President's Club

Dear Friends,

Columbia College is doing what no other college is doing.  We teach our students to be more than well-educated observers of society, but also to proactively author the culture of their times.

We do this by bringing them to the intersection of learning and commitment: using their educational gifts to attain a successful career and to give back to society.  Our entire college is dedicated to civic engagement.  Never in our nation’s history has this been more important than now.

We invite you to become a member of our elite President’s Club, where you will experience the exhilaration of being part of something very special.

Building on the ideals and the forward-thinking vision of our founders, Columbia College has built our enrollment beyond 12,500 students.  Our faculty of working professionals provides students with the best theory and practice.  Our talented and dedicated alumni bring a multiplicity of vision to their creative work, enriching our society and creating positive change.

As a President’s Club donor, you have the opportunity to become engaged with our remarkable students, amazing alumni and extraordinary faculty.  Plus, you will be among the first to know about exciting special events, select receptions and other cultural happenings throughout the year.  Most importantly, your donation helps to support needy and talented students complete their education and position themselves to become the next generation of successful Columbia College alumni.

Join us and help us to continue our tradition and our remarkable trajectory as the nation’s largest media and arts college.  Thank you in advance for your partnership in our progress.

Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D.
President

Donors who contribute a cumulative gift of $1,000 or more ($500 or more for faculty and staff) in one year, receive recognition in the President’s Club, Columbia College Chicago’s prestigious giving society.  President’s Club donors enjoy special recognition and invitation to featured events throughout the year.  Scheduled payments of your gift may be arranged for your convenience.

President’s Club donors provide the necessary support for Columbia College’s student-focused initiatives.  Thank you for your support!





Opportunities to Give

Scholarship Columbia is a $1 million dollar matching challenge created to increase scholarship dollars and invigorate the spirit of giving and giving back within the Columbia College Chicago community.
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The Alumni Scholarship was established to recognize student achievement and to assist undergraduate students with paying for their education.
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The President's Club Scholarship was established in 2005 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Columbia's President's Club and help current students complete their degrees.
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The Open Doors Scholarship program, initiated in 2004 to provide support to Chicago Public School graduates, bridges the gap between state and federal financial aid programs and the cost of tuition and fees.
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The Friends of the Library program builds and enhances important library collections, and in doing so, support the academic, cultural and intellectual needs of those who have chosen our student-centered institution. Friends of the Library gather, engage and maintain a robust association of individuals interested in strengthening the collections of the Columbia College Chicago Library through financial and in-kind donations.
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Upcoming President's Club Events