Hannah Braun
Lifelong athlete Hannah Braun combines her love for sports and storytelling through sports journalism, media production, and coaching youth softball. After MCC, she aims to work with a professional sports team.
Scholarship Recipients
Madeline Gallo
Madeline Gallo is pursuing science with interests in healthcare and research. Beyond her studies, she works with animals, volunteers at a local shelter, and fosters community as president of MCC’s Ceramics Club.
Jacqueline Huff
Jacqueline Huff is pursuing a business management degree at MCC before transferring to Roosevelt University. Passionate about entrepreneurship, she aims to own a coffee shop, enjoys strength training, and loves travel.
Mackenzie Leech
Mackenzie Leech is pursuing social work at MCC and Aurora University to support people with disabilities. She teaches youth cooking at a park district and hopes to offer cooking classes for those facing food insecurity.
Evelyn Mahler
Evelyn Mahler is pursuing museum studies to design engaging, educational spaces. A Phi Theta Kappa leader with a background in music and theater, she also enjoys fiber arts like embroidery, knitting, and weaving.
Mary Michaelis
Mary Michaelis is studying social work at MCC and plans to transfer to Aurora University to support youth mental health. She loves creating music, playing instruments, and fostering inclusion.
Mackenzie Richards
Mackenzie Richards is pursuing nursing at MCC with a focus on labor, delivery, or pediatrics. Beyond her studies, she plays on the MCC softball team and co-owns a small business with her sister.
Diellza Sejdini
First-generation college student Diellza Sejdini is pursuing law at MCC to open her own practice. A volleyball player and youth coach for years, she plans to transfer to a four-year university after earning her degree.
Maggie Sullivan
Maggie Sullivan is studying sustainable design at MCC to build functional, lasting spaces. She plans to transfer to a four-year university and enjoys making ceramics and jewelry and organizing upcycling projects.
Maggie Tschappat
Maggie Tschappat is studying animation at MCC to pursue a career in character design. She enjoys creating original stories and supports clean water initiatives empowering women and girls globally.