NASCAR Legend Richard Petty’s ‘The Hat’ Designer for Chicago Race Unravels Her Elation of Designing the Legend’s Hallmark

December 19, 2024

To celebrate 75 years of the Petty family’s monumental contributions to NASCAR, the racing world has pulled out all the stops this year. From towering...

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Hope Chicago and City Colleges Celebrate Over 150 Hope Parent Scholars at “Holiday Hope Day”

December 10, 2024

On Saturday, December 7, Kennedy-King College was alive with the spirit of determination and celebration as Hope Chicago hosted its “Holiday Hope Day” event. It...

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Family Away From Home: How Olive-Harvey Transfer Director Tyanna McCann Connects and Inspires Students Beyond Graduation

November 27, 2024

Olive-Harvey College Transfer Director Tyanna McCann is a champion of student success. She makes it her mission to keep in touch with students after they...

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ComEd Joins City Colleges of Chicago to Announce Accreditation of Power Up Academy and Celebrate Graduates Who Will All Matriculate to Dawson Tech

November 15, 2024

Career Training Program Provides Participants an Opportunity to Earn a Semester’s Worth of Credits During 14-Week Training ComEd today joined workforce partners and members of...

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City Colleges Students Get Help Launching Their Careers in Technology at ThinkChicago Launchpad

November 8, 2024

Students from across City Colleges of Chicago gathered at Google's Chicago headquarters in Fulton Market on Friday, November 8 for an engaging event to help...

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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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President Webb-Walker Honored as “Community Champion” by CPS’ Englewood Community Action Council

October 25, 2024

Kennedy-King College President Katonja Webb-Walker has received the “Community Champion” award from Chicago Public Schools’ Englewood Community Action Council (CAC). This recognition celebrates President Webb-Walker’s...

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WCIU reports: It all started in Englewood with Christine Houston at Kennedy-King College

October 18, 2024

"If it worked for me, it can work for anybody, all you have to do is persevere," said Christine Houston. "I remember an instructor telling...

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The Crusader Reports: Kennedy-King College to host creator of sitcom 227 and public can view the exhibit, free and open to the public

September 23, 2024

The public is invited to meet the creator of the hit comedy series 227, Ms. Christine Houston, and view the 227 exhibit from 5pm to...

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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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Empowering Black Student Success: Insights From the National LEVEL UP and Get REAL Webinar

September 12, 2024

Chancellor Juan Salgado and Kennedy-King College student Joseph Rice shared their perspectives on Black student enrollment and retention during the National LEVEL UP and Get...

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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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The EvoLLLution: A conversation with President Webb Walker of Kennedy-King College about Leading the Change in Higher Ed with Corporate Partnerships

September 5, 2024

There are two main characteristics. The first is responsiveness. Often, we have this great idea but are pulled away to work on something else, but...

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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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Student-Athletes Commit to Kennedy-King College in Ceremonial Signings

August 15, 2024

  The Kennedy-King College community kicked off the beginning of the academic year by welcoming 76 talented student-athletes who have committed to joining the following...

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