrence Way.

Community College of Denver offers many resources to help students, whether academically and/or financially. Here are some things that may help to know for the Spring semester.

CCD cares greatly about our student body and the safety of students, first and foremost. If you are a victim or at risk or know a fellow CityHawk, please take comfort in knowing that Community College of Denver has resources at your disposal.

Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Bird Bear, a truly fascinating human that happens to be Native American. There are several different areas of history, culture, and what it means to be American Indian in society today that are touched on.

Take a look at what students on the Auraria Campus are wearing.

Sometimes you don’t even realize the impact that different typefaces have on the human brain. CCD Graphic Design students have strong (also funny) feelings towards certain ones.

Take a look at what students on the Auraria Campus are wearing.