Dr. Marielena DeSanctis has been appointed Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, becoming the first Latina to lead the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training. Currently President of the Community College of Denver, she will begin her new role on October 1, 2025, with a focus on advancing the System’s 2030 Strategic Plan.

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.

Joshua Sawicki began piano lessons at age four and has since studied at the Royal College of Music (London, England), Boston University, University of South Florida, the Aspen Music Festival, the Chautauqua International Piano Festival, the International Keyboard Institute and Festival (New York City) and recently completed an Artist Diploma at the Lamont School of Music in Denver.

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Nutrition and the Community College of Denver are partnering to help CCD students earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from MSU Denver.

Community College of Denver land prestigious five-star rating for PTK national honor society, helping students earn more scholarships.

After 32 Years at Community College of Denver, Dr. Carol Miller Discusses "Making a Difference". Read her Last Lecture.

CCD's business instructor Shirley Smith brings the real world into the classroom.

A Q&A with Stephen Thomas: proof that pursuing your passion is not only achievable but rewarding.

CCD's Fleur Ferro sets sail November 8-19 aboard the 211-foot Exploration Vessel (EV) Nautilus to explore the Revillagigedo Archipelago off Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.

Meet Mark Broyles, Assistant Professor and Chair, Architectural Technology