WATCH: Executive Vice Chancellor Herrero Joins Community Conversation With WTTW

September 25, 2023

On Monday, September 25, 2023, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff Veronica Herrero participated in a live community conversation with WTTW's Latino Voices. Herrero...

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Instructor’s New Math Course Focuses on Formulas, Finances, and Social Issues

September 15, 2023

Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Olive-Harvey College Kara Neely Simmons believes math can be everyone’s subject. It has always been her dream to teach the...

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2023-24 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo Announced

September 11, 2023

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce the 50 fellows who will be part of the fifth cohort of its Leadership...

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Two Malcolm X College Leaders Earn Spot in Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy

September 11, 2023

Two Malcolm X College leaders are working to ensure the senior-level staff at their college is as diverse as the students they serve. Now, they’re...

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Dean of Wright College’s Engineering Program Named a ‘Notable Woman in STEM’ by Crain’s

September 5, 2023

Dr. Doris Espiritu, dean of the Center of Excellence for Engineering and Computer Science at Wilbur Wright College, has been named one of Crain’s Chicago...

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City Colleges Early Learning Expert Selected to Participate in Esteemed Fellowship Program

August 22, 2023

A City Colleges of Chicago employee has earned a spot in a new cohort that will help improve the educational outcomes for children throughout the...

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Staff Spotlight: Daley College’s Associate Dean of Adult Ed Brings Personal Experience and Passion to His Position

August 17, 2023

Dave Breedlove, the associate dean of Adult Education at Daley College, sees himself in many of the students who walk through the college’s doors to...

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Daley College professor’s claim to fame: She helped build a machine that makes Oreos

August 2, 2023

Daley College’s Catherine “C.J.” Sikora, professor and Chair of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department, joins WGN Radio to discuss her professional background and current focus...

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Chancellor Salgado Honored With Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership at UnidosUS Annual Conference

July 25, 2023

On Monday, July 24, 2023, the final day of UnidosUS’ annual conference, City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado was honored with the organization’s Maclovio...

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Staff Perspective: Advisor Jose Torres Supports Latinx STEM Students on Their Way to Graduation

July 20, 2023

Jose Torres is a Latinx STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) college advisor for the METAS (Math, Engineering, Technology, Apoyo, Science) program, who has been...

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Staff Perspective: Creating a More Accessible College Experience

July 17, 2023

The following blog post was written by Nathan Blair, district director for the Office of Student Accessibility Services at City Colleges of Chicago. July 26,...

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Wright College Instructor Joins 2023 Cohort of NASA Astronomy Activation Ambassadors

April 28, 2023

Wright College instructor Justin Lowry is proof that there’s always more to learn. He is one of just 18 teachers in the United States to...

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Olive-Harvey College Faculty Member Shines in Roles on Stage and in Classroom

April 25, 2023

Cornelius Johnson, an associate professor of music and the chair of the Humanities Department at Olive-Harvey College, credits his musical upbringing and his deep commitment to the...

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Daley College President Janosky Honored With Alumni Award

April 4, 2023

Daley College President Janine E. Janosky, PhD, kicked off the month of April with a celebration at her alma mater to recognize her achievements. On...

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Women in Tech: Meet Kennedy-King College's Tech Launchpad Director, Lynette Correa-Velez

March 15, 2023

“Make no small plans” is part of Lynette Correa-Velez’s mantra. We sat down to ask her what’s in the plans for the Tech Launchpad at...

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Olive-Harvey College to Share Equity Best Practices and Lessons Learned at Upcoming Community College Conference

March 13, 2023

This spring, the far South Side is getting ready for its share of far-reaching attention. Six Olive-Harvey College faculty and staff members, including President Kimberly...

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