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

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

for publications like Chicago Magazine, Lonely Planet, New York Magazine, and The Guardian. While Cate enjoyed her work, she had lifelong dreams of a…

Chef Gabriel Alvarez started his college journey at City Colleges of Chicago—something that helps him relate to his students at…

The first few weeks at a job are challenging—you’re adjusting to a new role, new coworkers, and a new company…

Stephanie Meeks, Olive-Harvey's 2023 valedictorian, hopes to combine her passions for mental and physical healthcare, as well as childcare, by…

Ryan Morgia, Kennedy-King's 2023 Valedictorian, is grateful that he is able to build his career again in a new country.…

Sergio Alvarado was so committed to furthering his education at Daley College, he moved from Kansas to take courses there.

Michael Turner isn’t done striving for greatness. Even as he’s currently deployed overseas, he’s preparing to continue his education by…

Mariela Gallegos has completed the basic nursing assistant (BNA) certificate at Malcolm X College, she’s a certified nursing assistant (CNA),…

For recent Wright College graduate Dominika Panek, getting involved on campus was an essential part of her college journey.

Shukara Robertson didn’t have plans to join the military. In fact, as a high school student at Dunbar Vocational Career…