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Twin Sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, Overcome Personal Adversities to Graduate from Academy of Culinary Arts
June 8, 2026

Twin Sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, Overcome Personal Adversities to Graduate from Academy of Culinary Arts
Atlantic Cape Confers Associate Degrees Upon More Than 870 Graduates at 59th Commencement at Ocean Casino Resort
May 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape Confers Associate Degrees Upon More Than 870 Graduates at 59th Commencement at Ocean Casino Resort
Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony Recognizes 90 Graduates’ Dedication to Helping Care for Others
May 20, 2026

Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony Recognizes 90 Graduates’ Dedication to Helping Care for Others

Alumni

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Danna and Amy Jimenez
June 8, 2026

Twin Sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, Overcome Personal Adversities to Graduate from Academy of Culinary Arts

Every success story is filled with moments that are littered with obstacles and adversities that have tested the heart and courage of many along the way. Atlantic Cape Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2026 graduates and twin sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, remained resilient through enormously difficult times and earned their associate degrees from the ACA.

CSS award recipient Leon Kerrison
May 5, 2026

At 71, Leon Kerrison Achieves Dream of Earning Associate Degree; Rewarded for Academic Achievement at Center for Student Success Awards Ceremony

Seventy–one–year–old General Studies graduate and Atlantic City resident Leon Kerrison has proven that age is not an impediment towards attaining a college degree when the will to succeed is strong.

President's Distinguished Alumni recipients Ahmet Sahingoz and Indira Santiago
April 24, 2026

Annual Awards Dinner Recognizes Nine President’s Distinguished and Young Alumni & Community Service Recipients

The Atlantic Cape Foundation recognized nine members of the College’s family of alumni during the Annual President’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Monday, April 20 at Carême’s, student-run gourmet restaurant on the Mays Landing campus.

Announcements

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Women of Wonder 2026 save the date
June 3, 2026

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2026 Annual Women of Wonder Awards

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, in collaboration with the Cape May County Women’s Commission, is accepting nominations for the 2026 Women of Wonder Award. Deadline for nominations to be accepted is Monday, July 27.

Graduate Michael Heston walks across the stage
May 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape Confers Associate Degrees Upon More Than 870 Graduates at 59th Commencement at Ocean Casino Resort

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Class of 2026 received some well–deserved rock star treatment during the 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 21 under the bright arena lights of Ocean Casino Resort’s Ovation Hall in Atlantic City.

Dr. Augustine Nigro (center) receives the Lindback Award
May 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape Professor Dr. Augustine Nigro Awarded the Prestigious Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award

Atlantic Cape Professor of History and Government Dr. Augustine Nigro was presented with the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award in recognition of his 20 years of teaching excellence during the 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 21.

Athletics

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Graduating student–athletes receive commemorative Buccaneers patch
May 14, 2026

Atlantic Cape Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Student-Athletes at 5th Annual Athletics Awards Luncheon

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 5th Annual Athletics Awards Luncheon on May 8.

Welcome Home Buccaneers Baseball event
April 24, 2026

“Welcome Home Buccaneers Baseball!” Atlantic Cape Officially Dedicates New Baseball Field on Mays Landing Campus

We built it and now it’s time to play ball! Atlantic Cape held its official Welcome Home Buccaneers Baseball opening ceremony for its new, state–of–the–art $1.48 million baseball field on the Mays Landing campus on April 18.

Isaac Fishman, Rainelle Blocker and Daymeon Hallock earn NJCAA honors
April 13, 2026

Atlantic Cape Freshmen Women’s Basketball and Men’s Volleyball Student-Athletes Recognized by NJCAA for Excellence on the Court

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers freshmen student–athletes Rainelle Blocker, Isaac Fishman and Daymeon Hallock were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their on-court prowess and accomplishments during their respective 2025–26 athletics seasons.

Student Life

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Graduating student–athletes receive commemorative Buccaneers patch
May 14, 2026

Atlantic Cape Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Student-Athletes at 5th Annual Athletics Awards Luncheon

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 5th Annual Athletics Awards Luncheon on May 8.

Dr. Gaba with 2025-26 SGA executive board members
May 13, 2026

Annual Student Government Association Recognition Ceremony Honors Accomplishments of Clubs and Organizations

Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association (SGA) recognized the important contributions of its many diverse student clubs and advisors, while acknowledging and honoring some of the College’s finest and most dedicated students, staff and faculty members at the SGA’s Annual Club Recognition Program on May 7.

Men of Atlantic Cape Jacket recipients 2026
May 8, 2026

Annual Men of Atlantic Cape Jacket Ceremony Honors Student Commitment, Growth and Transformation

Atlantic Cape’s Men of Atlantic Cape (MAC) retention program recognized the academic achievements and dedicated personal accomplishments of five of its member students and a program mentor during the club’s Annual Jacket Presentation Ceremony on May 6.

Recent News

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Twin Sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, Overcome Personal Adversities to Graduate from Academy of Culinary Arts
June 8, 2026

Twin Sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, Overcome Personal Adversities to Graduate from Academy of Culinary Arts

Every success story is filled with moments that are littered with obstacles and adversities that have tested the heart and courage of many along the way. Atlantic Cape Academy of Culinary Arts Class of 2026 graduates and twin sisters, Amy and Danna Jimenez, remained resilient through enormously difficult times and earned their associate degrees from the ACA.

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2026 Annual Women of Wonder Awards
June 3, 2026

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2026 Annual Women of Wonder Awards

The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, in collaboration with the Cape May County Women’s Commission, is accepting nominations for the 2026 Women of Wonder Award. Deadline for nominations to be accepted is Monday, July 27.

Summer Registration Still Open for Second and Third Session In-Person and Online Classes at Atlantic Cape
May 28, 2026

Summer Registration Still Open for Second and Third Session In-Person and Online Classes at Atlantic Cape

It’s not too late to register for Second and Third Summer Session classes at Atlantic Cape’s three campuses and online. Atlantic Cape is actively registering students for its 8-week, Second Summer Session from June 29-August 20 and a 6-week, Third Summer Session from July 13-August 20.

Atlantic Cape Confers Associate Degrees Upon More Than 870 Graduates at 59th Commencement at Ocean Casino Resort
May 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape Confers Associate Degrees Upon More Than 870 Graduates at 59th Commencement at Ocean Casino Resort

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Class of 2026 received some well–deserved rock star treatment during the 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 21 under the bright arena lights of Ocean Casino Resort’s Ovation Hall in Atlantic City.

Atlantic Cape Professor Dr. Augustine Nigro Awarded the Prestigious Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award
May 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape Professor Dr. Augustine Nigro Awarded the Prestigious Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award

Atlantic Cape Professor of History and Government Dr. Augustine Nigro was presented with the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award in recognition of his 20 years of teaching excellence during the 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 21.

33rd Annual Shore Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 16 Graduates
May 20, 2026

33rd Annual Shore Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 16 Graduates

The Shore Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology celebrated the Class of 2026’s 16 graduating students, 10 of whom will also be receiving their Associate in Applied Science degree on Thursday from Atlantic Cape, at its 33rd Annual Graduation Ceremony on May 19.

Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony Recognizes 90 Graduates’ Dedication to Helping Care for Others
May 20, 2026

Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony Recognizes 90 Graduates’ Dedication to Helping Care for Others

Atlantic Cape’s Nursing Program held its Annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony on May 20. This jubilant event celebrated the Program’s 90 graduates for completing their arduous educational and clinical journey, and for going above and beyond to serve their patients and families during some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives.

Academy of Culinary Arts Medal Ceremony Celebrates the Accomplishments of 33 Culinary and Baking & Pastry Grads
May 20, 2026

Academy of Culinary Arts Medal Ceremony Celebrates the Accomplishments of 33 Culinary and Baking & Pastry Grads

Two years of hard work, of mastering the techniques and skills of the culinary world, of perfecting their precision to detail and ultimately owning their craft led Atlantic Cape’s Academy of Culinary Arts’ (ACA) Class of 2026 to the finish line at the 44th Annual ACA Medal Ceremony on May 20.

Atlantic Cape Awards $371,690 in Scholarships to 235 Students During 59th Annual Scholarship Recognition Banquet
May 19, 2026

Atlantic Cape Awards $371,690 in Scholarships to 235 Students During 59th Annual Scholarship Recognition Banquet

The 59th Annual Atlantic Cape Foundation Scholarship Recognition Ceremony acknowledged the College’s sponsors and donors, and recognized the academic achievements of Atlantic Cape’s students by awarding 353 individual scholarships worth $371,690 to 235 students on May 18.

Learning More about Artificial Intelligence and Drone Technologies Draws Residents of All Ages to Atlantic Cape
May 15, 2026

Learning More about Artificial Intelligence and Drone Technologies Draws Residents of All Ages to Atlantic Cape

Brendan Connell of Linwood has personally witnessed how the technological prowess and untapped potential of artificial intelligence (A.I.), for both good and ill, can have an affect on the livelihoods of today’s blue–collar and white–collar professionals, and the global business world as a whole.