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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Block Club Chicago Reports: Englewood Neighbors Can Swim For Free At Newly Reopened Kennedy-King College Pool

August 5, 2024

Englewood Neighbors Can Swim For Free At Newly Reopened Kennedy-King College Pool ENGLEWOOD — South Side neighbors searching for a place to boost their aquatic...

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Kennedy-King College to Offer a Class in Swimming through its Continuing Education Department Starting July 23

July 22, 2024

The Continuing Education class in swimming is free and open to the public with advance registration CHICAGO – (July 19, 2024)- Kennedy-King College is pleased...

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Recent CPS Graduate Is Building His Construction Career at City Colleges

July 22, 2024

18-year-old Antoine Young grew up around two grandfathers who were "always fixing things." Now, with the support of the Chicago Roadmap, a comprehensive partnership between...

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Kennedy-King Student’s Design Featured on Statue at NASCAR Street Race

July 9, 2024

Cassia Clark grew up challenging herself to learn and create. Born in Chicago and raised in Mississippi, she couldn’t wait to return to her beloved...

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City Colleges Celebrates Class of 2024 Illinois High School Diploma Earners at Inspiring Ceremony

June 17, 2024

Saturday, June 15 marked graduation day for City Colleges of Chicago’s Class of 2024 Illinois high school diploma earners. Students from all six colleges where...

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