President Ali Malekzadeh sitting at table with a interviewer discussing °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ's History and 80th Anniversary Event on NBC 5 Chicago Making a Difference Segment about 80th Anniversary.


°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ President Ali R. Malekzadeh appeared on Chicago's local NBC affiliate this weekend to celebrate the University's 80th anniversary and its continuing legacy of educational equity. Joining NBC 5 Chicago's "Making a Difference" segment, President Ali discussed the University's founding in 1945 when it rejected racial and religious student quotas in its admission practices. He also highlighted °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ's continued efforts to accept and platform students and faculty of all backgrounds.

Additionally, all are welcome to attend . CCPA (Chicago College of Performing Arts) alumna Courtney Reed will escort attendees on musical journey from the beloved classics of the 1940s to today’s show-stopping hits. The evening will be hosted by CCPA alumnus and actor Parvesh Cheena, and tickets are currently available for purchase.

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