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Press Release
Community College of Denver Launches Tuition-Free High School Diploma Program
The program stands out from other non-profit and community college options by offering a competency-based curriculum, evening and weekend schedules.
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Article
CCD Student Among 90 National Recipients of Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The award can provide as much as $55,000 a year for three years to complete a bachelor’s degree.
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Article
CCD’s Industrial Design Degree Addresses High Demand in Manufacturing
Graduates can seamlessly transfer to a top 100 ranked public university.

Recent Stories

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Press Release
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis Appointed Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System
Dr. DeSanctis will assume her new role as CCCS Chancellor on October 1, 2025. She becomes the first Latina to lead the System.
September 11, 2025
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Press Release
Community College of Denver Selected for Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity Network
CCD is the only Colorado institution chosen to join this important national initiative.
September 9, 2025
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Article
CCD President Dr. DeSanctis Sole Finalist CCCS Chancellor
The nomination reflects not only exceptional individual leadership but also the collective achievements of the entire CCD family.
July 22, 2025

Press Releases

Dr DeSanctis
Press Release
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis Appointed Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System
Dr. DeSanctis will assume her new role as CCCS Chancellor on October 1, 2025. She becomes the first Latina to lead the System.
September 11, 2025
Community College of Denver South Building
Press Release
Community College of Denver Selected for Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity Network
CCD is the only Colorado institution chosen to join this important national initiative.
September 9, 2025
Community College of Denver
Press Release
MRIG Family Foundation Donates to CCD
This generous contribution will fund scholarships for students across CCD's diverse academic pathways, reinforcing the MRIGs' unwavering commitment to education.
May 20, 2025

Video Stories

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Video
CCD Advising Center: Unlock Your Academic Potential
Students at Community College of Denver (CCD) don’t have to go through their academic journey alone!
May 21, 2025
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Video
CCD Counseling Center: Wellness Within Reach for Students
Your mental wellbeing matters. Take advantage of these free student resources today.
May 7, 2025
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Video
EXCEL! Zone: Your Path to Academic Success at Community College of Denver
The EXCEL! Zone is an excellent way to stay on top of your schoolwork, get assistance from tutors, and provides the perfect environment to study.
April 23, 2025

CCD In The News

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In The News
CPR News
How Community Colleges Fill a Gap
Community colleges and other technical schools can help fill a gap to create new career opportunities. That's as about half of high school students in Colorado are deciding not to pursue college at all.
September 17, 2025
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In The News
Colorado Biz
Community College of Denver Joins National Career Network
CCD is the only Colorado institution chosen for the expansion, joining 54 other colleges nationwide.
September 12, 2025
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In The News
9News
Is a Career in Nursing Calling You?
Enrollment is open for licensed practical nurse to bachelor science in nursing pathway at the community college of Denver. Call 303-556-2600 or online at CCD.edu.
July 24, 2025