Category: Daley College
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Melania Aldama
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LaRon Conway
LaRon Conway’s career is taking off now that he has completed his Associate of Arts in Business at Daley College. When he graduated from Harlan Community High School in 2011, this South Sider headed to a four-year university in Iowa. He said he did “okay, not great” in his classes. And financially, it was tough.…
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Nataly Hernandez
As a student at Juarez High School, Nataly Hernandez figured she would go right to a four-year university. But at the last minute, she decided to take advantage of the Star Scholarship, which paid for her tuition and books as she completed her associate degree. Nataly’s City Colleges journey was further supported by a Chancellor’s…
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Gerald Davenport
Gerald Davenport has dreamed of becoming an engineer since he was in third grade. However, after graduating from Brother Rice High School and trying out a four-year college, he struggled along the academic path that would allow him to fulfill his dream. He wasn’t able to fully focus on his studies, and he made several…
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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 despite a busy schedule of her own, juggling classes, work and more, Jasie has made it her mission to support others. As the author of two books, those efforts are often reflected through her writing.…
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Dr. Lautauscha Davis
When Dean Lautauscha Davis, EdD, speaks to students who have enrolled in courses at Olive-Harvey College in order to finish high school, her advice comes from many years in the field… and from personal experience. The Dean of Adult Education at OHC has been in their shoes, leaving Englewood’s Lindblom High School after her sophomore…
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Zach Cash
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of Arkansas, Zach Cash has had eight exciting years working behind the scenes for the Big Ten Network, then at McCormick Place to support large corporate conventions. This past summer he worked the BMW Golf Championship and earlier in September, he was on the sidelines…
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Yesenia Licona
Yesenia Licona is using her experience, passion, and artistic prowess to help get the word out in her community about filling out the U.S. Census and to vote in the November presidential elections. Born in Mexico, when Yesenia became a naturalized citizen, she couldn’t wait to vote and have her voice counted in things that…
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Alan Huerta
As the youngest of four brothers, it is no surprise that Alan Huerta was looking ahead to how to pay for college earlier than many of his peers. Now, Alan is graduating not only from Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy with his high school diploma, but also from Daley College with his Associate in Computer…
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Megan Simmons
Megan Simmons chose to attend Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy because of its rigorous academics and the possibility of earning college credits in high school. High achieving and focused, Megan was ready for a challenge. Her sisters, Morgan and Michelle, were right there with her. What initially interested her about the Early College program was…