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Malcolm X College West Campus Reopens
Malcolm X College West Campus opens Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20m renovation.
In brief
Malcolm X College West Campus opens Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20m renovation. Malcolm X College West Campus reopened with Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20 million renovation to serve 2,000 students. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
West Campus Reopens
Malcolm X College West Campus reopened with Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20 million renovation.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
School officials, city and state elected officials attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for renovated community center.
Project Completion
The $20 million project to expand and renovate West Campus at 4624 W. Madison St. was completed in November 2.024.
Renamed Facility
The former West Side Learning Center was renamed Danny K. Davis Community Center in August.
In-Person Classes Return
In-person classes returned to West Campus just days before fall semester second half begins.
Chancellor Juan Salgado
City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado attended ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
President David Sanders
Malcolm X College President David Sanders praised Danny K. Davis for raising over $30 million for student support.
Capacity Increase
The modernized campus increases capacity by 50% to welcome up to 2,000 students.
Dean Barbara Meschino
West Campus Dean Barbara Meschino highlighted community-focused educational programs for students.
Student Ambassador
Don Allen, a student in community health worker program, called West Side community full of potential.
Community Impact
The center provides affordable education and skills development for neighborhood residents.
Future Plans
Students can take prerequisite courses in biology, math or english for various programs.
What it means
Malcolm X College West Campus reopened with Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20 million renovation to serve 2,000 students.
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