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Tina

Wright proved to be a perfect fit for Tina. She appreciated the small class sizes and supportive faculty who encouraged…

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Isabella

After graduating from Taft High School, I knew I wanted to build a future centered on purpose and service. I…

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Elisabethe

Elisabethe has always been guided by her parents and her calling to serve others.

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Jade Ocampo

Growing up in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, Jade Ocampo never imagined that her post-high school journey would take her into…

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Talia Henderson

Talia Henderson has always wanted to be a doctor. Now, the Harold Washington College graduate is well on her way…

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Precious Mannie

When Precious Mannie was a high school senior, she applied to more than two dozen colleges, hoping for the kind…

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De'Anna Stamps

By getting involved on campus, De’Anna Stamps discovered the college experience she was looking for at Kennedy-King College.

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Tyshawn Allison

Tyshawn Allison always knew he would go to college. Growing up on Chicago’s west side, he developed a love for…

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Timothy Arreola

At 15, I never imagined I’d one day work in the automotive industry. Back in middle school, I told everyone…

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