The lifelong Avondale neighborhood resident took some classes at Harold Washington College (HWC) and came to City Colleges of Chicago…

When Vicky Mejia was fresh out of high school, she had the dream of going to a four-year university, but…

Stephanie Maltos is a fierce leader both on the Daley College campus and in the surrounding community.

Nouha Aleem isn’t sure how she would have paid for college, or if she would have gone at all, without…

Jose Andrade is a first-generation college student who conquered adversity.

The Star Scholarship helped Nusrat Imtiaz graduate debt-free with her associate degree.

Paul Moreno’s long term goals include securing work in software development at a large company like Google or Facebook.

"Coming to Malcolm X College ended up being the best decision I could have made," says Pablo Manriquez.

Thanks to the Star Scholarship, she didn’t have to worry about paying for tuition or books while she earned her…

Sam Villalobos grew up in South Chicago, one of four brothers, attending Chicago public schools. Today, at just 21 years…

Tahira Moon considers Malcolm X College a second home. She’s currently in the nursing program there and is on track…

Rikyah Wright is not your average 17 year old. Given what she’s accomplished already and her interest in sports, you…