National Applied AI Consortium Spotlights Wright College Professor Gustavo Alatta

September 16, 2026

Through the NAAIC Institutional Mentorship Program, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) has made tremendous progress in expanding its AI education offerings through the work of...

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Wilbur Wright College Professor and Students Take Hands-On AI Project to National Summit

September 16, 2026

Two Wright College students and Computer Information Systems Assistant Professor Gustavo Alatta will present their work in machine learning on a national stage next month...

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Politico.com reports: Taking Names

September 11, 2026

Juan Salgado, the chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, was the headliner at the City Club of Chicago luncheon event Wednesday. His message: “Thank you...

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AEI–Urban Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce Names 20 Commissioners to Advise Policymakers, including City Colleges' Chancellor

September 10, 2026

Commission co-chairs Gina Raimondo and Paul Ryan announced the group of cross-sector leaders tasked with helping policymakers respond to AI’s impact on work. WASHINGTON, DC,...

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City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago

September 9, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago Outlines Vision to Drive Economic Mobility and Prosperity Across Chicago. At a City Club of Chicago luncheon attended by civic, business,...

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City Club of Chicago: Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago

September 9, 2026

Chancellor Juan Salgado has focused his career on improving education and economic opportunities for Chicago residents. As Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, he oversees...

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Axios reports: City Colleges and Northeastern Illinois add AI to their curriculums

August 17, 2026

NEIU adds AI major. Northeastern Illinois University on Chicago's North Side just became the first public university in the state to offer an AI major. Why...

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Univision Chicago reports: Wilbur Wright College President discusses its new AI program, shares that enrollment is open.

August 16, 2026

Wilbur Wright College President Andres Oroz discusses its new AI program at 12:47 (min/seconds), shares that enrollment is open. Ver la entrevista en español.

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ABC 7 Chicago reports: How City Colleges of Chicago is adapting to meet the needs of students, Chancellor Salgado joins Samantha Chatman on Our Chicago

August 16, 2026

"Making sure that we're supporting our students holistically," Salgado said. "So, we have wellness services for our students. In fact, last year, we served over...

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Forbes reports: National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges including City Colleges of Chicago

August 6, 2026

Through a new partnership brokered under New America and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, New America and ACCT have...

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City Colleges of Chicago Launches its First AI Degree Program

August 5, 2026

New degree pathway at City Colleges prepares students to build the next generation of artificial intelligence technologies  CHICAGO— (August 5, 2026) - City Colleges of...

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Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students

July 27, 2026

CHICAGO — (July 23, 2026) – City Colleges of Chicago and Kennedy-King College successfully hosted Chicago Tech Connect last week in tandem with P33’s fifth...

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City Colleges and Amazon Web Services Advance AI Readiness Through Faculty Generative AI Bootcamp

July 18, 2026

City Colleges of Chicago welcomed faculty members from higher education institutions across the Midwest for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Bootcamp on Friday,...

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Announcing the New America & ACCT Work-Based Learning Capacity Building Cohort

July 8, 2026

Six colleges, including City Colleges of Chicago, will receive technical assistance and funding under the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy, a strategic...

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Engineering News Record reports: Fix Industry Challenges by Beating Your Own Workplace Fears, CEO Tells GWIC Audience

July 4, 2026

"I encourage City Colleges of Chicago students to use AI not just as a tool, but as a collaborator. It is truly important that students...

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Construction Owners report: Industry Leaders Discuss AI Workforce Development and Leadership Growth at GWIC Conference

July 4, 2026

Doris Espiritu, district-wide dean of engineering for the City Colleges of Chicago, emphasized the importance of maintaining technical oversight and critical thinking skills alongside AI...

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