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Deon Jones

Malcolm X College nursing graduate Deon Jones is no stranger to City Colleges. He began his nursing career 12 years…

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Karla Armour

Karla Armour, a fifth-generation baker and a proud alumna of Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute at Kennedy-King College, has turned…

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Sabine Ramirez

Sabine Ramirez’s journey to a career in mechanical engineering began with some indirect help from a household name—Oprah Winfrey.

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Tatiana Cassar

Tatiana has found tremendous support at Malcolm X College, including the financial assistance she received through the Monarch Scholarship.

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Charlene Macklin

Through the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, Charlene Macklin enhanced her skillset in the early learning space at no cost.

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Lalique Petersen

Lalique Petersen, a dedicated full-time faculty member at Malcolm X College, has had an incredible journey in the healthcare and…

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Katrina and Alexandra Flores

Nursing is a challenging field, and the education to become a nurse is just as rigorous. Sharing the demands of…

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Martin Gonzalez

Malcolm X College alumnus Martin Gonzalez has nurses to thank for his health today and for inspiring his future career…

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Raven Edwards

Through the Teach Chicago Tomorrow program, Truman College Valedictorian Raven Edwards is on her way to becoming a CPS teacher.

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