At Columbia College Chicago, we believe that those who are actively engaged in the subjects they teach are uniquely qualified to share their expertise in the classroom. That's why our faculty comprises industry leaders who bring the most contemporary, innovative thinking to the structure and delivery of our curriculum. At Columbia, you’ll find talented, diverse educators who share a passion for creative work that reflects, supports and, most importantly, shapes the culture of our times.
When not developing award-winning games, William Chyr, adjunct professor of instruction, teaches graduate students at Columbia College Chicago about the games industry and how music intersects with interactive media.
Teerath Majumder, an assistant professor at Columbia College Chicago, taps into his roots for an upcoming performance at Chicago’s Elastic Arts Foundation.
Joe Cancellaro, a Columbia College Chicago professor and composer, plays bass in a newly signed band, showing students that opportunities for creative collaboration extend far beyond college.
Wenhwa Tsao, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television at Columbia College Chicago, brings a story of labor, love, and resilience to the DC Independent Film Festival.
“Vogue CS” lists Associate Professor Sandra Kumorowski among their featured leaders thanks to her work advancing arts marketing education via Columbia’s Prague Global Marketing practicum.
“Traces of Home,” produced by Associate Professor Dan Rybicky, wins the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, while “The Game Camera,” produced by Associate Professor Carolina Posse and created with Columbia talent, receives several festival awards.
Kevin Christophersen, an associate professor at Columbia College Chicago, takes home the Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.
Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago’s Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with Columbia alums and faculty.
Make plans to watch “American Parent” and “Dawn Dusk”— two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by Columbia College Chicago talent.
Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago, will offer a free blues camp for school-aged musicians at Columbia’s Music Center.
Erin McCarthy has been awarded a national teaching fellowship from the HistoryMakers.
Columbia College Chicago congratulates Jerry Brindisi, interim director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, on his Music Business Association win.
Philip Seward received recognition for the opera “A House Divided,” which he composed with the support of a Columbia College Chicago Faculty Development Grant.
Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book “Gold Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.”
Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at Columbia College Chicago and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
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.
Kubilay Uner, director of Columbia College Chicago’s 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’s five nominated original film scores.
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.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation’s annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan ’19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX’s “The Bear,” the impact of her Columbia education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
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’s Emmy winners, from the epic revival of “Shogun” to the controversial comedy nominee “The Bear.”
Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at Columbia, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
Columbia College Chicago, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
Kubilay Uner leads Columbia’s Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by “The Hollywood Reporter.”
The Walder Foundation has named three Chicago-based performing artists, including two Columbia College Chicago alumni and one faculty member, as recipients of its prestigious 2024 Platform Awards.
Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at Columbia, joins NÆ on stage in Chicago’s Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
Dive into the world of children’s books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at Columbia College Chicago.
From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the Columbia College Chicago Green Buildings Program (CCC – GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on Columbia College Chicago’s Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and Columbia’s Media for Social Impact program.
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.
Columbia College Chicago’s 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.
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.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at Columbia College Chicago, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
Authors explore conversational AI’s impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
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.
At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how Columbia students learn to identity misinformation.
Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of “ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,” which includes Kerns’ interview with the director.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Students at Columbia College Chicago learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
“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).
Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present “Temporal Biomes,” an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
Columbia College Chicago Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
Columbia Professor Stephen Asma partners with actor Paul Giamatti to dive into world of oddities in “Chinwag.”
How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.
Columbia College Chicago History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Rami Gabriel’s new book “A Suspicious Science” was published by Oxford University Press.
Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
Journalist and new English and Creative Writing faculty member Joshua Adams follows his passions for teaching, writing to the Columbia College Chicago classroom.
Associate Professor James Brust joins Columbia to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
Associate Professors Robert Hanserd and Rami Gabriel visited Ghana as part of their collaborative research on culture, identity, and diaspora.
How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at Columbia College Chicago.
Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book “Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.”
Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to Columbia students.
Associate Professor Robert Hanserd explores previously unknown African slave ship survivor tales in “Five Hundred African Voices.”
“Morocco, Morocco” was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by Columbia College Chicago.
Adjunct faculty member and Columbia parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to Columbia students.
Trained as an architect, Columbia College Chicago’s Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
“When you do what you love, it doesn’t feel like work,” says Allen.
New full-time faculty member John Losacco worked as an arcade game animator for years before realizing that teaching animation could be just as fun.
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