Student Spotlights - Campus Life - Columbia College Chicago

Emma LaSaine
Writer. Editor. Community Builder.
When Emma LaSaine came to Columbia, she already knew she wanted to be a writer. Read More
Avante Edmonds
Journalist. Writer. Dynamo.
A Columbia Internship Award let Avante Edmonds MA '16 quit her job and focus fully on a magazine internship.Read More
Laura Maynard
Comedian. Tennessean. Roamer.
In the first installment of our I Get Around series, Laura Maynard takes us from campus to her favorite movie theater in Chicago.Read More
Rebecca Shenefield
Publicist. Networker. Hotshot.
When she joined Public Relations Student Society of America, Rebecca Shenefield ’17 found her calling as a wedding and event planner.Read More
Marquis Burch
Marketer. Strategist. Professional.
Marquis Burch ’17 takes on the industry and wins big.Read More
Mariah Morris
Actress. Dancer. Choreographer.
Acting major Mariah Morris’s dance experience brings new life to the stage.Read More
Evelyn Hilleren Finne
Performer. Singer. Star.
Evelyn Hilleren Finne talks about being a student in the Columbia musical theatre program.Read More
Jake Fedorowski
Stage Manager. Professional. Powerhouse.
An unexpected turn led Jake Fedorowski ’17 to his true calling as a stage manager.Read More
Lauren Vogel
Actress. Dreamer. Achiever.
Musical theatre major Lauren Vogel ’16 makes the most of her talents and connections in the Chicago theatre scene.Read More
Katrina Zemrak
Composer. Entrepreneur. Networker.
This talented composer started a student organization for film composers and scored in Hollywood.Read More
Josh Corson
Poet. Editor. Leader.
Josh Corson found his passion in poetry. Now, he wants everyone to listen up. Read More
Miles Barrett
Actor. Artist. Go-getter.
This acting major thrives on challenging projects that deepen his skills and enhance his networking prowess.Read More