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Hands on Financial Aid and Scholarship Application workshops

Atlantic Cape Offers Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshops in February

Throughout the month of February, Atlantic Cape will be hosting hands-on financial aid and scholarship application workshops at our Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May County campuses, as well as virtually online.

Academy of Culinary students at the 2025 Wing Wars competition

Academy of Culinary Arts Students Engage in Recipe Battle at the 3rd Annual Wing Wars Competition

The opportunity to represent Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) at the upcoming Annual Atlantic City Wing Fest at Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel and Casino on Saturday, February 1 was on the line as three teams of ACA students participated in the 3rd Annual Wing Wars competition on January 24.

Atlantic Cape celebrates Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month this February at All Three Atlantic Cape Campus Locations

Atlantic Cape begins its month-long celebration of Black History Month on Monday, February 3 with several open-to-the-public events, panel discussions, educational forums, presentations, cultural awareness events and two Pan-African flag raising ceremonies.

Ocean Casino Resort and Four ACA Chef Educators to be Honored at 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

The 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala will recognize Ocean Casino Resort as its community honoree and four Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) Chef Educators as its ACA honorees on Thursday, March 27 at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Hire Alex Tafaro as Head Coach to Lead Rebuilding Baseball Program in 2025

Atlantic Cape is proud to announce the hiring of Cherry Hill, NJ native and former Bishop Eustace Preparatory School all-star center fielder Alex Tafaro as head coach of the Buccaneers baseball program.

Students from Atlantic Cape's Student Government Association at annual Day of Service

Atlantic Cape Students Volunteer Their Time for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Event at Stockton University

More than a dozen students and volunteers from Atlantic Cape’s Student Engagement and Student Government Association took part in the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service event on January 20 at Stockton University’s Galloway campus.

Careme's will be serving lunch starting February 12

Carême’s Student-Run Gourmet Restaurant to Open for Lunch During Spring Semester Starting February 12

Atlantic Cape Community College’s student-run gourmet restaurant, Carême’s, located on our Mays Landing campus will be serving a buffet lunch beginning Wednesday, February 12.

gathering at center court for a group photo during Robert Goudie ceremony

Atlantic Cape Bestows Athletics Recognition of Excellence Award Upon Former Coach & College Administrator Robert Goudie

Atlantic Cape College recognized former Men's Basketball Head Coach and College Administrator Robert Goudie on January 11 with the Athletics Recognition of Excellence Award during a pre-game ceremony in Jonathan Pitney Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus before family, friends, former colleagues and guests.

nine students receive their Award of Completion for passing the Academic English Language Program

Atlantic Cape Awards Certificates to Nine Students for Completing Academic English Language Program at Atlantic City Campus

Nine Atlantic Cape students completed their final English as a Second Language (ESL) class to receive their hard-earned Award of Completion certificate for passing the Academic English Language Program on December 19 at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City campus.

Cash raffle tickets now on sale for 42nd Restaurant Gala

Give the Gift of Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala Cash Raffle Tickets This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us. The time for gifts and giving. This year the perfect stocking stuffer for your family, friends and coworkers is a 50/50 cash raffle ticket in support of the 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala.

Buccaneers Women's Volleyball McKenna Weber

Atlantic Cape Women’s Volleyball Sophomore McKenna Weber Earns 2nd Team All-GSAC Honors

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Women’s Volleyball student athlete McKenna Weber was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 19 All-Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) Division III 2nd Team on November 8.

Chaine des Rotisseurs check presentation 2024

Chaine des Rotisseurs 25th Annual Food & Wine Event Awards Four Student Scholarships, Honors Ted Lippman

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA), in partnership with the Atlantic City Bailliage of Chaine des Rotisseurs, hosted its 25th Annual Food & Wine Scholarship Reception on Thursday, November 21 at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus.

Class of 2024 graduate Shayne Crowley was an adult learner who returned to college after some years away

Atlantic Cape Receives $75,000 for “Some College, No Degree” Statewide Program that Helps Students Return to College & Complete Degree

Atlantic Cape received a $75,000 grant from the State of New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education’s (OSHE) multifaceted statewide ‘Some College, No Degree’ initiative to build clear pathways and tailored supports for adult learners to return to higher education and persist to completion.

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Mens Soccer student athlete Nick Maldanado

Atlantic Cape Men’s Soccer Sophomore Nick Maldanado Earns 2nd Team All-Region 19 and All-GSAC Honors

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Soccer captain sophomore center Nick Maldanado was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association's All-Region 19 and All-Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) Division III 2nd Teams on October 30.

members of SGA, SSS and CSS during First Generation Celebration

Atlantic Cape Celebrates First-Generation Students at Third Annual College Celebration

Atlantic Cape’s Student Support Services (SSS), in collaboration with the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Center for Student Success (CSS), celebrated students like Davis-Hassall and many others on November 7 during the Third Annual First-Generation College Celebration.

Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing campus Food Pantry

Atlantic Cape Receives $37,500 in Hunger-Free Campus Grant Funding to Combat College Student Food Insecurities

Atlantic Cape Community College received a $37,500 grant from the State of New Jersey’s Office of the Secretary of Higher Education’s (OSHE) Hunger-Free Campus Act aimed at addressing student food inadequacies and insecurity on college campuses.

Christopher Parker commits to South Carolina State University

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Basketball Sophomore Christopher Parker Signs with Division I South Carolina State University

Christopher Parker, an Atlantic Cape sophomore business major and standout men’s basketball student athlete, has officially accepted a full scholarship offer to play basketball for South Carolina State University (SCSU) in Orangeburg, SC beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.

2024-25 Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men's Basketball team

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Basketball Team Looks to Build Off Last Season’s Success in 2024-25

Fresh off of its first 20-win season in more than two decades and two playoff games, the 2024-25 Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Basketball team looks to continue its positive momentum into this season with a balanced combination of talented returning starters and exciting newcomers.

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Athletics Program Announces New Women’s Basketball and Esports Head Coaches

The Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Athletics program is pleased to welcome John Miller as its new Women’s Basketball team head coach and Orren Stewart as its new Esports team head coach.

Civil rights advocate Bettie Mae Fikes speaks to the audience in the Student Center

Civil Rights Advocate Bettie Mae Fikes, Through Words and Song, Encourages Atlantic Cape Students to Keeping Fighting for Equality

Generational civil rights advocate Bettie Mae Fikes' message of peace and love permeated Atlantic Cape’s standing-room-only Mays Landing campus Student Center for this Office of Student Engagement and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-sponsored discussion on October 24.

Save the Date for the 42nd Annual Restaurant Gala

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 42nd Annual Restaurant “Gala Goes Broadway”

Save the date for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 42nd Annual Restaurant Gala on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center’s Wildwood Ballroom in Atlantic City.

Staff members shake pom poms to get into the spirit

Buccaneers Madness Welcome Back Spirit Night Brings Excitement to Pitney Gymnasium

Students, staff, faculty and friends filled Atlantic Cape’s Jonathan Pitney Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus on October 24 with a bevy of energy, emotion and excitement at the Annual Buccaneers Madness Welcome Back Spirit Night.

Student registers for classes with advisor

Registration for Winter Session, Spring Semester and Two, 8-Week Spring Sessions Opens November 11

Registration for Atlantic Cape Community College’s upcoming Winter Session, Spring Semester and two, eight-week Spring sessions opens on Monday, November 11 for students taking classes in-person and online at our Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May County campuses.

Culinary Arts 2024 Coat and Toque Recipients

Academy of Culinary Arts Program Recognizes Accomplishments of 28 Second-Year Students with Coat and Toque Presentation

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) program recognized 28 second-year students for completing their first year of studies at the 3rd Annual Coat and Toque Ceremony on October 24 in the Walter E. Edge Theater on the Mays Landing campus.

Student competing during DeFinis Scholarship Cooking Competition

Annual Vincent DeFinis Cooking Competition Awards Two Scholarships to Academy of Culinary Arts Students

Academy of Culinary Arts program students Tricia Guittar and Citlally Cruz both earned $15,000 scholarships at the Annual Vincent DeFinis Restaurant Gala Scholarship cooking competition on September 27 at the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape's First Year Experience Program

First-Year Experience Program Aims to Strengthen Retention Through Engagement and Outreach with Students

The first year of a college student’s academic career is foundational. Ensuring that each and every student, both full-time and part-time, is provided with all of the necessary resources, benefits and attention required for them to flourish academically is of paramount importance.

Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Across September and October

Atlantic Cape will recognize the distinct history and culture that Hispanic Americans have contributed to America’s diversity by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sunday, September 15 through Tuesday, October 15 with events at each of the College’s three campuses.

Careme's student run gourmet restaurant at Atlantic Cape

Carême’s, Atlantic Cape’s Student-Run Gourmet Restaurant, Now Serving Lunch and Accepting Reservations During Fall Semester

Atlantic Cape’s highly-acclaimed student-run gourmet restaurant, Carême’s, is now open for lunch on the Mays Landing campus, Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through November 4.

Dr Barbara Gaba and Evan Sanchez receive AC Community Fund award

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba Recognized by Atlantic City Community Fund for Support of Nonprofit Resource Center

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba, along with Evan Sanchez of Authentic City Partners, were recognized for their steadfast commitment to the College’s Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City campus Nonprofit Resource Center at the Atlantic City Community Fund Annual Reception on September 10 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.

Atlantic Cape Women's Volleyball team for 2024

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Women’s Volleyball Team to Count on Sophomore Student Athletes Experience in 2024

With five returning sophomores on Head Coach Karla Maisto’s roster in 2024, the Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Women’s Volleyball team will be relying upon their collective experience and leadership to guide the squad this year.

Atlantic Cape 2024 Women's Cross Country team

Atlantic Cape Unveils Women’s Cross Country this Fall Semester; the College’s 10th Athletics Program

Atlantic Cape’s Athletics Department will unveil its 10th Buccaneer sports program today when the Women’s Cross Country team takes part in its inaugural race in the Stockton Open at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ at 4:45 p.m.

Atlantic Cape alumnus David Coit playing for Northern Illinois Huskies

Atlantic Cape Alumnus and Men’s Basketball Standout David Coit Receives Scholarship to Play for NCAA Division I Kansas Jayhawks

Former Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Men’s Basketball standout David Coit recently received a full Division I scholarship to the University of Kansas for his senior year.

New Student Orientation 2024 at Mays Landing campus

New Student Orientation Welcomes Incoming Freshmen to Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses

Atlantic Cape welcomed nearly 200 incoming freshmen students and more than 100 accompanying parents to the College’s three campuses for New Student Orientation sessions held throughout the month of August in preparation for the start of the Fall Semester on September 3.

Stacey Zacharoff Promoted to Dean of Students at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape Community College has announced the promotion of Stacey Zacharoff to the position of Dean of Students for Student Affairs.

Egg Harbor Township girls volleyball team

Atlantic Cape Hosts 2nd Annual High School Girls Volleyball Summer Showcase on Mays Landing Campus

Girls Volleyball student athletes from five local high schools competed in Atlantic Cape’s 2nd Annual High School Girls Volleyball Summer Showcase tournament on August 14 in the Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus.

Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2023 Alumna Jocelyn Caceres Named New Jersey’s 2024 Pathway Scholarship Recipient

Jocelyn Caceres, a member of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2023, has been selected as the State of New Jersey’s 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar recipient.

Dr Theresa DeFranco speaks during her late husband Dr Peter Mora's Celebration of Life ceremony

Celebrating the Life of Former Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Peter Mora

Family and friends, as well as former colleagues, alumni and current employees of Atlantic Cape gathered in the Student Center on the Mays Landing campus on August 8 to celebrate the life of former College President Dr. Peter L. Mora, Sr., who passed away on June 30 at the age of 81.

Members of the first PN certificate cohort graduating class

Thirteen Students from Inaugural Atlantic Cape Practical Nursing Class Receive Pins During Ceremony

Thirteen Atlantic Cape nursing students received their pins during the inaugural Practical Nursing Completion Ceremony on August 7 in the Walter E. Edge Theater on the Mays Landing campus before numerous family and friends.

Atlantic Cape Leadership Group Collaborates with 25 Institutions of Higher Education to Create NACUBO Student Success Hub

A 10-member leadership group of Atlantic Cape Community College staff and faculty recently completed a nearly-three-year partnership project with 25 other institutions of higher education throughout the country to create a Student Success Hub with the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Still Time to Register for Fall Semester Classes at Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses and Online

Registering for Fall Semester classes at Atlantic Cape Community College can understandably take a backseat during lazy, hazy days of summer trips to the beach, family barbecues and well-earned vacations. Not to worry, though. There is still time to register for fall classes at Atlantic Cape.

Atlantic Cape to Host Summer Transition Success Workshops for High School Graduates with Disabilities

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Center for Transition Success will host three, three-day no cost learning workshops at the college’s Mays Landing and Cape May campuses for high school graduates, up to age 24, with intellectual and developmental disabilities this summer.

Academy of Culinary Arts 2023 graduate Cole Perfetti and ACA Director Joseph Sheridan

Academy of Culinary Arts 2023 Graduate Cole Perfetti, a Third Generation Business Entrepreneur, Opens New Coffee Shop in Smithville

Cole Perfetti, an Atlantic Cape Community College Class of 2023 Academy of Culinary Arts graduate, is keeping the family’s entrepreneurial spirit alive by opening his own new business, Surf Road Coffee Bar & Beach Bowls, in Historic Smithville.

Students from Atlantic City High School in Atlantic Cape's Innovation Center during Cyber Day

Atlantic Cape’s Annual Cyber Day Highlights the Cyber Industry’s Growing Technological Fields and Career Potential

Atlantic Cape’s 4th Annual Cyber Day brought nearly 70 students from three area high schools to the college’s Mays Landing campus on May 29 for a day filled with hands-on technology and cybersecurity activities, practical demonstrations, and interaction with industry professionals and experienced facilitators.

Atlantic Cape student enjoys the warm weather reading under a tree

Register Now for Additional Summer Classes Starting July 1 at Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses; Still Time to Register for Fall Semester Classes

Atlantic Cape Community College is offering additional summer classes at its three campuses starting July 1. This is the perfect opportunity during summer break to earn credits in as little as six weeks while continuing to work towards earning an associate’s degree or transferring credits to your four-year college/university.

Local High School Students Learn About Aviation Career Opportunities at Atlantic Cape’s Annual Aviation Day

Atlantic City High School sophomore Glenn Lowe says his love of airplanes started innocently enough by playing Microsoft’s Flight Simulator program. From there he became immersed in watching Pilot’s Day Blog videos on YouTube, which led him to his own personal discovery of wanting to one day become an airplane captain.

Millinda Marigliano and her family on Athletics Signing Day at Atlantic Cape

Athletics Signing Day Welcomes New Student Athletes to Atlantic Cape for the Upcoming 2024-25 School Year

The bright future of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Buccaneers Athletics program was on display as new incoming freshmen student athletes were introduced to the college during Athletics Signing Day, May 17 on the Mays Landing campus in the Student Center.

The Class of 2024 enters the Quad for Commencement

Atlantic Cape Awards More Than 900 Associate’s Degrees to Graduates at 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony

As hundreds of soon-to-be graduates queued in line, patiently awaiting the start of Atlantic Cape Community College’s 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16 at the Mays Landing campus, a wide range of emotions overcame many.

Academy of Culinary Arts graduates celebrate together

Academy of Culinary Arts Graduates Encouraged to be Inventive, Challenge Themselves and Strive for Success at Annual Awards Ceremony

For the 44 culinary and baking & pastry graduates of Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA), the journey started two years ago with the basic practicing of knife skills, making dead dough and learning the many time-honored traditions of the profession. Those long days and nights of work and study culminated on May 15 with the 42nd Annual ACA Awards Ceremony.

Atlantic Cape's Men's Volleyball team accepts its GSAC Division III champions plaque

Atlantic Cape Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Student Athletes at 3rd Annual Athletics Banquet

Atlantic Cape honored its Buccaneers student athletes for their hard work, determination and perseverance in the classroom as well as on their respective fields and courts of play this year at the 3rd Annual Athletics Banquet in Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on May 14 on the Mays Landing campus.

Student Shayne Crowley, Professor Keith Forrest and student Katherine Jaques

17th Annual Communication Awards Ceremony Recognizes Excellence of Atlantic Cape Students

Atlantic Cape’s 17th Annual Communication Awards ceremony was a groovy affair as this year’s best student communications prowess was recognized in the Walter E. Edge Theater on the Mays Landing campus on April 26.

SGA President Sultana Zakia presents an award to Rodrigo Marquez

Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association Recognizes Accomplishments of its Clubs at Annual Recognition Ceremony

Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association (SGA) recognized the contributions of its student clubs and its advisors, along with acknowledging and honoring the college’s finest and most dedicated students, staff and faculty members at the SGA’s Annual Club Recognition Program Ceremony on May 2.

Graduating student recognizes her professor with Extra Miler Award during CSS Graduate Award Ceremony

Center for Student Success Recognizes Students, Faculty and Staff at Annual Graduate Awards Ceremony

Atlantic Cape’s Center for Student Success (CSS) recognized 20 graduating students for their outstanding academic achievement, as well as, faculty and staff members for their unsung dedication this year at the Annual Graduate Awards Ceremony on May 3 in Walter E. Edge Theater.

Men of Atlantic Cape students receive their jackets

Men of Atlantic Cape Student Members Earn Their Jackets at Annual Ceremony

Atlantic Cape’s Men of Atlantic Cape (MAC) recognized the academic accomplishments of six of its members during the club’s Annual Jacket Presentation Ceremony on the Mays Landing campus in Walter E. Edge Theater on May 1.

A soon to be Atlantic Cape graduate raises her glass during the toast

Rising Atlantic Cape Graduates Gather Together for Grad Fair to Celebrate Their Academic Accomplishments

Members of the Atlantic Cape Class of 2024 got a jump start on graduation preparations as they gathered for a day of camaraderie, celebration and entertainment at Grad Fair 2024 on the Mays Landing campus on April 25.

Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society members pose for a photo after the induction ceremony

Psi Beta Honor Society for Psychology at Atlantic Cape Inducts 30 New Members During Ceremony

Atlantic Cape’s Chapter of the Psi Beta Honor Society held its 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony in Walter E. Edge Theater on the Mays Landing campus before numerous friends, family, and college faculty, staff and classmates on April 24.

Atlantic Cape's Victor Moreno Dr Natalie Devonish Lizbeth Castro James and Michael Intrieri of the Inlet CDC

Atlantic Cape’s Worthington Atlantic City Campus Recognized with NAACP Community Service Award

Atlantic Cape’s Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City campus was recognized with the prestigious Community Service Award during the NAACP Atlantic City Chapter’s 50th Annual Freedom Fund Gala Dinner at Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Atlantic City on April 27.

Award winners Enin Taggart and Priya Momi with Dr. Natalie Devonish and Professor Stephanie Natale-Boianelli

Atlantic Cape Students Earn New Jersey All-State Academic Team Honors

Atlantic Cape students, Enin Taggart and Priya Momi, were recognized for their scholarly excellence and named as members of the New Jersey All-State Academic Team at the 2024 New Jersey Community College Scholars Celebration on April 25 at the State Museum in Trenton.

Atlantic Cape's 2024 Commencement Week ceremonies

Atlantic Cape’s 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony to Highlight Week of Graduation Celebrations at Mays Landing Campus

Atlantic Cape Community College will celebrate and salute our student’s hard work, dedication and well-earned academic successes at the 57th Annual Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 10:30 a.m. on the Mays Landing campus Quad.

Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society Induction ceremony

Atlantic Cape’s English Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta, Inducts Newest Students During Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Community College’s English Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta, inducted 21 new students into its ranks in the presence of faculty, staff and friends during a lunch ceremony on March 26 on the Mays Landing campus.

Registration for Fall 2024 classes at the Cape May campus opens April 8

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s 13-Week Fall Semester at Cape May Campus Opens April 8

Guarantee your seat for Atlantic Cape Community College’s upcoming Fall semester at the Cape May campus. Registration opens Monday, April 8 for students with 30+ credits; Tuesday, April 9 for students with 15+ credits; Wednesday, April 10 for students with less than 15 credits and Thursday, April 11 for all other students.

Registration for Atlantic Cape's Fall Semester in Mays Landing and Atlantic City Opens April 8

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s Fall Semester at Mays Landing and Atlantic City Campuses Opens April 8

Guarantee your seat for Atlantic Cape Community College’s upcoming Fall semester at its Mays Landing and Atlantic City campuses. Registration opens Monday, April 8 for students with 30+ credits; Tuesday, April 9 for students with 15+ credits; Wednesday, April 10 for students with less than 15 credits and Thursday, April 11 for all other students.

Preparing risotto during Italy dinner cooking demonstration

Academy of Culinary Arts Fundraising Dinner Raises Funds for Students’ Educational Trip to Italy in May

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) raised nearly $2,500 during its annual Italy dinner fundraiser on March 28 at Carême’s on the Mays Landing campus to support its students planning to attend the ACA’s upcoming Marco Polo Study Abroad Program in Italy.

Dr. Barbara Gaba received the Women's History Month Woman of Distinction Award from the Winslow Twp Middle School

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba Recognized as a Woman of Distinction by Winslow Township Middle School

Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba was recognized on March 27 as the Winslow Township Middle School’s Women’s History Month “Woman of Distinction” during a ceremony at its Atco, NJ campus.

Students attending Atlantic Cape's 2nd Annual First-Generation Student Conference

Atlantic Cape Hosts Local High School and College Students at 2nd Annual First-Generation Student Conference

More than 120 students from several local colleges, universities and high schools took part in the 2nd Annual First-Generation Student Conference, “Maximizing Your College Experience,” at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus on March 21.

Students from the Academy of Culinary Arts display the scholarship funds raised check

Atlantic Cape’s Annual Restaurant Gala Raises Record Amount for Culinary Student Scholarships

Celebrating a Springtime in Paris, more than 840 guests attended the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala and helped raise a record $306,210 towards student scholarships while also honoring three deserving members of the community on March 21 at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

Registration Now Open for Atlantic Cape’s Kids College and Summer Academy at All Three Campuses

This summer, give your children the gift of a unique, hands-on experience where they can learn new skills, make new friends and explore new horizons. Registration is now open for Kids College and Summer Academy at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing and Cape May campuses.

Borgata’s Travis Lunn and Tropicana’s Chef Demetrios Haronis to be honored at 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala will recognize Travis Lunn, president and chief operating officer, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, as its community honoree and Chef Demetrios Haronis, 1990 Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) alumnus and current executive chef at Tropicana Atlantic City, as its ACA honoree.

Krista Fitzsimons, Dr. Theodore Darden, Dr. Barbara Gaba and Trustee Rev. Dr. Thomas Dawson

Dr. Theodore Darden Talks About His Life and Career in Higher Education, Public Service and Policing at Cape May Campus

Professor Dr. Theodore Darden never wanted to become a policeman. Accounting was his chosen path at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin until one day everything changed. What followed was an illustrious 17-year career in law enforcement before embarking upon a career in higher education.

Registration for Summer classes at Atlantic Cape opens March 4 for returning students

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s Summer Semester Opens March 4; Second Eight-Week Spring Semester Starts March 18

Summertime at Atlantic Cape Community College is the perfect opportunity to earn credits in as little as six weeks as you continue working towards earning your associate’s degree or simply want to transfer credits to your four-year college/university while enjoying warm, lazy days at the beach or staying indoors to keep cool.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Atlantic Cape's new baseball field

Atlantic Cape Breaks Ground on its New Mays Landing Campus Baseball Field

Atlantic Cape officially broke ground on its new $1.48 million baseball field of dreams on its Mays Landing campus on February 15 that will permanently bring the Buccaneers’ baseball program home in time for the 2025 season after spending the past decade playing its home games at Surf Stadium in Atlantic City.

Members of the Southern New Jersey Buffalo Soldiers at the Atlantic City campus

Buffalo Soldiers of Southern New Jersey Talk History at Atlantic Cape’s Atlantic City and Cape May Campuses

The Southern New Jersey Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club presented a history of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers as part of Atlantic Cape's recognition of Black History Month at the Atlantic City and Cape May campuses on February 7 and 14, respectively.

Atlantic Cape's 2024 Men's Volleyball team

Atlantic Cape Men’s Volleyball to Count on a Youthful, Talented and Enthusiastic Roster in 2024

The Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Volleyball team enters the 2024 season with an exciting roster dominated by enthusiastic, high-energy freshmen who saw success as seniors at the local Cape Atlantic League (CAL) high school level last year and a duo of sophomores prepared to lead by example.

The Twin Poets during their performance at Atlantic Cape

The Twin Poets Return to Atlantic Cape with Their Powerful Poetic Prose and Spoken Word Presentation

To the Twin Poets, brothers Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Albert Mills, their words are a lens into the strong history of a tight familial bond, of overcoming the trials and tribulations of youth, of faith, failure and redemption, and, most importantly, of celebrating life and love.

Atlantic Cape archer Jared Lancaster focusing on his next shot

Atlantic Cape Hosts New Jersey State Indoor Archery Championships Southern Venue Tournament

Atlantic Cape Community College hosted the southern venue portion of the 2024 New Jersey State Indoor Archery Championships in Jonathan Pitney Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus February 3-4 as the Buccaneers’ Archery team opened the Spring semester half of its 2023-24 season.

Atlantic Cape Celebrates Black History Month this February; Welcomes Back the Poetic Prowess of the Twin Poets

Atlantic Cape begins its month-long celebration of Black History Month on February 1 with the annual raising ceremony of the Pan African flag on the Mays Landing and Atlantic City campuses, weekly educational forums and cultural awareness events, and the return of the Twin Poets on February 8.

Careme's student-run gourmet restaurant on the Mays Landing campus

Careme’s, Atlantic Cape’s Student-Run Gourmet Restaurant, to Reopen for Dinner on February 7

Careme’s, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts student-run gourmet restaurant located on the Mays Landing campus, will welcome guests back for dinner beginning Wednesday, February 7.

Tickets, Sponsorships and Advertising Now Available for the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Tickets, sponsorships and advertising opportunities are now available for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 41st Annual Restaurant Gala to be held on Thursday, March 21, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

The winning trio of William Fence, Gelasia Nurse and Julio Gomez

Academy of Culinary Arts Students Create Tasty Recipes at the 2nd Annual Wing Wars Competition

Nine students from Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) program participated in the 2nd Annual Wing Wars competition on January 26 at the Mays Landing campus for the privilege of participating in the Annual Wing Fest at Golden Nugget on February 3.

Register for Spring semester at One-Stop Enrollment Day on January 8

One-Stop Enrollment Day at Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses Offers Chance to Register for Spring Semester Classes

Atlantic Cape Community College will be holding a One-Stop Enrollment Day on Monday, January 8, 3-6 p.m. at our Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses for new and returning students to register for the upcoming Spring semester.

Business 101 students deliver their business presentation in class

Atlantic Cape Business 101 Students Use Business Acumen in Contest to Determine Best Business Proposals

Business 101 students from Atlantic Cape Community College, in collaboration with Rutgers University’s Statewide Partnership at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus, competed in a “Shark Tank-style” competition to test their business acumen and creativity.

Santa Claus made an appearance at Atlantic Cape's Hope for the Holidays event in Atlantic City's Brown's Park on December 16

Atlantic Cape Brings Joy to Hundreds at its Hope for the Holidays event in Atlantic City’s Brown’s Park

On a beautiful early winter afternoon, hundreds of residents descended upon Brown’s Park in Atlantic City on December 16 as Atlantic Cape Community College hosted its Hope for the Holidays community event.

Republic Bank representative Christina Nugent presents Atlantic Cape's Dr. Natalie Devonish with a check for the Inlet CDC

Republic Bank Donation to Support Atlantic Cape’s Inlet Community Development Corp. Efforts in Atlantic City Inlet Neighborhood

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Inlet Community Development Corporation (CDC) received a $22,000 contribution from Republic Bank on December 18 that will support the CDC’s efforts in Atlantic City’s Inlet neighborhood.

Atlantic Cape student and Black Student Alliance member Kiara Vasquez read to the students

Atlantic Cape’s Black Student Alliance Lends Time to Read to Children at Gateway Community Early Head Start School

Their eyes still hazy after a restful early afternoon nap, children at the Gateway Community Early Head Start School in Mays Landing were treated to a story time book reading by Atlantic Cape Community College’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) on December 5.

Atlantic Cape's Men's Basketball team with former Head Coach and honoree Bobby Royal, Sr.

Atlantic Cape Honors Long-Time Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Royal, Sr. During Pregame Ceremony

For nearly 40 years at Atlantic Cape Community College, former Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Bobby Royal, Sr. touched the lives of so many of his student athletes that his generosity has never been forgotten.

Atlantic Cape student Morgan Kenny during the Fashion Show Do's and Don'ts event

Atlantic Cape Students Dress to Impress at Hospitality Management Club’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show Do’s and Don’ts Event

It has been said that clothes make the man, or the woman, and that dressing to impress will greet you with success. Students from Atlantic Cape showcased their eye for professional and business fashion at the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Do’s and Don’ts in the Walter E. Edge Theater on November 30.

There is still time to register for Atlantic Cape's Spring and Winter Semesters

Registration is Open with Flexible Payment Options Available for Atlantic Cape’s Upcoming Spring Semester

There is still time to register for Atlantic Cape Community College’s upcoming Winter and Spring semesters for new and returning students at our Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses with affordable class options to fit any schedule.

Campus Closet's grand reopening ceremony on November 20

Atlantic Cape’s Successful Campus Closet Initiative Moves to New, Larger Location in Student Center

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Campus Closet held a grand re-opening ceremony for its new, expanded and open boutique-style location in room G-223 on the second floor of the Student Center on the Mays Landing campus, November 20.

Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality students receive their scholarships

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts Holds Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Food & Wine Scholarship Fundraising Reception

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA), in partnership with the Atlantic City Bailliage of Chaine des Rotisseurs, hosted the 24th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Food & Wine Scholarship Reception on November 16 at Careme’s, the student-run gourmet restaurant on the Mays Landing campus, in M Building. The event awarded four scholarships to culinary and hospitality students, and recognized ACA alum and Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Chef Deb Pellegrino.

Atlantic Cape students take part in the Annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet

Oxfam Hunger Banquet at Atlantic Cape Brings to Light Global Food Insecurities Exacerbated by Economic Disparities

To bring awareness to the food insecurity crisis facing millions of people day-in and day-out, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Student Government Association, Student Engagement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cross-Functional Committee hosted its Annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet in the Student Center lobby on the Mays Landing campus on November 16.

Atlantic Cape sophomore archer Jared Lancaster

Atlantic Cape Archers Shine at Eastern Seaboard Archery Championships; Olympic Archer Competes at Tournament

Atlantic Cape Community College archers placed in multiple skills categories as more than 135 archers, including 27 from five regional colleges, competed in 26 age/division groups during the Annual Eastern Seaboard Archery Championships (Star FITA) on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 at the Mays Landing campus.

The President's Distinguished Alumni medal

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Atlantic Cape’s 2024 President’s Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Achievement Awards

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2024 President’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award (40 years of age and younger).

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers 2023-24 Men's Basketball team

Rebuilding Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Basketball Team Looks to Build on Successes of Past Two Seasons in 2023-24

It will be a season of change for the 2023-24 Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Men’s Basketball team with only one student athlete returning this fall from last season’s roster. The team will look to build upon two consecutive years of positive growth, on and off of the court, that has yielded back-to-back playoff berths, top 15 national rankings, upset victories, and multiple Division I and II scholarship opportunities.

Atlantic Cape’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter, Alpha Delta Mu, Inducts New Members for 2023-24

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Alpha Delta Mu chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society officially swore in its 2023-24 inductee class during its 45th Annual Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 14 in Walter E. Edge Hall Theater on the Mays Landing campus.

International students attending an Atlantic Cape class

Atlantic Cape Language Learning School Designation Offers Academic Pathways for International Students

Atlantic Cape Community College has been named a Language Learning School by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), allowing the college to offer English as a Second Language (ESL) certificate and pathway programs for degree-seeking international F1 visa holding students.

Director of Marketing Laura Batchelor with Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba Named the 2023 NCMPR District One Pacesetter of the Year Award Recipient

Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba was named the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) 2023 District One Pacesetter of the Year award recipient for demonstrating special leadership and support of college communications and marketing at the annual district conference Awards Dinner on November 3 at the Boston Park Plaza in Boston, MA.

Registration for Atlantic Cape's Winter and Spring 2024 Semesters Opens November 6

Registration for Winter and Spring Semester Classes at Atlantic Cape Opens Week of November 6 for Returning and New Students

Registration for Atlantic Cape Community College’s upcoming Winter and Spring 2024 semesters opens on Monday, November 6 for students taking classes in-person and online at the Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses.

Former colleagues and friends of the late Dr. Louise Kaplan stand behind her memorial bench at Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing Campus

Atlantic Cape Dedicates Bench in Memory of Late Professor Emerita Dr. Louise Kaplan

Under befitting clear blue skies and a warm autumn sun, a group of close former coworkers, colleagues and guests gathered at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing Campus Quad on October 30 to dedicate a memorial bench in honor of the beloved late Professor Emerita Dr. Louise Kaplan.

Head Coach Luis Paz speaks with his Men's Soccer players during halftime

Atlantic Cape Men’s Soccer Head Coach Luis Paz Proud to Give Back to His Alma Mater

Life has a way of coming full circle when we are least expecting it. For Atlantic Cape Community College Men’s Soccer Head Coach Luis Giovanni Paz, he is a living embodiment of this cyclical dynamic.

Atlantic Cape's Krista Fitzsimons, Dr. Barbara Gaba and Jean McAlister accept the Betterment Award

Atlantic Cape’s Cape May County Campus Earns Betterment Award at Annual Chamber Meeting and Installation Dinner

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Cape May County campus was recognized as the 2023 Cape May County Betterment Award recipient at the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce’s 79th Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner at the Wildwoods Convention Center on October 18.

Save the Date for the 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape’s 41st Annual Restaurant Gala

The 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, highly regarded as the premier food and beverage fundraising event in the Atlantic City area, will return to the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6-9:30 p.m.

The DeFinis Scholarship winners congratulate each other

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts Awards Pair of Vincent DeFinis Scholarships to Culinary and Baking & Pastry Students

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts program awarded two scholarships to freshmen Baking & Pastry major Isabella Burke and Culinary Arts major Saudly Delphin during the Vincent DeFinis Restaurant Gala Scholarship cooking competition on October 13 at the Mays Landing campus.

You Got This wristband from World Mental Health Day resource fair in Student Center lobby

Positivity, Well-Being, Help and Hope Reign as Atlantic Cape Recognizes World Mental Health Day

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Department of Student Engagement hosted a World Mental Health Day resource fair in the Student Center lobby on the Mays Landing campus on October 10 as students were invited to browse the tables filled with motivational, self-help and well-being literature.

Winning team members Isabella Burke and Grace Carpenter with owners of Let's Chow and Culinary Director Joseph Sheridan

Academy of Culinary Students Compete in the Inaugural MRE Culinary Challenge

Atlantic Cape Community College Academy of Culinary Arts freshmen baking and pastry students Isabella Burke and Grace Carpenter knew they were in for a challenge. Up against five teams-of-three at the inaugural MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) Culinary Challenge on October 6 at the Mays Landing campus, Burke and Carpenter proved that sometimes four hands can be better than six.

Cape May campus students enjoy a free smoothie during Welcome Back Fall Bash event

Atlantic Cape’s Cape May County Campus Welcomes Students Back During Fall Bash Celebration

Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed students back to its Cape May County campus for the Fall semester during the Welcome Back Fall Bash on October 4.

Buccaneers at the Boathouse Fundraising Dinner at Lake Lenape on October 25, 2023

Fundraising Dinner at Lake Lenape to Help Support Atlantic Cape’s Crew Athletics Program

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and the Atlantic Cape Athletics Department will be hosting its inaugural Buccaneers at the Boathouse Fundraising Dinner to support the Atlantic Cape Crew program on Wednesday, October 25 at Lakeside Manor at Lake Lenape in Mays Landing.

Students gathered with members of Atlantic Cape faculty on the Quad during Welcome Back Celebration Day

Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association Welcomes Students Back to Campus in Mays Landing and Atlantic City

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a two-day Welcome Back Celebration for students on September 19-20 on the Quad at the Mays Landing and cafeteria at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City campus.

Atlantic Cape staff and trustees at the One-Stop Welcome Center ribbon cutting ceremony

A Dream No Longer! Atlantic Cape’s New One-Stop Welcome Center Opens; Ready to Simplify the Student Enrollment Process

It began as a line item on a wish list. In 2017, Atlantic Cape Community College’s then newly-minted President Dr. Barbara Gaba bookmarked a One-Stop Welcome Center for students as an important addition that she would like to see realized at the college’s Mays Landing campus.

Nate Evans Jr. speaks with new Atlantic Cape students at new student orientation day in Cape May

Incoming Freshmen Welcomed as Atlantic Cape’s Cape May Campus Holds New Student Orientation Day

Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed incoming freshmen students to its Cape May County campus on September 13 for New Student Orientation Day, which featured presentations by college faculty, staff and alumni, a campus tour, and the opportunity to speak with various college departments, student clubs and more.

Atlantic Cape Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Atlantic Cape Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at All Three Campuses

Atlantic Cape Community College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month starting September 14 with numerous campus wide events while also recognizing the distinct history and culture that Hispanic Americans have contributed to this country’s diversity.

Atlantic Cape Men's Soccer and Women's Volleyball

Men’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball Kick Off Atlantic Cape Buccaneers 2023 Sports Season

You can show your Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers athletics spirit by cheering on the home team as our Men’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball teams play their first home games of the season this week.

Careme's student-run gourmet restaurant on Mays Landing campus

Careme’s on Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing Campus to Reopen for Lunch on October 2, Dinner on November 8

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts’ student-run gourmet restaurant, Careme’s, will reopen for lunch on Monday, October 2.

The Campus Closet in C Building on Mays Landing campus

Atlantic Cape’s Campus Closet Reopens Wednesday, September 6

Fresh off of last school year’s successful debut, the Campus Closet, located in Walter E. Edge Hall - C Building, returns for the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, September 6 with lightly-used business attire for students looking to dress to impress at their next job interview or meeting.

New Atlantic Cape Athletic Trainer Melissa Brault Has Sand in Her Shoes and a Love for Her Career

The allure of the sandy beaches in her native Cape May County was always on her mind. So, when the opportunity arose to work closer to home after nine years of long commutes, campus apartment living and time away from her husband, Melissa Brault did not hesitate.

Atlantic Cape Announces Hiring of New Baseball Program Head Coach and Assistant Coach

Atlantic Cape Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Muckle as head coach and Joseph Schipsi as assistant coach of the Buccaneer baseball program.

Women's Volleyball Summer Showcase at Pitney Gymnasium

Atlantic Cape Hosts Four Local High Schools at First Girls Volleyball Summer Showcase Event | Buccaneers Women’s Volleyball Team Ready for 9/6 Home Opener

Atlantic Cape Community College hosted four local high school girls’ volleyball teams at the inaugural Girls Volleyball Summer Showcase August 13 in the Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus.

New Atlantic Cape student having fun at the Party in the Quad

Atlantic Cape Welcomes New & Returning Students and Guests to Campus as it Hosts “Party in the Quad”

Under clear skies, abundant sunshine and summer breezes, more than 150 visitors gathered outdoors at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing campus with members of the faculty and staff for a “Party in the Quad” on August 22.

Register today for Fall 2023 classes at Atlantic Cape Community College

Registration Open for Fall Semester Classes at All Atlantic Cape Campuses; Upcoming Events to Help Students Register

Don’t let the hot and humid summer temperatures fool you. Atlantic Cape Community College’s Fall 2023 semester is right around the corner and registration is now open for in-person, online, hybrid and remote classes that begin September 5 in Mays Landing and Atlantic City, and September 25 in Cape May.

Cape May Campus Expands Educational Opportunities with Culinary Arts Certificate and RN Program Evening Cohort

Atlantic Cape Community College continues to prioritize expanding academic programs at its Cape May County campus. Last year saw the addition of a two-semester, 13-week Culinary Arts Certificate Program and Registered Nursing Program evening classes and skill labs for local students seeking convenient access to higher education opportunities in those fields of study.

Atlantic Cape Community College and Uwill are partnering on a new student mental health wellness program for current students

Atlantic Cape Partners with Uwill to Launch Free Mental Health and Wellness Program for Current College Students

Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to announce a partnership with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution that offers free immediate access to teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, and wellness program through an easy to use online platform and crisis hotline.

Atlantic Cape Community College Center for Accessibility

Atlantic Cape’s Center for Accessibility Recognizes July as Americans with Disabilities Awareness Month

Atlantic Cape Community College and the Center for Accessibility (CFA) is proud to recognize the month of July as Americans with Disabilities Awareness Month.

Atlantic Cape Academy of Culinary Arts Students and Chef Educators Travel to Italy for Once-in-a-Lifetime Learning Experience

Twenty-four students and two Chef Educators from Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts Program attended this year’s Marco Polo Study Abroad Program in Italy from May 22 through June 7 for a once-in-a-lifetime, 17-day educational and cultural excursion.

Buccaneer basketball youth skills clinic

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Basketball Program to Host Four-Day Skills Clinic for Boys and Girls

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Buccaneer basketball program will be hosting a four-day basketball skills clinic for boys and girls that are currently entering 3rd through 10th grades this fall at the Mays Landing campus’ Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium Monday, July 17 through Thursday, July 20.

Students from Atlantic City High School try out the new Esports lab in the Innovation Center during Cyber Day

Atlantic Cape Welcomes Atlantic City High School Students to Mays Landing Campus for Cyber Day Workshops

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Annual Cyber Day brought nearly 100 students from Atlantic City High School to the college’s Mays Landing campus on June 1 for a day filled with hands-on technology and cybersecurity activities, practical demonstrations, and interaction with industry professionals and experienced facilitators.

Register now for summer sessions two and three beginning on July 3

It’s Not Too Late. Register Today for In-Person and Online Summer Session Classes at Atlantic Cape Community College

This summer, Atlantic Cape Community College can help keep your academic momentum moving forward as you work towards accomplishing your goal of completing your associate’s degree or earning credits to transfer to your four-year college or university by registering for one, or both, of our two upcoming summer class sessions starting in July.

2023 graduate Chloe Cramutola who received a scholarship to Boston University

Atlantic Cape 2023 High Honors Graduate Chloe Cramutola of Hammonton Earns Full Scholarship to Boston University

From as early as seven years of age, while sitting in her home drafting two-sentence stories with accompanying pencil-drawn doodles at the bottom of the pages, Chloe Marie Cramutola enjoyed writing and knew deep down that the art of the written word was meant for her.

Students watch as one of their classmates tries flying a drone as Atlantic Cape Associate Professor Anthony Esposito looks on during Aviation Day

Atlantic Cape Hosts Local High School Students for Annual Aviation Day Workshops and Hands-on Learning

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Aviation Day on May 24 at the Mays Landing campus introduced students, from several local high schools, to this exciting industry as a new generation of high tech-minded youth endeavor to find their own professional niche.

Atlantic Cape Graduates leaving Commencement ceremony on May 18 2023

Atlantic Cape Graduates Encouraged to Embrace Knowledge, Continue Learning and Dream Big at 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Believe in the power to dream, be bold and be imaginative. These words of inspiration reverberated far and wide, and resonated in the minds and hearts of the nearly 350 graduates attending Atlantic Cape Community College’s 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 18 in the Quad at the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape Nursing Program graduates at the Annual Pinning Ceremony on May 17

Atlantic Cape Nursing Program Recognizes 82 Graduates During Annual Pinning Ceremony

In keeping with a tradition that started nine centuries ago as a way to recognize those who vowed to care for the sick and wounded, and more recently, to acknowledge the completion of their arduous educational journey, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Nursing Program held its Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony on May 17 in the Quad on the Mays Landing campus.

An Academy of Culinary Arts graduate receives hugs and kisses from her family members

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts Program Graduates Encouraged to Make Goals and Dream Big at Awards Ceremony

Years of hard work, perseverance and passion for the culinary arts culminated with a milestone in the lives of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts’ (ACA) graduates as they were recognized during the ACA’s 41st Annual Awards Ceremony on May 17 in the Quad on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape's graduating student athletes pose for a photo at the second annual athletics banquet

Atlantic Cape Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Student Athletes at 2nd Annual Athletics Banquet

Atlantic Cape Community College’s dedicated Buccaneer student athletes rose to the occasion in their respective sports and in their classwork this school year, and in recognition of these outstanding efforts, Atlantic Cape honored their excellence in sports and academics before proud parents, family, friends, and college staff and faculty at the 2nd Annual Athletics Banquet in Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on May 16 at the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape Early College Program graduate Moustafa Nasr and Academy of Culinary Arts graduate Jocelyn Caceres at the Scholarship Recognition Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Awards $322,046 in Scholarships to 286 Students During 56th Annual Scholarship Recognition Banquet

The 56th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation Scholarship Recognition Ceremony recognized the generosity of the college’s sponsors and donors along with the tremendous academic achievements of Atlantic Cape’s students by awarding 286 individual scholarships worth $322,046 on May 15 in the Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape Community College Class of 2023 Graduates

Graduate’s Share Inspiring Stories as Atlantic Cape Prepares to Celebrate its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Each year prior to Commencement, Atlantic Cape Community College’s rising graduates share their personal stories of perseverance, of overcoming adversity and conquering challenges to achieve their ultimate goal of earning an associate’s degree.

Center for Student Success Graduate Awards Ceremony in the Walter E Edge Theatre on May 5 2023

Atlantic Cape’s Center for Student Success Celebrates Student Achievements at Graduate Awards Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Center for Student Success recognized 36 graduating students for their outstanding academic achievement, as well as, a faculty and staff member for their unsung dedication this school year during the Annual Graduate Awards Ceremony on May 5 in the Walter E. Edge Theatre on the Mays Landing campus.

Student Engagement Manager Lisa Givens with SGA members Jasmin Caldwell and Tatiana Shukovsky at the SGA Club Recognition Ceremony

Happy Tears and Emotion Aplenty at Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association Annual Club Recognition Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) recognized the contributions of its many diverse student clubs and its advisors, along with acknowledging and honoring some of the college’s finest and most dedicated students, staff and faculty members at the SGA’s Annual Club Recognition Ceremony on May 4 in the Student Center on the Mays Landing campus.

Communication Club students and faculty on stage following the 16th Annual Communication Awards ceremony

Glitz, Glamour and Performances Highlight Atlantic Cape’s 16th Annual Communication Awards Ceremony

On an evening filled with Oscar-style glitz, glamour, deserved accolades and tears of joy, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Communication Awards Club hosted its 16th Annual Communication Awards on April 28 in the Walter E. Edge Hall Theatre.

The 2023 winning team of the Iron Student Chef Competition

Bragging Rights on the Line During Academy of Culinary Arts’ Iron Student Competition

Culinary creativity, nerves of steel and teamwork under pressure were on full display as Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts held its 17th Annual Iron Student Chef competition on April 28 at Careme’s, the student-run gourmet restaurant on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape's Communication Awards Club will host its 16th Annual Communication Awards

Atlantic Cape’s 16th Annual Communication Awards to Recognize Excellence in Various Facets of Media

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Communication Awards Club will host its glitzy and glamorous Oscar-style 16th Annual Communication Awards on Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Walter E. Edge Hall Theatre on the Mays Landing campus located at 5100 Black Horse Pike.

Kids College registration for summer 2023 classes is now open

Registration Now Open for Kids College and Summer Academy Program at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing and Cape May Campuses

Summer is nearly upon us and just because school will be out of session does not mean your child’s learning has to stop as well. Registration is now open for Atlantic Cape Community College’s exciting summer Kids College and Summer Academy program that returns the week of July 10 and runs through the week of August 14 at the Mays Landing and Cape May campuses.

Commencement for the 2023 Graduating Class will be held on May 18

Atlantic Cape’s 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony to Highlight Week of Graduation Celebrations

It’s that time of the year again when all of the hours of study, the nerve-rattling exams and sleepless nights are finally rewarded. Atlantic Cape Community College is excited to announce that the 56th Annual Commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. on the Mays Landing campus in The Quad.

Atlantic Cape student fills out an application during the Annual Career Fair

Atlantic Cape’s Annual Career Fair Allows Students to Speak with Potential Employers and Apply for Jobs

Whether in search of career options following graduation or just seeking a job over the summer break, Atlantic Cape Community College students met with more than a dozen local businesses and organizations during its Annual Career Fair on April 13 in the Student Center on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape's Student Support Services inaugural First Generation Student Conference

Atlantic Cape to Host Inaugural First-Generation Student Conference to “Maximize College Experience”

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Student Support Services will be hosting the inaugural First-Generation Student Conference, “Maximizing Your College Experience,” on Wednesday, April 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Walter E. Edge Theatre on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba receives her Woman of Achievement Award

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba Receives 2023 Woman of Achievement Award for Leadership in Higher Education

Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba was named the 2023 Woman of Achievement Award recipient by the Public Relations Council of Greater Atlantic City on Tuesday, March 28 at The Smithville Inn in Galloway during the council’s monthly luncheon.

Registration for Fall 2023 classes opens soon

In-Person and Online Registration for Atlantic Cape’s Fall 2023 Semester Opens April 3; Still Time to Register for Summer Classes

Get a jumpstart on selecting your upcoming classes when Atlantic Cape Community College begins accepting registration for its Fall semester on Monday, April 3. Leave your academic major and elective course selection worries behind while enjoying those warm and lazy days this summer.

Wood fired pizza's on sale for ACA fundraiser

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts to Host Wood Fired Pizza Night Fundraiser at Careme’s Restaurant to Support Students Italy Trip

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts student-run gourmet restaurant, Careme’s, will be hosting a take-out only Wood Fired Pizza Night fundraising event on Thursday, March 30, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Mays Landing campus in M Building.

2023 President's Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Recognizes Five Atlantic Cape Alumni

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation recognized five members of the college’s alumni during the Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 23 at Careme’s, the student-run gourmet restaurant.

Students from the Academy of Culinary Arts present the Restaurant Gala check donation

Atlantic Cape’s 40th Annual Restaurant Gala Celebrates Local Icons and Sponsors as a Record Amount is Raised for Culinary Scholarships

An elegant evening filled with delectable dishes from the area's finest local restaurants, delicious desserts and scrumptious spirits encapsulated the jovial mood by all at the 40th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, which raised a record $284,575 to support the college’s Academy of Culinary Arts student scholarships, on March 9 at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center’s Avalon Ballroom in Atlantic City.

Women at Atlantic Cape Embracing Equity on International Women's Day

Atlantic Cape Celebrates International Women’s Day at its Three Campuses Highlighting Prominent Females in the Workforce

As part of a month-long Women’s History Month celebration, Atlantic Cape Community College’s three campuses held International Women’s Day panel discussions and a meet the artists reception on Wednesday, March 8 featuring prominent women speaking about their career paths and the importance of embracing equity.

Academy of Culinary Arts students in front of Atlantic Cape's Let's Chow Food Truck

Atlantic Cape’s Culinary Arts Students Gain Real-World Mobile Food Truck Operations Experience in Cape May County

Students from Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts Program are getting a first-hand look and hands-on experience in conducting professional mobile food operations by taking their talents into the community in the college’s Let’s Chow Food Truck.

Dr. Natalie Devonish with Dr. Barbara Gaba, Dr. Josette Katz and Stacey Zacharoff

Atlantic Cape’s Dr. Natalie Devonish and Stacey Zacharoff Recognized for their Excellence in Education and the Community

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Dr. Natalie Devonish, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and Stacey Zacharoff, Senior Director of the Center for Student Success, were honored at the Atlantic City (NJ) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s 20th Anniversary Gala on March 3 at The Carriage House in Galloway.

Atlantic Cape to Host Women’s History Month Events Across its Three Campuses Throughout the Month of March

Atlantic Cape Community College will celebrate Women’s History Month this March across its three campuses in Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May Court House with a series of panel discussions, art, hands-on participation events and wellness activities.

Restaurant Gala 2022 at Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center

Atlantic Cape’s 40th Annual Restaurant Gala Set to Showcase the Best Local Restaurants and More; Last Call for Tickets, Sponsorships

The 40th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala is swiftly approaching and dozens of local restaurants, wineries, bakeries and distilleries are making their final preparations for the Thursday, March 9 Ruby Gala to be held at the Harrah’s Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center on the second floor in the Avalon Ballroom from 6-9:30 p.m.

Earn college credit while enjoying summer sun and fun

Soak up the Sun and School! Registration for Atlantic Cape’s Summer Semester Opens March 6 for Returning Students

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s summer semester will open for returning students on Monday, March 6 and for all students on Tuesday, March 7 at the college’s three campuses in Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May Court House. In-person registration will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Atlantic Cape's Samantha Dangler (far right) joins other Women of the Year recipients

Atlantic Cape Women’s Volleyball Player Samantha Dangler Honored as a Woman of the Year Recipient During Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Community College sophomore Samantha Dangler was honored by the New Jersey Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NJAIAW) as a 2023 Woman of the Year recipient during an awards ceremony at Seton Hall University on February 18.

Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts to Host Pasta Night Fundraiser for Upcoming Italy Trip at Careme’s Restaurant

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts student-run gourmet restaurant, Careme’s, will be hosting a carry-out/dine-in Pasta Night fundraising event on Thursday, February 23 at the Mays Landing campus in M Building.

Atlantic Cape's Baseball co-captains for 2023 season

Leadership, Small Ball and Consistent Defense Key Ingredients to a Successful 2023 Baseball Season for Atlantic Cape

In an era of baseball where analytics are heavily-utilized to build playing rosters and the three absolutes - strikeouts, home runs and walks - prevail from first pitch to the last, the Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Men’s Baseball team is prepared to play an old-school style of hardball in 2023 under head coach Rodney Velardi.

Atlantic Cape archers take aim during tournament

Atlantic Cape Archers Compete in Annual Southern Region Portion of New Jersey State Archery Championships

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Archery team put forth a competitive effort during the southern venue portion of the Annual New Jersey State Archery Championships at the Jonathan Pitney Hall Gymnasium on February 4-5.

Black History Month Pan-African flag raising

Atlantic Cape Kicks Off Black History Month Festivities with Educational Events and Entertainment at All Three Campuses

Atlantic Cape Community College raised the Pan-African flag on the Mays Landing campus Quad and officially began a month-long celebration of Black History Month across the college’s three campuses.

Atlantic Cape Celebrates Black History Month with Full Schedule of Events at All Three Campuses

Atlantic Cape Community College is celebrating Black History Month this February with a full slate of events from flag raisings and panel discussions to movie screenings and virtual gatherings at the college’s Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses.

Atlantic Cape’s Student-Run Restaurant, Careme’s, Now Open for Dinner Through April 17; Reopens for Lunch on March 1

Careme’s, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts student-run gourmet restaurant, has reopened for the Spring semester and is currently accepting reservations for dinner.

After Ousting the Number One Seed, Atlantic Cape’s Men’s Basketball Squad Earns Spot in National Top 15 Division III Rankings

Following a week that saw the Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Men’s Basketball team upset the number-one-seeded and undefeated Brookdale Community College Jersey Blues, the Buccaneer men placed 13th in voting for the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Division III rankings for the week of January 24.

Celebrating 40 Years, Tickets Now Available for Atlantic Cape’s Ruby Restaurant Gala

Tickets, sponsorship and advertising opportunities are now available for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 40th Annual Restaurant Gala on Thursday, March 9 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

Scholarships for returning students now open

Scholarship Applications Open to Returning Atlantic Cape Students for 2023-24 School Year; Deadline March 6

For returning Atlantic Cape Community College students the opportunity to turn a year’s worth of hard work into a possible scholarship has begun as applications are now being accepted from rising sophomores for the 2023-24 school year.

Students enjoy breakfast during Food 4 Finals

Student Government Association Helps Atlantic Cape Students Destress During Finals Week

For college students of all ages, cramming for midterms and final exams can be a time filled with lots of coffee and countless hours of studying.

Atlantic Cape Students Learn How to (and not to) Dress for Professional Success; Highlight New Campus Closet Initiative

“Hired!” “Go Home!” “Fabulous!” “Yikes!” Dressing for success or failing to do so often will elicit such verbal or non-verbal remarks from potential employers. Thus, understanding the right way and the wrong way to dress for an important job interview is crucial.

ACA student Julio Gomez IV during cooking competition

Academy of Culinary Arts Awards Two Vincent DeFinis Scholarships

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts program awarded two scholarships during the Vincent DeFinis Restaurant Gala Scholarship cooking competition on Friday, December 2 on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape Excited by the Addition of Crew to Athletic Program Lineup in 2023

Atlantic Cape Community College announced the addition of Men’s and Women’s Crew to the college’s athletic program lineup during the monthly Board of Trustees meeting and annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, November 29 at the Mays Landing campus.

Students and faculty during First-Gen celebration

Atlantic Cape Celebrates and Recognizes Academic Courage and Determination of First-Generation Students and Faculty

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Student Support Services (SSS) and Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) applauded the college’s first-generation students and faculty during the First-Gen College Week Celebration from November 8-10 on the Mays Landing campus.

The Academy of Culinary Arts' Italy Dinner 2022

Academy of Culinary Arts Holds Fundraising Dinner to Support Student Study Abroad Program in Italy

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts held its Italy Dinner fundraising event on Tuesday, November 8 at Careme’s in support of its Study Abroad Program and 17-day educational cuisine and culture trip to Italy next year.

Registration is open for Winter and Spring 2023 classes

Registration Opens This Week for Atlantic Cape Winter and Spring 2023 Semesters

Registration for Atlantic Cape Community College’s Winter and Spring 2023 semesters opened this week for returning and new students online and at the college’s three campuses in Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May Court House.

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Atlantic Cape Men’s Basketball Team Enters 2022-23 Season with High Expectations

It has been said that fortune favors the bold. If so, then the Atlantic Cape Community College Men’s Basketball team could be in for an exciting 2022-23 season. Coming off of a tremendously-successful 2021-22 campaign...

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Prep Rally Event Gives Atlantic Cape Students a Jump Start on Spring 2023 Semester

With registration for the upcoming Spring 2023 semester less than two weeks away, Atlantic Cape Community College held a two-day Prep Rally on October 25 and October 26 for all current and prospective Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) and Student Support Services (SSS) students.

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Atlantic Cape Archery Team Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research at Annual Tournament

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery Team raised $380 for The National Breast Cancer Foundation when it hosted its annual “I Shoot for the Girls” Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser on Saturday, October 15 at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus.

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Atlantic Cape Offers New Lab and Lecture Course on Drones for Local High School Teachers

Atlantic Cape Community College, in collaboration with high school partners throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties, recently began a 45-hour sUAS Operation-Multi-Rotor drones for teachers lecture and lab course at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing Campus.

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Flag raising ceremonies kick off Hispanic Heritage Month events at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape will be offering programs at all three campuses and virtually to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Fall class begin at Atlantic Cape, but there’s still time to register

Sunshine and warm weather greeted students as they returned to Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing and Atlantic City campuses for the first day of fall classes Monday, Aug. 29.

Atlantic Cape kicks off Summer Symposium Series July 27

Atlantic Cape’s 2022 Summer Symposium Series offers free enrichment programming on a variety of topics led by experts in their fields.

Student athletes wanted for Esports, Soccer and more at Atlantic Cape

The college is currently recruiting players for Esports, Men's Volleyball, Women's and Men's Soccer, and Women’s Basketball.

Smithsonian’s ‘Voices and Votes’ exhibit opens at Atlantic Cape July 11

After months of anticipation, the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling historical exhibit “Voices and Votes” will open at Atlantic Cape Community College on July 11.

Atlantic Cape student-athletes recognized for superior academic performance

Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to announce multiple students have been named to the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) All-Academic Team for Spring 2022.

St. Augustine Prep students chop vegetables in one of the kitchens of the Academy of Culinary Arts on the Mays Landing campus.

St. Augustine students polish culinary skills at Atlantic Cape

About 30 students from St. Augustine Preparatory School in Buena Vista Township convened at the college for a two-week culinary course as part of the high school's Third Semester, which culminated Thursday, June 8 with a luncheon for parents and family catered by the students.

Students from Ocean City High School were among the 90 young women who attended TeenTech 2022.

AAUW Atlantic County and Atlantic Cape Community College host STEM careers event for teen girls

Ninety visiting high school students spent a day in hands-on, science-based workshops during TeenTech 2022 hosted by Atlantic Cape Community College on May 25.

Archery Matthew Byrnes shoots his bow during an event in spring 2021.

Atlantic Cape Archery ends successful 21-2022 season, looks ahead to next year

The Atlantic Cape Archery team’s 2021-2022 season came to a close following the 2022 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals May 19-22 in Chula Vista, California.

Members of the Atlantic Cape Archery team with Dr. Barbara Gaba, college president, at the Board of Trustees meeting May 24, 2022 at the Cape May County campus. .

Atlantic Cape Board of Trustees honors Buccaneers Archery team at May meeting

The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees conducted their monthly meeting Tuesday, May 24, at the Cape May Court House Campus.

Atlantic Cape Community College 2022 graduate walks across the quad at the Mays Landing campus before Commencement.

Atlantic Cape Community College hosts 55th annual Commencement

Nearly 400 students walked across the stage to accept their diplomas as family and friends cheered them on during Atlantic Cape Community College’s 55th annual Commencement held Thursday, May 19, in the Quad of the Mays Landing campus.

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Earn a Culinary certification in one year at Atlantic Cape’s Cape May County campus

The new Culinary program is part of expanded programming coming to the Cape May County campus this autumn that will also include courses in Drones and Hospitality, as well as evening Nursing courses.

Atlantic Cape 2022 graduates who participated in the Center for Student Success Awards pose for a photo Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Walter Edge Theater.

Center for Student Success Awards recognizes graduates and their mentors

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Center for Student Success (CSS) celebrated the graduates of the class of 2022 and their mentors during an Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 6 in Walter Edge Theater on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape's new Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members gather for a photo after the induction ceremony May 3 at the Walter Edge Theater.

Atlantic Cape chapter of PTK Honor Society inducts new members

Thirty-nine Atlantic Cape Community College students, 28 in person and 11 virtually, attended the ceremony. In the 2021-22 school year, there were 174 Atlantic Cape students who joined PTK, bringing membership up to 215 active members.

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery team at the 2022 USA Archery Collegiate Target Regionals-East Region at James Madison University April 23 and 24 in Virginia.

Atlantic Cape Archery team heads to Nationals after impressive showing at Regionals

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery team took home several accolades in the 2022 USA Archery Collegiate Target Regionals-East Region at James Madison University April 23 and 24 in Virginia.

Students and mentors in the Men of Atlantic Cape program gather after the jacket ceremony May 4, 2022 at the Mays Landing campus.

Five Men of Atlantic Cape receive jackets

Men of Atlantic Cape (MAC), a retention program for Black and Latino students at Atlantic Cape Community College, hosted a jacket presentation ceremony for five students on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Mays Landing campus.

Academy of Culinary Arts students prepare food as part of the Iron Student Chef competition on the Mays Landing campus Friday, April 22.

Iron Student Chef competition tests Academy of Culinary Arts students' creativity and skills

Four culinary students had the right mix of ingredients and ingenuity to impress the judges on Friday, April 22 and take home the title of Iron Student Chef.

From left are Julia Train (Communication Major of the Year runner-up 2021-2022), Chloe Cramutola (Communication Major of the Year runner-up 2022-2023), Bobby Prince (Communication Major of the Year 2022-2023), and Aylin Alvarez-Santiago (Communication Major of the Year 2021-2022) at the 15th annual Communication Awards, hosted by the Communication Department at Atlantic Cape Community College, Friday, April 29 at the Walter Edge Theatre on the Mays Landing campus.

Students shine at 15th annual Communication Awards at Atlantic Cape

With all the glitz and glam of a televised awards show, the students in the Communication program at Atlantic Cape Community College were recognized for their efforts in spring and fall 2021 during the 15th annual Communication Awards.

Registration now open for Kids College at Atlantic Cape

Kids College returns starting July 11 with weeklong classes for children and teens ages 7-15 such as cartooning, mosaics, science exploration, comic book development, cooking, and digital photography.

Atlantic Cape Commencement set for May 19

Atlantic Cape Community College will celebrate the achievements of the class of 2022 during a ceremony on Thursday, May 19 at the Mays Landing campus.

A Career Fair takes place in the Student Center at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing.

Area employers search for new staff at Atlantic Cape Career Fairs

Atlantic Cape Community College hosted two job fairs over two days, one for nursing students at the Mays Landing campus, and another general career expo across its three campuses, drawing employers and potential employees from across the region.

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Atlantic Cape Nurses Club collects supplies for families in need at SimMom Baby Shower

Atlantic Cape Community College Student Nurses Club hosted its SimMom Baby Shower on April 4 for the first time in two years, collecting items for families in need.

Register at Atlantic Cape by May 3 and get three free credits

Students have until May 3 to register for Summer and Fall 2022 classes at Atlantic Cape and receive free credits for each semester. Summer semester begins May 16 and fall classes start Aug. 29.

Atlantic Cape to host Career Fair April 12 across three campuses

Atlantic Cape Community College will host a Career Fair at each of its three campuses on Tuesday, April 12 featuring more than 50 employers.

Academy of Culinary Arts students gather on the dance floor to present a check for the funds raised at the 39th Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala March 31, 2022 at Harrah's in Atlantic City.

Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala raises $240K to benefit culinary students

An astounding $240,775 was raised at the 39th annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala, a scholarship fundraiser for students in the Academy of Culinary Arts.

SimMom Baby Shower hosted by Nurses Club returns April 4

The Atlantic Cape Student Nurses Club will host its SimMom Baby Shower 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 in H-108 (nursing lab) to benefit the Atlantic County Women’s Shelter and Meest, a nonprofit supporting Ukraine refugees and humanitarian aid.

CDA presents ‘A Conversation with Accessibility Advocate Rachel Handler’

The Atlantic Cape Community for the Differently Abled student club presents the second of its Accessibility Advocacy Series conversations Tuesday, April 12 with advocate Rachel Handler.

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39th annual Holocaust Awareness program to discuss Anne Frank investigation

The 39th annual Holocaust Awareness program is co-sponsored by the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University and Atlantic Cape Community College.

Academy of Culinary Arts debuts food truck, partnership with Chow to help veterans

The new food truck at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College will help teach students about mobile food operations while helping a local veteran start their own business.

Academy of Culinary Arts alum returns to Atlantic Cape for molecular gastronomy collaboration

Academy of Culinary Arts alumna Carole Trace was recently invited to show off her prowess and create a molecular gastronomy dessert for Chef Annemarie Chelius’ Baking and Pastry class, a skill she refined working in a famed Chicago restaurant.

Atlantic Cape Basketball players receive 2021-22 Region 19 accolades

Congratulations to Atlantic Cape Men’s Basketball players David Coit and Richard Jones for being named 2021-22 Region 19 All-Region Basketball First Team.

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Academy of Culinary Arts celebrates 40 years

From globe-trotting pastry chefs to locally-renowned restaurateurs and everything in between, the Academy of Culinary Arts has been helping to mold, educate and elevate highly skilled culinary and hospitality professionals for four decades.

Atlantic Cape presents Maker’s Day and Open House March 26

Atlantic Cape Community College will present a series of fun, interactive STEM activities for all ages as part of Maker’s Day 2022, held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Mays Landing campus.

Students interviewing professors for series on Women’s History Month at Atlantic Cape

In honor of Women's History Month, Student Engagement will be hosting interview sessions with select women faculty leaders and their students at all three campuses throughout the month of March.

Sign congratulating the Atlantic Cape men's basketball team on being Conference Champions.

Atlantic Cape Bucs end successful 21-22 regular men’s basketball season

The Atlantic Cape Buccaneers are co-Conference Champions. The men’s basketball team finished its regular season 15-5 in the Garden State Athletic Conference to take home the title along with Brookdale Community College before appearing in the Region 19 playoffs next week.

Atlantic Cape recognized as Leader College by Achieving the Dream

Atlantic Cape Community College has been recertified as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities, for its efforts to ensure all students succeed.

Atlantic Cape student club to host public Q&A event with accessibility advocate Jacob Hackett

Join Atlantic Cape Community College’s Community for the Differently Abled club for a discussion with local accessibility advocate Jacob Hackett 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at the college’s Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape scholarship recipients Megan Kazier and Briseida Olivera Moreno.

There's a scholarship for that at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape offers hundreds of scholarship opportunities each year to new and current students made possible by the generous donations to the Atlantic Cape Foundation. Scholarships can cover the costs of tuition, fees and books.

Atlantic Cape students stock the new campus commissary in Mays Landing Feb. 3 as part of the Day of Service.

Students stock commissary for Day of Service at Atlantic Cape

Several students at Atlantic Cape Community College participated in a Day of Service on Thursday, Feb. 3, which honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Careme’s now open for Spring 2022

Atlantic Cape Community College’s student-run restaurant, Careme’s, has reopened for the Spring 2022 semester and reservations are available.

Pan-African flag is raised in the quad at the Mays Landing campus at Atlantic Cape.

Day of Unity flag raising kicks off Black History Month events at Atlantic Cape

Black History Month 2022 kicked off across Atlantic Cape Community College’s three campuses on Tuesday, Feb. 1 with a Day of Unity flag raising ceremony in the quad.

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Atlantic Cape Foundation presents 39th annual Restaurant Gala

Tickets on sale now for the scholarship fundraiser March 31 at Harrah’s in Atlantic City honoring retired ACA dean Chef Kelly McClay and the Mullock Family of Cape May

Black History Month events scheduled throughout February at Atlantic Cape

The Pan-African Flag will be raised Tuesday, Feb. 1 in the quad of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing campus signaling the start of Black History Month and a series of events that will run throughout the month.

Atlantic Cape students Celimar Troche, 18, and Jenniffer Ozoria, 20, both of Pleasantville, stop by the Welcome Back table for a snack on the first day of Spring 2022 semester Jan. 24.

Students excited for return to Atlantic Cape campuses for Spring 2022 semester

Students at Atlantic Cape Community College returned to campus on Monday, Jan. 24 excited for the start of the Spring 2022 semester.

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Register for Spring 2022 at Atlantic Cape and get Three Free Credits

Get three free credits and a free laptop at Atlantic Cape Community College when you register for classes this spring.

Atlantic Cape basketball player David Coit with his teammates, family members and college officials

Atlantic Cape basketball standout David Coit signs with Northern Illinois University

Surrounded by family and teammates, Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Basketball player David Coit committed to NCAA Division I college, Northern Illinois University, during a signing ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape offering Drone Training Course for First Responders

Atlantic Cape Community College will begin offering hands-on drone training courses for local first responders to maximize the use of drone technology in their departments.

GivingTuesday raises nearly $6K for Atlantic Cape students and initiatives

Through the generosity of community supporters, Atlantic Cape Community College raised nearly $6,000 during its GivingTuesday fundraising campaign, which will go to help students in need.

Absegami High School seniors Zoe Greblunas and Daphne Kershenblatt sit at a picnic table on Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing campus

Atlantic Cape’s Early College partnership brings 13 Greater Egg Harbor Regional seniors to campus full-time

Thirteen students from the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District participating in their district’s Early College High School partnership with Atlantic Cape, where they earn both their high school diploma and their associate’s degree at the same time, are spending their entire senior year on campus.

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Atlantic Cape’s Hunger Banquet brings attention to world hunger crisis

On Thursday, a group of students, staff and faculty at Atlantic Cape Community College gathered for a Thanksgiving meal with a focus on poverty and world hunger.

2021 Women's Volleyball team at Atlantic Cape Community College

Women’s Volleyball team ends 2021 season with 9-game winning streak, championship appearance

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Women Volleyball team finished a remarkable 2021 season Oct. 30, making it to the NJCAA Region 19 Division III championships before losing to No. 1 seed Raritan Valley.

Register for Winter and Spring 2022 classes at Atlantic Cape

Registration is open for the winter and spring semesters at Atlantic Cape Community College.

Think pink: Atlantic Cape promotes breast cancer awareness

Atlantic Cape Community College held several events in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Clothesline Project set up in the Mays Landing campus Student Center

Clothesline Project brings domestic violence awareness to Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed local nonprofit Avanzar and The Clothesline Project to its Mays Landing campus on Thursday in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

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Academy of Culinary Arts students receive second-year chef's coats

Twenty-seven Academy of Culinary Arts students received their second-year chef’s coat and toque during a ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Walter Edge Theatre on the Mays Landing Campus of Atlantic Cape Community College.

Atlantic Cape archer Matthew Byrnes shooting at a competition

Atlantic Cape archer Matthew Byrnes earns national record

Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneer archer Matthew Byrnes, 21, earned a national record for USA Archery in April during the 50m round of the Eastern Regional Collegiate Championships at James Madison University in Harrisburg, Virginia.

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Cannabis training program now available at Atlantic Cape

Registration is now open for the new online program, New Jersey Cannabis Training, which starts Nov. 15 and runs 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 13.

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Worthington Atlantic City Campus celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Atlantic Cape Community College Worthington Atlantic City campus hosts a Hispanic Heritage celebration Oct. 6, 2021.

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Atlantic Cape students encouraged to attend Transfer Fairs in October

Atlantic Cape Community College invites students to attend one of the three transfer fairs being held this October to learn about transferring upon completion of their associate’s degree.

Atlantic Cape guard David Coit shoots a basketball during practice

Atlantic Cape men's basketball coach looks toward successful season with new talent

The Atlantic Cape Buccaneers men's basketball season begins Nov. 9 against Rowan College of Gloucester County.

Atlantic Cape celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15 and Atlantic Cape Community College is celebrating with live music, film, food and more.

Careme's to reopen for lunch Sept. 13

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Two more chances to register for fall classes at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape Community College is offering two abbreviated semesters – a 13-week Cape May Seasonal Session starting Sept. 20 and an 8-week “Second Start” fall session starting Oct. 25.

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Students at Atlantic Cape Can Receive Three FREE Credits this Fall

New and existing students enrolled in Fall classes are eligible for numerous programs.

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Atlantic Cape welcomes students back for Fall 2021

Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed back students to campus this fall with a barbecue, ice cream and games Wednesday, Sept. 8, in quad of the Mays Landing campus.

Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Again Receives American Culinary Federation Accreditation

Three Academy of Culinary Arts programs also receive “Exemplary” status.

Atlantic Cape awarded $10,000 from the National Junior College Athletic Association and First Point Volleyball Foundation

As announced by the NJCAA, the NJCAA Foundation and First Point Volleyball Foundation has awarded Atlantic Cape a $10,000 grant to establish a men’s volleyball program.

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Atlantic Cape Offers Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshops in February

Academy of Culinary Arts Students Engage in Recipe Battle at the 3rd Annual Wing Wars Competition

Celebrate Black History Month this February at All Three Atlantic Cape Campus Locations

Ocean Casino Resort and Four ACA Chef Educators to be Honored at 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Hire Alex Tafaro as Head Coach to Lead Rebuilding Baseball Program in 2025

Atlantic Cape Students Volunteer Their Time for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Event at Stockton University

Carême’s Student-Run Gourmet Restaurant to Open for Lunch During Spring Semester Starting February 12

Atlantic Cape Bestows Athletics Recognition of Excellence Award Upon Former Coach & College Administrator Robert Goudie

Atlantic Cape Awards Certificates to Nine Students for Completing Academic English Language Program at Atlantic City Campus

Give the Gift of Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala Cash Raffle Tickets This Holiday Season

Atlantic Cape Women’s Volleyball Sophomore McKenna Weber Earns 2nd Team All-GSAC Honors

Chaine des Rotisseurs 25th Annual Food & Wine Event Awards Four Student Scholarships, Honors Ted Lippman

Atlantic Cape Receives $75,000 for “Some College, No Degree” Statewide Program that Helps Students Return to College & Complete Degree

Atlantic Cape Men’s Soccer Sophomore Nick Maldanado Earns 2nd Team All-Region 19 and All-GSAC Honors

Atlantic Cape Celebrates First-Generation Students at Third Annual College Celebration

Atlantic Cape Receives $37,500 in Hunger-Free Campus Grant Funding to Combat College Student Food Insecurities

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Basketball Sophomore Christopher Parker Signs with Division I South Carolina State University

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men’s Basketball Team Looks to Build Off Last Season’s Success in 2024-25

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Athletics Program Announces New Women’s Basketball and Esports Head Coaches

Civil Rights Advocate Bettie Mae Fikes, Through Words and Song, Encourages Atlantic Cape Students to Keeping Fighting for Equality

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape Community College’s 42nd Annual Restaurant “Gala Goes Broadway”

Buccaneers Madness Welcome Back Spirit Night Brings Excitement to Pitney Gymnasium

Registration for Winter Session, Spring Semester and Two, 8-Week Spring Sessions Opens November 11

Academy of Culinary Arts Program Recognizes Accomplishments of 28 Second-Year Students with Coat and Toque Presentation

Annual Vincent DeFinis Cooking Competition Awards Two Scholarships to Academy of Culinary Arts Students

First-Year Experience Program Aims to Strengthen Retention Through Engagement and Outreach with Students

Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Across September and October

Carême’s, Atlantic Cape’s Student-Run Gourmet Restaurant, Now Serving Lunch and Accepting Reservations During Fall Semester

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba Recognized by Atlantic City Community Fund for Support of Nonprofit Resource Center

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Women’s Volleyball Team to Count on Sophomore Student Athletes Experience in 2024

Atlantic Cape Unveils Women’s Cross Country this Fall Semester; the College’s 10th Athletics Program

Atlantic Cape Alumnus and Men’s Basketball Standout David Coit Receives Scholarship to Play for NCAA Division I Kansas Jayhawks

New Student Orientation Welcomes Incoming Freshmen to Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses

Stacey Zacharoff Promoted to Dean of Students at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape Hosts 2nd Annual High School Girls Volleyball Summer Showcase on Mays Landing Campus

Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2023 Alumna Jocelyn Caceres Named New Jersey’s 2024 Pathway Scholarship Recipient

Celebrating the Life of Former Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Peter Mora

Thirteen Students from Inaugural Atlantic Cape Practical Nursing Class Receive Pins During Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Leadership Group Collaborates with 25 Institutions of Higher Education to Create NACUBO Student Success Hub

Still Time to Register for Fall Semester Classes at Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses and Online

Atlantic Cape to Host Summer Transition Success Workshops for High School Graduates with Disabilities

Academy of Culinary Arts 2023 Graduate Cole Perfetti, a Third Generation Business Entrepreneur, Opens New Coffee Shop in Smithville

Atlantic Cape’s Annual Cyber Day Highlights the Cyber Industry’s Growing Technological Fields and Career Potential

Register Now for Additional Summer Classes Starting July 1 at Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses; Still Time to Register for Fall Semester Classes

Local High School Students Learn About Aviation Career Opportunities at Atlantic Cape’s Annual Aviation Day

Athletics Signing Day Welcomes New Student Athletes to Atlantic Cape for the Upcoming 2024-25 School Year

Atlantic Cape Awards More Than 900 Associate’s Degrees to Graduates at 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Academy of Culinary Arts Graduates Encouraged to be Inventive, Challenge Themselves and Strive for Success at Annual Awards Ceremony

Atlantic Cape Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Student Athletes at 3rd Annual Athletics Banquet

17th Annual Communication Awards Ceremony Recognizes Excellence of Atlantic Cape Students

Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association Recognizes Accomplishments of its Clubs at Annual Recognition Ceremony

Center for Student Success Recognizes Students, Faculty and Staff at Annual Graduate Awards Ceremony

Men of Atlantic Cape Student Members Earn Their Jackets at Annual Ceremony

Rising Atlantic Cape Graduates Gather Together for Grad Fair to Celebrate Their Academic Accomplishments

Psi Beta Honor Society for Psychology at Atlantic Cape Inducts 30 New Members During Ceremony

Atlantic Cape’s Worthington Atlantic City Campus Recognized with NAACP Community Service Award

Atlantic Cape Students Earn New Jersey All-State Academic Team Honors

Atlantic Cape’s 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony to Highlight Week of Graduation Celebrations at Mays Landing Campus

Atlantic Cape’s English Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta, Inducts Newest Students During Ceremony

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s 13-Week Fall Semester at Cape May Campus Opens April 8

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s Fall Semester at Mays Landing and Atlantic City Campuses Opens April 8

Academy of Culinary Arts Fundraising Dinner Raises Funds for Students’ Educational Trip to Italy in May

Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba Recognized as a Woman of Distinction by Winslow Township Middle School

Atlantic Cape Hosts Local High School and College Students at 2nd Annual First-Generation Student Conference

Atlantic Cape’s Annual Restaurant Gala Raises Record Amount for Culinary Student Scholarships

Registration Now Open for Atlantic Cape’s Kids College and Summer Academy at All Three Campuses

Borgata’s Travis Lunn and Tropicana’s Chef Demetrios Haronis to be honored at 41st Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

Dr. Theodore Darden Talks About His Life and Career in Higher Education, Public Service and Policing at Cape May Campus

Registration for Atlantic Cape’s Summer Semester Opens March 4; Second Eight-Week Spring Semester Starts March 18

Atlantic Cape Breaks Ground on its New Mays Landing Campus Baseball Field

Buffalo Soldiers of Southern New Jersey Talk History at Atlantic Cape’s Atlantic City and Cape May Campuses

Atlantic Cape Men’s Volleyball to Count on a Youthful, Talented and Enthusiastic Roster in 2024

The Twin Poets Return to Atlantic Cape with Their Powerful Poetic Prose and Spoken Word Presentation