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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Village native Ruth Flores is still adjusting to her recent transfer from Richard J. Daley College to the University…

A first-generation college student balancing both work and school at the same time

From winning a regional championship with the Malcolm X College Lady Hawks to earning her associate degree and transferring to…