All Black Excellence
May 6, 2025
Black Excellence: Shaka Rawls
A UIC alum says the lessons aren’t in the triumphs — it’s the failures that fuel us forward
April 1, 2025
Black Excellence: Marlon Cummings
UIC alums says, if you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing, you will find a joy that is unmatched
March 4, 2025
Black Excellence: Kayla Pilgrim
UIC grad says you should never let your age or any part of your identity limit your impact
February 18, 2025
Black Excellence: Celebrating Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we’re featuring three popular episodes that reflect on the rich stories highlighting Black Excellence
February 4, 2025
Black Excellence: Olayinka Stephen Fadowole
UIC alum, Olayinka Stephen Fadowole, says to use your knowledge and experience to impact the people around you
January 7, 2025
Black Excellence: Karie Stewart
UIC alum says her patients inspire her to keep going in her work as a midwife
December 2, 2024
Black Excellence: Seyi Ogunleye
But those relationships that I cultivated in college led me to pretty much where I am today
September 2, 2024
Black Excellence: Jewel Younge
UIC alum says to embrace where you are right now, it’s where you’re supposed to be
June 3, 2024
Black Excellence: Tracy Crump
UIC alumna, Tracy Crump, is an esteemed educator and attorney with the blueprint to success
March 4, 2024
Black Excellence: Miriam Mobley Smith
UIC grad says if you’re not scared, you may need to think bigger