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Wilbur Wright College

Heather Atherton

Newman Civic Fellow, Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholar Semifinalist, college student, CCC Luminary Award recipient, mom, and soon paralegal –…

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Katherine Pisabaj

"Wright helped me entirely – academically, as a person, and community-wise."

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Roberto Pacheco

After spending more than 15 years out of the classroom, Roberto Pacheco decided he wanted more direction in his life…

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Kimberly Bolanos

President of Wright’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, One Million Degrees scholar, Healthy Student Market volunteer, and intern…

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Brian Ortiz

When Brian Ortiz sets a goal, he pursues it – no matter how long it will take him to get…

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Nuttawut Waijorhor

When Nuttawut Waijorhor moved to Chicago from Thailand, ESL classes at Wright College helped him navigate more easily in the…

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Deriniece Moton

The opportunity to pursue her postsecondary education as well as compete in intercollegiate athletics led Deriniece Moton to Wilbur Wright…

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Lillian Rivera

"I had a great experience at Wright. The school is so diverse – there were people of all ages and…

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Vasilios Soupos

“Wright College proved to be the foundation for my career in engineering,” said the Glenview resident and father of three.…

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Izaki Metropoulos

Izaki Metropoulos is on his way to one of the most elite liberal arts colleges in the country – something…

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Rachida Belsifar

Although Rachida Belsifar earned a bachelor’s of arts degree as well as a degree in computer management in Morocco, when…

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Laura Rybaltowska

Laura Rybaltowska has proven to be a quick study during her brief time in the United States.

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