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STORIES AND NEWS
Student Stories and Highlights
The Chicago Center community is full of diverse and exciting people. There are many perspectives to share, from our students and alumni to our campus and community partners to staff and board members. We can't wait to share those stories with you.
Aug 23, 2024
Paseo Boricua: How Community Power and Resilience are Shaping Chicago's Urban Future
Paseo Boricua, a historic Puerto Rican neighborhood in Chicago, highlights the power of community-driven development. Originating in the ear
Aug 13, 2024
Exploring the World of Museum Governance: A Q&A with Bailey Saslow
Bailey Saslow’s internship at DANK Haus fueled her passion for museum law as she rewrote their collections policy. Discover her journey >
May 10, 2024
From Theory to reality: Reflections on a Semester of Student Teaching
Delilah Gray, FA'23, shares insights from her transformative student teaching experience.
Apr 25, 2024
Navigating the Internship Journey: Lessons Learned and Skills Gained
By Braxton Stewart, SP'24, Manchester University Time in your internship will fly by. Regardless if you're in the student teaching...
Aug 13, 2023
Finding Direction: How The Chicago Center Shaped My Career Path and Urban Experience
Discover how The Chicago Center guided a student Henry Bacolor from uncertainty to a clear career path.
Oct 14, 2022
Embracing My Heritage series: Liney Figueroa
Liney Figueroa, SU '21, opens up about how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to share her culture and traditions with her peers. As an...
Oct 6, 2022
Embracing my heritage series: Andrew Avila
Andrew Avila came to the Chicago Center in the fall of 2020, where he student taught at Murray Language Academy and A.N. Pritzker School....
Sep 23, 2022
Embracing My Heritage Series: Adalys Alvarado
Adalys joined the Chicago Center in the spring of 2019, where she student taught at Curie High School. Since then, she has moved back to...
Jul 29, 2021
National Intern day
From planning large corporate events to advocating for prison reform, Chicago Center students spent their summer impacting communities...
Nov 5, 2020
Student highlight: Shea Walsh
Join us as we sit down with Shea Walsh to talk about her experience interning at Victory Gardens Theater. Shea walks us through a typical...
Jul 21, 2020
Student Highlight: Rayvonne Wright
2021 UPDATE: We reached out to Rayvonne again to check in with her and see how she's doing post-Chicago Center. Read her interview below!...
Mar 9, 2020
Student story: Marin Stellner
Join us at Weiss Hospital where Marin Stellner, from Luther College, is currently completing her BSW practicum in the geriatric...
Feb 13, 2020
Student Highlight: Kendra Grogan
We visited Kendra Grogan, Beloit College, at her placement in the first grade at Nettelhorst Elementary! Kendra reflected on all she's...
Feb 11, 2020
Student highlight: Colin Cosgrove
Meet Colin Cosgrove, Luther College, at Franklin Fine Arts Center, their first placement for the semester. Colin shares all about their...
Feb 5, 2020
Meet Our Spring 2020 Students!
On January 3, we welcomed 11 new faces to the Windy City! From the beginning, this group has been eager to explore the city and their...
Jan 15, 2020
Student Highlight: Sarah Luepker
Join us at Eric Solorio Academy High School as we sit down with fall 2019 Urban Student Teaching Program student, Sarah Luepker from...
Jan 15, 2020
Student highlight: Annie Vittit
Join us as we sit down with Urban Internship Program student, Annie Vitti, at her placement at the North Park Village Nature Center. Hear...
Aug 2, 2019
Chicago Center Student Highlight: Meghan Kindred
This summer. Meghan Kindred from Southwestern College, became the fourth consecutive CCULC student to complete an internship with...
Jul 12, 2018
Checking in with Summer 2018
Wondering what an urban internship program in Chicago looks like during the Summer? Chicago Center has got you covered. Check out our...
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