Courtney Washington
Student, Honors College
About
Washington, a student in the UIC Honors College, is UIC’s 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate. The competitive award is given to seniors from each college in Illinois who have followed in the path of former President Abraham Lincoln by committing themselves to leadership and positive social change. Courtney has worked in a variety of roles focused on increasing access to high-quality educational opportunities for underrepresented students in Chicago Public Schools, while also being a strong advocate for improving mental health services on campus.