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Harold Washington College

Ashley Lopez

Growing up in Bridgeport on the South Side of Chicago, Ashley Lopez was part of Intrinsic Schools’ inaugural high school…

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Rudy Cordero

Rudy Cordero tried college after he graduated from Lane Tech in 2007, but it wasn’t a good fit at the…

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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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Daniellia Marshall

When Daniellia Marshall graduated from Whitney Young in 2011, she had already found her passion – and immediately started doing…

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Juan Guerrero

"Community college allows you to explore who you are as a learner"

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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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Paris Wadhwa

Paris Wadhwa knows first-hand what it’s like to be a City Colleges student, and he uses that experience every day…

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Jillian Schumann

Jillian graduated from Harold Washington College with her associate degree in arts in the spring of 2019

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Wiemahn Crosby

“Year Up changed my life,” said Wiemahn, who was born and raised on the west side of Chicago. “The program…

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Chrishon Campbell

Chrishon Campbell is leaving Harold Washington College with offers from a number of top universities across the country, but when…

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