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Jessica Atieno-Walker

Although she speaks softly, Jessica Atieno-Walker exudes confidence when she discusses life’s possibilities. She earned her Associate in Arts in…

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Esmeralda Cirilo

Esmeralda Cirilo, Harold Washington College’s 2023 salutatorian, grew up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood and attended Community Links High School.…

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Ashley Moncrief

City Colleges of Chicago alumna Ashley Moncrief has persevered to get to where she is today, and she’s not done…

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Sandra Magallon

Born to immigrant parents from Michoacán, México, Sandra Magallon was raised in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood and attended Curie High…

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Jacori Garrett

As part of the Early College program, Jacori was taking college level classes and earning college credit as a high…

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Latil Willis

The Fresh Start debt-forgiveness program helped Latil get back on track in her college journey.

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Jonathan Macedo

He’s an 18-year-old restaurant owner that sells flowers on the side; a high school senior with nearly 13 college credits…

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Daryna Doroshenko

In a few short years, Daryna Doroshenko has perfected her English, earned her Associate Degree in Accounting, and has now…

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Kamron Southall

“I was in the corporate world, working with people in the field. It’s something more students should have the opportunity…

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Jaleen Gibson

Jaleen Gibson grew up on the South Side of Chicago, but it never felt like home. In fact, no one…

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Durel Crosby

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

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Jonathan Julion

His advice to other students is to try new things, saying “maybe you meet someone knew, learn new skills, or…

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