When the company laid off most of their employees, John thought going back to school and getting a degree would…

Burton Washington loves to help other students see and meet their potential – that might be why he’s enjoying his…

Nelida Hernandez encourages others to explored work-based learning opportunities that can help students earn their degree.

Her tireless support of student success has helped students transfer to colleges and universities across the city and across the…

Omar Alexis Cervantes is glad he found Harold Washington College, where he could work toward his associate in computer science…

Summer Baptiste graduated from both City Colleges of Chicago and Kenwood Academy High School in May 2018. Thanks to the…

Her experience at HWC not only helped her regain confidence and a strong GPA, but put her on the path…

Stephanie DeLeon didn’t plan on learning about an opportunity that would change her life while working at Starbucks, but that’s…

Paul Moreno’s long term goals include securing work in software development at a large company like Google or Facebook.

Cordelro Medley enrolled at Harold Washington College to pursue an education that would help him help others.

Dr. Hamed Sarwar: Luminary Award Recipient

Sam Villalobos grew up in South Chicago, one of four brothers, attending Chicago public schools. Today, at just 21 years…