Three City Colleges Recognized for Strengthening Civic Engagement
October 29, 2026
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced that 272 colleges received the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan seal, three of which are City Colleges of Chicago....
Washington Monthly has recognized four City Colleges of Chicago among “America’s Best Hispanic-Serving Colleges,” highlighting the District’s commitment to providing an accessible, affordable, and high-quality education.
Out of 100 colleges, here’s how the four recognized City Colleges ranked:
11. Kennedy-King College
36. Malcolm X College
65. Harold Washington College
95. Richard J. Daley College
According to Washington Monthly, Latine students accounted for 80% of the increase in degree attainment nationwide between 2017 and 2022. As the number of Latine students pursuing higher education continues to grow, City Colleges remains committed to creating opportunities for all students to earn college degrees, prepare for careers, transfer to four-year institutions, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Read the full Washington Monthly story.
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