Your degree may symbolize many things to you. It may have been the stepping stone to personal independence or the entry to a four year institution or the catalyst to a rewarding career. Kennedy-King College is named after Robert Kennedy and Martin L. King, Jr. The accomplishments of these two leaders changed America and how it views education, politics, civil rights, and world-wide humanitarianism. Martin L. King, Jr. once said, “I have a dream.” Robert Kennedy once said, “Only those who dare to fail greatly can achieve greatly.” From the days of Wilson Junior College to today’s Kennedy King, our idea is to dare to dream to become one of the greatest institutions of higher learning in the country.
Our alumni are part of a legacy of hard work and excellence. Now there is a way to further enhance that legacy! How? Join the Kennedy King College Alumni Association! Your lifelong relationship with us is important for you and important for the school. Click on the college seal below and register today!
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Kennedy-King Alumni Association is dedicated to the development of positive relationships between Kennedy-King College, the faculty, current students, alumni, and the community at large. We seek to accomplish this through…
Mentoring-Both current students and alumni to successfully compete in the workforce or to achieve higher educational goals.
Missions-To provide and contribute our resources which include our time, financial and life experiences in order to enhance our alumni and student life at King-King College and beyond.
Motivation-To encourage and support all aspects of the Kennedy King College vision, mission, and programs.
Dempsy Travis - Developer
Dempsey J. Travis is an entrepreneur and a historian. His business skills have allowed him to become a self-made multi-millionaire. He is the president of Travis Realty Company®. This thriving business has been listed among the Largest 100 Black Businesses in America by Black Enterprise Magazine. Mr. Travis was also listed for seven years in Ebony Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans. Furthermore, he was deemed Black Businessman of the Year by Dollar and Sense Magazine.Read More>>>>
Welton T. Murphy - KKC Dir. Of Admissions Welton Murphy Jr. grew up in the Englewood community. He attended public school and graduated from Parker High School (Robeson). He served four years in the United States Air Force where he obtained the rank of sergeant before his honorable discharge. He worked at Kennedy-King College in 1975 in the Registrar’s Office with a program known then as CETA run by the Mayor’s Office. He worked full time and attended Kennedy-King full time, majoring in Liberal Arts. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and is currently a national alum. He graduated with honors from Kennedy-King College in 1977. Read More>>>>
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MARV DYSON - Broadcasting Executive Marv Dyson is an alumnus of Kennedy King College and one of the most respected names in broadcasting. He literally shaped the voice of urban radio in Chicago—a voice that was later imitated, but not duplicated, in other cities across the country. Dyson has worked for such media giants as: Atlas Communications, Johnson Publishing Company, Gannett Inc., Chancellor Media, Evergreen Media, AMFM Radio Inc., and most recently Clear Channel Radio, the world's largest media company. Read More>>>>
Jean M. Downing - TransferCenterCoordinator, KKC Grew up and still resides in the Englewood Community. Graduated from ChicagoVocational High School. Alumni of Kennedy-KingCollege. Graduated in 1997 with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Graduate of GovernorsStateUniversity(2002) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree – Board of Governors Program
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Professor Madie Cannamore', Ph.D.
Business / Computer Information Systems Department
phone 773.602.5255 room 3W64
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Business/Computer Information Systems Professor-30 years
Board of Education Business Teacher 7 years
Courses taught: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Microcomputers, Introduction to Systems, Introduction to Spreadsheets
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Quarter Century Award Recognition by Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) Oct. 16, 2003
Illinois Community College Teacher (ICCTA) Nominee - 2003
Chicago State University Alumnae of the Year -Civic/Community - 2002 Kathy Osterman Award Finalist- 2001
Distinguished Professor of the Year-Kennedy-King College- 2001-2002
Educator of the Year-Phi Delta Kappa 2001- Chicago State Uni versity Chapter Kappa Delta Pi, (First Honorary member)
Marcus Garvey Empowerment Award-Afrique Magazine - 2002
Premier "Hall of Fame" Englewood High School- 1999
LISTINGS:
Who's Who Among America's Teachers - 2000
Who's Who in American Education, 1990, 1989
All American Scholars Collegiate Directory, 1989
5000 Personalities of the World, 1988-89, 2nd ed.
Personalities of American, 1988, 5th ed.
Two Thousand Notable American Women, 1987
Who's Who in Professional and Executive Women, 1987
Who's Who in Women Consultant
Alive Black Women, 1979 (Iota Phi Lambda Sorority)
Nicknames given by friends and coworkers:
Renaissance Woman, Phenomenal Woman, Quiet Storm
Links:
Participated in a commemorative quilt project with Northwestern University Women's Initiative Program - http://www.whi.org/
The New Kennedy-King College Campus
These are sketches of the new Kennedy King college. It is located at 63rd & Halsted. This site was selected because of the vast acreage and because it remains true to KKC’s commitment to bringing world-class education to the inner city. The school was designed by Johnson & Lee, a firm dedicated to excellence.
There was a wonderful groundbreaking ceremony in November 2005. The 40-acre campus is now complete. The new campus has six buildings: academic, applied science, library, culinary and theater, athletics and student services, and a day-care center.
The library, bookstore, restaurant, athletic facilities and day-care center will be open to the public. Also, WYCC-TV and WKKC-Radio has broadcast centers on the new site. There is a clock tower that is reminiscent of the architectural structure of other well-known college campuses. In addition to 800 parking spaces, the campus is mass transit friendly. Two train lines and a bus route run right to the campus.
Excited? Everyone should be, especially alumni. Kennedy King College wants the alumni to consider this new campus their home as well… we welcome input and participation in the festivities and ongoing programs that will benefit new students and alumni alike.
Visit the "New Kennedy-King College" section for more info:
