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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”
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

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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.

Dr. Gaba receives ACEA Lifetime Achievement Award from Lauren Moore and Michael Viscount
January 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape President Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Atlantic County Economic Alliance

Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) during the organization’s annual installation dinner at Linwood Country Club on January 21.

Student Art Exhibit
January 16, 2026

Art Gallery Displaying Student Art Exhibit Now Through March 5

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Art Gallery proudly presents “Creative Voices: 2025 Student Art Exhibit,” on display now through March 5 in the William Spangler Library (D Building) on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape Events

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Black History Month events in 2026 at Atlantic Cape
January 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses to Celebrate Black History Month throughout February

Atlantic Cape Community College begins its month-long celebration of Black History Month on Monday, February 2 with numerous open-to-the-public events, panel discussions, educational forums, presentations, cultural awareness events and two Pan-African flag raising ceremonies.

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.

Student Life

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Student Art Exhibit
January 16, 2026

Art Gallery Displaying Student Art Exhibit Now Through March 5

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Art Gallery proudly presents “Creative Voices: 2025 Student Art Exhibit,” on display now through March 5 in the William Spangler Library (D Building) on the Mays Landing campus.

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.

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.

Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses to Celebrate Black History Month throughout February
January 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape’s Three Campuses to Celebrate Black History Month throughout February

Atlantic Cape Community College begins its month-long celebration of Black History Month on Monday, February 2 with numerous open-to-the-public events, panel discussions, educational forums, presentations, cultural awareness events and two Pan-African flag raising ceremonies.

Atlantic Cape President Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Atlantic County Economic Alliance
January 23, 2026

Atlantic Cape President Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Atlantic County Economic Alliance

Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) during the organization’s annual installation dinner at Linwood Country Club on January 21.

Art Gallery Displaying Student Art Exhibit Now Through March 5
January 16, 2026

Art Gallery Displaying Student Art Exhibit Now Through March 5

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Art Gallery proudly presents “Creative Voices: 2025 Student Art Exhibit,” on display now through March 5 in the William Spangler Library (D Building) on the Mays Landing campus.

Nominations for 2026 President’s Distinguished Alumni Due Feb. 1
January 12, 2026

Nominations for 2026 President’s Distinguished Alumni Due Feb. 1

The deadline is quickly approaching to nominate a deserving individual for the Atlantic Cape Alumni Association’s 2026 President’s Distinguished Alumni Award, Young Alumni Achievement Award (40 years of age and younger) and Community Service Award.

Ocean Casino Resort to Host Atlantic Cape’s 59th Annual Commencement
January 12, 2026

Ocean Casino Resort to Host Atlantic Cape’s 59th Annual Commencement

Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to announce that the 59th Commencement Ceremony will be held in Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. on Thursday, May 21, 10:30 a.m.

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” Tuesday, January 27 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.