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 had been out of the classroom for 30 years before deciding to reignite her educational journey at Olive-Harvey…

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, Kennedy-King's 2023 Valedictorian, is grateful that he is able to build his career again in a new country.…

Shukara Robertson didn’t have plans to join the military. In fact, as a high school student at Dunbar Vocational Career…

Rencie Horst has worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a call center representative, a construction worker, and a photographer…

Claretha Morrell is an Olive-Harvey College alumna and a lifelong learner. At age 62, her desire to work in the…

If you’ve ever had dreams of becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), a paramedic, or a member of the Chicago…

Patience. That is the main word that comes to mind when Charlene Barrios is mentoring other parents and educators about…

My college journey began back in 1994 when I enrolled at Wilbur Wright College.

Marcus Whittaker will receive his associate degree from Daley College in December of 2019—but that’s only part of his story.

After 17 years in the workforce, Maureen began the community health worker program at Malcolm X and went on to…