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Harry S Truman College

How Truman College Helped Lydia Find Her Confidence and a New Career Path

In 2023, she decided to learn more about Truman, which was just minutes from her home. That decision changed her…

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How Hard Work and Passion are Helping Sabrina Achieve Her Dreams

Sabrina’s desire to one day become a patent attorney led to her search for educational opportunities to bring that dream…

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From Evening Classes to National Leadership

Dr. Barbara Mousel’s path into dentistry didn’t begin with a grand plan. It began with a job.

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Powered by Purpose: Scholar, Leader, and Future Patent Attorney

Sabrina plans to transfer to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering before attending law school…

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Dr. Kana Nagai

When Dr. Kana Nagai first arrived at City Colleges of Chicago, she knew learning English would be a big task.…

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Simiat

When Simiat first heard about City Colleges of Chicago’s Early College Program as a junior at Dr. Martin Luther King…

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Suzi

When Suzi arrived in the United States from Cameroon, she was the first in her family to attend college—and she…

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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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Denika Wilson

At Truman College, Denika Wilson is supporting student success and removing barriers to student retention.

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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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