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The new engineering pathway is officially open and offered at Richard J. Daley College for Fall 2026, providing students a direct route to an engineering degree. To highlight this exciting launch, we sat down with the Districtwide Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Doris Espiritu, to discuss the program:

 

The new engineering pathway is officially open and offered at Richard J. Daley College for Fall 2026, providing students a direct route to an engineering degree. To highlight this exciting launch, we sat down with the Districtwide Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Doris Espiritu, to discuss the program:

Q: What makes the new engineering pathway at Richard J. Daley College such a game-changer for our students?

A: “We are thrilled to bring our highly-lauded engineering pathway to the Daley College community. Offering it at Daley helps  students learn engineering while staying close to home. A shorter travel distance make it easier to balance work, life, and school.”
 Who is the ideal student for this new Daley College engineering program?
A: “Our students are talented and driven. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or a returning adult learner, if you have a passion for math, science, and solving real-world problems, you belong in this program. We provide all the mentorship and support you need to succeed.”

To read the full story in the Southwest Chicago Post click here or visit Southwest Chicago Post: Daley College Offers ‘Game Changer’ Pathway for Engineering Students

The School of Engineering enrollment is officially open at Wilbur Wright, Harry S Truman, Harold Washington, Richard J. Daley and Olive-Harvey colleges, apply today for the Fall 2026, click here or paste this into your browser. https://engineering.ccc.edu/application-process/.
*Read more about how engineers will work and shape quantum computing by clicking here or pasting this into your browser: https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/the-basics-of-a-quantum-computer.

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