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Shottees Melton

Malcolm X College’s Project MPACT has given Shottees Melton a second chance. She’s now working as a certified nursing assistant…

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Dayana Centeno

As far back as Dayana Centeno can remember, STEM was something she “loved to geek out on.” Through her classes…

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Sarah Choy

Sarah Choy had already earned a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from the University of Minnesota before returning to…

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Melissa Romualdo

Melissa Romualdo looks forward to graduating from Malcolm X’s Nursing program and going straight into the workforce to help patients…

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Tina Castillo

South Sider Tina Castillo is a second-year student at Kennedy-King College who is working towards a degree in clinical psychology.…

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Claretha Morrell

Claretha Morrell is an Olive-Harvey College alumna and a lifelong learner. At age 62, her desire to work in the…

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Emon Fowler

When I decided to return to school, I chose Kennedy-King College because it was close to home and affordable.

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