Richard J. Daley College
Recent News About Richard J. Daley College
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Chicago student's journey through community college leads to media career
Many students feel pressured to attend a four-year college immediately after high school.
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Daley College partners with Sherwin-Williams for painter skills program
A group of twelve students has completed a three-day painter skills program at Arturo Velasquez Institute, thanks to a partnership with Sherwin-Williams.
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City Colleges celebrates Illinois high school diploma earners
On June 14, hundreds gathered to honor students who earned their Illinois high school diploma through the City Colleges of Chicago's Adult Education program.
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City Colleges of Chicago celebrates 4,013 graduates in Class of 2025
On May 3, the City Colleges of Chicago honored the Class of 2025.
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City Colleges celebrate growth and success of athletics program
Student athletes from the City Colleges district came together to celebrate their achievements over the past year.
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Daley College President joins panel as Excelencia in Education debuts annual HSI report
Daley College President Janine Janosky participated in a panel of Seal of Excelencia leaders at an event organized by Excelencia in Education.
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City Colleges of Chicago hosts cording ceremony for over 1,000 Star Scholars
More than 1,000 Star Scholars from the City Colleges of Chicago are set to graduate with an associate degree in the 2024-25 school year.
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Daley College celebrates 65th anniversary with community partners
Richard J. Daley College marked its 65th anniversary on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with an event attended by students, faculty, staff, community partners, and elected officials.
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Daley College president discusses workforce expansion at SME Fusion event
Richard J. Daley College President Dr. Janine Janosky recently participated as a panelist at the SME Fusion Manufacturing Workforce Event in Detroit.
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Governor recognizes April 2025 as Illinois Community College Month
City Colleges is observing Community College Month throughout April, highlighting the essential role that community colleges play in fostering students' futures, strengthening communities, and enhancing access to education.
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City Colleges students named semifinalists for Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship
Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that 20 students from City Colleges of Chicago are semifinalists for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
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Hope Chicago celebrates achievements of over 150 parent scholars
On December 7, Kennedy-King College hosted the "Holiday Hope Day" event organized by Hope Chicago.
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Daley College instructor wins Chicago Silver Dome Award
Daley College instructor Margaret Larkin has been honored with the 2024 Chicago Silver Dome Award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association.
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Daley College hosts summit for National Apprenticeship Week
Richard J. Daley College and the City Colleges’ Workforce Solutions team launched National Apprenticeship Week with a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Summit.
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City Colleges of Chicago sees significant fall enrollment growth
City Colleges of Chicago has reported a 9.2% increase in headcount enrollment for Fall 2024, surpassing both state and national averages.
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Daley College discusses manufacturing future at FABTECH event
Richard J. Daley College's leadership team recently participated in FABTECH, North America's premier event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. President Janine Janosky, Dean of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing David Girzadas, and Executive Director of Manufacturing Matters Steven Meneses represented the college.
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Richard J. Daley College eligible for federal postsecondary success recognition program
Richard J. Daley College has been named among 200 colleges and universities eligible for the U.S. Department of Education's new Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. This initiative is part of the Biden administration’s “Raise the Bar” campaign, which aims to broaden the traditional view of higher education by focusing on equity, inclusion, and student success.
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Illinois launches $5 million marketing campaign for manufacturing sector revitalization
On October 1, Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of a new marketing campaign titled "Make It In Illinois" at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. The $5 million initiative aims to revitalize the state's manufacturing sector by attracting new talent and altering perceptions about careers in manufacturing.
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Two City Colleges employees join HACU's Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced the second cohort of its Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program, including two employees from City Colleges of Chicago. Tatiana M. Gallegos, director of manufacturing grants at Richard J. Daley College, and Natalie Morales, testing coordinator at Wilbur Wright College, will join 52 other leaders from Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide in this program.
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Daley College student leader appointed chair of ICCB's Student Advisory Committee
David, City Colleges’ student trustee on the Board of Trustees, was recently selected for another leadership role. This year, David will serve as chair of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC).