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Talia Henderson

Talia Henderson has always wanted to be a doctor. Now, the Harold Washington College graduate is well on her way…

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Sean Flynn

When Sean Flynn first stepped through the doors of Olive-Harvey College, it wasn’t to earn a college degree—it was to…

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Precious Mannie

When Precious Mannie was a high school senior, she applied to more than two dozen colleges, hoping for the kind…

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De'Anna Stamps

By getting involved on campus, De’Anna Stamps discovered the college experience she was looking for at Kennedy-King College.

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Dylan McGee

For Dylan, the Olive-Harvey baseball team was more than just a team; it was a family.

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Tyshawn Allison

Tyshawn Allison always knew he would go to college. Growing up on Chicago’s west side, he developed a love for…

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Tuan Tran

For Tuan Tran, becoming the 2025 salutatorian of Harry S Truman College represents a fresh start, years of hard work,…

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Andria Found Her Path to Success at Kennedy-King College

For Andria, returning to college meant finding a place that worked for her life, family, and budget.

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Olivia

When Olivia began her journey at City Colleges, she took a chance that would open doors to new opportunities.

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Zaneta Marcinik

Wilbur Wright College graduate Zaneta Marcinik arrived in the United States as a teenager with dreams of attending college and…

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Timothy Arreola

At 15, I never imagined I’d one day work in the automotive industry. Back in middle school, I told everyone…

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Kenneth Balcarcel

When Kenneth Balcarcel moved to the United States from Guatemala, he faced the daunting challenge of learning a new language…

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