6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States
Phone:773-COLLEGE
Kennedy-King College
- The college is named after Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., two prominent figures of the civil rights movement.
- It is one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, which serves as a system of community colleges for the Chicago area.
- Kennedy-King College offers a wide range of programs in fields such as business, culinary arts, education, health sciences, and technology.
- The college has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1976.
- The college was founded in 1907 as Woodrow Wilson Junior College, making it one of the oldest community colleges in the United States.
- In 2017, the college opened its new $251 million campus, which features state-of-the-art facilities for learning, athletics, and student services.
- The college is home to several student organizations, including the Student Government Association, the Black Student Union, and the Latin American Student Organization.
- The college is known for its culinary arts program, which has produced many notable chefs and restaurateurs.
- The college has a diverse student body, with students from over 60 countries enrolled.
- Kennedy-King College has a strong commitment to community engagement and service, with programs such as the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the Community Learning Center.
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