Welcome Week is in Full Swing Across City Colleges

August 28, 2025

The beginning of a new semester is always an exciting time, and Welcome Week sets the tone for a successful year ahead. Across our seven...

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How a Lifelong Love of Science Helped Harold Washington College’s Dr. Anthony Escuadro Inspire the Next Generation of Physicists

August 19, 2025

For Dr. Anthony Escuadro, a physics professor at Harold Washington College, science has always been more than a subject—it’s his lifelong passion. “I can’t remember...

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Harry S Truman College, City Colleges of Chicago, National Louis University, Roosevelt University, and University of Illinois at Chicago to celebrate graduates and completers of Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship on August 14  

August 14, 2025

The early childhood education sector is experiencing a nationwide workforce shortage. Through this scholarship offering, City Colleges of Chicago and Harry S Truman College are...

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Chicago Tribune Reports: Higher education pays off in Illinois, but economic barriers persist, study says

August 11, 2025

Tyshawn Allison dreamed of leaving Chicago for a prestigious out-of-state university. But for most of high school, that dream felt out of reach. The 19-year-old...

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Celebrating the Next Generation of Architects at Harold Washington College’s Teen Fellows Showcase

August 1, 2025

This Thursday marked a proud moment for Harold Washington College as it hosted the Teen Fellows Showcase for the Harold Washington Architecture Program in partnership...

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Malcolm X, Truman, and Harold Washington Colleges Awarded New TRIO Grants to Support Student Success

July 11, 2025

Malcolm X College, Harry S Truman College, and Harold Washington College have once again been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Student...

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Congratulations to City Colleges of Chicago Graduating Class of 2025 associate degree earners

May 3, 2025

 Graduates from seven colleges have saved thousands on a quality college education with scholarships, no-cost programs, early college, grads ranged in age from 17 to...

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Hundreds of Star Scholars Prepare to Earn their Associate Degree, Are Honored with a Cording Ceremony

April 16, 2025

More than 1,000 City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars are expected to earn their associate degree in the 2024-25 school year. These scholars gathered along...

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City Colleges Students Honored Nationally for Advancing Voter Engagement

April 14, 2025

Four City Colleges of Chicago students have been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for their efforts to promote civic engagement on campus....

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April Is Community College Month

April 1, 2025

City Colleges is celebrating Community College Month throughout April as we recognize the vital role that community colleges play in shaping students' futures, strengthening communities, and...

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Four City Colleges Earn 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

March 31, 2025

Harry S Truman, Harold Washington, Malcolm X, and Wilbur Wright Colleges have been recognized as 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools, a distinction that highlights their dedication...

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20 City Colleges Students Announced as Semifinalists for Prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship

March 6, 2025

Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the semifinalists under consideration for its highly-competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, including 20 City Colleges of Chicago students....

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Black History, Bold Futures: Two City Colleges Students Tackle Food Insecurity to Help Transform the Austin Community

February 27, 2025

For many, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of those who came before us. For the young leaders...

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Harold Washington College's President's Gallery Unveils New Student Exhibit: "Our Environment"

February 12, 2025

On Tuesday, February 11th, the Harold Washington College President's Gallery opened Our Environment, a collaborative multimedia exhibition showcasing the incredible work of HWC students enrolled...

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Harold Washington College President Named Vice Chair of HACU’s Governing Board

November 21, 2024

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced that Harold Washington College President Daniel López, Ph.D., will serve as the vice chair of...

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This National Apprenticeship Week, a New Partnership Between BOMA/Chicago and City Colleges Is Showcasing Its Success

November 20, 2024

This week, November 17 to 23, 2024, marks the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week, an opportunity to showcase the success and value of registered apprenticeships....

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