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Brenda Najjuma
Brenda Najjuma is a Wright college student with a passion for AI and machine learning. She wants to serve as…
Jean Matthews
When Jean Matthews decided to finish her college journey at Harold Washington College, it had been more than 40 years…
Gaspar Sanchez
My journey to continue my education has been long and winding. I’ve worked multiple jobs, and I’ve raised kids. I’ve…
Antoinette Hicks
Antoinette Hicks had been out of the classroom for 30 years before deciding to reignite her educational journey at Olive-Harvey…
Cate Huguelet
for publications like Chicago Magazine, Lonely Planet, New York Magazine, and The Guardian. While Cate enjoyed her work, she had lifelong dreams of a…
Ryan Morgia
Ryan Morgia, Kennedy-King's 2023 Valedictorian, is grateful that he is able to build his career again in a new country.…
Shukara Robertson
Shukara Robertson didn’t have plans to join the military. In fact, as a high school student at Dunbar Vocational Career…
Rencie Horst
Rencie Horst has worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a call center representative, a construction worker, and a photographer…
Claretha Morrell
Claretha Morrell is an Olive-Harvey College alumna and a lifelong learner. At age 62, her desire to work in the…
Derek Davis
If you’ve ever had dreams of becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), a paramedic, or a member of the Chicago…