Press Room

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June 4, 2019
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Leah Goss to Serve as Executive Director of the CCD Foundation
A veteran fundraiser with expertise in major gifts and corporate giving, Goss brings years of education and non-profit experience to the Foundation. Read more ...
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May 30, 2019
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Ruthanne Orihuela to Serve as Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Community College of Denver (CCD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruthanne Orihuela as the provost and vice president for academic affairs. Read more ...
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April 3, 2019
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Community College of Denver to Host Former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter
CCD's paralegal program will be hosting former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter as part of its Civil Engagement Series.
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March 8, 2019
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CCD Awarded $20K for OER Grant Program
CCD was awarded $20,000 by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to continue with our Open Educational Resources (OER) development efforts.
February 13, 2019
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Community College of Denver to Host a Black Male Summit for DPS Students
Community College of Denver is hosting a Black Male Summit on Saturday, February 16th for DPS students.
January 14, 2019
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Community College of Denver Students Provide Free Tax Preparation for Families
This tax season, CCD is offering free tax preparation services through the Tax Help Colorado program. Beginning January 26th IRS-certified students will prepare and file tax returns free of charge for individuals with household incomes of less than...
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October 25, 2018
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CCD to Offer Rare Performance of Tennessee Williams Play, Red Devil Battery Sign
The theater department at Community College of Denver (CCD) will perform Tennessee Williams’ play Red Devil Battery Sign Nov. 8 – 10 and Nov. 15 – 17 at the Rawls Theater on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.
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July 12, 2018
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College-Level Math Completion Soars
Community College of Denver tailors math requirements to students’ majors and adds support classes in place of remedial pre-requisites. The results are saving students time and money.
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June 7, 2018
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New Accreditation Assures Quality Education for High School Students Taking College Courses
CCD earns stamp of approval, guaranteeing quality education in college-credit high school classes.
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March 9, 2018
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CCD Celebrates 10-Year Partnership with Piton Foundation

This month marks Community College of Denver’s (CCD) and the Piton Foundation’s 10-year anniversary of providing free tax help for the Denver community through the Tax Help Colorado...
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January 12, 2018
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CCD to Honor Three with MLK Community Leadership Awards
This January, we are celebrating CCD Living Legend Dr. Paul Hamilton, former CCD President and CCD Champion Dr. Byron McClenney, and Community Leader Speaker Crisanta Duran.
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October 31, 2017
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Denver Scholarship Foundation Names Community College of Denver as College Partner of the Year
Denver Scholarship Foundation recently named CCD their 2017 College Partner of the Year for their increased success and retention of DSF scholars. Read More ...
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October 13, 2017
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CDHE Executive Director Visits Community College of Denver
Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), paid a visit to the Auraria Campus.
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October 3, 2017
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CCD President Freeman Honored by Mayor Hancock
CCD is proud to support this important initiative and Dr. Freeman is grateful for this acknowledgment.
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September 29, 2017
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Confucius Institute at Community College of Denver to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
Delegation from the Consulate General of People’s Republic of China in Chicago to Attend Anniversary Events
August 16, 2017
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CCD's Confucius Institute Offers New Gateway to Business Chinese
The 10-Week Class Requires No Previous Chinese Language Knowledge
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August 14, 2017
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CCD Featured on 9News Friday, August 11
Denver's 9News featured CCD's recently expanded programs for adult learners within the Foundational Skills Institute.
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August 3, 2017
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Community College of Denver Creates Peer-Led Teaching and Learning Program to Increase Learning Outcomes in STEM Programs
Xcel Energy Grants CCD Foundation $10,000 for Academic STEM Program
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August 2, 2017
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Industrial Machining Digest Features AMC Programs
Project DIY & Manufacturing Day Are Highlighted in Article, "Working to Close the Exposure Gap"
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July 26, 2017
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CCD Receives Grant Funding to Provide Accelerated Adult Education and Career Resources
CCD's Foundational Skills Institute has been awarded three grants totaling $1,394,788 for ongoing work in providing educational resources for adult learners to earn a high school equivalency diploma, improve English as a second language (ESL) skills...
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July 20, 2017
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Article by Dr. Everette Freeman Featured in Higher Education Today

CCD President Dr. Everette Freeman was published in the...
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May 11, 2017
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Denver-Based Optiv Security CFO Dave Roshak to Deliver Commencement Speech to Community College of Denver Graduates
Dave Roshak, chief financial officer for Denver-based cyber security company Optiv Security, will deliver the commencement speech to CCD grads.
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April 25, 2017
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Community College of Denver Receives Grant from Delta Dental
Delta Dental of Colorado makes a $1.5 million gift to support the dental hygiene programs offered by Colorado Community College System, including CCD
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January 18, 2017
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Community College of Denver to Honor Three with MLK Community Leadership Awards
In the spirit of Dr. King, CCD will honor Denver community leaders Carlotta Walls LaNier, Erin Brown and Francie Anhut at its annual CCD MLK Scholars ceremony January 18th, 2017.
November 24, 2016
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Fox 31 Features Story on CCD Student
Fox 31's Drew Engelbart shows us her story in a new video on being homeless and a college student and the help one woman found at CCD.

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