All Black History Month
February 19, 2024
UIC joins worldwide effort to transcribe Frederick Douglass’ papers for future researchersUIC students and faculty help decipher Douglass’ handwritten papers during Black History Month event
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: Al Riley
UIC alumnus and former State Representative Al Riley discusses his efforts to lead policy, infrastructure and mass transit improvements in Illinois.
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 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 16, 2022
28 Days of Black Excellence: Ertharin Cousin
UIC alumna, Lawndale native a world leader in fighting hunger. 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