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Record $33,269 Raised on GivingTuesday for Atlantic Cape Students in Need; Nearly $18,000 Raised to Support Campus Food Pantries
December 4, 2025

Record $33,269 Raised on GivingTuesday for Atlantic Cape Students in Need; Nearly $18,000 Raised to Support Campus Food Pantries
Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Announces Retirement from Atlantic Cape Community College
October 29, 2025

Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Announces Retirement from Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Receives $75,000 Grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative to Support Aviation Program
October 7, 2025

Atlantic Cape Receives $75,000 Grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative to Support Aviation Program

Announcements

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Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba
October 29, 2025

Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Announces Retirement from Atlantic Cape Community College

Atlantic Cape Community College today announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Barbara Gaba, whose contract concludes on June 30, 2026. Dr. Gaba, who has led the College for nearly nine years, will retire following a distinguished 40-year career in higher education.

Smithsonian Community Engagement Exhibit
December 26, 2025

Atlantic Cape to Host Smithsonian Community Engagement Exhibit “The Bias Inside Us”

Atlantic Cape Community College will host the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit “The Bias Inside Us” Monday, January 26 through Friday, February 20.

Victor Moreno accepted award on behalf of Inlet CDC
December 8, 2025

Atlantic Cape’s Inlet CDC Shares Award with Three Other CDCs for its Positive Economic Impact Throughout Atlantic City

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Inlet Community Development Corporation (CDC) was honored with the 2025 Economic Impact Award from the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Linwood Country Club on Tuesday, December 2.

Atlantic Cape Events

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Dr. Gaba welcomed guests to the President's Holiday Reception
November 21, 2025

Thanking Supporters and Donors at Atlantic Cape’s Annual President’s Holiday Reception

Begun nearly seven years ago as an annual gesture to personally thank its many generous donors, sponsors and supporters, Atlantic Cape and President Dr. Barbara Gaba welcomed 65 guests to Carême’s for the President’s Holiday Reception on November 19.

Star Party 2025
November 20, 2025

Annual Star Party Proves to be a Fun and Exciting Evening for Children, Parents and Students

A night sky filled with clouds may have obscured the view of the evening stars for the nearly 90 guests at the Annual Star Party at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus on November 14, but the numerous fun educational sessions delighted and evoked shining smiles from all in attendance.

searching for beach treasures at Guided Beachcombing Walk
October 31, 2025

Students, Alumni and Guests Search for Buried Beach Treasures at 4th Annual Guided Beachcombing Walk in Cape May

Atlantic Cape hosted its 4th Annual Guided Beachcombing Walk at the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center on October 4 where students, alumni and guests explored the beach in search of natural treasures under the direction of Professors Dr. Terri-Lynn Hamby and Richard Perello.

Student Life

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Atlantic Cape First-Gen students Jalana Peters and Laysha Robles
November 10, 2025

First-Generation Students Share Camaraderie, Laughs and Love of Learning at Fourth Annual College Celebration

Talk to an Atlantic Cape First-Generation student today and you will find many similar qualities among them. They are determined to learn. Grateful for the opportunity. Seeking to reach a goal that their parents were unable, or not afforded the chance, to.

Women's cross-country student-athlete Alexandra Ramirez
October 2, 2025

Alexandra Ramirez Returns to College for Associate Degree and Helps Lead Buccaneers Women’s Cross-Country Team

After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 2024, Alexandra Ramirez found her career options severely limited. It was at that point in time, after several internships, that Ramirez decided to further pursue her love of art by enrolling at Atlantic Cape.

DeFinis scholarship recipients for 2025 Ryan Somers and Gabrielle Ruberti
September 29, 2025

Lifelong Love of Baking and Cooking for Two Academy of Culinary Arts Freshmen Lead to Vincent DeFinis Scholarship Awards

Years of practice, training and the inevitable trials and tribulations that come with attempting to learn the tricks of the trade in the kitchen have led Gabrielle Ruberti and Ryan Somers to both earn $15,000 scholarships at the Annual Vincent DeFinis Restaurant Gala Scholarship cooking competition.

Athletics

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2026 Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards
January 6, 2026

Atlantic Cape to Honor Nicholas and Nancy Small Asselta with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards

Atlantic Cape will recognize Nicholas Asselta and Nancy Small Asselta with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards for their significant contributions to the College’s Athletics program on Saturday, January 24, 11:30 a.m. in Jonathan Pitney Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus.

Alexandra Ramirez at NJCAA women's cross-country championships in Iowa
November 13, 2025

Women’s Cross-Country Student-Athlete Alexandra Ramirez Places in Top 24 at NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Iowa

Atlantic Cape sophomore student-athlete Alexandra Ramirez finished 24th out of 80 Division III runners at the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Cross-Country Championships on November 8.

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers women's basketball team 2025-26
November 4, 2025

Buccaneers Women’s Basketball Eager to Prove They Are Ready to Compete for a Long Playoff Run in Region 19

With a powerful trifecta of freshmen student-athletes leading the way, the rejuvenated Atlantic Cape Buccaneers women’s basketball team took the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Region 19 by surprise last season as they earned a berth in the playoffs.

Recent News

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Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Announces Retirement from Atlantic Cape Community College
October 29, 2025

Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Announces Retirement from Atlantic Cape Community College

Atlantic Cape Community College today announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Barbara Gaba, whose contract concludes on June 30, 2026. Dr. Gaba, who has led the College for nearly nine years, will retire following a distinguished 40-year career in higher education.

Beginning in February, Atlantic Cape to Offer Free Online Clemente Humanities Course on War and Reconciliation for U.S. Veterans
January 6, 2026

Beginning in February, Atlantic Cape to Offer Free Online Clemente Humanities Course on War and Reconciliation for U.S. Veterans

Atlantic Cape is proud to once again offer, for our dedicated United States military veterans, regardless of discharge status, a FREE 12-week online Clemente Course in the Humanities that will examine the themes of war and reconciliation through the study of literature, philosophy, art, history and writing.

Atlantic Cape to Honor Nicholas and Nancy Small Asselta with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards
January 6, 2026

Atlantic Cape to Honor Nicholas and Nancy Small Asselta with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards

Atlantic Cape will recognize Nicholas Asselta and Nancy Small Asselta with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards for their significant contributions to the College’s Athletics program on Saturday, January 24, 11:30 a.m. in Jonathan Pitney Gymnasium on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape to Host Smithsonian Community Engagement Exhibit “The Bias Inside Us”
December 26, 2025

Atlantic Cape to Host Smithsonian Community Engagement Exhibit “The Bias Inside Us”

Atlantic Cape Community College will host the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit “The Bias Inside Us” Monday, January 26 through Friday, February 20.

Atlantic Cape Awards Certificates to 13 Students for Completing Academic English Language Program at Atlantic City Campus
December 19, 2025

Atlantic Cape Awards Certificates to 13 Students for Completing Academic English Language Program at Atlantic City Campus

Thirteen Atlantic Cape students, each from different countries from across the globe with diverse ages, backgrounds, knowledge and skills, came together this Fall Semester to work towards the common goal of completing their final Academic English Language Program (AELP) class.

Atlantic Cape’s Inlet CDC Shares Award with Three Other CDCs for its Positive Economic Impact Throughout Atlantic City
December 8, 2025

Atlantic Cape’s Inlet CDC Shares Award with Three Other CDCs for its Positive Economic Impact Throughout Atlantic City

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Inlet Community Development Corporation (CDC) was honored with the 2025 Economic Impact Award from the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Business Excellence Awards at the Linwood Country Club on Tuesday, December 2.

Record $33,269 Raised on GivingTuesday for Atlantic Cape Students in Need; Nearly $18,000 Raised to Support Campus Food Pantries
December 4, 2025

Record $33,269 Raised on GivingTuesday for Atlantic Cape Students in Need; Nearly $18,000 Raised to Support Campus Food Pantries

Atlantic Cape and the Foundation raised a record $33,269 during GivingTuesday on December 2, shattering its goal of $25,000, while raising nearly $18,000 for our campus food pantries thanks to the tremendous outpouring of selfless giving and philanthropy from more than 150 donors, supporters and alumni.

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape’s Groovy 43rd Annual Restaurant Gala; To Honor Gary Musich & Chef Giancarlo Generosi
November 24, 2025

Save the Date for Atlantic Cape’s Groovy 43rd Annual Restaurant Gala; To Honor Gary Musich & Chef Giancarlo Generosi

Save the date for Atlantic Cape’s 43rd Annual Restaurant Gala, which will be hosted by Platinum Sponsors Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.

Chaine des Rotisseurs 26th Annual Food & Wine Event Awards Five Student Scholarships and Honors Ed Blake
November 21, 2025

Chaine des Rotisseurs 26th Annual Food & Wine Event Awards Five Student Scholarships and Honors Ed Blake

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA), in partnership with the Atlantic City Bailliage of Chaine des Rotisseurs, hosted its 26th Annual Food & Wine Scholarship Reception on Thursday, November 20 at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape Food Pantries Awarded $52,500 in its Fight to Combat Student Food Insecurity
November 21, 2025

Atlantic Cape Food Pantries Awarded $52,500 in its Fight to Combat Student Food Insecurity

Atlantic Cape has been awarded $52,500 from the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to support campus-based resources, including food pantries and outreach connecting students with SNAP, as part of a $1.2 million Hunger-Free Campus Act grant to 36 institutions of higher education across the State.