Curtis Mann

M.F.A. 2008, Photography

“Columbia’s diversity in its student population and humble, inclusive, friendly, and competitive atmosphere all add up to a unique and productive experience.”

Olu Adelabi

Advertising Art Direction major
Class of 2011

“I have had the chance to see my abilities grow beyond what I thought I was capable of doing.”

Alexa Rubinstein

B.F.A. 2009, Photography

“Columbia has students of all ages, from all over the country, with very diverse backgrounds. There is no proper definition of what a Columbia student should be.”

Kim Nguyen

Film & Video / Cinematography major / Class of 2010

"I feel a lot of pride and joy knowing that I’m creating substantial works that I wouldn’t have imagined of myself four years ago."

Mauro Fiore

B.A. ’87, Cinematography
Cinematographer, Avatar

How do you get your foot in the door? “You can start by going to Columbia College.”

Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin

Associate Professor, Journalism

“There’s something very unjaded about Columbia students; they’re delightfully open minded.”

Dick Kiphart

William Blair & Company
Trustee

"As well as Columbia has done, the best is yet to come."

Jessica Valerio

Visual Arts Management major / Class of 2011

"I have never, in all my life, been more inspired to learn and participate in something larger than myself."

Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D.

President, Columbia College Chicago

“We are looking to the future—we’re not looking back.”

Allen M. Turner

Chairman, Board of Trustees, Columbia College Chicago

"Our students are prepared to step forward and author the culture of their times."

Daniel Zarick

Interdisciplinary Arts major / Class of 2011

"At Columbia, we have some of the best creative arts and media people in the world in our immediate community."

J. Wayne Tukes

College Advisor

"I believe, from the heart as well as the mind, that we are truly student centered."

Justin Kulovsek

B.A. 2004, Television

“Columbia taught me more than just my craft—it turned it into a passion.”

Julie DiDomenico

Photography major
Class of 2010

"I didn’t just want to be in an art school. I wanted to be in a place that brought academics and art together, as they should be."

Fernando Diaz

B.A. 2004, Journalism
Managing Editor, Hoy Chicago

"I am pro Columbia. I’m not pro about a lot of things. I don’t have a favorite sports team. I don’t have a role model or an idol. But I love Columbia."