淫妻社 alumni help shape the culture of our time. They perform on stage and screen. They start their own businesses. They dance, exhibit, design, produce, animate, compose, manage, write, and direct with the best. Here are a few of their stories.
Tyler Anthony Smith 鈥17, Dakota Hughes 鈥15, and Stephanie Shaw 鈥92, MFA 鈥09, bring their acclaimed comedy 鈥淨ueen for a Day鈥 to New York for a limited Off-Broadway run.
淫妻社 alum Tari Segal '03 earns her first Emmy nomination for cinematography on 鈥淢argo鈥檚 Got Money Troubles.鈥
School of Fashion faculty member Jacob Victorine and co-founders have opened All We Remember, a new Logan Square retail and creative space where visitors can experience the fashion design process firsthand through workshops, conversation, and thoughtfully crafted garments.
The Television Academy recognizes 淫妻社 alumni Chase Infiniti 鈥22, Christian Sprenger 鈥07, and Tari Segal 鈥03 for their work on three acclaimed television series.
Norman Teague 鈥12 led the design of custom benches for the Obama Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey 鈥17.
Columbia Audio Arts students and alumni joined young musicians from the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns and Eddie Vedder to record an inspiring new song ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening celebration on June 18. The song is now available on streaming platforms.
The film, created by a team of 淫妻社 filmmakers, continues its award-winning festival run by taking home a People鈥檚 Gold Telly.
Audio engineer Mary Mazurek MFA 鈥11, PhD, president of 淫妻社鈥檚 National Alumni Board, reflects on her own educational and career path and the value of mentorship.
Journalists Jake Wittich鈥17, managing鈥痚ditor of鈥淲indy City Times,鈥 Anna DeShawn, founder of E3 Radio, and guest speakers share their expertise in a six-week program on community journalism at 淫妻社.
Veteran script supervisor Mia Wicklund MAM 鈥12 returned to 淫妻社 to help prepare students to confidently step onto set in a key film production role.
Filmmaker Daniel Pico 鈥02 says the incentive gives new momentum to his film, a once-stalled project now headed toward production.
The 淫妻社 alum鈥檚 short screened at the festival while the pitch for his feature film won $275,000 in film production resources.
鈥淭races of Home,鈥 produced by Associate Professor Dan Rybicky, wins the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, while 鈥淭he Game Camera,鈥 produced by Associate Professor Carolina Posse and created with Columbia talent, receives several festival awards.
Celebrated artist and activist Tonika Lewis Johnson 鈥03 returns to 淫妻社 to reflect on receiving the 鈥済enius grant鈥 and the work that brought the recognition.
The Chicago Journalists Association recognizes Jake Wittich 鈥17, managing editor of 鈥淲indy City Times,鈥 for coverage of Chicago鈥檚 LGBTQ+ community and the media outlet鈥檚 digital revitalization.
Columbia alumni Alexander Knox 鈥15 and Bryant Von Woodson II 鈥18 are leading creative innovation at Coach, blending fashion, culture, and storytelling.
Alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Rutherford 鈥17 takes the 淫妻社 Gospel Choir to the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church for an authentic musical experience in the Englewood community.
淫妻社 alum and actor Aayisha Ruby Gold 鈥13 returns to NBC鈥檚 鈥淐hicago P.D.鈥 and reflects on the craft, courage, and connection that shape her work.
Columbia alum Jess McDermott 鈥24, who majored in Public Relations with a minor in Music Business, brought her client, the musician GUNNAR, to campus for a masterclass.
Columbia鈥檚 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti 鈥22 was cast alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson鈥檚 upcoming film 鈥淥ne Battle After Another."
Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at 淫妻社鈥檚 Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with Columbia alums and faculty.
Make plans to watch 鈥淎merican Parent鈥 and 鈥淒awn Dusk鈥濃 two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by 淫妻社 talent.
Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
Niko Gerentes 鈥18, a 淫妻社 alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short 鈥淭he Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.鈥
Molly Williams, who earned her BA in Fiction Writing at 淫妻社, will pursue a PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Victorian literature and ecological ethics.
Illustration alum Mac McGuire 鈥24 creates her first major mural for 淫妻社 as the lead artist.
淫妻社 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 Michelle Brady 鈥07, a military veteran and attorney, proves it鈥檚 never too late to return to the literary world.
淫妻社 Journalism alum Katherine Iorio 鈥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.
The School of Theatre and Dance celebrates alumni and faculty featured in Newcity Stage's 鈥淧layers 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.鈥
Columbia alumni, including a GRAMMY nominee and Disney animator, return to campus to inspire the next generation of creators with their expertise and unique perspectives.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to Columbia students for 鈥淏ehind His Eyes鈥 and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by Columbia alums with an Audience Choice Award.
The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 淫妻社 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 鈥19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX鈥檚 鈥淭he Bear,鈥 the impact of her Columbia education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Before "Hacks" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," there was the comedienne who started it all.
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza鈥檚 Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
As a kickoff to 淫妻社鈥檚 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 鈥24 in 2024,鈥 a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
淫妻社, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
The Walder Foundation has named three Chicago-based performing artists, including two 淫妻社 alumni and one faculty member, as recipients of its prestigious 2024 Platform Awards.
As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 淫妻社 to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Columbia's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
The annual Chicago festival to screen films by Columbia students and alums, with Columbia students serving on the festival鈥檚 youth programming committee.
Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff's forthcoming book, "With Love, Mommie Dearest," offers an insider's account of the making of the iconic 1981 film and its enduring cultural impact, with events planned for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.
鈥淕ood Guy with a Gun,鈥 written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 淫妻社, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at Columbia, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
淫妻社 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule茅 鈥11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule茅-curated fashion exhibit window.
Professional pivot leads to career success for 淫妻社 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Before he became a consistent presence on the Las Vegas strip and late-night talk shows, Shecky Greene 鈥47 attended 淫妻社.
Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos 鈥51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
鈥淪hi Ri Fan Gu鈥 (鈥淪ojourn to Shangri-La鈥), a film by Yihan Lin MFA 鈥21, makes its international debut in February.
The Dance Center at 淫妻社 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
鈥淢usher,鈥 a film made by 淫妻社 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
Apollo Baldoz 鈥09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and Columbia Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 鈥76.
Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with Columbia alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
鈥淥ur Chicago: Freedom Music,鈥 a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago鈥檚 Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 鈥17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 淫妻社 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 鈥19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
淫妻社 Alum D鈥橺hari Bolden 鈥17 describes her experiences working with two of music鈥檚 biggest superstars and her passion for making music that makes people feel good.
淫妻社 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago鈥檚 top theatre awards.
CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Creating the space she needed to thrive led 淫妻社 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
淫妻社 Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.
As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.
How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen鈥檚 happiness and her future.
How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.