Former South Suburban College Student Founds Entertainment Media Company and Foundation

Before founding MVP3 Entertainment Group to produce and distribute creative content worldwide, Marie Pizano was a student at South Suburban College (SSC) where she began her education in business. She credits her education and family for her core values, which gave her a foundation of integrity, principles, and morals. “It’s still a journey,” says Marie. “There’s a lot of trials…

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Opportunities to Celebrate

When Maria “Lina” Guzman immigrated with her family to the United States in 2000 with the dream of college education for her children, she never thought she would be providing the academic inspiration. This summer Lina, a 39 year-old resident of Harvey, IL, finds herself planning a graduation party for herself and her daughter Nancy, a recent first-generation graduate of South…

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A View from the Frontlines

At the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic stands Phyallen Chaney, a South Suburban College student and emergency room customer service registration clerk. Phyallen, a 36-year old resident of Markham, IL, is often the first face a person sees when they are walking up for a coronavirus test under the University of Illinois Hospital (UIH) Medical Center tents. “We are…

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The Sound of Fulfillment

As a Christian man, David Frazier likes to cite the Book of Genesis, Chapter 11, when discussing his passion for language. “It says something profound about the importance of language and communication,” says Frazier, a 32 year-old resident of University Park, IL. In the Old Testament passage, the Babylonians wanted to make a name for themselves by building a mighty…

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Directions to the Hall of Fame

What drives a person can tell you a lot about them. When the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region IV Hall of Fame announced its 11-member induction Class of 2019, South Suburban College Head Coach John Pigatti wasn’t surprised to read Michael Harris’ name, even though he represents the first HOF basketball player in the storied program’s legacy. “Mike…

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