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2018
Dejah Powell
Cornell University

Class of
1974
Pamela Bloomquist
Rockford College

Class of
2020
Andres Lagunas
DePaul University

Class of
2009
Patrick T. Murphy
Loyola University Chicago

Class of
2020
Gabriella Marino
Marquette University

Class of
2017
Anthony Onyeaghala
Illinois State University

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They are no strangers to adversity and conquer challenges head on. They represent the Chicago-area’s rich cultural diversity. Most importantly, they know getting an education is the key to their success. And, with the help of the Pullman Foundation, they are achieving their American Dream.

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George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Announces $1 Million in Scholarships and Education Supports for 2017-2018 Pullman Scholar Cohort
09.12.17

Making College Dreams a Reality for 118 Chicago-Area College Students. As an estimated 20 million college students across the nation start fall classes, the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation announces its commitment to investing $1 million in scholarships and education supports for the 98 renewing and 20 new 2017-2018 Pullman Scholar Cohort. Rooted in Chicago […]

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