Alumni Power Moves

Alumni Power Moves

April 9, 2026

Assistant Principal Brandi Whitfield-Lewis overcame imposter syndrome to create tangible results for her students.

Brandi Whitfield-Lewis Feels a Sense of Pride in the Journey As an Educator
Alumni Power Moves

April 9, 2026

Surge congratulates alum Dirrick Butler on his election to Chicago’s Local School Council.

Surge Alum Dirrick Butler Elected to Chicago Local School Council
Culture Corner

March 26, 2026

In March, the Surge Institute is celebrating Women’s History Month, which honors the contributions of women leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements. This week, we highlight Imani Strong (CHI25) and Tiara Wheatley (CHI20). 

Imani Strong and Tiara Wheatley Are Equipping a New Generation of Leaders
Alumni Power Moves

March 12, 2026

Amaris beams when thinking about the profound effect storytelling and encouragement have on shaping a brighter future.

Amaris Evans Sees Every Black Girl As a Mathematician
Alumni Power Moves

February 26, 2026

As the Surge family continues to grow, we’re experiencing “random acts or Surgeness.”

Random Acts of Surgeness: How Our Growing Presence Leads to Chance Encounters
Alumni Power Moves

January 29, 2026

Community impact in action: Mini-grants awarded to 10 Surge alumni.

Surge Announces 10 Recipients of Alumni Mini-Grants
Black Principals Network

October 16, 2025

Chicago Retreat Marks Milestone Moment as Surge Institute Celebrates 500 Alumni Nationwide

500 Strong and Rising: The Transformative 22 Make History