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Star Scholarship

Mandella Mensah

Mandella Asamoah Mensah is a first-generation college student, a Star Scholar, a Harry S Truman alumnus, and a current student…

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William Ma

William Ma was the first student to be accepted to Wright College’s Engineering Pathway. He earned his A.E.S from…

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Eivan Herrera-Valdez

My academic path has been unique, and I’m excited to see where it takes me next. In high school, I…

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Hussain Gilani

When Hussain Gilani heard about Wright College’s Engineering Pathways program, he knew it would be a great fit.

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Andres Gerena

Andres Gerena came to Wright College after graduating from Lane Tech High School and earning the Star Scholarship.

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Michael Nwaigbo

Michael Nwaigbo grew up in Nigeria and moved to Chicago as a teen. He decided to attend Kennedy-King College after…

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Florencia Laino

Being undocumented has always played a big role in who I am. But it’s also been my biggest challenge in…

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Diego Ramirez

Diego Ramirez knew he’d be successful in college if he had the motivation and the financial resources. The City Colleges…

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Kiara Taylor

“I feel very prepared to enter the workforce. I’m just wondering if the workforce is prepared for me.”

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Lila Aouani

“They made sure I had everything I needed. They even asked me about my living situation, making sure I felt…

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Yidedya Kedir

“The energy at Harold Washington is great,” she said. “Everyone here is focused on achieving their goals.”

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Safiyah Agunbiade

Safiyah Agunbiade is a long way from home. She moved to the North Side of Chicago from Nigeria in 2018…

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