Student Success

M.J. Armour traveled from the South Side of Chicago to the Mariano’s grocery store in Park Ridge for a job interview.  Read the full article...

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository announce the launch of “Food Security for Life,” a groundbreaking, multi-layered initiative that works...

City Colleges of Chicago on Tuesday announced a collaboration to expand services to food-insecure students through enhanced food pantries, snacks to go and even frozen meals...

Chancellor Juan Salgado’s commitment to equity, access, and success for Latine students continues to be recognized on a national level. On August 25, 2025, the...

Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Maximino Ortiz as the new Marshal of the Supreme Court....

Fernando Quiroz and Kossiwa Sonou have been selected as inaugural 2025 Chime Workforce Scholars through the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. They are two of...

  Malcolm X College President David Sanders started the study abroad program nearly two years ago. The idea came from students in their Black male...

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...

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....

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....

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...

Director of Compliance for the Adult Education Department at City Colleges of Chicago Kenneth G. Balcarcel has been selected as a 2025 Civic Leadership Academy...

On Saturday, December 7, Kennedy-King College was alive with the spirit of determination and celebration as Hope Chicago hosted its “Holiday Hope Day” event. It...

Olive-Harvey College Transfer Director Tyanna McCann is a champion of student success. She makes it her mission to keep in touch with students after they...

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....

"If it worked for me, it can work for anybody, all you have to do is persevere," said Christine Houston. "I remember an instructor telling...