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Dr. Ryan Manow

Dr. Ryan Manow, a microbiology instructor at Malcolm X College, discovered his passion for the subject while he was a…

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Nathaniel Bowers

From Daley College student to Daley College instructor, Nathaniel Bowers is enjoying his full circle moment.

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Dr. Jeffery Dillard

Olive-Harvey College Criminal Justice Instructor Dr. Jeffery Dillard's favorite part about his job is interacting with his students.

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Pamela Lessner

I've been part of City Colleges of Chicago for nearly a decade now, but I’m a career librarian and have…

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Saber Garibi

Wilbur Wright College alumnus Saber Garibi is pursuing a lucrative career in engineering as a student at Illinois Tech and…

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Dr. Cornelius Johnson

HBCUs are a part of my family’s legacy. My grandfather attended Morehouse College. My father graduated from Morehouse College and…

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Ayana Haaruun

I was so captivated by the energy at Howard. I met all these interesting Black people from all over the…

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Kiera Bowens

I didn’t fully appreciate my experience at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) right away. It wasn’t until I left that…

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Sydney Adams

In high school, the list of colleges I wanted to attend versus the list of colleges my mom wanted me…

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Barbara Meschino

Growing up, it felt like there was space at a HBCU just for me thanks to popular TV shows and…

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Jordan Colon

Jordan Colon, the senior coordinator for Early College programs at Harry S Truman College, plays an important role in the…

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Kisalan Glover

Basketball is what originally attracted me to Kentucky State University, but I didn’t just become a better basketball player there.…

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