Raven Jones is well on her way to her college degree – and she is just graduating from Sarah E.…

This story by Daley College professor Webb Hicks originally appeared on SME.org and was previously published as a City Colleges…

Chelsea Griffin was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) nearly 13 years ago, meaning she’s lived with a chronic illness…

Working as an IT manager in one of the area’s highest demand industries, Claudio was able to surpass his salary…

Little Village native Ruth Flores is still adjusting to her recent transfer from Richard J. Daley College to the University…

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

“The community health worker program opened my heart and my brain”

After graduating from Chicago Vocational Academy in 2009, Burnham neighborhood resident Antoinnette Smith spent some time figuring out her next…

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

“I have a passion for helping others, and, thanks to the Fresh Start program giving me a fresh start, I…

Video: Felicia Baldwin, Supporting student success

Abner Gutierrez-Herrera always knew he would return to school to better his future, and some good timing helped him do…