The new community center is being named in recognition of Davis’ decades of support for City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College and communities on Chicago’s West Side. #malcomx #dannydavis
The funding will benefit local high schools, including George Washington High School and St. Francis De Sales High School, by expanding STEM curriculum, classroom technology and educator training. #psiquantum #funding #southchicago
College leaders say the accomplishments reflect the growing strength of the engineering program as Chicago continues positioning itself as a major technology and quantum computing hub. #engineering #colleges #chicago
Supporters say the program offers a tangible step toward reentry success by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing formerly incarcerated people: lack of access to job opportunities. #certification
The expanded effort will add enhanced grocery markets, frozen meal options, snack stations, apprenticeships, and improved access to public benefits. #foods
“The most critical stage for foundational learning is from birth to age five, and that’s why City Colleges of Chicago is deeply committed to supporting the next generation of early childhood educators,” said Chancellor Juan Salgado. #scholarship
“On the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, we gather to commemorate a historic milestone and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals he championed—justice, empowerment and education,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago. #birthday