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Malcolm X College

Cynthia Rodriguez

As a part of the Chicago Police and Fire Academy after school program, she was able to learn first-hand about…

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Derron Strickland

After four years in the Air Force, Derron was returning to school, and, upon the recommendation of advisors at Chicago…

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Dionesha Bailey

Dionesha Bailey came to Malcolm X College from Chicago Woodlawn Campus High School, where she graduated in the top ten…

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Edison Weng

When Edison learned that Malcolm X College was City Colleges of Chicago’s center of excellence in healthcare education, Edison knew…

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Nathaniel Gipson

Nathaniel Gipson’s interest in Japanese language and culture was sparked at a young age, and now the self-taught linguist is…

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Shaniah Singleton

“School is the gateway for opportunities. Even if you aren’t sure what you want to do yet, you never know…

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Adriana Oceguera

Adriana aims to eventually complete her bachelor’s degree, but her immediate plans are to complete the MA program in 2019…

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Daiana Lugo

Daiana always knew she wanted a career that helped people, and once she earned the Star Scholarship, she knew she…

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Adesewa Adefowokan

Adesewa Adefowokan chose to attend Malcolm X College because she was interested in nursing and it is the City Colleges…

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Nelida Hernandez

Nelida Hernandez encourages others to explored work-based learning opportunities that can help students earn their degree.

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Patti Paone

The joy Patti Paone brings to her work is palpable and has rubbed off on many of the future nurses…

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Dana McDonald

Dana says that Malcolm X was like a second home and that her family there always had her back.

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