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City Colleges Of Chicago Foundation

Jade Villalobos

Jade enrolled at Harold Washington to study marketing, and her ideas about community college quickly changed.

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Angelynn Jimenez

Motivated by a passion for civic leadership and inspired by the needs of her community, Angelynn Jimenez applied for the…

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Joseph Rice

Joseph learned many valuable lessons during his fellowship, but the most transformative one was discovering his ability to lead and…

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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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Alan Angel

Malcolm X College’s diverse and inclusive community became a place where Alan thrived . The college became a supportive environment…

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Adetayo Olusegun

Harold Washington College alumnus Adetayo Olusegun transferred to UIC, secured an apprenticeship in his field, and now has a full-time…

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Anthony Gomez-Ledezma

Anthony Gomez-Ledezma began his college journey at a four-year institution but quickly felt out of place in his initial field…

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Praise Daniels

In 2020, Praise Daniels embarked on a transformative journey when he moved to the United States. It marked the beginning…

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Prerana Sharma

Prerana Sharma was once intimidated by math and science. Now, she's a nursing school graduate who's building her career in…

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