Rencie Horst

Rencie Horst has worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a call center representative, a construction worker, and a photographer…

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Selvin Tobar

Selvin Tobar, Wright College’s 2023 valedictorian, was able to find a supportive community at Wright through the Engineering program’s unique…

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Kelsey McHugh

Kelsey McHugh, Malcolm X College's 2023 valedictorian, had already earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Central Washington…

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Jelena Trkuljic

Jelena Trkuljic, Truman College's 2023 valedictorian, moved from Serbia to Chicago when she was 19 years old, right after finishing…

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Christina Bernabe

Christina Bernabe, Daley College’s 2023 valedictorian, grew up in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood and came to Richard J. Daley College in…

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Vincent Smith

From technical knowledge to time management, Vincent says Olive-Harvey prepared him to continue his college journey. Now, he's getting ready…

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Claretha Morrell

Claretha Morrell is an Olive-Harvey College alumna and a lifelong learner. At age 62, her desire to work in the…

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Derek Davis

If you’ve ever had dreams of becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), a paramedic, or a member of the Chicago…

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Adrian Pickett

Adrian Pickett has dreamed of being a part of the Chicago Fire Department since he was a child. Malcolm X…

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Leslie Guzman

Leslie Guzman's life hasn’t been without challenges, but she has had opportunities and made choices that have helped her create…

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Jonathan Cifuentes Barrios

Jonathan Cifuentes Barrios came to this country because he knew of the opportunities here, and college created even more opportunities.…

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