Hands-on experience, internships, performances and production experience mean that our graduates are prepared for the professional world as soon as they get their degrees. Alumni enjoy careers as composers, musicians, performers, teachers and artists, and work throughout various industries.
Alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Rutherford ’17 takes the Columbia College Chicago Gospel Choir to the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church for an authentic musical experience in the Englewood community.
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Columbia College Chicago 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.
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Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza’s Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
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As a kickoff to Columbia College Chicago’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
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Professional pivot leads to career success for Columbia College Chicago alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
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Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos ’51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
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“Our Chicago: Freedom Music,” a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago’s Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining ’17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
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