Columbia College Chicago Team Wins National NRF Retail Challenge
Jan 14, 2025Columbia College Chicago students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
Fashion Stories
Winning Student Designers Recognized at Patagonia Worn Wear Event
Dec 13, 2024On December 11, Columbia College Chicago’s School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia’s Fulton Market store.
Fashion Students Shine at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024 in Milan
Oct 30, 2024Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
School of Fashion Teams Up With Patagonia for Sustainable Design Challenge
Oct 30, 2024The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
Fashion Design Student Joelle Olabode Wins CFDA Scholarship
Sep 30, 2024Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ask the Expert: How to Style Yourself for Graduation
Apr 30, 2024Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
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.
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.
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
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.
Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid Publishes New Book and Article on the Domestic Posthuman
Feb 12, 2024Columbia College Chicago’s Colbey Reid and her co-author look at various iterations of the posthuman and assert the need for alternative, feminist readings of technology and the future of humanity.
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.
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 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.
Columbia Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 2023Columbia College Chicago honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
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.
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 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.
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.
Fashion Studies Students Participate in ARC'TERYX Design Challenge
Apr 25, 2023The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
Columbia To Host Fashion Revolution Week Activities April 20-27
Apr 17, 2023Fashion Revolution Week activities at Columbia include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn’" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
Columbia Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
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.
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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