Dr. James C. Griggs Jr. (1930-2008) - Griggs, a lifelong Chicagoan, climbed the academic ladder to the presidency of Malcolm X College. Along the way he received his bachelor's degree from Roosevelt College, a masters degree from Chicago State University, a law degree from DePaul University and a PhD in education from Southern Illinois University. He is remembered for his tireless work in getting low achieving students motivated and into college.