City Colleges Students Honored Nationally for Advancing Voter Engagement

April 14, 2025

Four City Colleges of Chicago students have been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for their efforts to promote civic engagement on campus....

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April Is Community College Month

April 1, 2025

City Colleges is celebrating Community College Month throughout April as we recognize the vital role that community colleges play in shaping students' futures, strengthening communities, and...

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Four City Colleges Earn 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

March 31, 2025

Harry S Truman, Harold Washington, Malcolm X, and Wilbur Wright Colleges have been recognized as 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools, a distinction that highlights their dedication...

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20 City Colleges Students Announced as Semifinalists for Prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship

March 6, 2025

Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the semifinalists under consideration for its highly-competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, including 20 City Colleges of Chicago students....

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Black History, Bold Futures: Two City Colleges Students Tackle Food Insecurity to Help Transform the Austin Community

February 27, 2025

For many, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of those who came before us. For the young leaders...

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Harold Washington College's President's Gallery Unveils New Student Exhibit: "Our Environment"

February 12, 2025

On Tuesday, February 11th, the Harold Washington College President's Gallery opened Our Environment, a collaborative multimedia exhibition showcasing the incredible work of HWC students enrolled...

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Harold Washington College President Named Vice Chair of HACU’s Governing Board

November 21, 2024

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced that Harold Washington College President Daniel López, Ph.D., will serve as the vice chair of...

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This National Apprenticeship Week, a New Partnership Between BOMA/Chicago and City Colleges Is Showcasing Its Success

November 20, 2024

This week, November 17 to 23, 2024, marks the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week, an opportunity to showcase the success and value of registered apprenticeships....

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WBBM AM reports: Harold Washington college students make voices heard with early voting event

October 30, 2024

 By Andy Dahn “Having people get their voice out there is just something that really needs to happen,” said Ruby, a student. A group marched from...

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City Colleges of Chicago fall enrollment surpasses state and national averages again, shows strong gains for Black and Latine male students

October 30, 2024

 Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) reports City Colleges of Chicago enrollment is up again with a headcount increase of 9.2% for Fall 2024  CHICAGO –...

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The Citizen Newspaper Reports: City Colleges of Chicago Announces the Launch of the Nation’s Premier Community College Pathway to an Engineering Degree

October 18, 2024

City Colleges of Chicago Announces the Launch of the Nation’s Premier Community College Pathway to an Engineering Degree CHICAGO — Building off a successful track...

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City Colleges of Chicago and Northwestern University School of Professional Studies Sign Early Admissions Agreement to Support Transfer Students

September 19, 2024

CHICAGO— (September 19, 2024) - Northwestern University School of Professional Studies(SPS) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are partnering to increase access to higher learning...

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Five City Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration and Turnout During the 2022 Midterm Elections

September 10, 2024

ALL IN Awards Day honored Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Olive-Harvey College, and Richard J. Daley College for excellence in nonpartisan...

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Five City Colleges of Chicago Alumni Awarded Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarships

August 27, 2024

Five City Colleges of Chicago alumni join the 2024-2026 cohort of the Obama Foundation Voyagers. These alumni are among 94 recipients of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship...

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Empowering Chicago’s Youth Through Architecture at Harold Washington College

August 22, 2024

In the hands of young architects at Harold Washington College, blueprints aren't just designs—they're dreams. In addition to degrees and certificates, the college offers a...

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