Pritzker Traubert Foundation Awards First-Ever $5 Million Chicago Talent Challenge to City Colleges of Chicago and Cook County Health

March 2, 2026

CHICAGO-- March 2, 2026 — The Pritzker Traubert Foundation today announced HealthCatalyst Chicago as the inaugural winner of the Chicago Talent Challenge, a $5 million...

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Crain's Chicago reports: Cook County Health, City Colleges to train 1,000 health care workers with $5M from Pritzker Traubert Foundation

March 2, 2026

This is an excerpt, to read the full story, visit: CCH, City Colleges to train health workers with $5M grant - Crain's Chicago Business Cook...

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Chicago Sun-Times reports: Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards $5 million for City Colleges of Chicago, Cook County Health partnership

March 2, 2026

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation is awarding $5 million to City Colleges of Chicago and Cook County Health to form a partnership aimed at accelerating job...

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Chicago Tribune reports: Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards $5M Chicago Talent Challenge to City Colleges and Cook County Health

March 2, 2026

This is an excerpt only, to read the full article click here: Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards funding for health care jobs.   Last year, Penny...

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Chicago Public Schools transition fair at Malcolm X College helps students with disabilities plan for what’s next

February 27, 2026

Below is an news excerpt, read the full article here: Chicago Public Schools hosts a post-graduate opportunities fair.   Lui Sarinan, 17, skimmed the job...

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Laboratory scientist is the first Black person in Illinois to hold a doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science

January 10, 2026

Dr. RoDina Williams always loved the laboratory portion of her science courses. Now, she is the first Black person in Illinois to hold a doctorate...

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City Colleges Vice Chancellor Will Barefield joins Streetz 95.1 and Mz Shyneka to discuss courses and degrees City Colleges offers, registration open now

August 7, 2025

"When you work in education, you want to change lives," said VC Barefield. "We have programs in tech, engineering, HVAC, automotive, so much more. We...

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Partnering for Progress: How KRA and Malcolm X College Empower Learners with Dean Barbara Meschino

June 13, 2025

This is the official podcast of KRA Corporation: The HUB --In this episode, host Jonathan Overall sits down with Dean Barbara Goodall Meschino, MSW, LSW,...

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Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators (IEA) Program Cohort Visits Malcolm X College

October 23, 2024

On October 22nd, the 2024 Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators (IEA) Program cohort visited Malcolm X College. This program, part of the “Introduction to International Education...

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Malcolm X College Associate Dean of Health Science shares her expertise and explains what a natural burial is

August 28, 2024

The Archdiocese of Chicago recently announced that Natural Burials are now available at their cemeteries, and Malcolm X College Associate Dean of Health Science and...

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Southwest Messenger Press Reports: City Colleges Partners with HHS

August 13, 2024

In July, City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Administration Cheryl Campbell signed...

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Alumni Reflect on Malcolm X College's Impact During Nurses Week and Beyond

May 6, 2024

Nurses Week, from May 6 to May 12, celebrates nurses' invaluable contributions to our communities. At City Colleges, we're honored to be the home of...

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Two Malcolm X College Nursing Instructors Receive Illinois Nurse Educator Fellowships

May 2, 2024

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has made a significant investment in nursing education in the state. Seventy-six Illinois nurse educators, including two from Malcolm...

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Malcolm X Radiography Students Earn First Place at State Competition

April 12, 2024

Malcolm X College’s Radiography program prepares students for in-demand careers in the x-ray field. However, even before earning their degrees, four students are already getting...

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Malcolm X College's Medical Assisting Program Leader to Impact National Programs in New Roles

March 7, 2024

Senior Director of Medical Assisting at Malcolm X College Christine Dzoga is now the chair of a new team created by the American Association of...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Joins City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and UChicago Medicine to Announce the Expansion of Healthcare Programs and Facilities on the South Side of Chicago

March 5, 2024

CHICAGO - Mayor Johnson joined City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Medical Center to announce the expansion of...

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