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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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Marcus Williams El

Veterans Services Specialist Marcus Williams El is a proud Harold Washington College alumnus and a U.S. Army veteran with years…

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Luis Martinez

Luis Martinez was a strong student in high school, and college was always in the cards for him. However, he…

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Ana Cristina Teixeira

My story begins in a small Brazilian town under the shadow of a past dictatorship. Growing up, I witnessed the…

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Jeff Min

As an academic advisor at Kennedy-King College, Jeff Min helps students realize their college and career goals.

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Tammy Spivey

Growing up, Tammy Spivey didn’t have the best educational experiences, but her time at City Colleges has been different.

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