Alumni News and Stories
Please enjoy these selected stories from Community College of Philadelphia alumni. If you would like to share your story, please complete the form below.
Atiya Goldsmith-Irby ’08
Atiya Goldsmith-Irby, Alumna, Scholarship Creator “Giving back isn’t just about money or providing housing for others; the journey is about finding meaningful ways to make a difference in the lives of others.”Atiya Goldsmity-Irby ‘08Scholarship Creator During her year of service with the Alumni Council, Ms. Goldsmith-Irby served as Chairperson for the Scholarship
Fatima Abbas ’05
“I mostly grew up in Philadelphia, in the Feltonville-Olney section. I was homeschooled for high school, and I graduated when I was 16. I was ready to go to college academically, but I wanted a more supported atmosphere, so that led me to CCP. All the programs that existed, and
Yamilet del Carmen ’04
Yamilet del Carmen is a passionate advocate for education, an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist. Born and raised in a disadvantaged area of Venezuela, she pursued an industrial engineering degree before moving to the United States in 1999 as an international student to further her education. Determined to succeed despite the
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Atiya Goldsmith-Irby ’08
Atiya Goldsmith-Irby, Alumna, Scholarship Creator “Giving back isn’t just about money or providing housing for others; the journey is about finding…
Fatima Abbas ’05
“I mostly grew up in Philadelphia, in the Feltonville-Olney section. I was homeschooled for high school, and I graduated when…
Yamilet del Carmen ’04
Yamilet del Carmen is a passionate advocate for education, an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist. Born and raised in a disadvantaged…
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