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Renee King

From working in a call center and at a bank, to serving as a full-time nanny, Renee King’s resume already…

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Steven Bahena

While scrolling through his Twitter feed last summer, 26-year-old Steven Bahena came across an article about a press conference where…

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Evelyn Patino

Evelyn Patino has heard all of the misconceptions about what it means to be an early childhood educator. One of…

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Nicholas Rin Laures

Nicholas Rin Laures was named the Truman College Class of 2021 valedictorian, an honor he credits to the affordability and…

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Amir Noormohammad

As a first-generation college student, Amir has grown accustomed to charting his own path forward and seeking out unique opportunities…

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Imran Mohammad

Imran Mohammad, a student at Truman College and the recently-elected Student Trustee for City Colleges of Chicago, looks forward to…

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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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Jasie Kelch

At only 24 years old, Jasie Kelch has already worn many hats—student, army specialist, model, mentor, and self-published author. And…

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Aziza Mohammadi

After receiving multiple scholarships and joining a network of support programs offered at City Colleges, including TRiO and One Million…

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