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Thanks to the Star Scholarship, she didn’t have to worry about paying for tuition or books while she earned her…

Her advice for new students is simple: “Get comfortable, find your place. Get involved, find out where you can go…

Determined to get her degree in social work because she loves helping people, Danha chose to attend Olive-Harvey College because…

“Whatever you put your mind to – stick with it. Don’t let anyone let you think that CCC is…

Maria Elena Soria was born into a hard-working, middle-class family in Colombia, who always taught her to place education as…

Wright College prepared Nicole Prorok well for her future success in school and at work.

“The cyber program at Wright was amazing and literally changed my life,” said Veronica. “If I didn’t make the decision…

Chanel Wiley graduated from Harold Washington College in Fall 2017 with her Associate of Arts, and transferred in Spring 2018…

Toya Redmond recently completed her associate degree in Child Development at Truman College and is now enrolled at the University…

Tahira Moon considers Malcolm X College a second home. She’s currently in the nursing program there and is on track…

Harold Washington College student Samer Hassan was born in Venezuela, but is 100% Palestinian, and he has a deep connection…

Navy veteran Maria Gardea traveled to many far-flung places in her armed services career, managing logistics and purchasing for the…