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Returning to Kennedy-King Felt Like Homecoming for Tamara

Kennedy-King College has always been the launching pad for something great for Tamara.

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Ademola Martins Builds a Future in Child Development

Inspired by his fiancée’s work in daycare, Ademola discovered an interest in child development, earned his GED at Kennedy-King and…

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Sean Flynn

When Sean Flynn first stepped through the doors of Olive-Harvey College, it wasn’t to earn a college degree—it was to…

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Tuan Tran

For Tuan Tran, becoming the 2025 salutatorian of Harry S Truman College represents a fresh start, years of hard work,…

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Jocelyn Sanders

For more than 25 years, Jocelyn Sanders built a successful career as a salon owner and licensed cosmetologist. But deep…

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Silvia Garcia

When Silvia Garcia arrived in Chicago from Mexico in 1998, she wanted to learn English. After receiving a flyer Daley…

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Leticia Garcia

District Director of Financial Aid Leticia Garcia has a long history with City Colleges of Chicago. While still in high…

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Alicia Gregorio

Alicia Gregorio grew up in Mexico but has called West Humboldt Park home for many years. She was thrilled to…

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Vicki Peters

Vicki Peters is passionate about management. City Colleges of Chicago has given her the tools to advance her career and…

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Jose Luna

While working as a contractor, Jose Luna drove past Malcolm X College every day for three months.

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