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 part of the City Colleges of Chicago. The college helps students prepare for jobs in healthcare.
The school works with hospitals and other companies. Its main partner is Rush University Medical Center. They help create classes and find jobs for students. Other partners include Walgreens and GE Healthcare.
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The History of Malcolm X College
Malcolm X College started in 1911 as Crane Junior College. It was the first city college in Chicago. It was created for students graduating from Crane High School nearby.
Early Years and Name Changes
During the Great Depression, the school faced financial problems. It almost closed, but it stayed open. In 1934, it was renamed Theodore Herzl Junior College. This name honored Theodore Herzl, who started the modern Zionism movement.
During World War II, the United States Navy used Herzl Junior College. Thousands of Navy members were trained there. They learned about electronics.
Becoming Malcolm X College
In 1968, the local community asked for a change. The school was renamed Malcolm X College. It moved to a new location at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. The old Herzl building became an elementary school.
In 1971, a new campus building was built. It was designed by architect Gene Summers. This building was torn down in 2016.
A New Campus for Healthcare Training
In 2016, the City of Chicago opened a brand new campus for Malcolm X College. This modern building cost $251 million. It is next to the United Center.
The new campus is very large, about 500,000 square feet. It has many features for healthcare training. These include a virtual hospital and special healthcare technology. There is also a dental clinic and smart classrooms. The campus also has a conference center, a daycare, and a large parking garage. The new City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing is also located here.
What Students Learn at Malcolm X College
Malcolm X College has an open admissions policy. This means all students who apply are accepted. Classes are held at the main campus and at the West Side Learning Center.
The college focuses on education for adults and continued learning. Students can earn different types of associate degrees. These include degrees in arts, general studies, applied science, and science.
Popular Study Areas
Students can choose from several majors for their associate in arts degree. These include business administration, English, history, psychology, and theater arts.
For the associate in general studies degree, majors include communication and fine arts, biology, natural and behavioral sciences, and 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 helps students get hands-on experience in clinics.
Sports at Malcolm X College
Malcolm X College has sports teams for both men and women. The college has men's and women's basketball teams. They also have cross country teams. There is a men's soccer team and a women's volleyball team. Students can also join intramural teams for basketball and weight lifting.
Famous People Who Attended Malcolm X College
Many notable people have attended Malcolm X College, including:
- Herbert C. Brown, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979.
- Burne Hogarth, a famous artist and illustrator of Tarzan.
- Johnny Burke, a lyricist who wrote many popular songs.
- Don Myrick, a musician who played with The Pharaohs and Earth, Wind & Fire.
- Louis Satterfield, another musician from The Pharaohs and Earth, Wind & Fire.
