A car and a Harold Washington College education changed Lyric Johnson’s life in ways she never expected.

Jevon Covington doesn’t consider himself to be a “traditional” student—but now that he’s back in school, he wants to continue…

Shukara Robertson didn’t have plans to join the military. In fact, as a high school student at Dunbar Vocational Career…

As she works towards earning her Associate Degree in Nursing—and later, a bachelor's degree—Quintae Dorsey knows her military background will…

After spending six years as a combat medic with the U.S. Navy, Ryan Magsayo knew it would be hard to…

Antoinette McIntosh would recommend Malcolm X College to students for the flexibility of classes, affordable cost, and supportive faculty.

Malcolm X College’s John Kelly is a “voice for veterans.” As the college’s Veterans Services Specialist and a former U.S.…

Olive-Harvey College is where Kadi is realizing her ambition to help people from all walks of life understand how finances…

At only 24 years old, Jasie Kelch has already worn many hats—student, army specialist, model, mentor, and self-published author. And…

After four years in the Air Force, Derron was returning to school, and, upon the recommendation of advisors at Chicago…

Douglas Graves traveled across the country and across the world as he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight…

“I never graduated high school and ended up joining the Marines,” Shore said. “After my four year enlistment, I mostly…