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Jacqueline Urquizo

For Jacqueline Urquizo, Daley College feels like home. She took Early College classes at Daley in high school, earned her…

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Jonathan Lopez

Jonathan Lopez fulfilled his childhood dream of attending college, but in the fall of 2008, he realized that dream was…

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Silvia Garcia

When Silvia Garcia arrived in Chicago from Mexico in 1998, she wanted to learn English. After receiving a flyer Daley…

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Muhammad Elbadawi

Muhammad Elbadawi is building the life he previously dreamed about. He recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Management…

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David Ramirez

Daley College student David Ramirez leads a busy life. In addition to his full-time studies in science, he is deeply…

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Christopher Schaffer

Harold Washington College felt like home to Christopher Schaffer. When he decided to return to school to change careers, there…

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Xavier Mason

Xavier Mason is a dedicated engineering student at Harold Washington College, a work-study student, a student ambassador, and an active…

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Aerin Emilee Miller

After 16 years away from the classroom, Aerin Emilee Miller decided to go back to school to make a career…

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Lisa Slater

Truman College Veterans Services Specialist Lisa Slater found a sense of community as a military police officer. She now is…

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Destinee Miguest

Public service work is in Clinical Director of Daley College’s Wellness Center Destinee Miguest’s blood.

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