Southwest Chicago Post reports: He's a Man to Look Up To
April 9, 2026
Emiliano Escutia never imagined he would be named Richard J. Daley College’s salutatorian. Excerpt below. Read the full story in the Southwest Chicago Post “I got...
City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering holds its inaugural Engineering Competition
December 8, 2025
The room was abuzz with hundreds of people gathered at Wilbur Wright College for City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) first-ever School of Engineering Ideas Competition. ...
Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago Announce a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for Students Pursuing a Higher Degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical and Biological Engineering
November 24, 2025
Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have entered into a guaranteed admission to support engineering students seeking a way to...
Pinoy Magazine profiles Dr. Espiritu as one of its Achievers!
November 1, 2025
Dr. Doris Espiritu is the inaugural Districtwide Dean and Head of the School of Engineering at City Colleges of Chicago. She was formerly the founder...
Wright College SHPE Chapter Makes History With National Award
October 31, 2025
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers-Wilbur Wright College Chapter has been named a recipient of a 2024-2025 National Chapter Award, making it the first community...
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...
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...
In My Own Words podcast with host Cory Thames and Chancellor Salgado
September 1, 2025
As a City Colleges of Chicago leader, Juan has worked to increase access for students across Chicago to continue their education post high school, noted...
City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering, Expands Program to Harold Washington and Truman Colleges
August 31, 2025
City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering, Expands Program to Harold Washington and Truman Colleges (Chicago, IL) – City Colleges of Chicago has officially launched...
Engineering Around the City: City Colleges School of Engineering Launches for the Fall 2025 Semester
August 26, 2025
It’s official—the City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering has launched for the Fall 2025 semester. Led by Dr. Doris Espiritu, Wright College’s successful engineering...
City Colleges Vice Chancellor Will Barefield joins Streetz 95.1 and Mz Shyneka to discuss courses and degrees City Colleges offers, registration open now
August 7, 2025
"When you work in education, you want to change lives," said VC Barefield. "We have programs in tech, engineering, HVAC, automotive, so much more. We...
Block Club Chicago reports: Eldiar Emilbekov, 20, worked 60-hour weeks in a restaurant to support his family before enrolling at Wilbur Wright College. He plans to study computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this fall.
May 7, 2025
This Northwest Sider Immigrated From Kyrgyzstan 2 Years Ago — Now He’s A College Valedictorian DUNNING — When Eldiar Emilbekov left his home in Kyrgyzstan...
Block Club Chicago Reports: Wright College’s Engineering Program, A Model For Diversity, Expands To 4 Other City Colleges
December 18, 2024
Wilbur Wright College is growing its transfer-student partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with the goal of enrolling 2,030 engineering students by 2030. This...
Innovation on Display: Wright Engineering Students Showcase Creative Projects at Annual Ideas Competition
December 4, 2024
Around 200 engineering students from Wright College brought their innovative ideas to life at the 2024 Engineering Ideas Competition on Tuesday, December 3. Nearly 40...
The Citizen Newspaper Reports: City Colleges of Chicago Announces the Launch of the Nation’s Premier Community College Pathway to an Engineering Degree
October 18, 2024
City Colleges of Chicago Announces the Launch of the Nation’s Premier Community College Pathway to an Engineering Degree CHICAGO — Building off a successful track...
City Colleges of Chicago announces pathway to an Engineering Degree
October 14, 2024
Building off a successful track record of preparing Chicagoans for further engineering education and careers, City Colleges of Chicago announces it will create the nation’s...
