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Jade Villalobos

Jade enrolled at Harold Washington to study marketing, and her ideas about community college quickly changed.

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Sabine Ramirez

Sabine Ramirez’s journey to a career in mechanical engineering began with some indirect help from a household name—Oprah Winfrey.

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Felicity Wheatley

Malcolm X College alumna Felicity Wheatley’s educational journey began with some uncertainty but is now filled with determination and ambition.…

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Isabella Gutierrez

With the support of Harold Washington College and two scholarships, Isabella Gutierrez is pursuing her passion for psychology—debt free.

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Angelynn Jimenez

Motivated by a passion for civic leadership and inspired by the needs of her community, Angelynn Jimenez applied for the…

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Joseph Rice

Joseph learned many valuable lessons during his fellowship, but the most transformative one was discovering his ability to lead and…

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Alan Angel

Malcolm X College’s diverse and inclusive community became a place where Alan thrived . The college became a supportive environment…

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Dianna Garzón

I attended Lane Tech High School where I received generalized support from peers and counselors. However, this did not eliminate…

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Charlene Macklin

Through the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, Charlene Macklin enhanced her skillset in the early learning space at no cost.

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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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Katrina and Alexandra Flores

Nursing is a challenging field, and the education to become a nurse is just as rigorous. Sharing the demands of…

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