Malcolm X College facts for kids
Malcolm X College in June 2016
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| Motto | Education that Works |
| Type | Community college |
| Established | 1911 |
| Affiliation | City Colleges of Chicago |
| Chancellor | Juan Salgado |
| President | David Sanders |
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41°52′41″N 87°40′31″W / 41.87806°N 87.67528°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Mascot | Hawks |
Malcolm X College is a two-year college in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the City Colleges of Chicago. This college helps students get ready for jobs, especially in healthcare.
The college started way back in 1911. It was first called Crane Junior College. Later, it became Theodore Herzl Junior College in 1934. In 1969, the school was named after Malcolm X, a famous civil rights leader. It also moved to a new campus.
Malcolm X College works with hospitals and other companies. Their main partner is Rush University Medical Center. These partners help the college create classes and find jobs for students. They also work with other big names like Walgreens and GE Healthcare.
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College History
Crane Junior College was the first city college in Chicago. It opened in 1911 for students who finished Crane High School. During the Great Depression, the school almost closed. But a famous lawyer named Clarence Darrow helped keep it open. It was then renamed Theodore Herzl Junior College. This name honored the founder of the modern Zionism movement.
During World War II, the United States Navy used Herzl Junior College. Thousands of Navy members trained there. They learned about electronics.
In 1968, the community asked for a change. The school was renamed Malcolm X College. It moved to its current location at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. The old building is now an elementary school. In 2016, a brand new building was finished. This new campus is very modern and helps students learn about healthcare.
The new campus cost $251 million to build. It has many cool features. There's a virtual hospital where students can practice. It also has a dental clinic and smart technology in every classroom. There's even a daycare center and a large parking garage. This new campus also holds the City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing. It opened its doors on January 7, 2016.
What You Can Study
Malcolm X College has "open admissions." This means that all students who apply are accepted. Classes happen at the main campus and at another site. This other site is called the West Side Learning Center.
The college focuses on education for adults. It also offers classes for people who want to keep learning. You can earn different types of degrees here. These include associate degrees in arts, general studies, applied science, and science.
Degrees and Majors
If you get an associate in arts degree, you can choose from five main subjects:
- Business administration
- English
- History
- Psychology
- Theater arts
For an associate in general studies degree, you can pick from four subjects:
- Communication and fine arts
- Biology
- Natural and behavioral sciences
- Mathematics
Beacon College for Health Science Education
Malcolm X College has a special program called the Beacon College for Health Science Education. This program helps meet the healthcare needs of the community. It offers the most choices for health science degrees and certificates in Cook County. The college is close to one of the biggest medical centers in the country. This means students can get real-world experience in hospitals and clinics.
Sports Teams
Malcolm X College has sports teams for both men and women. The college mascot is the Hawks!
- Basketball: Men's and women's teams
- Cross Country: Men's and women's teams
- Soccer: Men's team
- Volleyball: Women's team
The college also has intramural teams. These are fun teams for students who want to play sports just for fun. They have intramural basketball and weight lifting for men and women.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many notable people have attended Malcolm X College, or its earlier versions:
- Herbert C. Brown: Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979.
- Burne Hogarth: A famous artist and illustrator, known for his Tarzan drawings.
- Johnny Burke: A lyricist who wrote many popular songs from the 1920s to the 1950s.
- Alfred Cilella: An Illinois politician.
- Marvin R. Dee: An Illinois politician, lawyer, and businessman.
- Douglas Huff: An Illinois politician.
- Nathan J. Kaplan: An Illinois judge and politician.
- Don Myrick: A musician who played with bands like The Pharaohs and Earth, Wind & Fire.
- Bernard S. Neistein: An Illinois state politician and lawyer.
- Louis Satterfield: A musician who played with bands like The Pharaohs and Earth, Wind & Fire.
