Student Success

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....

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...

Director of Compliance for the Adult Education Department at City Colleges of Chicago Kenneth G. Balcarcel has been selected as a 2025 Civic Leadership Academy...

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...

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...

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....

"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...

David Ramirez, City Colleges’ student trustee on the Board of Trustees, was recently selected for another leadership role. This year, David will serve as chair...

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...

The After 22/OLAS program connects young adults, with developmental disabilities who are no longer eligible for special education transition services, to further education, employment and...

Student-athletes from three City Colleges received National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic Student-Athlete Awards for their academic accomplishments in the 2023-2024 school year. Each...

City Colleges of Chicago joined the Chicago Apprenticeship Network on Thursday, July 11 to celebrate its milestone of connecting more than 2,000 students in the...

As City Colleges of Chicago celebrates Pride Month, hear from Brock Pfaender, a recent graduate from Harold Washington College, in his own words about his...

The PepsiCo Foundation announces the fourth class of PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E. (Success Matters in Life and Education) Scholarship recipients, including 10 City Colleges students. The...

Wright College and Harold Washington College psychology and political science student Tammy Spivey already stands out as a leader on her campuses. Now, she’s being...

More than 100 college students nationwide were selected for the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s third annual Student Voting Honor Roll, including two City Colleges...