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.
Student Spotlight Stories
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 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.
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.
Students Paint the Town: Columbia and Partners Expand Wabash Arts Corridor With New Murals
Aug 01, 2024Columbia College Chicago, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
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.
Columbia Students Partner With NASCAR to Create Race-Themed Games
Jun 13, 2024You don’t have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by Columbia students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
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.
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.
Creativity Without Limits: Columbia Students Bring Imaginary World to Life With Virtual Production
Apr 25, 2024Columbia College Chicago welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center’s Stage 3.
Columbia College Chicago Students Gear Up for TEDx Impulse and Impact Event on May 2
Apr 24, 2024Columbia students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024Columbia College Chicago’s annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
CineYouth Festival Leans on Columbia College Chicago Student Talent Behind the Scenes and on the Screens
Apr 16, 2024The annual Chicago festival to screen films by Columbia students and alums, with Columbia students serving on the festival’s youth programming committee.
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.
Upcoming Festivals to Showcase Animated Short by Sophomore Film and Television Student
Apr 09, 2024International student Carlos Lerma’s film ‘Treasure Haunt’ will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
‘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.
Columbia College Chicago Student Film Garners Awards Worldwide
Mar 25, 2024"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at Columbia College Chicago and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
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.
Music Department to Host Concert Benefitting Migrants
Mar 12, 2024Columbia’s Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support New Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
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.
Columbia Students Prepare for 16th Annual Paint it Black Showcase
Feb 19, 2024Students in Columbia College Chicago's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
B-Series Festival Celebrates a Decade of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture with B-LONG
Feb 14, 2024Columbia College Chicago's B-LONG Festival, from February 29 to March 3, celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture. Featuring workshops, panels, battles, and Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago Auditions on March 3.
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
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.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Then, Now, Next—The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago’s 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
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.
Audio Arts and Acoustics Student Awarded Scholarship to Travel To New York City for Audio Engineering Conference
Nov 14, 2023The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
Dance Senior Tristen Sanborn on Tap, Teaching, and Taking on Life After Columbia
May 01, 2023How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Arts Management Master's Degree Opens Doors of Opportunity for Museum Professional Jessica Meis
Apr 24, 2023Graduate student works as a collections assistant at Columbia's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Meet the Face of Columbia College Chicago's TikTok
Apr 17, 2023Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the Columbia College Chicago community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
Brower Brothers Make the Leap With Semester in LA
Apr 03, 2023Columbia College Chicago seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
Student Explores Video Game Storytelling and Wins Gold
Mar 06, 2023Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
'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.
Dancer Vi McMahon on Art, Activism, and Thriving (Not Surviving)
Feb 20, 2023How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
Business and Entrepreneurship Student Hunter Meisel Carves Her Own Path
Feb 13, 2023Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
Cultivating Creativity at Columbia: A Student Finds His Place
Nov 07, 2022Advertising major Christian Navas flexes his creativity in multiple mediums and finds like-minded creatives at Columbia College Chicago.
Finding the Right Fit
Oct 17, 2022Aspiring to help build a more inclusive-fashion industry on the business side, senior Miranda Prater discovers her perfect fit at Columbia.
Meg Konieczka Is Out of Their Shell
Oct 10, 2022Theatre student Meg Konieczka on how acting gave their dreams direction
Kate Apostolacus Knows Where She’s Going
Oct 04, 2022New Jersey native Kate Apostolacus sets out on the path to find herself and does just that at Columbia College Chicago.
Dance Over Everything
Sep 26, 2022Columbia student tells us why she chose Dance over a pre-med education and how it’s paying off.
International Student Seizes Opportunities After Emerging From COVID-19 Isolation
May 16, 2022A native of Poland, Ksymena Pawlowicz leverages each and every opportunity at Columbia to realize her professional and personal ambitions.
Photography Student Erica McKeehen Tests the Limits of Our Assumptions
Mar 07, 2022McKeehen, MA ’21 MFA ’23 on how photography can combat the vilification of femme- presenting people.
AAA Student Ella Pinceloup on Happy Surprises in Audio Arts
Mar 07, 2022At Columbia, student finds like-minded women in audio and discovers new corners of the audio industry.
Yulia Yrkoski on Illustration and Staying True to Yourself
Nov 30, 2021Illustration student Yulia Yrkoski talks about their Columbia experience, revolutionizing the industry
Audio Engineering Student Kimberly Liwanag on Living the Journey
Nov 29, 2021Audio Engineering Student Kimberly Liwanag has built a sustainable support system within her Audio Design & Production program, one defined by individuals committed to supporting her evolution as an artist.
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