Columbia Spotlight: Upcoming Events
Oct 31, 2024A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Communication and Culture Stories
The Chronicle Grows Its Spanish Language Section With the Guidance of New Bilingual Faculty Advisor
Oct 14, 2024Columbia's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
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.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024Columbia College Chicago kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
Meet the 'Sound Opinions' Scholarship Prize Winners From Columbia
Aug 21, 2024Nine Columbia students got their 15 minutes of fame on the popular Sound Opinions podcast with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The special edition episodes aired interviews with Columbia students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
'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.
Columbia College Chicago Honors 24 Alums for ‘24 in 2024’
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to Columbia College Chicago’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
Spring Semester In Review At Columbia
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: Columbia College Chicago Highlights
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.
Columbia Professor Jackie Spinner Wins Prestigious Media Award
May 14, 2024Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before Columbia College Chicago’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Columbia to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies
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.
Columbia Team Wins U.S. L'Oréal Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
The Columbia Community Gathers for Solar Eclipse
Apr 12, 2024“The Columbia Chronicle” and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicago’s Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led by dedicated faculty, Columbia students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
NBCU Academy and 'The Columbia Chronicle' Host Panel Discussion About LatinX Voter Engagement
Apr 04, 2024Telemundo Chicago’s Iris Berríos, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network’s Hugo Balta — who teaches at Columbia — join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.
Ask the Expert: Beth Davis-Berg on Environmental Science
Apr 02, 2024From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the Columbia College Chicago Green Buildings Program (CCC – GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
‘Columbia Chronicle’ Soars, Crowned Best Newspaper by National College Media Association
Apr 02, 2024Columbia College Chicago’s student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
The Bluest Eye: Exploring Transdisciplinary Storytelling at Columbia College Chicago
Mar 12, 2024Columbia College Chicago brings Toni Morrison's “The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
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.
Empowering Creatives at ShopColumbia
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopColumbia a unique shopping experience in the heart of Columbia College Chicago’s campus.
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.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024Columbia College Chicago students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Learn 5 ASL Signs to Spread the Love at Columbia College Chicago
Feb 08, 2024Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? Columbia offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
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.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
ASL Conference Brings High School and College Students Together at Columbia College Chicago
Dec 18, 2023ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at Columbia College Chicago
'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.
Accreditation for ASL Bachelor’s Renewed for Next 10 Years
Nov 06, 2023Columbia College Chicago is proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) granted the ASL-English Interpretation bachelor’s program with a 10-year accreditation extension in October 2023.
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.
Journalism Symposium Brings Secretary of Interior to Columbia and Learning Opportunities to Students
Oct 18, 2023The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to Columbia with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
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.
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 Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
'The Columbia Chronicle' Wins Grant to Investigate Mental Health Issues
Jul 17, 2023"The Columbia Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Columbia Installs New Radio Tower for Student-Led WCRX
Jul 10, 2023Perched upon Columbia College Chicago’s 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicago’s Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023“Our Chicago: Freedom Music,” a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago’s Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining ’17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
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.
Columbia Student Recognized for Her Work Getting Out the Vote on Campus and Beyond
Apr 26, 2023Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at Columbia College Chicago, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
Advertising Students Earn a Spot on Prestigious Young Ones Student Award Shortlist
Apr 18, 2023A team of Columbia College Chicago students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
Columbia to Confer Degrees on Theatre Critic, Jazz Artist at Commencement 2023
Apr 18, 2023Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former Columbia faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the college’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for Columbia's L'Oréal Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from Columbia College Chicago wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
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 Chronicle' Wins 31 Awards From Illinois College Press Association
Feb 27, 2023"The Columbia Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
Columbia Journalism Professor to Discuss Documentary with Pulitzer Prize Winner in D.C.
Feb 06, 2023“Morocco, Morocco” was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago to Partner With NBCU Academy
Jan 26, 2023Columbia students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.
Columbia Students Win Scholarships and Take on New York During NRF Foundation Student Program
Jan 18, 2023NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from Columbia place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
Columbia Students Awarded Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Jan 06, 2023In April, five Columbia College Chicago scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
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