UIC Podcasts
This is UIC
Uncover how UIC is inspiring change and shaping conversations.
This is UIC Weekly
Listen to the latest UIC news and stories in under three minutes each week.
Black Excellence
Hear the powerful stories of UIC Black students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Latest Episodes
This is UIC
- How a framework helps navigate a heavy world with joy.
- Examining the formula for social conflict zones and the factors that contribute to them.
- How a journey from the Philippines to NASA shaped one student’s perspective and pursuit of space.
- How growing up bilingual as a child of immigrants shapes identity and perspective.
This is UIC Weekly
- How 3 exceptional spring grads made their mark at UIC, and more.
- UIC researchers awarded $10M grant to boost young learners’ reading skills, and more.
- Meet UIC’s 2025-26 Rising Stars and Distinguished Researchers, and more.
- Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson brings 10,000-megawatt smile and inspiration to UIC Chair Chats, and more.
Black Excellence
- UIC alum says there will be bumps in the road; how you handle them defines how you handle life.
- UIC alum says finding a community will fuel your courage
- UIC grads say to always keep a posture of learning
- UIC alum says it's important to rekindle curiosity amidst the mundane
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