Since 1968, Larry Hawkins's leadership of the Office of Special Programs/College Prep has given young Chicagoans the tools to succeed. This pioneer educational outreach program on the University of Chicago campus identifies students from low-income families who have the potential to pursue a college education. "We prepare them with experiences from academics to sports to culture that help them move on to a post-secondary school of their choice and to become good citizens who can choose how to live their lives," says Hawkins.