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Samira Ali

I’ve always wanted to become a doctor. That’s been my end goal for as long as I can remember, but…

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Oscar Nevarez

Harold Washington College student Oscar Nevarez loves to help people. His empathy for others has helped Oscar thrive at Harold…

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Elaina N. Frieson

Elaina N. Frieson is very candid about what it’s like to balance being a parent and a student. The Kennedy-King College…

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Liam John Smith

Liam John Smith, Wright College’s 2023 salutatorian, was born in Ukraine and joined his parents in Chicago about 10 years…

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Jessica Atieno-Walker

Although she speaks softly, Jessica Atieno-Walker exudes confidence when she discusses life’s possibilities. She earned her Associate in Arts in…

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Sofia Aranda

As a media and communications student at Kennedy-King College, Sofia Aranda is excited to one day help organizations shape their…

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Joi Harper

While Joi is extremely grateful for the education she’s received at the college, she’s also grateful for the things she’s…

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Eric Williams

Eric Williams’ future students are going to have a great teacher. He’s bubbly, positive, and described by others as a…

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Precious Taiwo

Going to college without debt is a “life-changer” for Precious Taiwo, who sees it as a first step to setting…

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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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