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Kennedy-King College

Joseph Rice

Joseph learned many valuable lessons during his fellowship, but the most transformative one was discovering his ability to lead and…

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Charlene Macklin

Through the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, Charlene Macklin enhanced her skillset in the early learning space at no cost.

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Roinel Sánchez Ge

Roinel Sánchez Ge started his Kennedy-King College journey in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. He graduated as salutatorian.

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Vicki Peters

Vicki Peters is passionate about management. City Colleges of Chicago has given her the tools to advance her career and…

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Salli Mae Ross

Before coming to Kennedy-King College, Salli Mae Ross had been homeschooled for her entire life. She enrolled in the college's…

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Jeff Min

As an academic advisor at Kennedy-King College, Jeff Min helps students realize their college and career goals.

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Nubia Shambee

Kennedy-King College Business and Economics student Nubia Shambee is a published author, a writer, and a business owner. 

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Isaac King

Isaac King was determined to further his education so he could make a career pivot. After completing his associate degree…

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Elaina N. Frieson

Elaina N. Frieson is very candid about what it’s like to balance being a parent and a student. The Kennedy-King College…

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Ayaka Kawakami

Moving to Chicago would mean living abroad for the first time in my life, but I did it—I moved to…

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Ruben Lopez

Ruben Lopez initially turned to City Colleges to learn English. Now, he's advancing his tech career in our cutting-edge Machine…

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Amadou Dia

Amadou is excited to see what the future holds for him once he completes his certification in cybersecurity.

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