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Malcolm X College

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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Robert Purcell

Robert Purcell, an EMT with 11 years of experience in ER and trauma units across the U.S., decided to pursue…

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Leticia Garcia

District Director of Financial Aid Leticia Garcia has a long history with City Colleges of Chicago. While still in high…

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Jose Luna

While working as a contractor, Jose Luna drove past Malcolm X College every day for three months.

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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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Tanya de Chavez

Before starting her higher education journey at Malcolm X College, Tanya de Chavez’s biggest hurdle was overcoming her own fear…

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Dr. Ryan Manow

Dr. Ryan Manow, a microbiology instructor at Malcolm X College, discovered his passion for the subject while he was a…

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Titilayo Adeyemo

I’m originally from Lagos, Nigeria, now I live in Chicago. One of the reasons I chose Malcolm X College was…

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Phylicia Dudley

Growing up on the west side of Chicago, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. I also knew Malcolm…

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