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Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Durel Crosby just graduated from Harold Washington College, but neither Detroit nor Chicago are in his…

Douglas Graves traveled across the country and across the world as he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight…

When Edison learned that Malcolm X College was City Colleges of Chicago’s center of excellence in healthcare education, Edison knew…

Nathaniel Gipson’s interest in Japanese language and culture was sparked at a young age, and now the self-taught linguist is…

Always passionate about social justice, Ada Marys started out studying sociology, but switched to political science after a particularly inspiring…

Laura Rybaltowska has proven to be a quick study during her brief time in the United States.

Cindy is this year’s class valedictorian for Kennedy-King College, an honor earned by being the school’s top student.

Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Robert Newson had been out of the classroom for 29 years before he…

She’d advise other moms who are thinking of going back to school to “go for it, but manage your time.…

“School is the gateway for opportunities. Even if you aren’t sure what you want to do yet, you never know…

“I never graduated high school and ended up joining the Marines,” Shore said. “After my four year enlistment, I mostly…

Although she has her sights on the future, Jessica is grateful for her past time at City Colleges and has…