All Black Excellence
December 2, 2025
Black Excellence: Haniyyah and Aaron Tillery
UIC grads say to always keep a posture of learning.
November 4, 2025
Black Excellence: Garth Walker
UIC alum says it’s important to rekindle curiosity amidst the mundane
October 7, 2025
Black Excellence: Ashley Blackwell
UIC grad says asking for help is the key to success.
July 15, 2025
Black Excellence: Georges Benjamin
UIC alum says he hopes to be known for his honesty, fairness, and non-partisanship
June 3, 2025
Black Excellence: Andrea Evans
UIC alum says we have to ‘unbecome’ some things in order to become who we’re supposed to be
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 alum 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