City Colleges of Chicago Class of 2026 is Bound for Greatness, Watch the Ceremonies on YouTube

May 3, 2026

Graduates from all seven colleges are vital drivers of inclusive economic growth and innovation in Chicago On May 2 at Wintrust Arena, the City Colleges...

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City Colleges of Chicago to honor the Class of 2026 associate degree earners at Wintrust Arena on Saturday, May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

Graduates from all seven colleges are vital drivers of inclusive economic growth and innovation in Chicago CHICAGO– The City Colleges of Chicago Class of 2026...

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Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, hire City Colleges of Chicago Students

April 29, 2026

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company’s new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part...

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NBC 5 Chicago reports: Four Chicago high school seniors set to graduate with associate degrees

April 28, 2026

The students were able to earn college credits through a two-year program focused on aviation maintenance at Olive Harvey College. Four students at a Chicago...

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City Colleges of Chicago honors student athletes during awards banquet for another successful season

April 26, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago celebrated student athletes across colleges and across sports at the first annual athletic awards banquet, with 2025 being the inaugural year,...

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City Colleges of Chicago Celebrate Star Scholars

April 23, 2026

More than 1,000 City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars earned their associate degree in the 2025-26 school year.  A number of these scholars gathered along with family and friends for the...

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Borderless reports: Where to Find Free English Language Classes in Chicago

April 22, 2026

Borderless compiled a guide of Chicago’s local organizations, public libraries and city colleges that offer free English classes. Read the full story in Borderless  ...

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City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars preparing to earn their associate degree honored with a cording ceremony

April 20, 2026

"They earned their degree debt free. They've earned that opportunity. Know that City Colleges of Chicago, that we believe in you," said Chancellor Juan Salgado,...

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ABC 7 Chicago reports: FAA hosts job fairs across Chicago area to recruit air traffic controllers

April 16, 2026

The shortage of air traffic controllers was highlighted during the recent government shutdown. The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports there are 6% fewer controllers in the...

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Olive-Harvey College’s International Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Earns International Recognition

April 8, 2026

Olive-Harvey’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Lambda Iota Chapter received multiple prestigious awards for excellence at the PTK Catalyst Awards. These achievements placed them among the...

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Southwest Messenger Press reports: City Colleges Empower Veterans

April 7, 2026

Five City Colleges of Chicago have been recognized as 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools, honoring their dedication to serving military members, veterans, and their spouses. The...

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Five City Colleges of Chicago Earn 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Designations

March 30, 2026

Harry S Truman, Kennedy-King, Richard J. Daley, Olive-Harvey, and Wilbur Wright Colleges have all received awards that name them as great college choices for military...

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The Edu Ledger reports: 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges, Includes Malcolm X College and Olive-Harvey College

March 30, 2026

FAIRFAX, Va. — The EDU Ledger along with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Most Promising Places to...

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City Colleges Launches Forward, Together: City Colleges of Chicago’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

March 6, 2026

On Thursday, March 5, City Colleges of Chicago launched Forward, Together: City Colleges of Chicago’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.  This plan is not the start of...

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Celebrating 50 Years of Black Studies at City Colleges of Chicago

February 25, 2026

Fifty years ago, in 1975, City Colleges of Chicago offered its first courses in Black Studies. Later that year, Olive-Harvey College established City Colleges first...

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RevUp EV Student Spotlight:

February 20, 2026

Pictured are Dean Cheryl Freeman and Michael Jones celebrating Michael's achievement in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program at Olive-Harvey College.   Michael Jones entered the...

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