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Wilbur Wright College

Jocelyn Collado

Discovering an interest in computer science, she researched colleges and found Wright College’s Engineering Pathway.

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Elijah Ruiz

Elijah Ruiz is a Star Scholar from Wright College who transferred to Cornell University. Watch Elijah’s story to learn more.

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Rocio Gomez

Rocio Gomez left high school after her freshman year, when she had her oldest daughter. Now, 15 years later, Rocio…

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Dr. Michael Petersen

Dr. Michael Petersen is an English professor who spends each day, both in and out of the classroom, teaching and…

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Omar Martinez Gonzalez

“Wilbur Wright College was one of the best things that ever happened to me," says Omar Martinez Gonzalez.

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Adeola Fayemi

Adeola Fayemi was unsure about what he wanted to do after high school until he heard about the Star Scholarship…

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Nidia Carranza

Despite facing obstacles, Nidia Carranza is reaching her goals and creating systemic changes to address social issues.

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Maria Rojano

Maria had been a cosmetologist for eight years when she decided she was ready for a career change. Knowing she…

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Zubair Ahmed

The lifelong Avondale neighborhood resident took some classes at Harold Washington College (HWC) and came to City Colleges of Chicago…

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Wright College Disability Access Center

You may have walked by the Disability Access Center (DAC) at your college, but do you know what they do…

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Vicky Mejia

When Vicky Mejia was fresh out of high school, she had the dream of going to a four-year university, but…

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