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City Colleges of Chicago company history timeline

1929

After a modest beginning with only 30 students that first year, Crane grew to be the largest junior college in the nation by the year 1929 with 4,000 students.

1960

Daley College was founded as William J. Bogan Junior College in 1960.

1981

The new building opened its doors in 1981.

2007

In 2007, a brand new Kennedy-King College opened at 63rd and Halsted Street which houses Washburne Culinary Institute, and WKKC Radio.

2011

In order to prepare Chicagoans for careers in growing industries, City Colleges launched the College to Careers initiative in 2011.

2015

The scholarship guarantees completion-ready students with a 3.0 GPA at Chicago Public Schools, starting with 2015 graduates, a free education for up to three years at City Colleges of Chicago, after the application of financial aid.

2016

In January 2016, Malcolm X College opened its new campus across the street from the old location.

2021

The College is currently implementing the 2021-25 Strategic Plan and the campus' first Equity Plan intended to eliminate achievement gaps.

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