# Malcolm X College West Campus Reopens

> Malcolm X College West Campus opens Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20m renovation.
- Title: Malcolm X College West Campus Reopens · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Malcolm X College West Campus opens Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20m renovation. Malcolm X College West Campus reopened with Danny K. Davis…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/10/17/malcolm-x-college-west-campus-danny-davis-community-center
- Published: 2026-10-17T22:23:54.837+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Malcolm X College West Campus reopened with Danny K. Davis Community Center after $20 million renovation to serve 2,000 students.