Artists and art historians reframe the ways in which we view and interact with the world. Here are some of the latest examples of from Columbia students, faculty and staff.
Unleashed 2023 took place at Columbia College Chicago 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’s first student newspaper “CC Writer” in 1973. Renamed “The Columbia Chronicle” in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
Funds raised by Columbia’s annual Unleashed Gala — an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students — make a difference for students.
The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
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 ’76.
Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington ’22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
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.
Twenty-six Columbia College Chicago students made the animated short “Scream Writers” 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.
Columbia College Chicago, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
As hip hop turns 50, we look at Columbia’s connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
“Departing Seniors” and “All Happy Families,” films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA ’18, producer of “Departing Seniors,” will be coming to Columbia with the film’s cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
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.
A summary of upcoming public events at Columbia College Chicago.
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.
The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
"The Columbia Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Perched upon Columbia College Chicago’s 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 Columbia College Chicago play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to Columbia College Chicago.
“Our Chicago: Freedom Music,” a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago’s Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining ’17 (aka DJ Ca$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.
“Animation Career Review” ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
A team of Columbia College Chicago students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the Columbia College Chicago 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 Latinx Word,” 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 Columbia College Chicago wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Columbia College Chicago seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
“One Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,” a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira ‘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.
Columbia College Chicago Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.
Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film “FatHead," will talk to Columbia College Chicago Media Arts students about the film’s innovative use of on-set virtual production.
On March 3, more than 150 Columbia students participated in “Chicago Works: Production Connections,” 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.
Associate Professor James Brust joins Columbia to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
"The Columbia Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
A Columbia community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute’s 37th annual Flare 2023.
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.
Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.
The “Animation Career Review's” annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places Columbia College Chicago among the top schools.
“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.
Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of Columbia alums.
Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from Columbia place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
The “Animation Career Review's” annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places Columbia in the top 15 percent nationally.
In April, five Columbia College Chicago 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.
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.
Alum Paige Barnes ’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
In this new role, the dean of Columbia’s School of Media Arts will take on several responsibilities, including serving as editor of ‘The Journal of Communication and Media Studies.’
Associate Provost and Associate Professor Susan Kerns as well as numerous alums and former students named on Newcity’s listing of Chicago’s top film professionals.
On Nov. 28, Columbia College Chicago hosted its annual event to honor Cinema and Television Arts students and alums.
Created by a team that includes Associate Professor Bill Guschwan and past and present Columbia students, the STIGMA app makes Google Play’s "Best of 2022" list.
Columbia College Chicago students Chengyu Lu and Yixi Luo (Micro) screen their film “Far Above the Starry Sky” at annual festival in Xiamen.
“Into the Little Blue House,” a GRAMMY-nominated children’s album, was produced by Michael Freeman, an adjunct faculty member in the Audio Arts and Acoustics department at Columbia College Chicago.
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.
Selected for Rising Voices — which promotes stories by BIPOC filmmakers — Alum Cara Lawson '14 seizes unique storytelling opportunity and sees the helpful side of the film industry.
CTVA Professor Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa was a judge at the International Film School Festival of Tétouan in Morocco, which featured films from Columbia students.
Professor Laurence Minsky — along with alum Dmitry Sandel ’96 and student Madison Apton — helps team win gold at Marcom Awards, an international competition.
Ben Dawson, a junior at Columbia studying film and cinematography, is one of 12 students selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship Program.
Advertising major Christian Navas flexes his creativity in multiple mediums and finds like-minded creatives at Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago Radio students meet media personality Ryan Seacrest at the Radio Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony and get a special shout out from the stage before introducing Ellen K for her induction.
A Columbia associate professor and alum, Carolina Posse journeys from South America to Chicago to make movies and transform students into filmmakers.
Five Fashion Studies students are participating in the Fourth Annual O'Hare Fashion Packed Challenge, which has all been caught on camera by CTVA documentary students hired by the Chicago Department of Aviation.
Students take the opportunity to tout Columbia’s impressive record of getting out the vote and enjoy a photo opp with the Governor.
In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five Columbia students about their transfer experience.
Audiologist-turned-educator/podcaster Steve Taddei ‘13 credits his experiences at Columbia for launching his career and his calling.
After receiving close advising and preparation from mentors throughout the coming year, the film will be unveiled at The Pitch at Industry Days at the 2023 Chicago International Film Festival.
Alum Luke Miller ’05, director of photography for "Grace and Frankie," works his way through and up LA’s film and television industry.
Associate Professor Bill Guschwan enjoys many roles, including juggler, mental wellness advocate, and teacher of game design and programming
'Winnie-the-Pooh' audiobook receives AudioFile Magazine’s Earphones Award.
Get your Halloween season off to a spooky cinematic start and check out Columbia-made films on September 24 and 25.
Columbia graduate students Francia Garcia Hernandez and Jordyn Harrison recognized for stories written in Professor Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin’s Solutions Journalism class.
Congratulations to alum Christian Sprenger ’07 for his second Emmy win and to all the Columbia alums nominated for Emmys this year.
Recent graduate James Jiang lands job in game industry after earning a degree in Computer Animation.
Alum Kendall Polidori ’21 reflects on discovering her career while at Columbia.
‘Artificial Intelligence and Playable Media’ by Eric Freedman will be available on September 2.
Associate Professor Sharon Ross discusses the convicted brothers’ TikTok defenders in Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?
Columbia College Chicago ranks #12 on the publication's annual list.
The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding directing training, massive alumni base, and unique Semester in LA program.
Columbia students once again earn top spots and compete for $10,000 and $25,000 scholarships.
Columbia College Chicago student Tridev (Tejo)'s film was among the 82 projects shortlisted for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' 2022 Yugo Student Awards.
Animation Career Review ranked Columbia College Chicago #13 on their list of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest.
A native of Poland, Ksymena Pawlowicz leverages each and every opportunity at Columbia to realize her professional and personal ambitions.
In its annual list of premier film schools, Variety recognizes Columbia for its digital cinematography capabilities, internship programs, multidisciplinary Semester in LA program, and location in one of the country’s largest media markets.
The Art Career Project ranked Columbia College Chicago #8 on their list of Best Photography Schools in the U.S..
Inspired by the shame of friendship breakups, Cheryl Graeff, an adjunct faculty member in Cinema and Television Arts as well as Interactive Arts and Media at Columbia, attempts to normalize the conversation around these painful experiences.
Partner program creates new opportunities for IAM students, providing cutting-edge Unreal Engine resources, development tools, and an important bridge between Columbia and industry experts.
Susan Kerns, an associate professor in Cinema and Television Arts, joins ARRAY Crew’s Meredith Shea in a discussion about Safe Sets on May 1.
Although Benj Kanters will be retiring soon from his position as associate professor in Audio Arts and Acoustics, he will continue to teach his signature “Studies in Hearing” course at Columbia and dedicate his professional activities to hearing conservation.
Part of the Chicago International Film Festival, CineYouth will feature work by Columbia College Chicago students and alums.
Columbia College Chicago’s Spring Splash student showcase and panel discussions offered valuable experiences for students and provided an opportunity for alums to share industry insights.
DocYourWorld, an annual student-run documentary festival at Columbia College Chicago, covers nonfiction stories across different mediums. The theme for 2022 is “Overcoming Obstacles.”
Inspired by a dramatic 13th century uprising, Treviso uses the craft of storytelling to transform perceptions of Sicily and Sicilian culture.
Our world is at civic and ideological crossroads. The students and leaders of the Interactive Arts and Media Department search for new ways forward that will benefit the next generations.
The Cinema and Television Arts Department, in collaboration with Alumni Relations, will host events—including virtual industry panels with CTVA alums—on April 8 and 9 to celebrate promising student screenplays, shorts, and series.
Congratulations to the Columbia Chronicle and its student staff for earning 29 awards, including first place in seven categories, at the Illinois College Press Association Awards ceremony.
With a degree from Columbia in public relations, Alyssa Cinatl enjoys her role writing behind the scenes for Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Hawkins, Vice President of Development and Scripted Programming for BET Networks and BET Studios, recently visited campus to talk with students about her career in film and what she's been up to since her time at Columbia.
At Columbia, student finds like-minded women in audio and discovers new corners of the audio industry.
Columbia alums were honored for their work during the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools places Columbia No. 4 in Midwest.
Semester in LA students now attend classes and meet industry experts at Sunset Las Palmas Studios in the heart of Hollywood.
"One Woman Hamlet", co-directed by Cinema and Television Arts alums Kseni Avonavi, MFA ’19, and Ayesha Abouelazm MFA ’17, will be screened at the 2022 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival, February 10-20, 2022.
Audio Engineering Student Kimberly Liwanag has built a sustainable support system within her Audio Design & Production program, one defined by individuals committed to supporting her evolution as an artist.
As her skills and experiences evolved while a student at Columbia, Loupakos became interested in working in sound for film. After taking Audio for Visual Media I with Michael Coyle, Loupakos knew that she wanted to explore sound design and recording.
Johnson has been working successfully as a freelance audio engineer since 2015, taking many of the skills he learned at Columbia with him along the way.
Paige Brunsen, a senior Cinema and Television Arts major studying editing and post-production has been accepted as both an Editing Fellow for the Television Academy and an intern for CBS for summer 2021.