HUGE announcement: @ChiCityColleges + One Million Degrees announces new partnership to increase college graduation + boost economic mobility. New and re-enrolling degree-seeking students will automatically be accepted into OMD’s program. Full video:

One Million Degrees coaches profoundly impact scholars, providing professional and personal support. You can make a lasting difference in the community by mentoring a group of scholars for just a few hours a month. Take the first step at

Lead Chicago’s next generation of innovators. This year we’re serving hundreds more scholars – and we need volunteer coaches to support their success. Get started by applying to become an OMD coach! .

One Million Degrees coaches profoundly impact scholars, providing professional and personal support. You can make a lasting difference in the community by mentoring a group of scholars for just a few hours a month. Take the first step at

One Million Degrees coaches help make dreams happen. As a coach, you can provide essential support and guidance that scholars need to achieve their academic and professional goals. Visit to apply today

Coaches are a critical part of One Million Degrees scholar success. As a coach, you provide essential support and guidance that scholars need to succeed. Just a few hours a month makes a profound difference in your community. Apply now at

OMD's 15th annual Degrees of Impact gala was truly an evening to remember! Get a look at this night of defining moments in our Flickr album

“Thank you, OMD, on behalf of our city, for all that you have done to serve the people of Chicago. Your partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago puts tens of thousands of students on a path to success. And that’s good for our entire city.” - Mayor Brandon Johnson's.

What a fantastic night of hope, community, and connection! On behalf of One Million Degrees scholars, coaches, and staff, thank you for making our 15th annual Degrees of Impact gala an evening to remember.

Happening tomorrow - celebrate a year of outstanding achievements by scholars and the community at Defining Moments, our 15th annual Degrees of Impact gala. Limited tickets are still available!

We are honored to have @ChicagosMayor Brandon Johnson join us to make opening remarks at Degrees of Impact 2023! . In three days, our 15th annual gala will be a night of food and community, with a unique look at OMD’s progress and future. Don’t miss it!

"As Chicagoans, we owe it to our young people and to our city to do everything in our power to provide all students with such opportunity." - Beth Swanson (@_abetterchicago) and Walter Massey (@ChiCityColleges) in the Chicago Tribune.

Congratulations to OMD scholars and the class of 2023!. We’re so proud of the many scholars graduating across the city today. Watch today's City Colleges 2023 Commencement Ceremonies at

Celebrate our community’s defining moments on Friday, May 19 at Degrees of Impact. This evening of fine food and community is not to be missed! . . #DefiningMoments #DegreesOfImpact #OneMillionDegrees

Congrats to Stephanie Meeks of Olive-Harvey, Jamiyah Lee of Harold Washington, and Christina Bernabe of Richard J. Daley on being 2023 City Colleges of Chicago valedictorians. Watch their speeches at CCC commencement ceremonies starting at 10 a.m. CT:

Going, going, gone! On May 19, the bidding starts at the Degrees of Impact live auction. Brunch for you + 9 friends at Elaina Vazquez’s new café, Towne & Oak, will be up for grabs - don't miss it! . . #DegreesOfImpact #OneMillionDegrees #DefiningMoments

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RT @Gadkaree: Riveting conversation here at @asugsvsummit about what it takes to create an ecosystem for success in #highered. Honored to b….

RT @BethSwanson5: Great conversation with @1MillionDegrees @ChiCityColleges @TICAS_org at the @asugsvsummit! @_abetterchicago is proud to b….

RT @TICAS_org: TODAY at @asugsvsummit: TICAS president Sameer @Gadkaree, @_abetterchicago, @ChiCityColleges, & @1MillionDegrees discussed h….