Columbia Students Attend Chicago Women's History Conference
Apr 03, 2025Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women’s rights.
Announcement Stories
Resource Reboot: School of Communication and Culture Maximizes Potential of Existing Spaces and Equipment
Mar 21, 2025Columbia College Chicago’s School of Communication and Culture holds open house to introduce Columbia community to new Digital Content Studio and upgraded Live TV Studio.
Columbia Alum Niko Gerentes '18 Voices Characters in DreamWorks Animated Short
Mar 14, 2025Niko Gerentes ’18, a Columbia College Chicago alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short “The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.”
Columbia Alum Molly Williams '13 Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Mar 12, 2025Molly Williams, who earned her BA in Fiction Writing at Columbia College Chicago, will pursue a PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Victorian literature and ecological ethics.
Ten Women Who Shaped Film: Columbia Professor Shares Her Picks for Most Influential Female Filmmakers
Mar 07, 2025Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at Columbia College Chicago and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
'Columbia Chronicle' Wins 33 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Awards
Mar 07, 2025Columbia College Chicago’s student newspaper “The Columbia Chronicle” won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
Columbia College Chicago Theatre and Audio/Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Jeff Awards
Mar 05, 2025Columbia College Chicago alumni and faculty from the schools of Theatre and Dance and Audio and Music have earned nominations for the Jeff Awards, which celebrate excellence in Chicago theatre.
Alum Turns Life Experiences Into Award-Nominated Stories
Mar 05, 2025Alum Michelle Brady ’07, a military veteran and attorney, proves it’s never too late to return to the literary world.
Academy Award Voter Kubilay Uner Talks Oscar-Nominated Film Scores
Feb 24, 2025Kubilay Uner, director of Columbia College Chicago’s top-rated Music Composition for the Screen program, reflects on his first year as voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and shares his insights on this year’s five nominated original film scores.
New Article by Columbia Professors Explores the Legacy of Sonic Pioneer Steve Albini and Electrical Audio
Feb 13, 2025The authors look at the entrepreneurial approach and lasting impact of the late Steve Albini on the music industry, highlighting his dedication to artistic integrity and fairness through his studio, Electrical Audio.
From Columbia College Chicago to CNN: Katherine Iorio’s Career Journey Toward an Emmy Award
Feb 12, 2025Columbia College Chicago Journalism alum Katherine Iorio ’13 wins Emmy for CNN's breaking news coverage of the Israel-Hamas War as part of CNN's team that covered outbreak of Israel-Hamas conflict.
Student's First-Year Film Brings Healing and Hope
Feb 11, 2025First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with Columbia College Chicago classmates to share the painful story of her uncle’s murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
The Power of Persistence: Columbia College Chicago's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Columbia College Chicago Students Help Austin Airport Win Prestigious Marketing Award
Nov 21, 2024Creative Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
Columbia College Chicago Film and TV Students and Alums Win Big
Nov 07, 2024The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to Columbia students for “Behind His Eyes” and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by Columbia alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Student Films Nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards
Oct 18, 2024Two Columbia student films, “Adagio” and “Behind His Eyes,” will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
Columbia College Chicago Welcomes NBCU Academy AI Summit to Campus
Oct 02, 2024Columbia students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
Columbia College Chicago's Carolina Posse Selected for Prestigious Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship
Sep 26, 2024The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation’s annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
Columbia Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival
Sep 24, 2024“The New Raymond," a Columbia College Chicago student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Work of Columbia Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX’s ‘The Bear’
Sep 19, 2024Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan ’19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX’s “The Bear,” the impact of her Columbia education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Columbia TV Expert Predicts This Year’s Emmy Winners
Sep 04, 2024Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year’s Emmy winners, from the epic revival of “Shogun” to the controversial comedy nominee “The Bear.”
Summer Programs at Columbia Ignite Young Talent
Aug 23, 2024Columbia College Chicago keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at Columbia, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
'Wanderer' Publication Clinches Silver Award
Aug 13, 2024The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the Columbia College Chicago student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
GRAMMY-Winning Columbia Faculty Member Inducted Into Chicago Blues Hall of Fame
Aug 08, 2024Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at Columbia, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
'MovieMaker' Ranks Columbia Among the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Jul 17, 2024Columbia College Chicago is once again recognized in ‘MovieMaker’s’ annual list of top film schools.
Columbia's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads Columbia’s Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by “The Hollywood Reporter.”
Columbia Students Rock L’Oréal's Global Competition
Jun 26, 2024Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes ’24, and Breyona Smith ’24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Oréal Brandstorm.
Adjunct Faculty Member to Perform at Midsommarfest Street Festival
Jun 07, 2024Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at Columbia, joins NÆ on stage in Chicago’s Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Film Festival Selects Animated Student Short for Screening
May 29, 2024“Frankie”— a capstone project created by Columbia College Chicago students — will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024Columbia students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Celebrating World Book Day with Caldecott Award Committee Member Katie Paciga
Apr 22, 2024Dive into the world of children’s books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at Columbia College Chicago.
Associate Professor Yonty Friesem Presents Keynote Address on Media Literacy in Brussels
Mar 07, 2024Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and Columbia’s Media for Social Impact program.
Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" Comes to Columbia March 15-23, Featuring Exclusive March 22 Blackout Performance
Mar 04, 2024Columbia's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
'Columbia Chronicle' Wins 20 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Award Ceremony
Feb 20, 2024"The Columbia Chronicle” team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Drag Superstar Shea Couleé ’11 Returns to Columbia
Feb 13, 2024Columbia College Chicago welcomed back Alum Shea Couleé ’11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Couleé-curated fashion exhibit window.
Alum Brandon Faris '02 Part of Team Behind New Run-DMC Docu-Series
Feb 09, 2024Professional pivot leads to career success for Columbia College Chicago alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024Columbia College Chicago's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Super Bowl Ads: What Matters and What Works
Feb 05, 2024Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at Columbia College Chicago, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
When the World Is Your Classroom, You Make Amazing Discoveries
Jan 30, 2024Columbia College Chicago students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
Columbia Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Martyna Majok
Jan 26, 2024Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play “Cost of Living,” will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
Book by Professor Larry Minsky and Co-Authors Named Finalist for Prestigious Marketing Award
Jan 22, 2024Authors explore conversational AI’s impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Semester
Jan 19, 2024There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at Columbia College Chicago.
Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
Jan 12, 2024“Musher,” a film made by Columbia College Chicago alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Columbia and Local Nonprofit Collaborate to Showcase Valuable LBGTQ+ Community Resource
Jan 12, 2024In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
'Jeopardy!' Invites Columbia College Chicago Staff Member Back a Second Time
Jan 02, 2024Andrew Whatley, Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing Communications, is BACK for a second time on Jeopardy! after making his first appearance on the show last year.
What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: Columbia Edition
Dec 18, 2023Columbia College Chicago and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Five Columbia Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five Columbia College Chicago students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.
Columbia Grad Charlotte “Chuck” Gruman ’19 Awarded $30,000 Grant From 3Arts
Dec 11, 2023Charlotte “Chuck” Gruman ’19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
Columbia and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership
Dec 11, 2023The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at Columbia College Chicago.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at Columbia College Chicago on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
'The Columbia Chronicle' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
Nov 28, 2023Columbia launched the school’s first student newspaper “CC Writer” in 1973. Renamed “The Columbia Chronicle” in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
Persistence Scholarships Support Student Success
Nov 20, 2023Funds raised by Columbia’s annual Unleashed Gala — an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students — make a difference for students.
'The Hollywood Reporter' Once Again Names Columbia’s Music Composition for Screen MFA the Best in World
Nov 16, 2023For the second year in a row, “The Hollywood Reporter” ranks Columbia College Chicago's graduate program in Music No. 1.
Columbia Alum and AIDS Activist Danny Sotomayor '80 Subject of New PBS Documentary
Nov 02, 2023The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and Columbia Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek ’76.
Student Short Part of 29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov 01, 2023Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington ’22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Associate Professor in Communication Is Keynote Speaker at Fulbright Conference in Romania
Nov 01, 2023At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how Columbia students learn to identity misinformation.
Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six Columbia College Chicago students made the animated short “Scream Writers” as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 2023Columbia students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As hip hop turns 50, we look at Columbia’s connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023Columbia College Chicago, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
La Cultura Cura Bridges the Gap Between Heritage and Mental Health
Oct 05, 2023Columbia’s Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of Columbia’s Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is “La Cultura Cura,” (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.
Chicago International Film Festival to Feature Work by Columbia Alums
Oct 03, 2023“Departing Seniors” and “All Happy Families,” films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA ’18, producer of “Departing Seniors,” will be coming to Columbia with the film’s cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Columbia Associate Provost Editor of New Book on 'Desperately Seeking Susan' Director Susan Seidelman
Sep 26, 2023Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of “ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,” which includes Kerns’ interview with the director.
Columbia Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity
Aug 22, 2023Columbia faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that engages with, rather than denies, the existence of most people’s bodies.
Columbia Professor, Alum Explore Conversational AI in New Book
Aug 16, 2023Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Columbia Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicago’s Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023“Our Chicago: Freedom Music,” a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago’s Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining ’17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
Adjunct Faculty Member Ryan Black to Perform an Experimental Soundscape
Jun 06, 2023Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present “Temporal Biomes,” an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
The HistoryMakers Awards 2023-2024 Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship to Columbia Associate Professor Robert Hanserd
Jun 02, 2023Robert Hanserd is among 12 awardees of fellowship that provides opportunities to demonstrate how faculty can creatively incorporate the HistoryMakers’ African American video oral history archive into curricula.
Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes
Jun 01, 2023Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Columbia Professor Gilbert Nominated for Tony Award
May 25, 2023Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
Columbia College Chicago Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023“Animation Career Review” ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The Columbia Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wabash Arts Corridor Nominated in 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
May 18, 2023Founded by Columbia College Chicago, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
Columbia Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Columbia College Chicago Faculty, Alums, and Students Nominated for Journalism Award
Apr 13, 2023“The Latinx Word,” a collaborative magazine project produced by Associate Professor Elio Leturia and his students, is one of the works nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists, Chicago Headline Club Lisagor Award.
Columbia College Chicago Alum and Assistant Professor to Lead Film Workshop at the Chicago Cultural Center
Mar 28, 2023“One Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,” a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira ‘05, will take place on April 8.
Midwest Film Festival’s Emerging Filmmaker Night to Screen Columbia Alums’ Film
Mar 21, 2023CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Communication Associate Professor Invites Acclaimed Performer to Columbia
Mar 20, 2023Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
Columbia College Chicago Welcomes Executive Producer of Innovative Short Film
Mar 14, 2023Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film “FatHead," will talk to Columbia College Chicago Media Arts students about the film’s innovative use of on-set virtual production.
Columbia Faculty Members’ Film Sells Out at Midwest Film Festival
Feb 28, 2023“Good Guy With A Gun,” directed by Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
CTVA Associate Professor to Discuss Her New Book on Diverse Screenwriting at the Chicago Cultural Center
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book “Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.”
Columbia Named One of 2023’s Top Game Design Schools
Feb 07, 2023The “Animation Career Review's” annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places Columbia College Chicago among the top schools.
New Welcome Center Opens
Jan 30, 2023Columbia College Chicago unveils new home for admissions.
Semester in LA Amplifies Opportunities for Audio Arts and Acoustics Student
Jan 23, 2023Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 2023Columbia announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
Columbia Named One of 2023’s Top Animation Schools
Jan 09, 2023The “Animation Career Review's” annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places Columbia in the top 15 percent nationally.
Looking Ahead to the Spring Semester
Jan 09, 2023Spring 2023 at Columbia College Chicago promises to be action packed.
Columbia Staff Member to Appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Jan 09, 2023Who is Andrew Whatley?
Columbia’s Rankings and Awards in 2022
Dec 19, 2022Columbia College Chicago, community excellence recognized around the world
Columbia Honors Robert Townsend With First Columbia Icon Award
Dec 05, 2022Chicago actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director honored at student-produced scholarship gala
Columbia Hosts First Student-Programmed Gala to Raise Money for Scholarships
Nov 28, 2022Spearheaded by the Columbia College Chicago Board of Trustees, “Unleashed 2022” features eleven interactive showcases of student work, cocktails, and dinner followed by a performance of the institution’s award-winning gospel ensemble.
Columbia Faculty Member Appeared on WGN Channel 9
Oct 28, 2022Adjunct Music Professor Jonita Lattimore sang "Donde lieta" from Puccini's La Boheme on Backstory with Larry Potash.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival to Screen Film by Columbia Faculty Member and Alum
Oct 28, 2022Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira ‘05 wrote and produced the documentary ‘The Last Election and Other Love Stories,’ which was directed by Silveira.
Columbia Faculty Member Receives Teaching Award
Oct 25, 2022Associate Professor Elio Leturia received the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award for ‘The Latinx Word,’ a collaborative magazine project produced by Columbia students from two of his courses.
Columbia Faculty Member Films Featured in Multiple Film Festivals
Oct 25, 2022CTVA Professor David Tarleton served as producer, director, director of photography, and editor on the films “Gray Area,” “Identity,” and “Karen.”
Alumni Short Film Selected to Screen at Major NYC Film Festival
Oct 19, 2022‘Ancestors’, a film co-directed by Columbia Alum Darren Lorenzi MFA ‘15, will be screening at the Urbanworld Film Festival in NYC.
The Columbia Dance Center Receives CityArts Program Grant
Sep 23, 2022The funding will go towards the Dance Center's project "Chicago Artists Spotlight Platform."
Meet the Newest Columbia College Chicago Creatives
Sep 19, 2022The Fall 2022 semester brings a class of students who embody the values and mission of Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia Named One of the Best U.S. Colleges for Student Voting
Sep 01, 2022The Columbia Votes initiative led the effort to increase voter turnout among Columbia students.
Columbia College Chicago Faculty Member Interviewed for New Menendez Brothers Documentary
Aug 22, 2022Associate Professor Sharon Ross discusses the convicted brothers’ TikTok defenders in Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?
Art Institute Contest Awards Columbia’s Cezanne Window Exhibit
Aug 16, 2022The 2022 Project Windows visual display contest gives “Best Design” award to Fashion Studies’ “Cezanne Undone: Another PerRetrospective” window exhibit.
Hollywood Reporter Lists Columbia Among Top U.S. Film Schools
Aug 05, 2022Columbia College Chicago ranks #12 on the publication's annual list.
Philip Alphonse and Staci R Collins Jackson Join Columbia College Chicago Board of Trustees
Aug 02, 2022Alphonse has a distinguished career in private equity and Jackson MAM ’06 in public relations.
Columbia College Chicago Named to MovieMaker Magazine's List of the 40 Best Film Schools of 2022
Jul 28, 2022The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding directing training, massive alumni base, and unique Semester in LA program.
Faculty Member Elio Leturia Returns to Chicago After Completing a Fulbright Senior Scholar Award
Jul 26, 2022Leturia exhibited his poster series “No Literal” in two European countries.
Apply for the Summer Social Justice Institute 2022
Jun 15, 2022There’s still time to be part of the first-ever Summer Social Justice Institute.
Columbia Pride
Jun 13, 2022Columbia is thrilled to honor our LGBTQIA+ community with a campaign including Alum Lena Waithe ‘06.
Columbia College Chicago Earns Spot on List of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest
May 16, 2022Animation Career Review ranked Columbia College Chicago #13 on their list of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest.
Columbia Earns Top Spot in L’Oréal Brandstorm U.S. Finals: Team Heads to International Semifinals for Second Consecutive Year
May 09, 2022Fashion and Communication students from Columbia College Chicago pitch a product to empower inclusive beauty at L’Oréal Brandstorm 2022 and are recognized for their stellar work. Public voting between May 9 and 15 will help determine winners of the semifinals.
Social Justice, Creativity, and Placemaking in Summertime Chi
May 03, 2022This summer the college will be launching its first-ever Summer Institute as part of the Social Justice Initiative.
Columbia College Chicago Earns Spot on List of Top Photography Schools in the U.S.
Apr 27, 2022The Art Career Project ranked Columbia College Chicago #8 on their list of Best Photography Schools in the U.S..
Countdown to Manifest and Commencement 2022
Apr 25, 2022Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating classes of 2022 at Columbia College Chicago's annual Commencement exercises and Manifest Urban Arts Festival.
Social Justice, Creativity, and Placemaking in Summertime Chi
Apr 20, 2022This summer the college will be launching its first-ever Summer Institute as part of the Social Justice Initiative.
CODE (Cultural Opportunities and Diversity Expo)
Apr 18, 2022Come to CODE to meet and hear industry leaders and recent alums share their career experiences.
Columbia College Chicago to Confer Honorary Degrees on Journalist and LGBTQ+ Community Leader at Commencement 2022
Apr 18, 2022Journalist Danny Fenster ’09 and LGBTQ+ community leader Modesto Tico Valle will be honored at Columbia’s 2022 Commencement ceremonies. The May 14 and 15 celebrations mark the first time the college’s Commencement exercises will be held in person since 2019.
Breaking the Mould: Society Catches up with Deaf Performers
Apr 04, 2022“CODA” star and Deaf actor Troy Kotsur’s recent Best Supporting Actor Oscar took his career to new heights. It also inspired new conversations on the world of possibilities open to Deaf performers.
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