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Focus. Determination. Perseverance. These were the values South Sider Paola Acosta had to focus on to achieve her dream of…

Ashley Darden fought through anguish, tears, and self-doubt on her way to graduating from Malcolm X College—but she didn’t let…

I decided to get my prerequisites done at Truman College, which was the closest campus to my home on the…

Back in 2016, I lost a few of my childhood friends to gun violence. I felt the world crashing, and…

Patricia Gibson is forever grateful for the Daley staff who taught her perseverance, the importance of being flexible, and, above…

I have always been enthusiastic about learning, and planned to attend college straight out of high school. However, due to…

While a student at Harold Washington College, Sam Roberts was glad to receive support from City Colleges of Chicago staff…

It sounds strange, but, according to Ebony Henderson, a broken leg turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She…

Safiyah Agunbiade is a long way from home. She moved to the North Side of Chicago from Nigeria in 2018…

Aaron Zabrinas is well on his way to his goal of becoming a lawyer that advocates for vulnerable populations.

Working as an IT manager in one of the area’s highest demand industries, Claudio was able to surpass his salary…

“I’ve learned how to be a professional and how to lead within the four walls of Malcolm X.”