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Olive-Harvey College

Demacion

Demacion grew up riding the CTA, so stepping into the driver’s seat feels full circle.

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Jedidiah

At Olive-Harvey College, Jedidiah is a business management and economics student who wears many hats — student-athlete, peer tutor, and…

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Tyler

For Tyler, City Colleges provided more than a degree—it gave her a community and a sense of direction.

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Mbali

When Mbali arrived in the United States from South Africa, she knew she wanted to continue her education and pursue…

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Adolfo Ramirez

For Adolfo Ramirez, the Panther Pride scholarship is more than financial assistance—it’s a stepping stone toward his dreams.

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Dajuan Matthews

Olive-Harvey College alumnus Dajuan Matthews has not let any obstacle stand in his way.

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Talia Henderson

Talia Henderson has always wanted to be a doctor. Now, the Harold Washington College graduate is well on her way…

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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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Dylan McGee

For Dylan, the Olive-Harvey baseball team was more than just a team; it was a family.

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Carlthel Brent

At Olive-Harvey, Carlthel had the freedom to explore several academic pathways—business, nursing, and criminal justice—before earning an associate degree in…

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Edgar Navarro-Angulo

Through Olive-Harvey College's Pathway to Policing (One Year and Out) program, Valedictorian Edgar Navarro-Angulo earned an associate degree in criminal…

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