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Kaming Leung

Harold Washington College prepared him for both personal and professional success

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Jasie Kelch

At only 24 years old, Jasie Kelch has already worn many hats—student, army specialist, model, mentor, and self-published author. And…

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Janell Lundy

Malcolm X College student and phlebotomist Janell Lundy is on the front lines of the pandemic – both testing people…

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Angela Hunter

Angela Hunter earned her associate degree in December 2020 and was accepted into the bachelor’s degree program in Paralegal Studies…

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Ashley Williams

Ashley Williams is always eager to learn something new – and now she is on a mission.

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Angelique Nieves

Receiving a steady income and employee benefits for the first time in her life, Angelique can’t wait to continue her…

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Rachel Lannantuoni

Teaching at Harold Washington College is in Rachel Iannantuoni’s blood – her parents met at what was then called…

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Rashaan Russell

As one of the first in her family to go to college, Harold Washington Advisor Rashaan Russell remembers what it…

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Vickie Custodio

Growing up in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Vickie Custodio was instilled with a strong work ethic. “I did a lot of…

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Charlette Smith

Charlette Smith first decided she wanted to become a teacher when she was in sixth grade and her teacher Ms.…

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