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Hussain Gilani

When Hussain Gilani heard about Wright College’s Engineering Pathways program, he knew it would be a great fit.

Brian Lee

Brian Lee has big plans for the future, and Daley College is helping him prepare to achieve them.

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center of Excellence Richard J. Daley College

Leonard Warren, Jr.

Leonard is a driver for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, he’s a drummer for three bands, and he’s a…

Center of Excellence Healthcare Malcolm X College

Elvis Dankwah

Attending Malcolm X College is a family tradition for Elvis Dankwah—one he takes so seriously, he traveled from his home…

Athletics Center of Excellence Healthcare Malcolm X College Student Life

Dr. Megan Craig

Dr. Megan Craig was a practicing dentist before finding her way to City Colleges of Chicago. She is now the…

CCC Faculty Center of Excellence Healthcare Luminary Award Malcolm X College Supporting Student Success

Ashley Moncrief

City Colleges of Chicago alumna Ashley Moncrief has persevered to get to where she is today, and she’s not done…

Alumni of CCC Business and Professional Services Harold Washington College Malcolm X College Parents/Guardians/Caregivers Scholarships Transfer

Tomika Bernstein and James Robinson

Tomika Bernstein and James Robinson are starting new careers in the transportation, logistics, and distribution field thanks, in large part,…

Center of Excellence Distribution and Logistics Olive-Harvey College Resilience Resource and Supports Transportation Workforce Equity Initiative

Rafael Gamboa

Originally from Venezuela, Rafael Gamboa has wanted to live in Chicago since he was 12 years old. He streamed the…

Adult Education Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Bridge and Gateway Programs Center of Excellence ESL Parents/Guardians/Caregivers Richard J. Daley College

Felecia Tiney

During my adolescent years, I was forced to make sacrifices to prioritize the attention required to care for my family.…

Adult Education Future Ready Healthcare High School Diploma Malcolm X College Parents/Guardians/Caregivers

Dr. Doris Espiritu

Dr. Doris Espiritu has been teaching and leading programs in chemistry, biophysics, engineering, and computer science at City Colleges of…

CCC Faculty Center of Excellence Engineering and Computer Science Supporting Student Success Wilbur Wright College

Fabian Williams

Throughout my journey, Wright College was my rock. They helped me reach my goals, and I thank all the professors,…

Engineering and Computer Science Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Wilbur Wright College

Jose Cueva

Jose Cueva was born in Lima, Peru, as the fifth son of six siblings. Jose says his adolescence was educationally…

Adult Education Alumni of CCC Bridge and Gateway Programs Culinary Arts & Hospitality ESL Kennedy-King College Richard J. Daley College Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute