Wright College Engineering Pathway Named 2023 Example of Excelencia

September 28, 2023

September 28 – Today, Excelencia in Education announced the Wright College Engineering Pathway Program as an Example of Excelencia for its intentional, culturally relevant, evidence-based...

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Fostering Latino Student Success

September 15, 2023

An early childhood education program at Reading Area Community College (RACC) in Pennsylvania looks to improve the skills and successes of Latino workers in those jobs. A community health worker...

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Dean of Wright College’s Engineering Program Named a ‘Notable Woman in STEM’ by Crain’s

September 5, 2023

Dr. Doris Espiritu, dean of the Center of Excellence for Engineering and Computer Science at Wilbur Wright College, has been named one of Crain’s Chicago...

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Wright Engineering Students and Alumni Join Peers From Harvard, MIT, and More to Showcase Summer Quantum Research

August 15, 2023

This summer, three students and alumni from Wright College’s Engineering program gained real-world skills and valuable experience in one of the country’s most cutting-edge industries:...

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Two City Colleges Programs Recognized by Excelencia in Education for Proven, Positive Impact on Latino Students in Higher Education

August 15, 2023

The Community Health Worker program at Richard J. Daley College's Arturo Velasquez Institute and the Engineering program at Wilbur Wright College Are Among 19 Finalists...

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City Colleges Celebrates 94 Years of Bud Billiken

August 12, 2023

Nearly 100 members of the City Colleges community from across the seven colleges spent a beautiful Saturday on King Drive marching in the Bud Billiken...

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City Colleges of Chicago Students Gain Solar Panel Installation Training and Certification to Prepare for a Growing Industry

August 9, 2023

Another group of City Colleges students is now prepared to enter a rapidly growing job industry after 5-days of no-cost training. Students at Humboldt Park...

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Chicago Roadmap: Summer Start Class Gives New College Students a New Perspective on Chicago History

August 1, 2023

Harold Washington College professor John Whalen is introducing students to college – and using the city as an extension of his classroom – this summer....

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Doris Espiritu joins ABC 7 Chicago's Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration, Shares City Colleges Impact with Others in Attendance

May 19, 2023

Recently, and as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Dr. Doris Espiritu was invited to join ABC 7 Chicago's celebration. The event included sharing...

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Wright College Celebrates Students Who Recently Passed Citizenship Test with the Help of Adult Ed Classes

May 12, 2023

Recently, City Colleges of Chicago celebrated Adult Education students who just earned their U.S. Citizenship. The new citizens took advantage of the free classes offered...

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Wright College Instructor Joins 2023 Cohort of NASA Astronomy Activation Ambassadors

April 28, 2023

Wright College instructor Justin Lowry is proof that there’s always more to learn. He is one of just 18 teachers in the United States to...

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Wright College Professor Selected for State Department Summer Seminar Program

April 27, 2023

Wright College assistant professor Merry Mayer is a strong believer in experiential learning. A political science professor, she enjoys seeing her students come alive through...

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Wilbur Wright College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

April 6, 2023

Angelynn Jimenez recognized for commitment to solving public problems Chicago, IL – April 6, 2023 – Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities...

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Wilbur Wright College Designated a Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project

March 28, 2023

Chicago, IL – Today, Wilbur Wright College was named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by...

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High School Students Visit the Advanced Manufacturing Program Wright College Humboldt Park

March 17, 2023

On Friday March 17th, fourteen high school students from Marshall Metropolitan High School and the Academy for Scholastic Achievement visited Wright College Humboldt Park to...

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City Colleges February 2023 Newsletter

February 27, 2023

Click here to read the City Colleges February 2023 Newsletter featuring news and events at the City Colleges of Chicago.

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