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Kennedy-King’s Tech Launchpad Named Chicago Innovation Awards Finalist

September 26, 2025

Kennedy-King College’s Tech Launchpad has been named one of the Top 100 Finalists for the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards. Out of 315 nominees, the...

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Truman College’s Mike Johns Selected for Chicago Urban League’s IMPACT Leadership Development Program

September 25, 2025

Associate Dean of Student Services at Harry S Truman College Mike Johns has been selected as a fellow in the Chicago Urban League’s 12th Class...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and City Colleges of Chicago Launch Partnership to Promote Business Education and Growth

September 23, 2025

The partnership creates an opportunity for business owners and students to gain business knowledge and college credit CHICAGO—Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of...

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Biotech in the Classroom: Truman College Awarded ABE/Amgen Grant to Support CPS Science Teachers

September 23, 2025

High school educators offered a groundbreaking opportunity to bring the future of science into their classrooms CHICAGO—The Biology Department at Harry S Truman College has...

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Olive-Harvey College Grants Manager Honored for Educational Excellence and Community Service

September 19, 2025

This year, Dr. Helen Y. West will be recognized as one of the Most Distinguished Women of Illinois 2025 by Continuing Academic Training (CAT) Children...

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City Colleges of Chicago Volunteers Help Pack Meals for 9/11 Day

September 18, 2025

On September 11, members of the City Colleges of Chicago community joined 1,600 volunteers at Union Station’s Great Hall for the Chicago Meal Pack for...

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"NBC Responds" and reports on Changes to FAFSA, interviews Harold Washington alumna Precious Manny and City Colleges' finance expert Richard Hayes

September 25, 2025

"It should be a lot easier to get the FAFSA done," said Hayes. There are new borrowing limits. Federal Loan Program Lifetime Loan Limits -...

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The North Lawndale Community News reports: Malcolm X College Recognized for dedication to Students’ Well Being

September 18, 2025

Written by Todd Thomas Malcolm X College has received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia. The honor recognizes...

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The Citizen Newspaper reports: City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering Expands Successful Wilbur Wright College Model to Harold Washington and Truman Colleges, Names Dr. Espiritu as its Inaugural Dean

September 12, 2025

City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering Expands Successful Wilbur Wright College Model to Harold Washington and Truman Colleges, Names Dr. Espiritu as its...

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City Colleges launches School of Engineering, expands highly-lauded program to Truman and Harold Washington Colleges

September 2, 2025

Building on its strong track record of preparing Chicago students for advanced engineering studies and careers, City Colleges of Chicago is taking the next big...

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