All Black Excellence
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
February 20, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Khadijah El-Amin
UIC alumna Khadijah El-Amin discusses lessons learned as a UIC chemical engineering student and her path from Chicago’s south side to corporate research scientist.
February 19, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Chezare Warren
Chezare Warren, an associate professor of equity and inclusion in education policy at Vanderbilt University, talks about transforming Black education. Transcript
February 18, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Saria Lofton
“How are we actually advancing policy in a way that it impacts people personally?” asks Saria Lofton, a health disparities nurse research. Transcript
February 17, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Jerry Watson
Social worker, scholar and activist talks about confronting fear and overcoming challenges, including a felony record, with hard work. Transcript
February 16, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Ertharin Cousin
UIC alumna, Lawndale native a world leader in fighting hunger. Transcript
February 15, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Robert Winn
Dr. Robert Winn served as director of the University of Illinois Cancer Center and associate vice chancellor of health affairs for community-based practice. Transcript
February 14, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Aginah Muhammad
Host Aisha El-Amin speaks with UIC staff and alumna Aginah M. Muhammad in “28 Days of Black Excellence.” Transcript
February 13, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Roddric Sims
CHANCE career coach, author, and entrepreneur, Roddric W. Sims put his 1995 UIC degree to good use. Transcript