Student in library

Nichole Schau knew from a young age she wanted to be an elementary school teacher.

Biology student Charles D’Lavoy filing moss samples at the Field Museum of Natural History

Field Museum intern and Northeastern biology student Charles D’Lavoy was able to experience first

Jean Boulware

All it took was listening to a presentation her senior year of college to spark inspiration.

Cindy Calderon studying rock samples in a lab.

Building relationships has helped bridge the gap between an education in theory and one in practi

Ana Pavichevich

Following a charge from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to improve the city’s neighborhood public scho

Susan Tang

Pianist Susan Tang, assistant professor, music, has taken her love and passion for music around t

Professor Sanders with students

Entering college for the first time can be an overwhelming experience for even the most organized

Eddie Bocanegra

Eddie Bocanegra’s experiences have led him through a time of turmoil in his community to a life o

Romanetha Looper with her students

Romanetha Looper was raising her two sons in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, which is plag

Jon Gronli

Sean Katamay, English alumnus, and Jon Gronli, English graduate student, are on two different pat