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Spotlight: Amado “Love” Candelario

A First-generation low income student at Harvard University and President of the queer advocacy group Shades, Amado Candelario talks to us about what it’s like to be a computer science major, his upcoming role at Microsoft, and his creative interests.

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Spotlight: Joseph Spaulding

A freshman at Truman State and newly inducted member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Joseph Spaulding talks to us about what it’s like to be a computer science major, a member of the football team, and part of the historic legacy of Black fraternities.

Scholar News

Alumni Spotlight: Ester Perez

An Albany Park native and Lincoln Park HS alumna, Ester Perez talks to us about what it’s like to be a Chemical Engineer.

Scholar News

Scholar Spotlight: Patrick Bogusz

A Dunning native and Taft HS alumnus, Patrick Bogusz talks to us about being a senior at Depaul University and his experience volunteering with Chicago Public Schools students.

Scholar News

Board Spotlight: Robert Slay

A Chicago Lawn native and Curie HS alumnus, Robert Slay talks to us about his work as an auditor and becoming one of the newest Board Members of The Wentcher Foundation.