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Christina Bernabe

Christina Bernabe, Daley College’s 2023 valedictorian, grew up in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood and came to Richard J. Daley College in…

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Nancy Barrera

With the help of the Harold Washington Transfer Center she applied for and was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke…

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Deynna Rey

Through a combination of her own hard work and the encouragement she received from faculty and staff at City Colleges…

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Fabian Williams

Throughout my journey, Wright College was my rock. They helped me reach my goals, and I thank all the professors,…

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Nathan Vogler

Nathan Vogler returned to school at Harold Washington College after over ten years, and is now on his way to…

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Andres Gerena

Andres Gerena came to Wright College after graduating from Lane Tech High School and earning the Star Scholarship.

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Michael Nwaigbo

Michael Nwaigbo grew up in Nigeria and moved to Chicago as a teen. He decided to attend Kennedy-King College after…

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Kristen Medrano

After working in the restaurant business, Kristen Medrano sought a second career in early learning at Olive-Harvey

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Tatiana Foster

Tatiana Foster is well on her way to becoming a labor and delivery nurse and midwife after finding her true…

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Kelly McCarthy

"Science is a lot of fun and this whole experience has changed my perspective – I never thought I would…

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Dalal Orfali

Dalal Orfali’s education has had a few unanticipated interruptions, but that has never stopped her from pushing forward and achieving…

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