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Supporting Student Success

Paul Wandless

To his students, Paul Wandless is more than a professor – he’s also a real-world example of a successful Black…

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Jennifer Jackson

When it comes to getting ahead, Malcolm X College Advisor Jennifer Jackson often shares three keys for success with her…

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Rachel Lannantuoni

Teaching at Harold Washington College is in Rachel Iannantuoni’s blood – her parents met at what was then called…

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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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