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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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Valeria Davis

By the time Valeria Davis walked through the doors of Olive-Harvey College in 2004, she had already built up an…

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Eddie Phillips

The Luminary Award recognizes students, faculty, and staff who make their campus community a more vibrant place, and who make…

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Teresa Guia

Teresa is a transition specialist for Adult Education students who exemplifies excellence and hope in the work she does for…

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Lovetta Houston

An academic advisor who inspires her students, supports them, and encourages them before, during, and after work hours.

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Patrice Henderson

"It's truly rewarding to turn your passion into a profession," says Patrice Henderson, ACCESS Center director at Olive-Harvey College.

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Tunisha Potter

College advisor Tunisha Potter knows first-hand what some of her students are going through – because she’s been there herself.

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Nicole Gould

Nicole Gould always pictured herself working with young people, and happily found her professional home at City Colleges as a…

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Paris Wadhwa

Paris Wadhwa knows first-hand what it’s like to be a City Colleges student, and he uses that experience every day…

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Nekeda Kirkwood

As an advisor at Olive-Harvey College, Nekeda Kirkwood works with all kinds of students from different backgrounds, education levels, and…

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Adesewa Adefowokan

Adesewa Adefowokan chose to attend Malcolm X College because she was interested in nursing and it is the City Colleges…

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