As we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our Class of 2024 associate degree earners at Wintrust Arena on May 4, City Colleges of Chicago is proud to recognize a special group of graduates—a valedictorian and salutatorian from each of our seven colleges. 

Each student has their own unique story and pathway, but all of this year’s valedictorians and salutatorians exemplify academic excellence, determination, and perseverance.

Watch the video below to “meet” this year’s top students or visit graduation.ccc.edu/vals-sals/ to read more about their stories.

Support from the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation helped some of this year’s valedictorians and salutatorians—and so many others—complete their studies.

“The scholarship support provided me with a lifeline. It relieved the financial burden, allowing me to breathe a little easier and focus more on my studies without the constant weight of debt looming overhead. It was a pivotal moment where I regained a sense of direction and hope for the future.”

Adam Moine,
Wright College salutatorian

Adam is transferring to UIUC’s Grainger College of Engineering to pursue a bachelor’s degree this fall through Wright’s guaranteed admission transfer pathway.

To empower City Colleges students like Adam with scholarships that fuel their future, visit www.ccc.edu/waystogive.