Ronnie Barnes

Ronnie is in the midst of completing the necessary prerequisites to start a physician assistant program. He looks forward to giving back to society through a medical career. For his academic efforts, Ronnie was a recipient of one of City Colleges of Chicago’s Centennial Scholarships.

Ron Hernandez

Ron is studying nursing and hopes to earn his master’s in nursing and become a nurse practitioner. Described by professors as determined and diligent, Ron also serves as a mentor on to other students. His academic efforts were recently recognized when he was awarded one of City Colleges of Chicago’s Centennial Scholarships.
 

Vanessa

While she graduates in December, Vanessa’s post-Malcolm X College career has already begun. She was able to leverage her internship opportunity in pharmacy technology into a full-time job. While she admits that pursuing her degree sometimes proved challenging, she praises the student support resources she was able to take advantage of. In particular, she credits joining study groups and obtaining guidance from professors with helping her to succeed. “The support I received from Malcolm X College helped me to succeed as a student and as an example to my 10-year-old daughter,” she says. “Through this experience, I’ve been able to show her the important role education plays in achieving goals.”