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On Equity and Race: What we can do as a College

The current extraordinary situation in which, literally, the world finds itself in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by police officers in Minneapolis has generated a social movement demanding law enforcement reform across the United States, and a broader call to address the larger social problems of race and equity in America.

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COVID Recovery Resources

Chesapeake College, USWIB partnership is key to economic rebound on the Shore

With the announcement of an Employment Recovery Dislocated Workers Grant of $356,900 to the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board (USWIB), Chesapeake College is ready to play a central role in the Eastern Shore’s recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Non-traditional Tradition

Chesapeake’s top graduates will be honored in virtual graduation

This year, the two winners of the John T. Harrison Award – the highest student honor at Chesapeake College – will be lauded in a non-traditional, virtual commencement on May 20. The winners, Jonathan Cook and Sheryl Leavell, are also taking non-traditional paths to their careers.

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A message to the Chesapeake College community regarding the novel coronavirus.

PHASE INFORMATION | FALL 2020 | STUDENT RESOURCES FOR 2020 | ARCHIVED COVID COMMUNICATIONS

Chesapeake College is closely tracking information around Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We are monitoring reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and are in communication with public health officials at both the state and county levels.

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Keynote Speaker Lauds Continued Growth

Local native Jaelon Moaney urged the audience to consider the cost and personal role in social growth of our country.

Mr. Moaney graduated from Easton High School in 2015 and Williams College in 2019.

In his keynote at the Annual Chesapeake College Black History Month Luncheon, Mr. Moaney spoke of Frederick Douglass and the pioneering work of forcing the country to grow. Black History Month, he said, is as much about encouraging continued growth as it is about honoring history.

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2020/2021 Scholarship Application

Apply for 200+ Institutional Scholarships with one application!

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Colleges Team Up to Offer Pharmacy Doctorate

The presidents of Chesapeake College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore signed an agreement on December 16 to allow Chesapeake’s associate’s degree students to earn a doctorate in pharmacy in five years.

Offered through the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center at Chesapeake College, the program is open to Chesapeake students earning an Associate of Science in Biological Sciences or an Associate of Arts in General Studies

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2019 Scholarship Luncheon

Scholarship recipients and donors gathered to express gratitude and mutual appreciation at the recent Chesapeake College Annual Scholarship Luncheon.

In welcoming attendees, Chesapeake President Cliff Coppersmith said that the Annual Scholarship Luncheon is a highlight of the academic year.

“This event gives donors and recipients a chance to share their stories,” Dr. Coppersmith said. “

Already this year, more than $370,000 in scholarship aid has been awarded to 314 Chesapeake students.

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Tickets on Sale for TPAC Performing Arts Season

The Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College is offering an entertainment lineup this season for all ages and interests. Performances include upcoming holiday specials.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 pm
Entertainment for the whole family featuring a unique blend of comedy and skills from Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and his performance troupe of 30 shelter pets.
Tickets $25 adults/ $15 for children 10 and under

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Golf Tournament Nets $30,000 for Scholarships

Chesapeake College this fall exceeded a fundraising goal with more than $30,600 for athletic scholarships at the Annual Golf Tournament at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Resort in Cambridge. This year, 60 golfers and 39 sponsors participated in the annual tournament.

Each year the tournament raises money for the athletic scholarship fund. Last year the tournament raised $22,391 for athletic scholarships. More than 25 student-athletes are currently receiving Chesapeake College scholarships.

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