淫妻社 Associate Professor Julie Minbiole, PhD, has been named the next editor-in-chief of 鈥淭he American Biology Teacher,鈥 bringing her interdisciplinary approach to science education and scientific literacy to a national leadership role.
During a multi-day visit to 淫妻社, entrepreneur Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin collaborated with students, faculty, and Chicago cultural leaders to explore how historic legacies can inspire modern innovation.
Celebrate 25 years of Manifest Arts Festival with 淫妻社 on Saturday, May 16.
淫妻社 will honor alumni Precious Brady-Davis 鈥13 and Sydney Corryn Holman 鈥12 with the inaugural Creative Catalyst Award and Columbia Champion Award at the 2026 Creative Connections Reception.
淫妻社 brings musicians together to put on a show of support for Audio Arts major Kathrynn Vettas.
淫妻社 School of Fashion professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc鈥檚 wearable sculptures enter The Met鈥檚 permanent collection, with works on view in 鈥淐ostume Art.鈥
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association honors 淫妻社鈥檚 鈥淎llium, A Journal of Print & Prose鈥 with a Silver Collegiate Crown Award and individual recognition for students and their poetry.
While at 淫妻社鈥檚 Semester in LA program, Senior Alex Lu鈥檚 initiative鈥攁nd a tube of glue鈥攈elp him make industry connections.
淫妻社 students bring the Tony Award-winning musical 鈥淔un Home鈥 to the stage, navigating a nonlinear story of family, identity, and memory.
![American rapper and community activist Yolanda 鈥淵o-Yo鈥 Whitaker [left] and Chicago business leader Toi Salter [right] will receive honorary Doctor of Arts degrees at 淫妻社鈥檚 2026 Commencement.](/news-and-events/img/news-and-events/announcements/hdrs-small1.png)
Yolanda 鈥淵o-Yo鈥 Whitaker and Toi Salter will receive honorary Doctor of Arts degrees at 淫妻社鈥檚 2026 Commencement.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
The American Marketing Association's event brings emerging marketing leaders from across the country to campus for immersive, peer-driven training and collaboration
Fashion Merchandising major Galaxy Wolf gains firsthand insight into the apparel industry.
Following her breakout role in the best picture鈥搘inning 鈥淥ne Battle After Another,鈥 淫妻社 alum Chase Infiniti 鈥22 leads Hulu鈥檚 鈥淭he Testaments,鈥 based on Margaret Atwood鈥檚 acclaimed novel.
Schools making 鈥淰ariety鈥檚鈥 prestigious list are recognized for their adaptability in a rapidly changing industry and ability to navigate recent pressures facing higher education.
淫妻社 alum and faculty Jonathan Castillo shares insight into his work and the ideas shaping his practice.
Columbia students will work with some exciting new studio equipment this upcoming fall, making their hands-on learning experience even more expansive.
淫妻社, a sponsor of this year鈥檚 CineYouth Film Festival, will play a prominent role at the fest, with student and alum film screenings, an alumni panel discussion, and students and faculty working behind the scenes.
淫妻社鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance unveils a dynamic 2026鈥2027 season spanning musicals, comedy, horror, and contemporary adaptations.
淫妻社 alum Darlene Mitchell 鈥13 is a finalist on the current season of 鈥淩uPaul鈥檚 Drag Race.鈥
Once again, 淫妻社 students travel to SXSW in Austin for an unforgettable experiential learning experience.
Thanks to an opportunity made possible through a partnership between 淫妻社 and Unity Management, five students in Columbia鈥檚 Semester in LA program visit Netflix in Los Angeles.
When not developing award-winning games, William Chyr, adjunct professor of instruction, teaches graduate students at 淫妻社 about the games industry and how music intersects with interactive media.
A new exhibition showcases more than 150 works from Columbia鈥檚 foundation courses across three campus galleries.
淫妻社 students earn national recognition as FSF Scholars, presenting industry-focused case studies at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings a powerful mix of dance and live music to Columbia, exploring identity, connection, and community through world premieres and a returning work.
Alex Leon, a senior at 淫妻社, secures a highly competitive paid internship that leads to recognition for his work and a job.
淫妻社 is pleased to announce that Adam S. Weiss has been appointed Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, following a highly competitive national search led by ZRG Partners.
淫妻社鈥檚 first Festival of Dance Clubs brings student-led performances from Latin to K-pop to the Dance Center March 31鈥揂pril 3, 2026.
Teerath Majumder, an assistant professor at 淫妻社, taps into his roots for an upcoming performance at Chicago鈥檚 Elastic Arts Foundation.
Six high school seniors transformed discarded materials into original garments at 淫妻社鈥檚 Reinvention High School Design Challenge, earning scholarships and recognition for innovation, sustainability, and storytelling.
A new series from 淫妻社鈥檚 Theatre Alumni Board connects students with industry professionals through conversations, collaborations, and real-world insight into creative careers.
Joe Cancellaro, a 淫妻社 professor and composer, plays bass in a newly signed band, showing students that opportunities for creative collaboration extend far beyond college.
MoCP celebrated its 50th anniversary with DARKROOM 2026, honoring Joel Sternfeld and raising vital support for exhibitions, acquisitions, and student-centered programming at 淫妻社.
淫妻社鈥檚 top-notch student-led media outlet recognized again for excellence in collegiate journalism.
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.
In a ceremony that blended academic tradition with Columbia鈥檚 signature creativity, Dr. Bolton鈥檚 investiture marks an important moment in Columbia鈥檚 renaissance.
淫妻社 students build 鈥淲e Make Monsters,鈥 an immersive, devised production that explores how communities create myth 鈥 and monsters 鈥 together.
The Dance Center鈥檚 B-Series features guest artists, cyphers, panels, and more 鈥揷entered around a celebration of Hip Hop, healing, and community.
The 鈥淐hronicle,鈥 淫妻社's student-run media outlet, brings home 34 awards 鈥 including nine first-place honors and the division sweepstakes title.
Michael N.J. Wright is director of 鈥淐itizen Bowen,鈥 a documentary that looks at Charles 鈥淐huck鈥 Bowen and the role of Black political organizers in Chicago鈥檚 Democratic political machine.
Columbia launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.
鈥淔rankie,鈥 a capstone animated short created by Columbia alums, has been selected for the 2026 New York International Children鈥檚 Film Festival.
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.
Columbia students collaborate on 鈥淩enaissance Rising,鈥 a new Student Center mural inspired by President Bolton鈥檚 strategic plan and grounded in real-world professional practice.
The exhibition at 淫妻社鈥檚 C33 Gallery showcases the work of Chicago Public Schools art educators鈥攑racticing artists whose creative work often exists alongside their teaching.
Faculty from 淫妻社's School of Theatre and Dance contributed choreography, text direction, and sound design to The Seldoms鈥 climate-focused work.
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.
Wenhwa Tsao, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television at 淫妻社, brings a story of labor, love, and resilience to the DC Independent Film Festival.
Visiting instructor Michelle Leonard, a multiplatinum songwriter, challenges 淫妻社 Audio and Music students to write and record 12 songs in one extremely intense and rewarding week.
Students from 淫妻社 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where 鈥淎vatar,鈥 鈥淭he Sound of Music,鈥 and other great films were made.
鈥淢oCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades鈥 features more than 100 works from the museum鈥檚 permanent collection that trace five decades of collecting.
淫妻社 faculty Anne Libera helped lead The Second City鈥檚 shift to an all-improv e.t.c. Theater, reflecting how comedy is evolving to meet audiences in real time.
Bruce Mau, one of the most influential voices in contemporary design, visited 淫妻社 for an immersive presentation that asked students to rethink how design engages the senses.
淫妻社 students combine their unique talents to produce a musical competition at a local venue.
Columbia students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
A law firm co-founded by Associate Professor Loren Wells prevailed in a precedent-setting court decision that affirms music creators鈥 rights to reclaim their copyrights worldwide.
Art history professor Amy M. Mooney joins the Black Metropolis Research Consortium board, advancing archival research on Black photographers while creating hands-on opportunities for Columbia students.
Adjunct Professor of Instruction Amina Norman-Hawkins from 淫妻社鈥檚 School of Audio and Music creates a playlist of songs important to the Civil Rights Movement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Students channel their inner Jimmy Kimmels to create 鈥淐olumbia After Dark.鈥
Autumn Woody 鈥23 hosted an intimate industry panel at Soho House Chicago, connecting students with leaders in fashion, media, and costume design, and offering candid insight into real-world creative careers.
Filmmaker Daniel Pico 鈥02 says the incentive gives new momentum to his film, a once-stalled project now headed toward production.
Fashion becomes history in 鈥淎ncient to the Future: African Cloths and Textiles,鈥 an exhibit at 淫妻社 that explores African textiles from the past and present that runs until Jan. 6.
From industry legends to successful alumni to corporate partners, these creatives brought their ideas, experience, and energy to 淫妻社鈥檚 campus this year.
From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 淫妻社 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 curated 25 standout photos that show Columbia at its best.
Zippers took center stage as fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice.
From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on Columbia鈥檚 website in 2025.
鈥淰ogue CS鈥 lists Associate Professor Sandra Kumorowski among their featured leaders thanks to her work advancing arts marketing education via Columbia鈥檚 Prague Global Marketing practicum.
A Columbia class set Angie Belloso on a path to a full-time role in L鈥橭r茅al鈥檚 2026 Management Trainee program.
WCRX, 淫妻社鈥檚 student-run radio station, brings back its annual fundraiser and broadcast to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
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.
CTAS (Created to Achieve Success), a 淫妻社 student organization, raises money and collects course materials to support their peers.
Columbia Illustration students partnered with Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton and Chicago Public Art Group on a Lincoln Park mural, gaining hands-on experience in community-based public art.
This marks the third time Columbia has earned the top spot on this prestigious annual list.
Columbia students stepped into a playful, transformative world where household objects chase their dreams, blending bold performance with a message about identity and celebrating differences.
Amy Dordek Dolinsky, Partner and Director of Business Development at Lucas James Talent Partners, and Michael Swanson, Senior Vice President of Production at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, have been named to Columbia's Board of Trustees.
淫妻社 Interior Architecture student Eyerusalem Hagos has received the 2025 NEWH Scholarship sponsored by Tackett Hospitality, a competitive national honor in hospitality design.
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.
Kira Cooper, an Arts and Entertainment Management major at 淫妻社, is one of just 23 students nationwide selected for the Gersh Externship.
淫妻社 Animation professor John Losacco wins Best Animated Short Film in North America for 鈥淭he Perfect Present.鈥
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.
Voice students at 淫妻社 receive personalized performance feedback from a Broadway veteran.
Columbia Fashion student Shamya Banks was named a 2026 NRF Next Generation Scholarship finalist for her sustainable, Gen Z鈥搃nspired Crate & Barrel concept.
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.
In its annual listing of the best film schools, 鈥淭heWrap鈥 ranks 淫妻社 No. 18.
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.
During National and International Media Literacy Week, which runs Oct. 27 to 31, 淫妻社 participates in initiatives highlighting the importance of media literacy.
淫妻社 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city鈥檚 annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
Founded by Columbia faculty T. Ayo Alston, Ayodele Drum and Dance presents 鈥淏eauty and the Beat: Masked,鈥 blending African mask traditions, Caribbean masquerade, and Chicago Footwork.
A new book by Columbia College Professor Carmelo Esterrich takes a deep dive into the influential, Spanish-language album 鈥淩e.鈥
淫妻社鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance announces its 2025鈥26 season featuring comedy, devised works, and musicals.
Columbia Theatre and Dance students performed a 鈥淕rease鈥 tribute at the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, previewing their full November production.
淫妻社 Professor Stephen Asma reaches new audiences through his YouTube series 鈥淧rofessor Asma鈥檚 Guide to Unusual Knowledge,鈥 extending classroom conversations to a wider audience.
鈥淭he Lion King鈥 star reflects on his path from the South Loop to Broadway 鈥 and how his Arts Management degree helps him balance artistry and leadership.
In recognition of 淫妻社鈥檚 135th anniversary, students collaborate with the school鈥檚 archivists and the Hokin Gallery to tell Columbia鈥檚 story.
The festival will feature works by Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 as well as associate professor Missy Hernandez and Miguel Silveira 鈥05 who recently won Best Horror Screenplay at the Nashville Film Festival.
Associate professor of Interior Architecture Dave Broz presented research at the researchED Education Summit in Brisbane, Australia.
Columbia鈥檚 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizes the Englewood native and 淫妻社 graduate, who uses creativity as a catalyst for social change.
Columbia students and faculty are showcasing bold, community-focused projects in the 2025鈥26 Chicago Architecture Biennial
Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at 淫妻社, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation鈥檚 Fall 2025 Internship Program.
Anne Libera鈥檚 new book "Funnier" and Columbia鈥檚 expanding comedy programs highlight how comedy can be taught as both craft and cultural force.
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."
The Jecheon International Music and Film Festival honored Sunny Youm, an MFA student studying Music Composition for the Screen at 淫妻社, with the grand prize for new talent.
Kevin Christophersen, an associate professor at 淫妻社, takes home the Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.
The 淫妻社 student thesis film, which was nominated for Best Student Film, is set to screen on Sept. 27 at the Logan Theatre in Chicago.
Columbia hosted a Black Theatre Day gathering focused on legacy, community, and future possibilities.
Students at 淫妻社 learn the art of developing successful sponsorship partnerships by working with Riot Fest, one of Chicago鈥檚 major music festivals.
Lucas Stall, a junior at 淫妻社, took home the Heart Award at the Flint Youth Film Festival for a film about his struggles caring for his father with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.
Loren Wells, associate professor in 淫妻社鈥檚 School of Business and Entrepreneurship, gets the nod from 鈥淰ariety鈥 thanks in part to his law firm鈥檚 work on a groundbreaking copyright case.
Columbia鈥檚 Michigan Avenue windows feature the World Fashion Festival this month, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and showcasing global creativity.
鈥淕oober Madness,鈥 an animated short from 淫妻社鈥檚 Advanced Production Studio, is earning international recognition with festival selections, nominations, and awards.
Faculty member and illustrator Jacqueline Alc谩ntara partnered with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on a new children鈥檚 book.
A fan favorite, Chicago鈥檚 Leo High School Choir and 淫妻社's Keith 鈥淜ash鈥 Smith advance to the semifinals of NBC鈥檚 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Got Talent,鈥 with their next live performance set for Sept. 16.
Senior Graphic Design major Angela Kalish turned a connection from the Adobe Creative Retreat into a high-profile commission, creating an illustration for Adobe鈥檚 back-to-school social media campaign.
淫妻社 Associate Professor Elio Leturia was recognized for addressing the challenging issue of artificial intelligence through creative teaching.
The Dance Center of 淫妻社鈥檚 52nd season honors founder Shirley Mordine with world and Chicago premieres, faculty and student performances, international artists, and the launch of the Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Fund in 2026.
鈥淢ovieMaker鈥 highlights 淫妻社's real-world-focused curriculum and the 淫妻社 state-of-the-art Media Production Center, which is home to Columbia's Volume Wall for virtual production.
For award-winning vocalist G. Thomas Allen, a voice instructor and staff member at 淫妻社, performing at the Chicago Jazz Festival is a full circle moment.
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.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) recognized the story 鈥淪urviving the Housing Crisis,鈥 which appeared in the 淫妻社 student-created interactive digital publication 鈥淚n Flux.鈥
Columbia student Rebecca McQueen used state-of-the art Dolby Atmos audio equipment on the John Lennon Educational Tour bus and met hip-hop star RZA from Wu-Tang Clan.
In celebration of 淫妻社鈥檚 135th anniversary, the college is honoring 25 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 25 in 2025, a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia takes students to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Annual Conference, where they participated in hands-on workshops and networking events.
This marks the 14th consecutive year 淫妻社 has earned a top in "The Hollywood Reporter's" annual rankings of film schools.
This summer, Columbia students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
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.
淫妻社 junior Beyrali Santiago scores jobs at Chicago鈥檚 outdoor music festivals thanks to Columbia connections and shares advice to Lollapalooza first-timers.
Faculty member Robin Whatley helped uncover North America鈥檚 oldest known pterosaur, a 209-million-year-old fossil that reshapes scientific understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.
Through his work as a designer, educator, and advocate, Justin Dougan-LeBlanc is opening doors for Deaf creatives and reshaping the conversation around access and inclusion in fashion.
Columbia Art History alum Sylvia Faichney will continue her research on army family housing with support from prestigious CASVA and Dumbarton Oaks fellowships.
Two student teams from 淫妻社鈥檚 School of Design earned nominations for the 2025 International UX Awards in the New Talent category.
淫妻社鈥檚 School of Fashion showcased student work at the 2025 University Arts Biennial in Mallorca, highlighting the creative process and forging new global partnerships.
Columbia fashion students and alumni debuted original motorsports-inspired looks at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown Chicago.
Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at 淫妻社, will offer a free blues camp for school-aged musicians at Columbia鈥檚 Music Center.
Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, 淫妻社's new president, brings in bold changemakers from the higher-education sphere to help lead the region鈥檚 premier institution for creatives; new roles also announced to further growth, deepen community impact.
With events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and Chicago鈥檚 Pride Parade, 淫妻社鈥檚 student-led newsroom is in full gear.
Fashion students created upcycled couture garments for "Patterned by Nature" at the Chicago Botanic Garden, showcasing sustainable design and innovation.
Erin McCarthy has been awarded a national teaching fellowship from the HistoryMakers.
Avin HannahSmith has been named a 2025 Dark Matter Resident at Elastic Arts for his multidisciplinary work exploring Afro-identity, spatial memory, and creative resistance.
In honor of Pride Month in Chicago, let's get to know the people from 淫妻社 whose advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community has made a lasting impact.
Professor Emeritus Michael Rabiger, an internationally respected filmmaker and scholar, was former chair of 淫妻社鈥檚 film department.
"About Noon" by Alessandro Bo (June 20-September 19) explores gentrification and displacement in Mexico through photography, video, and collage.
Columbia Animation students鈥 film 鈥淗itchhiker鈥 is winning national acclaim, earning awards at both the New York Short Animation Festival and Feel The Reel International Film Festival.
淫妻社 is pleased to announce Dean of Faculty Affairs Suzanne McBride as Interim Senior Vice President and Provost, effective June 3, 2025, while conducting a nationwide provost search.聽
The spring 2025 semester at 淫妻社 was filled with incredible accomplishments from faculty, students, and alumni in media, arts, and more.
Through storytelling and collaboration, 淫妻社 students bring imagination, authenticity, and vulnerability to the TEDx stage.
Columbia fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
The Fusion Ensemble from 淫妻社's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free,鈥 with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.
淫妻社 congratulates Jerry Brindisi, interim director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, on his Music Business Association win.
IMAGINE: Manifest Arts Festival 2025 continues 淫妻社鈥檚 unique tradition. Here鈥檚 what to expect, how to register, and what there is to look forward to.
Luis Nasser鈥檚 new paper explores the thermodynamic roots of why harmony sounds pleasing to the ear.
"The Columbia Chronicle," Columbia鈥檚 student-led news outlet, earned the Peter Lisagor Award for Best Campus Coverage and was named a finalist in the Best Email Newsletter category.
David Cromer, a Tony-winning director and 淫妻社 honorary degree recipient, is earning critical acclaim for two Broadway hits and returns to Chicago to co-direct "The Antiquities" at Goodman Theatre.
淫妻社鈥檚 Animation program ranked #5 nationally among schools offering an Animation-related BA by "Animation Career Review."
Philip Seward received recognition for the opera 鈥淎 House Divided,鈥 which he composed with the support of a 淫妻社 Faculty Development Grant.
Three interior architecture students were honored in 鈥淢etropolis鈥 magazine鈥檚 2025 Future100 list for their innovation and design excellence.
淫妻社 students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
"Variety" once again features 淫妻社 in its annual list, which recognizes select schools for their standout training, top-notch faculty, and career preparation.
Columbia will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to acclaimed actor Joseph Sikora 鈥98 and Grammy-nominated producer Marcos 鈥淜osine鈥 Palacios 鈥06 at the 2025 Commencement.
The Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program has helped 淫妻社 with its energy savings for its South Loop campus since 2013.
Seven Columbia students and alumni will showcase their short films at this year鈥檚 CineYouth Festival, which is presented each year by the Chicago International Film Festival and is free to the public.
Three sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed at the Getz Theatre Center from April 30鈥揗ay 13.
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, a professor at 淫妻社, has been honored as one of 37 Champion Award winners for supporting nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2024 election.
Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
This event will feature original dance works by students, celebrating creativity and personal stories through choreography.
The Fair Elections Center鈥檚 Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognizes Columbia for encouraging students to register and vote.
The School of Visual Arts at 淫妻社 hosts an artist talk with acclaimed painter Phyllis Bramson, whose work combines historical and pop culture influences to explore themes of love, intimacy, and human connection.
Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women鈥檚 rights.
淫妻社 is the regional affiliate for Cook County and the Chicago area for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
淫妻社鈥檚 School of Communication and Culture holds open house to introduce Columbia community to new Digital Content Studio and upgraded Live TV Studio.
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
Four seniors from Columbia鈥檚 UX/UI design program are addressing a longstanding gap in the beauty industry with Braid, an educational app offering extensive resources on textured hair care.
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.
For Women, by Women is an annual student-led exhibition showcasing the voices of women and nonbinary artists through photography, painting, fashion, and more.
Illustration alum Mac McGuire 鈥24 creates her first major mural for 淫妻社 as the lead artist.
Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book 鈥淕old Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.鈥
Columbia partners with Glessner House for a performance of 鈥淵ou on the Moors Now,鈥 a bold reimagining of four literary heroines who challenge societal expectations.
Abby Rankin, a senior at 淫妻社, blends comedy and education.
Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 淫妻社 and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
淫妻社鈥檚 student newspaper 鈥淭he Columbia Chronicle鈥 won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
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.
Photography alum Mark Ballogg unveils the hidden world of Chicago's artist studios in his new book, "Making Space," offering a glimpse into the creative environments of 119 local artists.
Kubilay Uner, director of 淫妻社鈥檚 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鈥檚 five nominated original film scores.
Seven students have been named Fashion Scholarship Fund Class of 2025 Scholars and will be honored at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
The 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.
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.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 淫妻社 classmates to share the painful story of her uncle鈥檚 murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
淫妻社 and partners will host the Chicago premiere of 鈥淢eanwhile,鈥 a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
From performances at 淫妻社 to parades and music festivals around the city, there鈥檚 no shortage of ways to stay entertained this winter and spring.
淫妻社 students from six majors collaborated to create 鈥淚n Flux,鈥 an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
From winning prestigious awards and grants to collaborating with big brands like NASCAR and L'Or茅al, here are the top stories from 淫妻社 in 2024.
The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | Po鈥機hop and Nora Sharp.
淫妻社 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
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
CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps 淫妻社 students navigate campus and access key resources.
Kate Stransky, an adjunct faculty member at 淫妻社, is the production designer for 鈥淚nkwo for When the Starving Return,鈥 a stop-motion short selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
淫妻社 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 compiled the 24 best action shots, portraits, and landscapes she captured over 2024.
On December 11, 淫妻社鈥檚 School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia鈥檚 Fulton Market store.
Columbia鈥檚 largest fundraising event returned for its third year to support Persistence Scholarships, ensuring students have the financial backing needed to graduate college.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
淫妻社 supports juniors and seniors through the Persistence Scholarship with funds raised at the 淫妻社 annual gala.
Creative Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport鈥檚 concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
This social satire explores themes of identity and race through the story of a Black woman鈥檚 journey of self-discovery, featuring an all-student cast and production team.
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.
A soundstage at Columbia鈥檚 Media Production Center transforms into Gotham City for a recent open house for prospective students and their families thanks to a collaboration between faculty, students, alumni, and corporate partners.
The Chicagoland Transfer Award recognizes transfer students from eligible Chicago area community colleges based on academic merit. The winners received scholarships for the fall 2024 semester.
淫妻社 earns a prestigious spot as #15 on TheWrap鈥檚 2024 list of Best Film Schools, recognizing its innovative approach to film education and industry connections.
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 School of Design has been awarded a $75,000 Illinois Innovation Voucher grant to fund a student-led project developing an educational game focused on college and early career development.
淫妻社 Theatre alums are involved in Babes With Blades Theatre Company鈥檚 A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream, showing at the Edge Theater from October 16 through November 23.
Curious how stage actors use fake movie-quality blood during fight sequences? Professor of Instruction David Woolley explains his favorite way to create fake blood for stage.
Rae 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.
The 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.
Two Columbia student films, 鈥淎dagio鈥 and 鈥淏ehind His Eyes,鈥 will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 淫妻社 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
Columbia's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
Columbia students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation鈥檚 annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
Columbia鈥檚 School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.
鈥淭he New Raymond," a 淫妻社 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
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.
The new Theatre Advisory Board, comprised of alumni and industry leaders, celebrates the life and legacy of Sheldon Patinkin at their inaugural event, September 21.
Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year鈥檚 Emmy winners, from the epic revival of 鈥淪hogun鈥 to the controversial comedy nominee 鈥淭he Bear.鈥
A new semester is upon us. Get ready to discover new vibrant campus art and reconnect with friends.
淫妻社 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.
The Dance Center of 淫妻社 unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
淫妻社 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.
Nine 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.
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.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 淫妻社 student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
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.
This year's nominees include individuals from Columbia's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at Columbia, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
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.
淫妻社 is once again recognized in 鈥楳ovieMaker鈥檚鈥 annual list of top film schools.
Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
Kubilay Uner leads Columbia鈥檚 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter.鈥
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 鈥24, and Breyona Smith 鈥24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or茅al Brandstorm.
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.
The Dance Center's 2024 Symposium 鈥淓xperiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm鈥 is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
You don鈥檛 have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by Columbia students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at Columbia, joins N脝 on stage in Chicago鈥檚 Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
鈥淔rankie鈥濃 a capstone project created by 淫妻社 students 鈥 will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring 2024: 淫妻社 Highlights
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 淫妻社 (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
Columbia students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
This is everything attendees need to know before 淫妻社鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
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.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the 淫妻社 2024 Commencement ceremonies
淫妻社 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
淫妻社 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center鈥檚 Stage 3.
Columbia students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.聽
Beginning April 22, 2024, students can register for COLL 299 Topics in Creativity and Social Justice: LGBTQIA+ Social Health Equality
Dive into the world of children鈥檚 books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 淫妻社.
淫妻社鈥檚 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.
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.
As 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.
鈥淭he Columbia Chronicle鈥 and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicago鈥檚 Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
Led 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.
International student Carlos Lerma鈥檚 film 鈥楾reasure Haunt鈥 will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
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.
Award-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.
Telemundo Chicago鈥檚 Iris Berr铆os, NBC Chicago鈥檚 Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network鈥檚 Hugo Balta 鈥 who teaches at Columbia 鈥 join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.鈥
From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the 淫妻社 Green Buildings Program (CCC 鈥 GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
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.
淫妻社鈥檚 student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
淫妻社 welcomes high school students to take college-level courses, experience campus life with Summer at Columbia.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 淫妻社 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
淫妻社 brings Toni Morrison's 鈥淭he Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
Columbia鈥檚 Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support鈥疦ew Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on 淫妻社鈥檚 Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
淫妻社鈥檚 C33 Gallery presents I Am, I Am, I Am, a two-person exhibition of work by Nora Benjamin and Arrietta van der Voort. Both photographers challenge gender roles and explore the internal experience of girlhood with their thought-provoking exhibit.
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and Columbia鈥檚 Media for Social Impact program.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopColumbia a unique shopping experience in the heart of 淫妻社鈥檚 campus.
Columbia'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.
Kubilay Uner, who leads Columbia's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
Want to experience art while strolling the streets of the South Loop neighborhood? Look no further than our Wabash Arts Corridor, which was named one of the best places to view public art in the U.S.
Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in March鈥攁 transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
"The Columbia Chronicle鈥 team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Students in 淫妻社's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
淫妻社'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.
Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok visited 淫妻社, engaging in a Q&A session with students about her creative process, working-class representation in the arts, and having the courage to share personal stories.
淫妻社 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
淫妻社 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule茅 鈥11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule茅-curated fashion exhibit window.
Columbia students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.
淫妻社鈥檚 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.
Professional pivot leads to career success for 淫妻社 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? Columbia offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
淫妻社's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 淫妻社, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month with 淫妻社 and around the city
淫妻社 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 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play 鈥淐ost of Living,鈥 will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
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.
Authors explore conversational AI鈥檚 impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
淫妻社 is excited to announce that USA TODAY'S 10Best Reader's Choice Travel Awards nominated Wabash Arts Corridor (WAC) for "Best Arts District" in 2024
There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at 淫妻社.
The Dance Center at 淫妻社 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
A year in review. See the top stories from our students, alumni and 淫妻社 community.
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.
In 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.
淫妻社 encourages everyone to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by serving their community.
Andrew 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.
Grace Kessler Overbeke will present a talk entitled "The Many Mrs. Maisels: 20th-Century U.S. Jewish Female Stand-Up Comedians鈥 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 淫妻社
淫妻社 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 淫妻社 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.鈥
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.
The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 淫妻社.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 淫妻社 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.
Columbia launched the school鈥檚 first student newspaper 鈥淐C Writer鈥 in 1973. Renamed 鈥淭he Columbia Chronicle鈥 in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with Columbia鈥檚 jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
Funds raised by Columbia鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥 an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥 make a difference for students.
For the second year in a row, 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter鈥 ranks 淫妻社's graduate program in Music No. 1.
The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
Apollo Baldoz 鈥09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
淫妻社 is proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) granted the ASL-English Interpretation bachelor鈥檚 program with a 10-year accreditation extension in October 2023.
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.
At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how Columbia students learn to identity misinformation.
The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to Columbia with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at 淫妻社 hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.
Twenty-six 淫妻社 students made the animated short 鈥淪cream Writers鈥 as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Columbia students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
As hip hop turns 50, we look at Columbia鈥檚 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
淫妻社, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Columbia鈥檚 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鈥檚 Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is 鈥淟a Cultura Cura,鈥 (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.
鈥淒eparting Seniors鈥 and 鈥淎ll Happy Families,鈥 films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA 鈥18, producer of 鈥淒eparting Seniors,鈥 will be coming to Columbia with the film鈥檚 cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of 鈥淩eFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,鈥 which includes Kerns鈥 interview with the director.
The Wabash Arts Corridor announces the September 28th dedication of the Suffrage Mural Series that celebrates women鈥檚 political engagement
Columbia faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that鈥痚ngages with,鈥痳ather than鈥痙enies, the existence of鈥痬ost people鈥檚 bodies.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
Students and staff show their Columbia pride to a national audience on live television.
Columbia worked in conjunction with the ARChive of Contemporary Music, Metro/smartbar, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Wabash Arts Corridor to honor women who created the mythology and iconography of popular music.
Six 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.
50th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
Get ready for a jam-packed semester at 淫妻社 with events for students, families, and the community.
A multi-workshop symposium on innovation through inclusivity. Hosted by 淫妻社's Department of Fashion Studies.
A multi-workshop symposium on innovation through inclusivity. Hosted by 淫妻社's Department of Fashion Studies.
Columbia students will be working at the four-day music festival thanks to an alum鈥檚 business relationship with one of the largest concert promoters in the United States.
The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
Students at 淫妻社 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
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.
"The Columbia Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Head of AAR CORP. succeeds Bill Wolf as Chair.
Perched upon 淫妻社鈥檚 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from 淫妻社 play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 淫妻社.
鈥淥ur Chicago: Freedom Music,鈥 a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago鈥檚 Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 鈥17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
On June 21, a panel of Columbia alumni will discuss the work of staging and performing intimate scenes in theatre and cinema.
淫妻社 provides recommendations on how to observe Juneteenth 2023 around the city and from home.
Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present 鈥淭emporal Biomes,鈥 an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
Robert Hanserd is among 12 awardees of fellowship that provides opportunities to demonstrate how faculty can creatively incorporate the HistoryMakers鈥 African American video oral history archive into curricula.
Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Get the most out of your summer at 淫妻社 and throughout the city.
Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
鈥淎nimation Career Review鈥 ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events鈥 new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founded by 淫妻社, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Get to know a little bit about the makeup of the 淫妻社 class of 2023.
How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 淫妻社 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
鈥楢nimation Career Review鈥 announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 淫妻社 topping the list.
This is everything you need to know before 淫妻社鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival 2023.
Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Meet the team of 淫妻社 students who make the Manifest Arts Festival possible.
Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and master arranger Cliff Colnot will be on campus conducting the Music Department鈥檚 New Music Ensemble in open rehearsals on April 26, May 1, and May 3.
Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 淫妻社, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 鈥19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
A class of 淫妻社 Students welcome comedians to the stage for the second-ever Columbia Laughs Comedy Festival.
Graduate student works as a collections assistant at Columbia's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
A team of 淫妻社 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former Columbia faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the 淫妻社 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
Fashion Revolution Week activities at Columbia include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn鈥" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
淫妻社 Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 淫妻社 community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
鈥淭he Latinx Word,鈥 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.
Student team from 淫妻社 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Columbia College Chicago students get hands-on experiences in branding, talent scouting, and corporate sponsorships while at SXSW.
How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
淫妻社 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.
Columbia Professor Stephen Asma partners with actor Paul Giamatti to dive into world of oddities in 鈥淐hinwag.鈥
How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.
淫妻社 History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Rami Gabriel鈥檚 new book 鈥淎 Suspicious Science鈥 was published by Oxford University Press.
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 seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower鈥檚 leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
These five pieces of advice will help 淫妻社 students thrive during class registration.
淫妻社 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago鈥檚 top theatre awards.
鈥淥ne Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,鈥 a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 鈥05, will take place on April 8.
CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
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.
How new ways of thinking about art and art history inform our world.
As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.
Columbia students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.
Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film 鈥淔atHead," will talk to 淫妻社 Media Arts students about the film鈥檚 innovative use of on-set virtual production.
How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
淫妻社鈥檚 cross-disciplinary series highlights Indigenous contributions, impact, and history.
How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen鈥檚 happiness and her future.
On March 3, more than 150 Columbia students participated in 鈥淐hicago Works: Production Connections,鈥 which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
Two chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America come together to connect students with communications professionals.
淫妻社 hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
Journalist and new English and Creative Writing faculty member Joshua Adams follows his passions for teaching, writing to the 淫妻社 classroom.
Associate Professor James Brust joins Columbia to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
鈥淕ood Guy With A Gun,鈥 directed by 淫妻社 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
淫妻社鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.
"The Columbia Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
Associate Professors Robert Hanserd and Rami Gabriel visited Ghana as part of their collaborative research on culture, identity, and diaspora.
淫妻社 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation鈥檚 Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
A Columbia community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute鈥檚 37th annual Flare 2023.
How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at 淫妻社.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibit reveals the contributions of overlooked makers as well as discrimination that maintains the status quo.
Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book 鈥淒o the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.鈥
Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to Columbia students.
Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.
Associate Professor Robert Hanserd explores previously unknown African slave ship survivor tales in 鈥淔ive Hundred African Voices.鈥
Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥 annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 淫妻社 among the top schools.
鈥淢orocco, Morocco鈥 was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 淫妻社.
淫妻社 hosts poet Huascar Medina.
Adjunct faculty member and Columbia parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to Columbia students.
Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of Columbia alums.
Trained as an architect, 淫妻社鈥檚 Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
淫妻社 unveils new home for admissions.
Columbia students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.
淫妻社 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students
Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
Michael Kurowski 鈥16 stars in production of 鈥淏ig Fish鈥 at The Marriott Theatre.
NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from Columbia place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
Columbia announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥 annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places Columbia in the top 15 percent nationally.
Spring 2023 at 淫妻社 promises to be action packed.
Who is Andrew Whatley?
Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
In April, five 淫妻社 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
Columbia students will earn scholarships and again head to New York City to meet with retail industry leaders and attend the NRF Foundation Honors event.
The Fresh Connect festival at 淫妻社 celebrated the school and city鈥檚 rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
The road to leading publicity for 鈥楤lack Panther 2: Wakanda Forever鈥
Alum Paige Barnes 鈥21 recalls how her experiences at Columbia paved the way to her current roles as morning anchor and reporter at WSBT in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan
Check out our list of 2022 Columbia-alum streaming projects
淫妻社, community excellence recognized around the world
Noted for his eclectic style, Allen-Toole 鈥 who earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from 淫妻社 鈥 wrote the music for the neo-western film 鈥淕od鈥檚 Country.鈥
Beginning with the Spring 2023 term, Columbia Cinema and Television Arts and Interactive Arts and Media students can participate in a for-credit exchange program with Illinois Tech, giving them opportunities to complement their media and arts education with the academic strengths of neighboring Illinois Tech.
Black List films have earned 54 Academy Awards since 2005, including four of the last 12 Best Picture Oscars.
In this new role, the dean of Columbia鈥檚 School of Media Arts will take on several responsibilities, including serving as editor of 鈥楾he Journal of Communication and Media Studies.鈥
Shaquita Reed shares her journey as a mixed media artist, fashion designer, teacher, and graduate student
Associate Provost and Associate Professor Susan Kerns as well as numerous alums and former students named on Newcity鈥檚 listing of Chicago鈥檚 top film professionals.
How a Master of Arts Management in the Music Business set the stage for a successful multidimensional career
How the multi-platinum artist carved his own path
On Nov. 28, 淫妻社 hosted its annual event to honor Cinema and Television Arts students and alums.
Chicago actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director honored at student-produced scholarship gala
Created by a team that includes Associate Professor Bill Guschwan and past and present Columbia students, the STIGMA app makes Google Play鈥檚 "Best of 2022" list.
Spearheaded by the 淫妻社 Board of Trustees, 鈥淯nleashed 2022鈥 features eleven interactive showcases of student work, cocktails, and dinner followed by a performance of the institution鈥檚 award-winning gospel ensemble.
How strategy and scholarships led one student to reinvent her career path and follow her dreams.
Iridian Fierro is an Arts Management graduate student on two activation teams for the 2022 Scholarship Fundraiser.
Partnering with other creatives to plan Columbia鈥檚 upcoming 鈥淯nleashed 2022鈥 scholarship fundraising event presents new possibilities for Senior Sean Miller.
Almanya Narula '16 is featured in a new Chicago Reader article by Columbia alum (and Reader theater editor) Kerry Reid '87.
Jake Fedorowski '17 is paving the way for inclusive marathons around the world.