Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at Columbia College Chicago, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s Fall 2025 Internship Program.
Lucas Stall, a junior at Columbia College Chicago, took home the Heart Award at the Flint Youth Film Festival for a film about his struggles caring for his father with Alzheimer’s disease.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) recognized the story “Surviving the Housing Crisis,” which appeared in the Columbia College Chicago student-created interactive digital publication “In Flux.”
Columbia student Rebecca McQueen used state-of-the art Dolby Atmos audio equipment on the John Lennon Educational Tour bus and met hip-hop star RZA from Wu-Tang Clan.
The Fusion Ensemble from Columbia College Chicago's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free,” with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.
Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women’s rights.
Columbia College Chicago’s student newspaper “The Columbia Chronicle” won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with Columbia College Chicago classmates to share the painful story of her uncle’s murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to Columbia students for “Behind His Eyes” and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by Columbia alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Two Columbia student films, “Adagio” and “Behind His Eyes,” will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
Nine Columbia students got their 15 minutes of fame on the popular Sound Opinions podcast with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The special edition episodes aired interviews with Columbia students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the Columbia College Chicago student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
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.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes ’24, and Breyona Smith ’24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Oréal Brandstorm.
You don’t have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by Columbia students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
“Frankie”— a capstone project created by Columbia College Chicago students — will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Columbia students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
This is everything attendees need to know before Columbia College Chicago’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Columbia College Chicago welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center’s Stage 3.
Columbia students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.
Columbia College Chicago’s annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
The annual Chicago festival to screen films by Columbia students and alums, with Columbia students serving on the festival’s youth programming committee.
Led by dedicated faculty, Columbia students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
International student Carlos Lerma’s film ‘Treasure Haunt’ will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Columbia College Chicago’s student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at Columbia College Chicago and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Columbia College Chicago brings Toni Morrison's “The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
Columbia’s Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support New Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopColumbia a unique shopping experience in the heart of Columbia College Chicago’s campus.
Columbia's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
"The Columbia Chronicle” team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Students in Columbia College Chicago's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
Columbia College Chicago's B-LONG Festival, from February 29 to March 3, celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture. Featuring workshops, panels, battles, and Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago Auditions on March 3.
Columbia College Chicago students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Columbia College Chicago students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
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.
How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Graduate student works as a collections assistant at Columbia's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the Columbia College Chicago community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
Columbia College Chicago seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
"The Columbia Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
Advertising major Christian Navas flexes his creativity in multiple mediums and finds like-minded creatives at Columbia College Chicago.
Aspiring to help build a more inclusive-fashion industry on the business side, senior Miranda Prater discovers her perfect fit at Columbia.
Theatre student Meg Konieczka on how acting gave their dreams direction
New Jersey native Kate Apostolacus sets out on the path to find herself and does just that at Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia student tells us why she chose Dance over a pre-med education and how it’s paying off.
A native of Poland, Ksymena Pawlowicz leverages each and every opportunity at Columbia to realize her professional and personal ambitions.