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Why the Excelencia seal matters for Chicago students. Some milestones arrive quietly, but this one carries a lot of weight for students on Chicago’s public...

Seal-Certified Institutions Lead the Nation in Degree Completion, Connecting Students to Opportunity and Strengthening Our Communities and Workforce CHICAGO— (October 27, 2026) – Excelencia in...

Pictured are four City Colleges of Chicago students each in an apprenticeship. Joshua (top of photo) wants to be a cyber tech analyst and shared...

Almost 40 years ago, I stumbled upon a community college that opened its doors and transformed my life. In 1987, I had just graduated from...

This week, 100 students from across the country were named 2026-2028 Voyagers after being selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Four of...

The City Colleges of Chicago Summer Program at UChicago PME gives students an introduction to STEM research and careers.  After Akin Fatoke graduated from high...

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,...

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....

Harold Washington College Associate Professor of Art Paul Wandless has been named one of five recipients of the 2026 Maxwell/Hanrahan Awards in Craft.   The prestigious...

As Chicago positions itself as a tech and quantum hub, students at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are completing their engineering programs and are...

The new engineering pathway is officially open and offered at Richard J. Daley College for Fall 2026, providing students a direct route to an engineering...

CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, awarded 25 City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholar graduates with $5,000 scholarships toward their degrees at four-year institutions....

City Colleges of Chicago Engineering Students Earn Top Honors, Scholarships, and Transfers to Elite Universities (Chicago, IL) – City Colleges of Chicago is celebrating major achievements...

The message to Chicago's aspiring engineers is clear: your future in engineering starts at City Colleges of Chicago. CHICAGO—(May 20, 2026) - As Chicago positions...

New York City— In April 2026, a delegation from Harold Washington College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, recently joined nearly 1,500 university...

Pictured is Wilbur Wright College student and its Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Anas Ahmed.  As reported by Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago is doubling down on...