All 28 Days of Black Excellence
June 14, 2022
Black Excellence: Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch credits his UIC Law education for helping him navigate the fast-paced world of Illinois politics. Transcript
April 12, 2022
Black Excellence: Bobby Rush
Congressman Bobby Rush has served the community as a politician, activist and pastor. Transcript
February 28, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Jocelyn Reaves
Jocelyn Reaves is a health care executive turned serial entrepreneur who has a passion for helping people actualize their potential. Transcript
February 27, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Yolanda Coleman
Yolanda Coleman earned her PhD in the UIC College of Nursing and is the UIC Nursing Alumni Associate Board President. Transcript
February 26, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Karia Coleman
UIC alumnus Karia Coleman has created a successful business providing exercise interventions for people with chronic health conditions Transcript
February 26, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Al Riley
UIC alumnus and former State Representative Al Riley discusses his efforts to lead policy, infrastructure and mass transit improvements in Illinois.
February 24, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Rasheedah Shahid-Tezak
“I was really inspired a lot by the teachers that I saw in the English department that looked like me,” says author Rasheedah Shahid-Tezak. Transcript
February 23, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Gerald Smith
Equity and inclusion program director says ‘just a little nudge, it makes a huge difference’ when it comes to supporting students, colleagues. Transcript
February 22, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Desiree Stepteau-Watson
Stepteau-Watson earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC. Transcript
February 21, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Nathaniel Downing
UIC alum from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and recipient of a master’s degree from the College of Education and former UIC Flames soccer player. Transcript