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Interim Director of the Dance Presenting Series Meredith Sutton talks to the Chicago Reader about taking the Columbia College Chicago Dance Center into its 50th anniversary season. Column: Performing a kiss or a caress can be taught. A Chicago intimacy coordinator discusses the fine art of making an actor’s job less weird
Chicago Tribune, Mar 23, 2023Columbia College Chicago Pracitioner-in-Residence Greg Geffrard talked to the Chicago Tribune about teaching intimacy coordination and choreography. A new 16-credit, graduate-level certificate program, Intimacy for Stage and Screen, will launch in fall 2023 at Columbia. Shea Couleé of RuPaul fame releases debut solo record ‘8’ and will perform at the Riviera
Chicago Tribune, Mar 17, 20238, the debut album by renowned drag performer and Columbia College Chicago Alum Shea Couleé '11, was the subject of a piece in the Chicago Tribune. ‘Dreaming is Not Enough’
Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 14, 2023Cinematographer and Columbia Alum Michael Goi '80 talked to the Chicago Sun-Times about the Oscars, ethnicity, and the challenge of making movies. My film was censored by the Indian government – I need the world to know what was in it
Independent, Mar 09, 2023The Independent featured an essay by Columbia CTVA Alum Sandeep Ravindranath MFA '18 about how the right-wing Indian government censored his short film "Anthem for Kashmir." Rita Wicks '22 Among Cast of 'Is God Is'
broadwayworld.com, Mar 07, 2023"Is God Is," which runs April 6 to May 28, makes its Chicago premier at A Red Orchid Theater and includes Alum Rita Wicks '22 in the cast. The Eye-Grabbing Architecture of Chicago's College Campuses
WTTW, Mar 07, 2023Columbia College Chicago's preservation of historic structures in the South Loop was highlighted in a WTTW piece on college campus architecture in Chicago. Television Academy Announces Spring 2023 Class of Interns
Emmys.com, Mar 02, 2023Columbia College Chicago student Jackie Elliot, currently participating in Semester in LA, earns prestigious internship with the Television Academy. Admired Chicago photographer John H. White chronicles the humanity of history
CBS 2, Feb 23, 2023Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist and Columbia Adjunct Professor John H. White was interviewed by CBS 2's Jim Williams about his life and storied career. Nobody knows the Troubles they’ve seen
Chicago Reader, Feb 22, 2023Columbia Alum Shannon O’Neill '98 talked to the Chicago Reader about how a real-life story of two sisters in the IRA inspired her new play The Kelly Girls. What Is Paczki Day?
Smithsonian Magazine, Feb 21, 2023Columbia Cultural Studies and Humanities Associate Professor Ann Hetzel Gunkel talked to Smithsonian Magazine about Chicago's Polish community and the roots of Paczki Day. Beirut
Flash Fiction Magazine, Feb 20, 2023Flash Fiction Magazine published a short story by CTVA Adjunct Professor Francine Sanders titled "Beirut." Paul Giamatti Will Don His Tinfoil Hat For A Conspiracy Podcast Series ‘Chinwag’
UPROXX, Feb 10, 2023Columbia College Chicago Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma has a new conspiracy theory-themed podcast with veteran actor Paul Giamatti titled Chinwag. Meet Next Act Theatre’s New Artistic Director
Milwaukee Magazine, Feb 10, 2023Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Cody Estle '11 named first new director of Milwaukee's Next Act Theatre in 30 years. CAA 2023 Awards for Distinction
Dallas Art Dealers Association, Feb 08, 2023The College Art Association (CAA) gave Columbia Photography Professor Dawoud Bey the "Artist Award for a Distinguished Body of Work." Nickelodeon’s Annual Writing and Artist Programs Announce 12 New Participants
Deadline, Feb 07, 2023Columbia Animation Alum Chad Bennett '19 will participate in Nickelodeon’s annual Writing and Artist Programs, designed to develop the next generation of creative voices from underrepresented communities. TV Pilot ‘Palookaville’ Wins Slamdance Grand Jury Prize for Columbia College Chicago Alum Collatos
Screen Magazine, Feb 01, 2023Columbia College Chicago alum Theodore Collatos' TV Pilot ‘Palookaville’ won the coveted Grand Jury title at Slamdance and is now looking ahead to series development. Sounds of Little Calumet River Become Art at Columbia College Chicago Exhibition
Chicago Tribune, Jan 31, 2023The Chicago Tribune talked to Norman W. Long about his art installation “Calumet in Dub,” which is on display through February 17 at Columbia’s Glass Curtain Gallery. From an Emmy Win to Memories with Michael Jordan, Tamra Anderson of Aurora has had Quite a Career in TV
Chicago Tribune, Jan 24, 2023Columbia Alum Tamra Anderson '93 talks to the Chicago Tribune about her career 30-year career in TV. Janusz Kaminski on Creating a Romanticized Look for ‘The Fabelmans’ and Making 20 Films with Spielberg
Screen Daily, Jan 17, 2023Cinematographer and Columbia Alum Janusz Kaminski '87 talks to Screen Daily about his long-running collaborative partnership with Steven Spielberg and the inspiration behind their latest film The Fablemans. Excavating the Unconscious
Chicago Reader, Jan 12, 2023In her solo exhibition at DePaul Art Museum, Columbia Art and Art History Alum Krista Franklin MFA '13 uses surrealism to imagine a more radical world. Radio, TV Allowed Bob Sirott to Tap Into His Creative Side
Barret News Media, Jan 09, 2023Chicago radio legend and Columbia Alum Bob Sirott '71 talks about how the college prepared him for his career. Chicago Fashion Brand Joe & Bella Designs Adaptive Clothing
WBEZ, Jan 04, 2023WBEZ's Reset talks about the Chicago adaptive apparel brand Joe & Bella and learns about their recent collaboration with Columbia College Chicago fashion students. Cover Girl
Forest Bluff Magazine, Jan 03, 2023Columbia Photography Alum Helen Berkun '03 talked to Forest Bluff Magazine about her career as an influencer. Finding the fun in functional
Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 21, 2022Columbia students collaborate with Joe & Bella to develop innovative apparel for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes, with the company selecting one piece to produce and sell on their website.
Columbia College Chicago Introduces Intimacy For Stage and Screen Certificate Program
Broadway World, Dec 16, 2022Columbia College Chicago recently launched its Intimacy for Stage and Screen program, an in-depth, year-long graduate certificate program focused on coordination, choreography, and advocacy for intimacy in performance. How Chicago Became an Art-World Capital Without Giving In to Art-World Clichés
Harper's Bazaar, Dec 12, 2022Columbia Photography Professor Dawoud Bey talked to Harper's Bazaar about his experience as an artist in Chicago.
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Chicago Reader, Dec 07, 2022At Gallery 400, Chicago artists — including Columbia Civic Media and Multimedia Photojournalism Alum Marley Molkentin MA '21 — explore forms of care. 'Emancipation' More Than Cinematic Dive Into Slavery
WGN News, Dec 06, 2022Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Karla Fuller talked to WGN News about portrayals of slavery in film and television. ‘Twilight Zone’ and the pandemic inspired artist Kaitlyn Beiriger’s South Loop mural
Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 02, 2022Columbia College Chicago Illustration Alum Kaitlyn Beiriger '20 talked to the Chicago Sun-Times about how the pandemic and the Twilight Zone inspired her first mural, titled “Time Piece,” which she painted in August 2021 on Columbia's 1014 S. Michigan Ave. building. Exploring the hope and harshness of 1970s Chicago through John H. White’s photography
Far Out Magazine, Nov 30, 2022The work of renowned photojournalist and Columbia Adjunct Professor John H. White was the subject of a recent piece in Far Out Magazine. A Century of Chicago Design History Comes to Life on the Sprawling Art Deco Facade of the Iconic Merchandise Mart
The Architect's Newspaper, Nov 29, 2022Columbia Graphic Design Faculty Member Guy Villa, Jr.’s "Chicago Design Through the Decades" exhibition was featured in The Architect's Newspaper. Broadway touring show 'Come From Away' brings Ottumwa's Harter Clingman home for Thanksgiving
Des Moines Register, Nov 22, 2022Columbia alum Harter Clingman ’11 performs in touring production of the Tony-winning musical “Come From Away.” Hearing the Latino Political Voice in Chicago
Chicago Magazine, Nov 22, 2022Chicago Magazine interviewed Columbia Associate Professor of Sociology Wilfredo Cruz about his new book, Latinos in Chicago: Quest for a Political Voice, which explores how Latinos have become a political force in the city. Director Brandon Dermer Talks ‘I'm Totally Fine'
Chicago Today, Nov 16, 2022Director Brandon Dermer '08, a Columbia College Chicago alum, joined “Chicago Today” to discuss his journey from Chicago to directing films in Hollywood and his new science-fiction comedy film “I’m Totally Fine.” The 26 best free things to do in Chicago
Time Out Chicago, Nov 14, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia was named one of Time Out's 26 best free things to do in Chicago. Music Composer Tomas Videla Representing Argentina at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards
INSC Digital Magazine, Nov 14, 2022Music Composition for the Screen Alum Tomas Videla MFA has been nominated for Best Instrumental. The award ceremony takes place Nov. 16. Cody Estle Flies North for His Career’s Next Act
Chicago Reader, Nov 08, 2022Columbia Theatre Alum Cody Estle '11 is heading off to Milwaukee to take over as artistic director for Next Act Theatre. Solid Brass Records: Meet the ‘90s DIY Pals That Just Launched a New Label
No Echo, Nov 04, 2022Associate Professor and Associates Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship at Columbia Justin Sinkovich talked to No Echo about his new label Solid Brass Records. DJ Intel, aka Jason Deuchler, co-owner of horror-themed coffee shop the Brewed
Chicago Reader, Oct 26, 2022Columbia Cinematography Alum Jason Deuchler '00 aka DJ Intel talked to the Chicago Reader about balancing his DJ career with co-owning the horror-themed coffee shop the Brewed. RAB Adds An Illinois Institute
Radio Ink, Oct 25, 2022The National Radio Talent System and the Illinois Broadcasters Association Foundation will be producing the inaugural IBA Radio Talent Institute at Columbia College Chicago June 19 – 28, 2023. EJ Hill Wants to Take You on a Ride
New York Times, Oct 21, 2022Columbia Fine Arts Alum EJ Hill '11 talked to the New York Times about his forthcoming roller coaster-themed exhibition at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) titled Brake Run Helix. Discovering Accessibility In Brands And Beyond With Alexa Heinrich
Forbes, Oct 19, 2022Forbes talked with Columbia Alum Alexas Heinrich '13 about her passion for accessibility and her career journey. Marvel Series ‘Ironheart’ Director Sam Bailey Headlines IFA Chicago Event October 20th
Screen Magazine, Oct 14, 2022Marvel Series Ironheart director and former Columbia College Chicago Theatre student Sam Bailey will headline IFA Chicago's In Focus with… event on October 20.
Design As Protest: Taking a Fearless Stance Toward an Anti-Racist Built Environment
Newcity, Oct 12, 2022Dave Pabellon, assistant professor of graphic design at Columbia College Chicago, talked to Newcity about his work with the Design As Protest (DAP) Collective. The Unsung Women Healing Chicago
Chicago Reader, Oct 12, 2022Columbia Creative Writing Alum Christine Goggins MFA '18 talked to the Chicago Reader about her role as a violence recovery specialist and her history as a gun violence prevention advocate. ROCKWOOL North America New Director of PA&C
Commercial Construction and Renovation, Oct 10, 2022Columbia Journalism Alum Sarah Sinovic '06 has joined ROCKWOOL North America as Director of Public Affairs & Communications. In this role, Sinovic will draw on her experience working with and for elected officials to engage policymakers, journalists, and communities throughout the United States and Canada to advance ROCKWOOL’s efforts to meet critical climate action targets. Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski to Exec Produce Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Doc
The Hollywood Reporter, Oct 06, 2022Oscar-winning cinematographer and Columbia College Chicago Alum Janusz Kaminski '87 has boarded a new short documentary examining the Ukrainian refugee crisis titled Ukrainians in Exile as executive producer. Meet the Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
Broadway World, Oct 05, 2022Columbia Alum Rob Colletti ’11 will play Lester Bangs in the Broadway production of Almost Famous. The Music Maker
The Detroit Jewish News, Sep 29, 2022Columbia Music alum Jake Bass '12 talked to The Detroit Jewish News about his life and career as a music producer. Creating A Close-Knit Community: Kat Neary On Chicago Textile Week
Newcity, Sep 28, 2022Chicago Textile Week founder and Columbia Adjunct Faculty Member Kat Neary talked to Newcity about ways to build support and opportunity within the textile world, the significance of the medium for the city past and present, and Chicago Textile Week serving as a reminder that skills still exist. The Reader’s guide to World Music Festival Chicago 2022
Chicago Reader, Sep 28, 2022Columbia Associate Professor of Psychology Rami Gabriel's musical project Arab Blues was featured in the Chicago Reader as part of their guide to World Music Festival Chicago 2022. How Embedding DEI Into the Curriculum Has Evolved Student Experiences at Columbia College Chicago
Business of Fashion, Sep 15, 2022Assistant Professor Melissa Gamble, a recent alum, and a current student discuss how Columbia's Fashion Studies department integrates DEI into its courses to positively impact the next generation of fashion professionals and the workplaces they will shape. Books for fall 2022: Our 65 titles for the season, histories, thrillers and horror, fiction and non. Get reading.
Chicago Tribune, Sep 16, 2022Columbia English and Creative Writing Professor Joe Meno's new book Book of Extraordinary Tragedies was included on the Chicago Tribune's list of books for fall 2022. Illinois now requires media literacy instruction in its high school curriculum
NPR, Sep 14, 2022NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor Yonty Friesem about a new law in Illinois that requires high school students to receive lessons on media literacy. Chicago Cabaret Professionals Announce Annual Gala
Broadway World, Sep 13, 2022Columbia College Chicago Music Alum LaShera Moore '12 will receive the Chicago Cabaret Emerging Artist award at this year's gala. Announcing the Inaugural Academic Diversity Officers Fellows
NADOHE, Sep 12, 2022Columbia Associate Professor and Director of Academic DEI Jessica Meharry was recently named one of three Inaugural Academic Diversity Officers Fellows for the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE). Three filmmakers to be UCA Artists in Residence
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Sep 09, 2022Columbia Faculty members Michael "Nance Jordan" Wright and Caro Posse will be Artists in Residence at the University of Central Arkansas. The husband-and-wife team will present a sneak peek of their new film American Parent, in which they served as cinematographer and producer, respectively. Purple Block Party is this weekend on the West Side. It’s the work of Briahna Gatlin, who has been helping with the Chicago hip-hop scene for years.
Chicago Tribune, Aug 26, 2022Swank PR/Publishing Founder and Columbia Journalism Alum Briahna Gatlin '02 talked to the Chicago Tribune about her experience as a hip-hop publicist. Illinois high school students to receive media literacy instruction this year
CBS News Chicago, Aug 23, 2022Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor Yonty Friesem discusses the importance of teaching media literacy with CBS News. Future 40 2022 Peter Cook
Wine Enthusiast, Aug 23, 2022Chair of Columbia's ASL Department Peter Cook was named one of Wine Enthusiast's top 40 tastemakers of 2022 for his work advocating for the deaf wine community. How to Cook a Direwolf
Eater, Aug 23, 2022Chef and Columbia Creative Writing Alum Iliana Regan '05 was profiled in the Eater about her restaurant Elizabeth and her dishes inspired by popular media like Game of Thrones. “I Think the Funniest Things Are Truthful”: Akanksha Cruczynski on Her Student Short Film Showcase Winner Close Ties to Home Country
Filmmaker Magazine, Aug 18, 2022Columbia College Chicago CTVA alum Akanksha Cruczynski MFA '21 talks to Filmmaker Magazine about her Student Short Film Showcase winner Close Ties to Home. Clare Cooney’s 'Departing Seniors' has begun filming in Chicago
Reel Chicago, Aug 16, 2022Columbia Cinema Art and Science Alum Dashawna Wright MFA '18 will be a producer on the forthcoming horror-comedy film Departing Seniors. How Abercrombie, Victoria's Secret and Vitamin Shoppe use smell to get you to spend more
CNN, Aug 16, 2022Columbia Communications Professor Laurence Minsky was quoted in a CNN article about scent marketing. The Extraordinary Tragedy of Daily Life
Chicago Reader, Aug 09, 2022Book of Extraordinary Tragedies, the new novel by Columbia Creative Writing Professor and Alum Joe Meno MFA '00, looks at an Evergreen Park family with complicated dreams. Clubhouse Conversations — HBO 2022 Emmy Roundtable
American Cinematographer, Aug 09, 2022Columbia CTVA Alum Christian Sprenger '07 partakes in a roundtable discussion with other Emmy nominees for cinematography. Nick Drnaso: ‘Something About Comics Attracts People Who Have Anxiety’
The Guardian, Aug 09, 2022Columbia Illustration Alum Nick Drnaso '11 talks to The Guardian about taking graphic novels mainstream, his feelings of imposter syndrome, and processing his darkest childhood memories in his latest book Acting Class. The Democratization of Airport Lounges
New York Times, Aug 02, 2022Travel writer Elaine Glusac interviewed Columbia Associate Professor of Communications Anne Marie Mitchell about the expanded access to airport lounges. 20 Unique Things to Do in Downtown Chicago
TravelMag, Aug 02, 2022TravelMag included the Museum of Contemporary Photography on their list of 20 unique things to do in downtown Chicago. Christian Cook Takes Young Adult Fiction by Storm this Fall with a Strong Female Lead in “Growing in the Gray”
Digital Journal, Jul 27, 2022Columbia Public Relations Alum Christian Cook '19 discusses her new young adult novel Growing in the Gray. The Prince Fellowship Announces 2022 Fellows
Broadway World, Jul 26, 2022Columbia Alum Cynthia L. Dorsey '05 has been awarded the Prince/TTLP Fellowship. The goal of the Fellowship is to support the development of gifted emerging creative theatrical producers. Michael B. Chait Of Wolf Hound: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker
Authority Magazine, Jul 26, 2022Director and Columbia College Chicago Film Alum Michael B. Chait '06 discussed his career and formative years at the college with Authority Magazine. 28 years of freedom on the wall
Chicago Reader, Jul 13, 2022Columbia College Chicago Professor Adam Brooks' public art project Freedom Wall in River North that lists 69 famous names, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ida B. Wells, will soon be less visible by a new building construction. So sorry, now please watch: Identifying image repair strategies, sincerity and forgiveness in YouTubers’ apology videos
Science Direct, Jul 14, 2022Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor of Communications Anne Marie Mitchell co-authored a peer-reviewed article on the impact of the YouTube apology video for the Public Relations Review.
Stephen Asma: How can we prevent weaponized loners from striking?
Chicago Tribune, Jul 13, 2022Columbia College Chicago Professor of Philosophy Stephen Asma writes about the cultural conditions that produce mass shooters in the Chicago Tribune. 50 Essential Chicago Experiences
Chicago Magazine, Jul 12, 2022Chicago Magazine included the Wabash Arts Corridor on their list of 50 Essential Chicago Experiences. Deeply Rooted Dance Theater celebrates Quincy Jones in outdoor musical program
Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 12, 2022Columbia Music Alum Sam Thousand '13 will perform with and lead the ensemble of accompanying musicians and singers that he assembled for this tribute to the legendary producer. The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Novels
Chicago Magazine, Jul 08, 2022Last Summer on State Street, the new novel by Columbia Creative Writing Alum Toya Wolfe MFA '15, was named one of the 10 best Chicago novels of the 21st Century by Chicago Magazine. City Bureau gets $10 million to make public meetings more public
Nieman Lab, Jul 07, 2022City Bureau, a civic media lab co-founded by Columbia Journalism Alum Darryl Holliday '12, is one of three awardees of the Stronger Democracy Award, announced Thursday, and will receive $10 million. NoRal Apparel brings the heat at Blatino Oasis and CCBC Palm Springs!
Out Traveler, Jul 01, 2022NoRal Apparel, the brainchild of Columbia Fashion Alum LaRon Hickerson (Ron DuWayne) '03, brought its line of revealing menswear designs to Blatino Oasis at CCBC in Palm Springs. Photos of Chicago's Daniel Sotomayor included in new Smithsonian exhibit
Windy City Times, Jun 27, 2022Photos of Columbia Alum Daniel Sotomayor '80 will be included in the Smithsonian's new exhibit, Presente! A Latino History of the United States. Sotomayor was the first out gay syndicated political cartoonist in the U.S. and a prominent AIDS activist. Photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. Talks Through 6 Images That Define Chicago
InsideHook, Jun 27, 2022Columbia College Chicago Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 discusses his experience photographing Chicago. DARKROOM 2022 Raises $230,000 for MoCP
NEWCITY, Jun 24, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago’s DARKROOM, their annual benefit auction, brought in $230,000 to support the museum. ‘Ellen’ Trio Set as Showrunners for Jennifer Hudson’s Syndicated Show
The Hollywood Reporter, Jun 21, 2022Columbia College Chicago Alum Shani Black '05 will serve as co-executive producer of The Jennifer Hudson Show. How Juneteenth Music Expresses Black Freedom
Parents.com, Jun 16, 2022Adjunct faculty member Amina Norman-Hawkins, an adjunct faculty member in Music at Columbia, reflects on what Juneteenth music should represent. Best and Worst Moments of the 75th Tony Awards
The New York Times, Jun 13, 2022Columbia Theatre Alum Mallory Maedke '14, the dance captain for Broadway's Six, subbed in for the role of Jane Seymour hours after the actress who usually performs the role tested positive for Covid-19 at the 75th Tony Awards. All in the Gayme
Chicago Reader, Jun 10, 2022From June 18-24, About Face Youth Theatre will perform an ensemble-devised piece written by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Kirsten Baity '21 called Gayme Changers. Colin Farrell to Star in Genre-Bending Apple Series ‘Sugar’
Hollywood Reporter, Jun 09, 2022Sugar is the new series by screenwriter and Columbia College Chicago Alum Mark Protosevich ‘83. Rachael Perry Joins the 27 News Team
27 News WKOW, Jun 08, 2022Columbia College Chicago Journalism Alum Rachael Perry '21 recently joined the 27 News WKOW team in Madison, WI as a multimedia journalist.
Marty Lennartz To Succeed Richard Milne As Morning Host At Chicago’s WXRT
Inside Radio, Jun 07, 2022Columbia College Chicago Radio Alum Marty Lennartz '82 will be WXRT's next morning host.
Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Now Filming in Atlanta… Will It Land in Chicago Soon?
Screen Magazine, Jun 03, 2022Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Sam Bailey '11 is set to direct multiple episodes of the new Marvel series Ironheart. Oak Park Filmmakers Winning Big at Film Festivals and Fighting for Social Change
Screen Magazine, Jun 03, 2022Columbia College Chicago Professor David Tarleton received two Telly Awards for the films Grey Area and Karen. POV and America Reframed Filmmakers Announce 2022 Wyncote Fellows
WebWire, Jun 02, 2022Columbia CTVA Alum Orion Pahl '11 was one of eighteen filmmakers nominated for the 2022 Wyncote Fellowship. Get To Know Melissa McCarthy’s Cousin Jenna Perusich
HGTV, Jun 02, 2022Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Jenna Perusich '10 will be co-hosting a new HGTV show called The Great Giveback with her cousin Melissa McCarthy. WGN names Chris Boden full-time sports anchor
Daily Herald, May 31, 2022Veteran Chicago sportscaster and Columbia College Chicago Alum Chris Boden '85 was named WGN's new full-time sports anchor. Decal Acquires Brandon Dermer’s Sci-Fi Comedy ‘I’m Totally Fine’ Starring Natalie Morales & Jillian Bell
Deadline, May 26, 2022The independent distribution company Decal has acquired the North American rights to the sci-fi comedy I’m Totally Fine, created by Columbia College Chicago Alum Brandon Dermer '08. Jeremy Beiler: gay comedy writer on 'I Love That For You'
Bay Area Reporter, May 24, 2022Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Jeremy Beiler '04 discusses his new Showtime series I Love That For You. Grace and Frankie’s Final Season: DPs Talk Evolution of Look
postPerspective , May 23, 2022Columbia College Chicago CTVA Alum Luke Miller '05 talks to postPerspective about his experience as a DP on Grace and Frankie. Best museums in Chicago: 10 great collections for art, architecture and dinosaurs
Lonely Planet, May 23, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography was named one of the best museums in Chicago by Lonely Planet. On American Sign Language and wine, WSET interviews Peter Cook and Laura Brown Unterstein
Wine & Spirit Education Trust, May 19, 2022Columbia College Chicago ASL Department Chair Peter Cook talks to Wine & Spirit Education Trust about creating an accessible space in the wine world for Deaf enthusiasts and professionals and founding the organization “Uncorked Access” as part of that mission. Portraits of ‘rebel’ icons, plus five other photo shows worth seeing
Popular Photography, May 19, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part was featured on Popular Photography's list of shows worth seeing in May and June.
Job prospects look good for current graduates
Chicago Talks, May 19, 2022Graduating seniors at Columbia College Chicago talk to Chicago Talks about the improving job market.
Invisible Visible: A collaborative work acknowledging the many hidden lives involved in factory farming
Orion Magazine, May 19, 2022Columbia College Chicago Photography Adjunct Professor and Alum Colleen Plumb MFA '10 collaborated with writer Katherine Kassouf Cummings on Invisible Visible, a multi-disciplinary project acknowledging the many lives involved in factory farming: the chickens and the workers, together subjected to the suffering created by our industrial food system.
Rashid Johnson: Creating Agency Through Collision
Ocula Magazine, May 18, 2022Columbia College Chicago Photography Alum Rashid Johnson '00 talks to Ocula Magazine about the connections between sculpture and film, significant cultural references in his work, the making of his film The Hikers, and the personal and collective aspects that motivate his practice. ABC 7 Talks to Journalist Danny Fenster
ABC 7, May 17, 2022Columbia College Chicago Alum and 2022 honorary degree recipient Danny Fenster '09 talked to ABC 7's Roz Varon.
Cast Announced for THE SECOND CITY E.T.C'S 46TH REVUE
Broadway World, May 16, 2022The cast will feature Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alum Terrence Carey '15. Kokandy Productions to Present CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical
Broadway World, May 11, 2022Columbia College Chicago Musical Theatre Alum Adrian Abel Azevedo ’15 will direct the musical based on the acclaimed hit film. The show runs June 9 - August 7, 2022, at The Chopin Theatre. Naperville director makes debut with ‘The Last Victim,’ starring Ron Perlman
Chicago Tribune, May 06, 2022Columbia College Chicago alum Naveen D. Chathapuram '00 discusses his directorial debut with the Chicago Tribune. Milwaukee's WDJT-TV (Channel 58) names Frankie Jupiter morning news co-anchor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 05, 2022Columbia College Chicago alum Frankie Jupiter '10 will be the new morning news co-anchor at WDJT-TV (Channel 58), Milwaukee's CBS affiliate. ‘Everyone failed these young, Black girls’: journalist Jim DeRogatis on his decades-long battle to expose R Kelly
The Guardian, May 04, 2022Columbia College Chicago associate professor Jim DeRogatis discusses his book Soulless: The Case Against R Kelly with The Guardian. 30 Top Film Schools in North America
Variety, Apr 29, 2022Columbia College Chicago was named one of the top 30 film schools in North America by Variety. Angel Kristi Williams: From Being Gifted a VHS Camcorder as a Kid to Becoming a Directorial Powerhouse
Because of Them We Can, Apr 27, 2022Columbia College Chicago CTVA Alum Angel Kristi Williams MFA '15 discusses her journey as a filmmaker. Welcome to Midway
Chicago Magazine, Apr 26, 2022Photographer and Columbia College Chicago professor Paul D’Amato captures the everyday humanity that surrounds Chicago’s second-largest airport. Calling on kugel and other favorites for a proper Passover meal
Chicago Tribune, Apr 20, 2022Read Columbia Associate Professor and Creative Writing MFA Program Director Aviya Kushner's essay on Passover meals in the Chicago Tribune. How Commuter Students Can Stay Safe When Traveling to Campus at Night
Blavity, Apr 19, 2022Columbia College Chicago is one of the many institutions that keeps students updated on crimes on campus or in surrounding areas. “Burnt Out Wife” Sara Juli is ready to make you laugh, cry, and everything in between
See Chicago Dance, Apr 19, 2022Burnt Out Wife makes its Chicago debut at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago on April 22. NRF Foundation Raises Over $3M for Future Retail Leaders
Yahoo News, Apr 18, 2022Columbia College Chicago student Robert Davison Long was the top recipient in the 2022 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship. Trans activist Precious Brady-Davis is running for office to protect Chicago’s water
LGBTQ Nation, Apr 08, 2022Columbia College Chicago Theatre and Liberal Education Alum Precious Brady-Davis '13 is running for Chicago’s Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commission. Raven Theatre Presents THE LUCKIEST
Patch, Apr 05, 2022Columbia College Chicago Theatre Directing Alum Cody Estle ’11 will direct The Luckiest, premiering at the Raven Theatre on May 5, 2022. Top 5 College-Run Magazines In The World You Should Read
CEO World Magazine, Apr 05, 2022Columbia College Chicago's student-run magazine Echo is one of the top 5 college magazines in the world according to CEO World Magazine. Chicago Museum Free Days For April 2022
NBC Chicago, Apr 05, 2022Reserve your free tickets to The Museum of Contemporary Photography this April. Underscore Theatre Company Presents NOTES & LETTERS by Annabelle Lee Revak
Patch, Apr 01, 2022Columbia College Chicago Musical Theatre Alum Annabelle Lee Revak '19 wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Notes & Letters, a new production running from May 10 – 28, 2022 at the Richard Christiansen Theater. Mia Park Partners With The Chicago Public Library To Present LET ME TELL YOU: STORIES OF ASIAN AMERICAN AUTHENTICITY
Boardway World, Apr 01, 2022Columbia College Chicago Cinema and Television Arts Alum Thavary Krouch MFA '13 will perform in Mia Park's event, LET ME TELL YOU: STORIES OF ASIAN AMERICAN AUTHENTICITY.8 things to do in Chicago this week
Chicago Tribune, Apr 01, 2022Beautiful Diaspora/You Are Not the Lesser Part, the Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibition, was named one of 8 things to do in Chicago this week by the Chicago Tribune. The Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibition is featured in Modern Luxury CS
Modern Luxury CS, Mar 31, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibition, Beautiful Diaspora/You Are Not the Lesser Part, is featured on “The Hot List” in the April Issue of Modern Luxury CS. The exhibit runs through June 26. Great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells speaks after Biden signs anti-lynching bill
CBS News, Mar 30, 2022Watch Columbia College Chicago adjunct professor and great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, Michelle Duster, speak after Biden signs an anti-lynching bill. Chicago-Based Author Carlo Treviso Celebrates His Sicilian Heritage With Debut Historical Thriller Novel: ‘Siciliana’
AP News, Mar 17, 2022Columbia College Chicago Film and Television Alum Carlo Treviso '05 to release debut thriller novel, Siciliana, on March 30, 2022. Journalism tools: Productivity enhancers or a distraction?
International Journalists' Network, Mar 14, 2022Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner is quoted in this article about how digital tools can enhance or distract from productivity. Four choreographers in the South Loop Spark Plug prove that Chicago dance post-COVID is not a monolith.
See Chicago Dance, Mar 14, 2022Ellen Chenoweth, director of the Dance Presenting Series at Columbia, shares how the South Loop Spark Plug arts incubation series offers a different take on the post-COVID creative landscape.
Chicago’s Free Theater grappled with issues like civil rights and the Vietnam War
WBEZ, Mar 10, 2022WBEZ covers Free Theater, which operated with the support of Columbia College Chicago and was part of a movement of small theater groups that helped expand theater outside the Chicago Loop in the ’60s and ’70s. William Russo, former chair of the Music Department at Columbia, founded and led the program. Design 50 2022: Graphic Design and Branding
New City, Mar 08, 2022Guy Villa, Assistant Professor of Instruction in Columbia College Chicago's Design Department, was named as one of New City's 50 People Who Shape Chicago under the category of Graphic Design and Branding along with his studio partner, Sharon Oiga. The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago March 10-16
Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 09, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit, "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part," is among the events featured to check out this week. The exhibit runs through June 26. Kyiv or Kiev? Zelensky or Zelenskyy? For Ukraine, spelling is a political act
Forward, Mar 07, 2022Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Aviya Kushner writes about why spelling and translation matter and its political significance. Embracing the Unpredictable Moments in Sports Photography with Sarah Sachs
PhotoShelter, Mar 07, 2022Columbia College Chicago Alum Sarah Sachs '14 shares her experiences as a professional MLB sports photographer. THE 2022 JAMES BEARD AWARDS INVITES YOU TO GATHER FOR GOOD
James Beard Foundation, Mar 03, 2022Taking place June 11 on the campus of Columbia College Chicago, the James Beard Media Awards ceremony will be hosted by Lisa Ling, journalist, author, and host and Executive Producer of the new series Take Out on HBO Max. The Media Awards will honor the nation's top cookbook authors, food and beverage broadcast producers, hosts, podcasters, and food journalists. Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy arrives at DePaul: Where else is it available?
14 East Magazine, Mar 04, 2022Columbia College Chicago is mentioned for having "various programs that benefit the trans community such as the Trans-Informed Gender Equity Initiative and their LGBTQ+ Office of Culture and Community." Roz Varon's Weekender Report
ABC7 News, Mar 05, 2022The ABC7 Weekender Report covers the Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibit, "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part," as an event to check out in the city. Robservations: Fox 32 to air Jennifer Hudson talk show; WLS turns off ‘Lightning Rod’; Library exhibit celebrates women journalists
Daily Herald Presents Rob Feder, Mar 04, 2022Columbia adjunct faculty member Madhu Krishnamurthy, assistant city editor and diversity editor for the Daily Herald, is among six prominent Chicago area journalists highlighted in new video exhibit. The Big Ticket: The world premiere of 'King James,' about LeBron
Crain's Chicago Business, Mar 02, 2022The Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibit, “Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part,” is featured in the Things to do in Chicago this Weekend Arts and Culture column. New Exhibitions Start March 3 - 5 (Part I)
Chicago Gallery News, Mar 01, 2022The "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part," exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Photography's opens March 3. Fashion, Sustainability, and the New York Fashion Act
The Regulatory Review, Feb 28, 2022Melissa Gamble, a professor in Fashion Studies at Columbia, recently published an essay in the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s Regulatory Review,” explaining the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act—groundbreaking legislation proposed in New York.
Late-Night TV Icon Tom Snyder Gets Documentary Treatment From ‘Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” Co-Director And Snyder’s Daughter
Deadline, Feb 24, 2022Columbia Cinema and Television Arts Professor Michael Niederman will co-write new documentary about the late Tom Snyder, an icon in late-night television. Reeling in the Years: A Note to Self (Every Other Middle-Aged Person Who Wants to Stay Relevant)
Writing Boots, Feb 23, 2022Executive Director of the Professional Speechwriters Association David Murray visits Columbia to speak with undergraduate journalism and PR students and reflects on the value of knowing your audience. ECC Writers Center Spring Reading Series kicks off Feb. 10 with author Hugh Ryan
Daily Herald, Feb 10, 2022Columbia faculty member and alum Eric May ’75, author of the novel "Bedrock Faith," is one of three featured writers at Elgin Community College's Spring Writing Series, which will take place virtually on Friday, March 17. Dimitri Moore Talks ‘Uncertainties’
South Side Weekly, Feb 09, 2022Columbia Alum Dimitri Moore ’18 in conversation with the South Side Weekly on his path to becoming a newcomer in the Chicago R&B, collaboration and performance scene. Developmental milestones just changed for the first time in years
Washington Post, Feb 10, 2022Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner writes about the checklist of developmental milestones for infants and young children recently updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Natalie Finfer, aka Fingy, got to be Chicago’s hot new DJ by getting hooked on Spotify — and never reading the instructions
Chicago Tribune, Jan 21, 2022Natalie Finfer, a student in the Audio Arts program, who performs as Fingy, shares her experiences making music and being able to fully engage with the city’s sustainable dance music community. Seed to Art: Melissa Potter on the Invisible Labor of Plants
NewCity, Jan 18, 2022Art and Art History faculty member Melissa Potter talks about the art and labor of plants. Photographer Tells Story of Immigration Through Lens of Small Business Owners
WTTW, Jan 10, 2022Columbia Photography alum Jonathan Castillo MFA '19 tells the story of immigration through the lens of small business owners. Opinion: My kids are not okay. Canceling school is not sustainable — or responsible.
Washington Post, Jan 06, 2022Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner on the impact canceling classes has on students and families amid a rise in coronavirus cases and a standoff between the Chicago Teachers Union, CPS district officials, and the mayor. Top 10 for Visual Art in Chicago: Big shows, big messages in the first months of 2022
Chicago Tribune, Jan 06, 2022The “Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) is featured. Race in America: History Matters with Michelle Duster
Washington Post, Feb 01, 2022Michelle Duster, faculty member and author of “Ida B. the Queen,” discusses her great-grandmother in a Washington Post Live online event to kick off its Black History Month series about the role Black women have played in the country’s development. Life, death and survival: Beyond performance and into relationship with Eiko Otake’s The Duet Project: Distance is Malleable
See Chicago Dance, Feb 14, 2022In this See Chicago Dance review, the author describes the Dance Center's "The Duet Project: Distance is Malleable," as ranging "from gentle to brutal with overlapping tenderness, urgency, and resilience." Getting excited for the big game’s commercials
Who13 Des Moines, Feb 11, 2022Mark Perlman, faculty member in the Communication Department, shares what’s trending for ads in this year's Super Bowl LVI. Meet the cinematographer whose ‘controlled naturalism’ is changing the face of TV
Los Angeles Times, Jan 13, 2022Christian Sprenger's ’07 career in filmmaking and cinematography as well as his upcoming work on 'Station Eleven' is featured. It's all about process: teaching solutions journalism
The Whole Story , Mar 10, 2022Associate Professor of Communication Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin on her approach to gathering student learning outcomes. Ask the Experts: Taking Oscar's Pulse
wallethub.com, Mar 16, 2022As part of a panel of leading business and entertainment experts, Karla Fuller and Ron Falzone, both associate professors in Cinema and Television Arts at Columbia College Chicago, answered questions related to the Academy Awards. ABC 7 Talks to Journalist Danny Fenster
ABC 7, May 17, 2022Columbia College Chicago Alum and 2022 honorary degree recipient Danny Fenster '09 talked to ABC 7's Roz Varon.
14 photos that will live on: How the COVID-19 pandemic changed photography
WBEZ.org, Jun 03, 2022Columbia College Chicago co-hosted "Through the Lens" where WBEZ photojournalist Manuel Martinez sat down this week in conversation with station archivist Justine Tobiasz to discuss how the pandemic and a tumultuous two years have forced him to adapt as a photojournalist and brought fresh considerations to what images will document this moment in our lives. ‘I was the quiet kid eager to get out of that small town to a more diverse place where I wouldn’t be so different.’: Legally blind trans man with albinism pursues photography career
Love What Matters, Jul 19, 2022Columbia Photography student Finn Schulz who is a legally blind trans man with albinism pursuing a career in photography tells his story. Op-ed: My college students seem to have lost their drive to engage. The pandemic has wounded all of us.
Chicago Tribune, Dec 28, 2021An Op-ed by David W. Berner, associate professor of Communication, on teaching during the pandemic. ‘The Cleaner’ Features Chicago Ties, All-Star Cast Led by Luke Wilson
Screen Magazine, Dec 03, 2021While The Cleaner was shot in Los Angeles, many of the cast and crew have deep roots in Chicago. Director Erin Elders ’05, and Producers Chris Charles ’07, John W. Bosher ’06, and Kate Grady ’06 are all alumni of Columbia College Chicago.
Grandma who Invited Stranger to Thanksgiving Becoming Netflix Movie
The Root, Dec 03, 2021Columbia College Chicago alumni Robert Teitel ’90 and George Tillman, Jr ’91. are producing a Netflix film about the grandma who accidentally invited a stranger to Thanksgiving. Ranking the Top 20 Music Schools for Composing for Film and TV in 2021
Hollywood Reporter, Nov 21, 2021Columbia ranks #2 in Hollywood Reporter's Top 20 Music Schools for Composing for Film and TV in 2021. Meet Asia Hamilton, the fearless Black woman behind Norwest Gallery of Art
Bridge Detroit , Nov 20, 2021Columbia photography alum Asia Hamilton opened Norwest Gallery of Art in the Grandmont-Rosedale area in 2018 to bring something contemporary to the neighborhood where she grew up. G. Thomas Allen Is The Winner Of The 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition As Part Of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival
All About Jazz, Nov 16, 2021At a star-studded, sold-out performance held yesterday afternoon on the NJPAC stage, G. Thomas Allen (Chicago, IL) was announced the winner of the 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Jamillah James Appointed Senior Curator at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
culture type, Nov 17, 2021Jamillah James ’05 has been appointed senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, "As a student, visiting the MCA helped me realize the possibilities of curating and of museums." Inventing Improv: A Chicago Stories Special
WTTW, Oct 27, 2021Columbia Theatre faculty members Anne Libera and Ric Walker appear this documentary on the art of improv. Out of our cold dead hands
Chicago Reader, Sep 16, 2021Through 2/20/22, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S. Michigan. Free; masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required; reservations recommended; mocp.org. NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Announces 2021 Excellence in Journalism Award Recipients
NLGJA, Jul 14, 2021Columbia College journalism program alum and Columbia Chronicle veteran Jake Wittich and former Theatre/TV Writing student Devlyn Camp were among those honored at this year's NLGJA awards. Audio branding: heard any great businesses lately?
Maddyness, Jul 08, 2021Associate Professor Laurence Minksy is quoted in this Maddyness article. Fiscal Spotlight: Three Queer-Focused Films to Support During Pride Month
Film Independent, Jun 28, 2021The alumni-driven film 8265 Oakland Ave is featured in Film Independent’s list of queer films to watch in June 2021. Adweek's Creative 100: The Most Inspiring Talents of 2021
Adweek, Jun 07, 2021Advertising and Advertising Art Direction graduates Jordan Dinwiddie, Pilar McQuirter, and Kristen Walters are named in Adweek's "Creative 100." Goodbye, ‘Boystown’: After Lakeview Strip Rebranded To Be More Inclusive, Banners Now Welcome Visitors To Northalsted
Block Club Chicago, Jun 02, 2021Columbia journalism (and Columbia Chronicle) alum Jake Wittich reports on the activism of former Columbia musical theatre student (and work aide) and current podcaster Devlyn Camp. DownBeat Student Music Awards
https://archive.maherpublications.com/view/392777337/76/, May 28, 2021Michael Hilgendorf BM '20 is awarded a 2021 Outstanding Performance Award with DownBeat Magazine. DownBeat June 2021 Fusion Awards
DownBeat Magazine, May 28, 2021Columbia College Chicago's Fusion Ensemble has been honored with Outstanding Performance Awards from DownBeat magazine (see p. 77). Chicago Philharmonic Chooses Three Composers for Inaugural Residency Program for Composers of Color
Broadway World, May 25, 2021Marcus Norris Music Composition '14 has been selected for this inaugural residency program. Flannery Fired Up: May 21, 2021
Fox 32 Chicago, May 22, 2021Associate Professor of Journalism Curtis Lawrence appeared on "Fired Up" on FOX32 with journalist Mike Flannery to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in light of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to grant interviews on her two-year anniversary only to journalists of color. Chicago mayor gives Black, brown journalists preference in one-on-one interviews marking her first two years in office
Gateway Journalism Review, May 20, 2021Associate Professor of Journalism Curtis Lawrence is quoted in this article by Columbia journalism alum Charles Jefferson about Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to grant interviews on her first two years in office only to journalists of color. New Film ‘I Am the Bear’ Explores Racial Profiling Through Puppetry
WTTW, May 19, 2021Directing major Kenneth Richardson earned a co-director broadcast credit on WTTW for this work. Via Zoom: Ron Falzone on ‘Coriander and a Penny’s Worth of Lonesome’
Hollywood Chicago, May 18, 2021Associate Professor Ron Falzone on his new feature film. ‘The Marksman’ Takes the VOD Lead at Reduced Price as ‘North Hollywood’ Makes a Surprise Debut
IndieWire, May 17, 2021Faculty-written film "The Marksman" dominates recent VOD. Undergrads to complete Meijer case study for top scholarship
NRF Foundation, May 13, 2021Columbia College Chicago students compete in the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, Lottie Watts reports. Youth Film Showcases Chicago Communities, History
NBC, May 12, 2021Youth film festival showcases the communities and history of the city of Chicago and will be featured in this year’s International Film Festival. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
Differences don’t divide us. What divides us is our inability to accept that we are different.
Gateway Journalism Review, May 11, 2021This is the commencement address that GJR Editor and Communication faculty member Jackie Spinner delivered at the graduation ceremony for the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts on May 8. Spinner received an honorary doctorate in media arts. Shortlist announced for 2021 GSA BAFTA Student Awards
Bafta.org, May 12, 2021Columbia College Chicago CTVA alum Akanksha Cruczynski makes the list for her thesis film "Close Ties to Home Country." CineYouth Festival: New Chicago filmmakers featured in worldwide showcase
Chicago Tribune, May 06, 2021Columbia College Chicago Cinema and Television Arts students to have work screened at this year's CineYouth Festival. Film, Advocacy, and Reckoning with the Harm Caused by U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Outrider Post, May 06, 2021Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Jeff Spitz on the impact of his film, "Return of Navajo Boy." Michigan AG Nessel Chooses THS Alum as New Press Secretary
Patch, May 03, 2021Alum Lynsey Mukomel ’14 is hired for a new position with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. "The Fabric of Cultures" Fashion Exhibition at Columbia College Chicago
WGN News, May 01, 2021Fashion Studies Assistant Professor Lauren Downing Peters and her students discuss their new exhibition. Cine Bizarre Second Issue Spring 2021
Cine Bizarre, Apr 30, 2021The second issue of Cine Bizarre is out now. Cine Bizarre focuses on independent and experimental film critiques and covers students and faculty works across Columbia College Chicago. Variety Entertainment Impact Report: Top 50 Film Schools and Instructors From Around the World
Variety, Apr 30, 2021Columbia College Chicago is featured in the 2021 Education Impact Report. How Many Deaths Will You Take To Seek Vengeance in Sifu?
Gaming, Apr 28, 2021Columbia Alum Isaiah Joshua Lawrence '16 discusses a pathbreaking new 3D brawler game. Jazz Combo Remote Repertoire Performances Spring 2021 Columbia College Chicago
News Break, Apr 28, 2021Columbia College's Jazz Combo performs remotely for the 2021 repertoire. Film And TV Industry Came To Rescue To Prevent McCormick Place’s $3 Billion Pandemic Revenue Loss From Being Even Worse
News Break, Apr 28, 2021CTVA Associate Professor Ron Falzone speaks on the state of the film industry in Chicago. ‘Red Table Talk’ Producer Shani Black Joins Kin As Head Of Programming & Development
Deadline, Apr 27, 2021Columbia College Chicago alumni board member, show runner, producer, and casting director Shani Black will be leading programming and development at Kin, an entertainment company dedicated to producing unscripted content appealing to women between 25-40. Chicago Independent Producers Lab selects 5 producers
Reel Chicago, Apr 27, 2021Columbia College Chicago alums Anuradha Rana, Bridget Botchway Bradley, and Eseoghene Obrimah were selected for this year's cohort. They met at Columbia College as professor and student. Now they have a hit movie starring Liam Neeson.
Chicago Tribune, Apr 26, 2021Danny Kravitz is featured in this Chicago Tribune write-up on "The Marksman." Full Cast and Crew Announced for Chicago Feature Now Filming
Screen Magazine, Apr 22, 2021Columbia alums will be involved in The Christmas Pitch, including Felicia Ferrara (Producer), Eva Herndon (Line Producer), Stuart Elmore (1st AD), and Jello Thompson (Assistant Editor). Chicago Band Roster
Chicago.Gov, Apr 22, 2021Music Practitioner-in-Residence Typhanie Collier has been included in the Chicago Band Roster "jazz" created through Chicago Special Events. The Xerces Society Welcomes Two New Board Members
Xerxes Society, Apr 20, 2021Columbia College Chicago Alum Betsy López-Wagner named to International Conservation NGO's Board of Directors International and women-directed films win Aspen Shortsfest 2021 awards
The Aspen Times, Apr 19, 2021Close Ties to Home Country, the thesis film of Akanksha Cruczynski (MFA, Cinema Directing) and Felicia Ferrara (MFA, Creative Producing), won an Audience Award at Aspen Shortsfest. Native women appointed to White House’s climate justice table
Indian Country Today, Apr 15, 2021Jade Begay Cinema and Television Arts BA '11 is featured. Filmmakers Making A Social Impact: Why & How Filmmaker Chundria Brownlow of ‘Dare To Love’ Is Helping To Change Our World
Medium, Apr 15, 2021CTVA Alum Chundria Brownlow on her life as a filmmaker, advocate, and inspiration in the industry. A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Dan Rybicky
NWI LIFE, Apr 14, 2021CTVA faculty member Dan Rybicky on a life in film. Rebecca Ortiz: Weekends
Audacy, Apr 13, 2021Journalism alum Rebecca Ortiz keeps you informed with all things entertainment with her B96 segment, "What You Missed." Netflix making live-action Gundam movie with Kong: Skull Island director
Polygon, Apr 12, 2021#Columalum Jordan Vogt-Roberts joins new project based on the Gundam franchise. A Conversation with the Editors of David Fincher’s Motion Picture MANK
Adobe Video & Motion, Apr 08, 2021An interview with Jennifer Chung '15, Assistant Editor on MANK, which was nominated for 10 Oscars. Is this the future face of legalized sports gambling in Massachusetts?
The Boston Globe, Apr 03, 2021How School of Media Arts alum Sam Panayotovich has become the face of legalized gambling upon leaving WGN radio. Why perfect attendance awards should be the next pandemic victim
Denton Record-Chronicle, Apr 03, 2021Assistant Professor Jackie Spinner, who teaches Journalism, discusses the problematics of attendance awards in this special to the Washington Post printed in the Denton Record-Chronicle. This amazing singer is bringing joy to his community
One News Page, Mar 17, 2021Former Columbia College Chicago student Andrew David on using his skills as a licensed street performer to bring joy to others during the pandemic. Conversations with Christopher Rohrbeck and Bianca Dovarro
VoyageLA, Mar 13, 2021CTVA Alum Christopher Rohrbeck on participating in Project 321, a monthly film production challenge. A Blues Camp Rite of Summer
DownBeat Magazine, Mar 12, 2021Fernando Jones on starting a blues camp at Columbia College Chicago. You've probably used this common tool for strategic analysis. (But it's got big problems.)
Advisory Board, Mar 09, 2021Associate Professor in the School of Media Arts Laurence Minksy on the SWOT analysis. Meet Sophia Gilberto
VoyageLA, Mar 09, 2021Alum Sophia Gilberto '19 on the challenges and opportunities that come with pursuing a career in film. Chicago History Museum Acquires Work from Chicago Based Visual Artist and Author
Chicago History Museum , Feb 26, 2021Columbia College Chicago CTVA student Vashon Jordan Jr.'s photography will be displayed at the Chicago History Museum. Are You Doing the SWOT Analysis Backwards?
Harvard Business Review, Feb 23, 2021Associate Professor of Communication Laurence Minsky on the problematics and possibilities of doing the SWOT analysis. The art of the romantic comedy (and movies that nail it)
The Chicago Tribune, Feb 10, 2021Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Cinema and Television Arts Sharon Ross discusses the art of the Rom-Com. The New Menendez Defenders
The New York Times, Feb 10, 2021Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Cinema and Television Arts Sharon Ross discusses the boom in the true crime genre. GIZ ASKS Which Sounds Are the Most Annoying to Humans?
Gizmodo, Jan 29, 201Assistant Professor Florian Hollerweger on people's visceral reactions to sounds. Ben Affleck To Direct Adaptation Of ‘Keeper Of The Lost Cities’ For Disney
Deadline, Jan 11, 2021Affleck is producing the film through Pearl Street Banner and adapting the script with Kate Gritmon, a Columbia College Chicago alum. Pepper Pike native’s screenplay becomes Hollywood film
Cleveland Jewish News, Jan 15, 2021Danny Kravits and CTVA alum Chris Charles on their new film, "The Marksman." My great-grandmother Ida B. Wells left a legacy of activism in education. We need that now.
Washington Post, Feb 11, 2021Columbia faculty member Michelle Duster on how the gap in education equality is holding America back. Most Anticipated Reads for the Rest of Us 2021
Ms. Magazine , Feb 05, 2021All three of Columbia College Chicago faculty member Michelle Duster's books appear on 2021 Most Anticipated Reading List. Glimmers Of Hope: A 2021 Poetry Preview, Part 1
NPR, Jan 11, 2021CM Burroughs' second collection of poems, Master Suffering, is reviewed favorably by NPR. My great-grandmother exposed lynchings. This is what she would say about the Capitol riot
CNN.com, Feb 04, 2021Columbia College Chicago faculty member Michelle Duster on the Capitol riot. A Chicago artist’s portraits are made of shredded bills equaling one woman’s $80,000 student debt. Sales of his art will pay down what she owes
Chicago Tribune, Mar 08, 2021Columbia alum Jonathan Michael Castillo created a portrait out of handmade paper made from shredded money. Sales of his art will go towards the student debt of the woman in the portrait. In the Reckoning Over Cultural Appropriation, Should Indian Motorcycle Change Its Name?
Inside Hook, Mar 16, 2021Dr. C. Richard King, a professor at Columbia College Chicago who studies the racial politics of culture, explained, even so-called “positive” depictions can be harmful. Chicago Takes 10 Performance Series Brings Musicians, Dancers Back To The Stage After A Year. Here’s How You Can Tune In
Block Club Chicago, Mar 23, 2021Dancer Keisha Janae ’18 is one of 100 performers featured in a new virtual performance series called “Chicago Takes 10,” which includes pre-recorded shows of musicians, dancers and multi-disciplinary makers at 10 nonprofit art venues across the city. 8 Spring Gardening Tasks You Should Do Before You Begin Planting
Apartment Therapy, Mar 29, 2021Molly Williams BA Fiction '13 shares 8 gardening tasks to do before planting following the release of her first book, "Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora." Myth and the Mind
Aeon, Mar 15, 2021Associate Professor Rami Gabriel published an article in Aeon, a British journal of ideas, based on his forthcoming book, A Suspicious Science: The Uses of Psychology. Laura Hawbaker Published Ray Bradbury and the Dark Fantastic
PopMatters, Mar 22, 2021Laura Hawbaker published an essay, Ray Bradbury and the Dark Fantastic, that she turned in 3 weeks ago in her Graduate Literature Seminar. Four Poems from Israel
World Literature Today, Mar 29, 2021Associate Professor Aviya Kushner translated Four Poems from Israel Conversations: Adam Kirsch and Aviya Kushner
The Critical Flame, Mar 31, 2021Kushner and Kirsch began by discussed the power of books and the way in which Jewish tradition shaped them as writers. How taxonomies in the physical world can inform design decisions
UX Collective, Mar 29, 2021Interaction Design MA student Sarah Uhlarik published a class assignment on Medium.com that was picked up by UX Collective, a major publication in the industry. ANNOUNCEMENT 2021
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Apr 09, 2021Alum Sama Alshaibi ’99 has been awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography. Dawoud Bey on 6 Photos That Pushed His Work Forward The photographer has been making iconic American images for nearly 50 years.
Vulture, Apr 15, 2021Columbia faculty member Dawoud Bey, who has been making iconic images for over five decades, talks about his exhibition "The American Project," opening at The Whitney Museum of American Art on April 17, and the six photographs that pushed his work forward. The Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells
BYUradio’s Constant Wonder, Apr 15, 2021Adjunct Professor Michelle Duster was a guest on BYUradio’s Constant Wonder. Duster shared insights from her book, "Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells." The Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells
BYU Radio, Apr 16, 2021Columbia faculty member Michelle Duster tells the story of her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells and her fight for racial equality. Ray Bradbury and the Last Global Pandemic
The Los Angeles Review of Books , Apr 18, 2021Associate Professor Sam Weller has a new essay in the Los Angeles Review of Books about the impact of the 1918 pandemic on Ray Bradbury’s family and its influence on his ouevre. Imagination is the Sixth Sense be Careful How You Use It
Aeon, Apr 12, 2021Professor Stephen Asma collaborated with actor Paul Giamatti on an article about the nature of imagination. The article combines Giamatti's experience as an actor and philosophical theories about the imagination. The Screen Time Dilemma: Picture Books as Tools to Guide Reflection on Social Habits and Cultural Practices
Literacy Now, Apr 13, 2021More and more frequently, picture books contain representations of screens, media, and technologies. How might these texts be leveraged to help children understand their relationships with screens in a more nuanced way? The Poetics of the Body: An Interview With CM Burroughs
Literary Hub, Apr 28, 2021Peter Mishler in conversation with Associate Professor CM Burroughs, the author of Master Suffering.
Burroughs is the author of two collections: The Vital System (Tupelo Press, 2012) and Master Suffering (Tupelo Press, 2021). Burroughs has been awarded fellowships and grants from Yaddo, the MacDowell Colony, Djerassi Foundation, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and Cave Canem Foundation. Burroughs’ poetry has appeared in journals and anthologies including Poetry magazine, Callaloo, jubilat, Ploughshares, VOLT, Best American Experimental Writing Anthology, and The Golden Shovel Anthology: New Poems Honoring Gwendolyn Brooks.
7 Ways to Maintain Sharp Focus Filming Documentary Action
Student Filmmakers, Apr 28, 2021When you’re collecting coverage of a process, shooting an interaction, or recording any kind of profilmic event, here are a few tools to help you avoid chasing focus around even when you’re chasing people around. Mel Valentine and a Spotlight on Columbia College Chicago
Juxtapoz Magazine , Apr 30, 2021Columbia alum Mel Valentine talks to Juxtapoz Magazine about her Columbia experience. Film, Advocacy, and Reckoning with the Harm Caused by U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Outrider Post, May 03, 2021Associate Professor Jeff Spitz is the Director and Co-Producer of the official Sundance Film Festival & PBS selection, The Return of Navajo Boy (2000 & 2008 Epilogue). The film project reunited a Navajo family and triggered a federal investigation into uranium houses on the Navajo Reservation. David Trinidad: Pick of the Week [ed. Terence Winch]
Best American Poetry , May 11, 2021Professor David Trinidad's sonnet about his mother has been selected as Best American Poetry blog's "pick of the week." Chicago's Diversity and Collaborative Nature Inspire Me
Thrillist, May 24, 2021Associate Professor Justin Leblanc discusses why Chicago’s diversity and collaborative nature inspires him. A Camera into the Wilderness of Our Souls: Nick Ripatrazone and Aviya Kushner in Conversation
Los Angeles Review of Books, Jun 16, 2021Nick Ripatrazone talks with Associate Professor Aviya Kushner about locating prophetic inspiration in poetry. From Shapey to bubble wrap and music for Chicago neighborhoods, the Ear Taxi Festival hits its eclectic stride
Chicago Classical Review, Oct 07, 2021Performance organized by Music faculty member, Ilya Levinson, highlighted with several other Columbia music faculty and alumni also mentioned. Artists and Models: A Tribute to the South Side Community Art Center
South Side Community Art Center , Aug 24, 2021Artists and Models: A Tribute to the South Side Community Art Center was created by students at Columbia College Chicago in Sarah Faust’s Spring 2021 Graphic Design Practicum. Raven Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season; Inaugural Season as Equity Theatre Company
Broadway World, Jul 15, 2021Columbia Theatre alums Cody Estle and Tyla Abercrumbie welcome back live audiences in Raven Theatre's 2021-2022 season. How Aleali May became the queen of Air Jordans
The Undefeated, Aug 20, 2021Columbia alumna Aleali May has launched her latest collaboration with the Jordan brand, the ‘Fortune’ Air Jordan 14. Can’t-Miss Dance Events (Fall Arts Preview 2021)
New City, Sep 10, 2021World premiere of An Untitled Love by A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago named as first pick for dance events that shouldn't be missed this fall. Top 10 for dance in Chicago for fall 2021: Harvest Fest, local gems and a not-to-miss ‘XENOS’
Chicago Tribune, Sep 10, 2021A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham's An Untitled Love, which will premiere at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, named as top pick for top 10 for dance in Chicago for fall 2021. City of Chicago Announces Artists Who Will Be Part of O'Hare Terminal 5 Expansion
CGN, Jul 27, 2021Columbia alums Jonathan Castillo MFA ’19, Krista Franklin MFA ’13, and Cecil McDonald MFA ’08 awarded large art installation project at O’Hare International Airport.
Plovermania hits the big screen
Chicago Reader, Aug 31, 2021Humanities in the Department of Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Associate Professor of Cultural Studies Ann Hetzel Gunkel shares how birding watching and the piping plovers have helped to change her life and bring her and her son closer. “Night on Wellington Avenue, Chicago”: An Excerpt from Wolf Lamb Bomb
Chicago Review of Books, Jun 08, 2021Associate Professor Aviya Kushner published an exerpt from her new poetry collection, Wolf Lamb Bomb 6 Sensational June 2021 Poetry Releases
Read Poetry, Jun 03, 2021Associate Professor Aviya Kushner's new poetry collection, Wolf Lamb Bomb, has been included on a list of sensational new releases. Journalist Danny Fenster’s detainment shows we are living Fahrenheit 451
Chicago Reader, Jun 15, 2021Associate Professor Sam Weller wrote about Danny Fenster, The Columbia College graduate has been held in Myanmar. New & Noteworthy Poetry, From First Peoples to Posthumous Ashbery
The New York Times, Jun 22, 2021Associate Professor Aviya Kushner's new poetry collection, Wolf Lamb Bomb, has been included in a New & Noteworthy Poetry column of the New York Times. New music this week: 20 songs from Netta, Victor Crone, VAL and more
wiwibloggs , Jul 04, 2021Alexander Rybak, studying Music Composition for the Screen, was asked to produce a jazz version of a classical piece of music. The result is Beethoven Jazz, a re-arrangement of Beethoven's 5th symphony. Rybak brought in clarinet player Felix Peikli to play alongside his violin. 10 go-to-market strategies move forward in NRF Foundation scholarship competition
NRF Foundation, Sep 09, 2021For the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship presented by SAS, student Robert Davison Long is among 25 semifinalists who spent the summer researching and building comprehensive plans detailing a proposed grocery product and how they would engage new and existing customers to drive sales. Sharel Cassity Is ‘Fearless’ Amid Recovery
DownBeat Magazine, Jan 11, 2021Private music instructor Sharel Cassity's new album, "Fearless," earns rave reviews. She says, "I hope this record encourages people to be positive and fight the good fight for humanity, to keep the music alive." Yarn Bombing Art Exhibition Comes to Chicago College
NBC Chicago, Dec 10, 2020Yarn bombing is typically a form of street art. But for the next month, Chicagoans can see it displayed exhibition style while walking in the 600 block of South Michigan Avenue. Heartland Health Centers Holiday Toy Drive
Chicago Tribune, Dec 08, 2020Students of Jane Canepa are working together to promote Heartland Health Centers' Virtual Holiday Toy Drive, which ends on December 14, 2020. ‘The Marksman’: Liam Neeson Action Pic Targets Early 2021 Release
Deadline, Dec 04, 2020'The Marksman,' written by CTVA Faculty member Danny Kravitz, will be opening January 22nd. Outfest Selects Fellows For 2020 Screenwriting Lab
Deadline, Dec 02, 2020CTVA alum Johnny Alvarez was selected for his project "Somewhere Else." In his project, eight sixtysomethings living out their golden years in an otherworldly suburb find their surreal, idiosyncratic way of life threatened by the arrival of a mysterious newcomer with no memories of her past.
Fernando Jones: Chicago Bluesman Reflects on Growing up on the South Side, Staying Relevant While in Quarantine and the Future of the Music Industry
Intermezzo, Nov 25, 2020Fernando Jones gives an interview in which he discusses his path as a musician, his role teaching at Columbia, and how to keep elevating the craft during the age of COVID. Oakton alumnus creates virtual World War II fashion exhibit
The Daily Herald, Nov 09, 202Columbia College Chicago Fashion alum Robert Noia's exhibition, "World War ChIIC," debuted on Instagram on October 19. It captures fashions in vogue in Europe and the United States throughout the 1940s. The Last Word: Tiara Hughes
WTTW, Nov 09, 2020Chicago gets a lot of attention for its soaring skyscrapers and ornate downtown buildings, but there’s more to Chicago architecture than what’s in the Loop. Tiara Hughes, a member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, gives us the last word on neighborhood buildings she believes are worth fighting for.
Teaching Media Production Online: Best Practices and Challenges During the Covid Pandemic
Media Education Lab, Oct 25, 2020Starting in mid-March, US schools moved to remote instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Media production teachers had to shift their teaching online without the possibility of using their high-end equipment in schools. This report showcases the findings from Dr. Yonty Friesem’s research with media teachers who used the curriculum of the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab as they adapted to online and remote instruction. Jennifer Keiper Joins CBS News Radio
Radio Insight, Oct 22, 2020CBS News Radio has announced the addition of Jennifer Keiper, Columbia College Chicago alum, as a Chicago based Midwest anchor and correspondent starting Monday, November 9. 3Arts to award $470,000 to Chicago artists: ‘This is the year to encourage people to find some hope.’
Chicago Tribune, Oct 05, 2020Columbia College Chicago Dance alums named as awardees for the 3Arts Fellowship and the “Make A Wave” award in Dance. College students upended by the pandemic wrestle with yet another challenge: How to vote this fall?
The Washington Post, Oct 05, 2020A Columbia Votes! registration genius, Ally Longo, is quoted in this story investigating the ways in which college students can vote in the upcoming election. Columbia Votes! was started by Associate Professor of Communication Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin. Coates Recognized as 2019 Editor of the Year by Illinois Press Association
Herald&Review, Sep 18, 2020The Illinois Press Association has named alumnus Chris Coates ’04 Editor of the Year. Coates earned his BA in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and is currently the Central Illinois Editor at Lee Enterprises.
Memorials and Monuments Assessment Project
City of Chicago, Aug 12, 2020Folayemi (Fo) Wilson, Artist/Director of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Columbia College of Chicago, is among the advisory committee reviewing the City’s current public art inventory to identify and prioritize artworks that may be problematic. The resulting report will recommend next steps for the existing collection as well as processes for the city’s commission of monuments moving forward, which will include speculative proposals by committee artists.
Washington NFL Football's "R-Word" - With Rich King
GOOD SEATS STILL AVAILABLE, Sep 06, 2020Columbia College Chicago cultural studies professor Rich King (Redskins: Insult and Brand) joins the podcast to discuss the roots and long-simmering backstory of the Washington NFL football franchise's problematic - and now former - nickname. Black-Owned Beauty Marked Vintage Boutique Celebrates Women of Color
Black Star News, Aug 26, 2020Columbia student Cherita Chavers, of Fashion Studies and Visual Arts Management, starts a clothing boutique called Beauty Marked Vintage, inspired by nature, romance, summer flings, simpler times, and her grandmother. Celebrating Ray Bradbury’s 100th Birthday, And The New Book ‘Dark Black’
WBEZ, Aug 18, 2020Associate Professor Sam Weller is out with a new collection of short stories called Dark Black. Weller is also the official biographer of the late, great author Ray Bradbury he would have turned 100 this week. 5 new works of fiction by Chicago authors
Chicago Tribune, Aug 18, 2020Sam Weller, perhaps best known for his biographical work of author Ray Bradbury, has published his own collection of 20 nightmarish tales. Weller has said this book was inspired by Bradbury's The October Country as well as such television shows as Black Mirror and American Horror Story and it shows. The work, which is accompanied by artwork by Dan Grzeca, is unsettling and at times supernatural, though firmly grounded in the realities of modern living. Weller is a faculty member in the creative writing program at Columbia College Chicago. (Hat and Beard, 254 pages, $27.95) Meet the Top Black Entrepreneurs You Need to Follow This Summer
Yahoo Finance, Jul 20, 2020Columbia alum Deon Bonaparte is named one of the top Black entrepreneurs to follow this Summer by Yahoo Finance for his work startig NDVU + LAB Brand Consultancy Agency, and scaling revenue to over $15,000 per month within the first 35 days of opening. Bright Blues: How veteran bluesman Fernando Jones is spreading his love of music in hard times
WGN TV, Jul 09, 2020Columbia College Music instructor Fernando Jones discusses the Blues, teaching, and surviving 2020. PSA Art: City of Chicago Artist Billboards Project
Quarantine Times, Jun 26, 2020The City of Chicago's Artist Billboards Project features 20 artist-designed #COVID19 PSA billboards, presented by the Chicago Mayor's Office and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, led by the inimitable artist Amanda Williams (AW Originals), made possible by Clear Channel Outdoor, and located in neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides. City Of Chicago Artist Billboards Project
Design Vanguard, Jun 26, 2020Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the City’s Racial Equity Rapid Response Team presents Artist Billboards Project: 20+ artist-designed PSA billboards for communities most impacted by COVID-19, presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, led by artist Amanda Williams, made possible by Clear Channel Outdoor. Chicago Artists Help Spread Message of Coronavirus Safety Through Public Murals
NBC5 Chicago, Jun 22, 2020The city of Chicago is using local artists to help spread its COVID-19 safety message through several billboards on the South and West sides. American Thief: Interview
https://miff.org/american-thief-interview, Jul 06, 2020Columbia College Instructors Miguel Silveira and Michel Stolnicki and Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez discuss their film "American Thief," a film four years in the making. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week
The New York Times, Jul 02, 2020Professor Joe Meno's Between Everything and Nothing chosen as New York Times Editor's Choice this week. Elijah McClain’s final words haunt me as the parent of a child who is ‘different’
The Washington Post, Jun 29, 2020Journalist and Associate Professor Jackie Spinner discusses how the murder of Elijah McClain has impacted her as a parent of a neurodiverse child. The 50 Most Powerful LGBTQ Players in Hollywood
The Hollywood Reporter, Jun 11, 2020Lena Waithe '06 (BA Television Writing/Producing) is listed as one of The 50 Most Powerful LGBTQ Players in Hollywood in "The Hollywood Reporter." Millions Online Participate in Blackout Tuesday
NBC5 Chicago, Jun 03, 2020As small black boxes fill social media Tuesday, the music industry created a way for millions to spread awareness of the recent killings of African Americans by police.
Where Indie Music Meets Indie Gaming: Chicago Video-Game Composers Talk About How They Found Their Way Into This Strange and Difficult Business
The Reader, May 27, 2020Columbia College faculty Joel Corelitz on working in the industry and teaching music composition for video-games--and being a part of a music composition program ranked third in the world by Hollywood Reporter in 2019. Columbia College Chicago Alum Brad Kemp to Release "LETTERS," a New Concept Album
The Green Room, May 25, 2020Columbia College Chicago alum Brad Kemp, a graduate of the Columbia College Music Department‘s Bachelor of Music Composition program who also took courses in the Columbia College Theatre Department’s Musical Theatre program, is preparing to release "LETTERS," a concept album produced by Kemp featuring 11 songs, each written and performed by a different artist. Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Acting Students Step – Virtually – Into An Industry Without Traditional Launchpad Live Showcases
Deadline, May 20, 2020Columbia College Chicago is among several schools that have posted showcases via Virtual College Showcases, with others planning to join.
Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Finalists Announced
Informed Infrastructure, May 20, 2020The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) has announced that Rockey Structures, LLC has been selected as finalists in the 2020 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards for its work on Columbia College Chicago's Student Center.
Shortcuts Film Contest announces winning film
Chicago Crusader, May 20, 2020The Illinois Film Office, in partnership with the Chicago International Film Festival and Full Spectrum Features, recently announced that the winner of the Shortcuts Short Film Contest and the $500 first prize is “Fear,” written and directed by Marjorie Matamoros, a freshman Film major at Columbia College Chicago.
How to Get More College Financial Aid
Yahoo, May 19, 2020Columbia College Chicago has provided out one-time $250 grants to eligible students before closing applications.
DPA Microphones' MMA-A Digital Audio Interface Proves Essential to Work-From-Home Productions
Lighting & Sound, May 15, 2020Mary Mazurek speaks about her remote teaching experience using some of the latest technology from one of the elite high end microphone companies.
DPA Microphones' MMA-A Digital Audio Interface Proves Essential to Work-From-Home Productions
Lighting and Sound America, May 19, 2020Columbia College Chicago Audio Arts and Acoustics Instructor Mary Mazurek discusses her remote teaching experience using technology from DPA Microphones, for which she is an ambassador. Chicago Comedy Film Festival to go Virtual This Month
Reel Chicago, May 07, 2020In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and mandatory shut down of events and non essential business in the city of Chicago, CCFF has announced their plan to launch an online virtual festival May 11th-16th at their website chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com SIU Carbondale honors graduates with virtual commencement featuring Bob Odenkirk
The Southern Illinoisan, May 09, 2020Jackie Spinner, assistant professor of Journalism at Columbia College Chicago and editor of Gateway Journalism Review, is awarded an honorary degree from her alma mater, SIU. Manifest Urban Arts Festival will be digital event this year
Chicago Sun-Times, May 07, 2020The Columbia College arts fest is curated by the school’s students.
Transitions: U. of North Carolina at Charlotte Selects New Chancellor; 2020 Guggenheim Fellows Named
Chronicle of Higher Education, May 06, 2020Jenny Boully, an associate professor of English and creative writing at Columbia College Chicago, general nonfiction.
DeRogatis, Waldron win Headline Club’s Lifetime Achievement Awards
RobertFeder.com, May 06, 2020Jim DeRogatis, the longtime Chicago music critic, crusading reporter, author and broadcaster, and Clarence Waldron, former senior writer and senior editor of Jet Magazine, have been named recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Chicago Headline Club.
New Book by David W. Berner: "Things Behind the Sun"
PR.com, May 04, 2020David W. Berner is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, and associate professor at Columbia College Chicago. Fernando Jones moves his annual summer Blues Camp online
Chicago Tribune, Apr 30, 2020Few Chicago blues musicians have done more to nurture the next generation of talent than guitarist Fernando Jones.
Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago Alumni and Students Featured in ‘New Dances 2020’
Columbia In the Studio, May 07, 2020Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago alumni Mariterese Altosino and Jacob Buerger and Dance Center student Hanna Swartz are company members of New Dances 2020, an incubation program for new work featuring emerging talent co-produced by Thodos Dance Chicago and DanceWorks Chicago. Participating choreographers include current Dance Center student Peyton Winker. Video includes an interview with Winkler. Urban Gardens and Princess Leia: How Professors Got Creative in Teaching From Home
The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 07, 2020Sharon Ross, an associate professor of media studies at Columbia College Chicago, discusses "Netflix Culture." Competing Integrators Work Together to Teach Future AV Pros
AV Network, May 06, 2020Jeremy Caldera and Chris Kucek are interviewed by AV Network about their role teaching in Audio Arts and Acoustics at Columbia College Chicago Why we didn't go canoeing today
The Chicago Sun Times , Apr 02, 2020Associate Professor in the Communication Department, Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, uses the dilemma of a canoeing trip to discuss the sacrifices we make for each other during COVID-19 ABC’s ‘Women of the Movement’ Anthology Series From Jay-Z, Will Smith & Aaron Kaplan Opens Virtual Writers Room
Deadline, Apr 13, 2020Alum Marissa Jo Cerar is showrunner, executive producer, and will run a virtual writer’s room for a new ABC show Women of the Movement, co-produced by Jay Z and Will Smith. Elgin Community College art curator using 3D printers to make face masks and shields
Chicago Tribune, Apr 14, 2020Juan Fernandez creates PPE face shields for front line workers. 16 Contemporary Artists Respond to the Covid-19 Crisis With Poignant New Works
Robb Report, Apr 10, 2020Rashid Johnson acknowledged for artwork created during quarantine. Now Streaming in Austin: The Bob Zula Returns
Austin Chronicle, Apr 21, 2020Alum Brandon Reich’s film received a writeup in the Austin Chronicle. Jack and Anna short film review
UK Film Review, Apr 21, 2020Alum Ksenia Ivanova’s short film Jack and Anna received a glowing review from a UK journal. This was her Weisman winning project. Columbia College Chicago Chicago announces alumni and faculty nominated for 2020 Jeff Awards
The Green Room, Apr 30, 2020Congratulations to the alumni and faculty of the Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department, the Columbia College Chicago Music Department, and the Columbia College Chicago Cinema and Television Arts Department who have been nominated for 2020 Joseph Jefferson Awards, Chicago’s top theatre award. 'I cannot read their lips': The deaf community faces another communication hurdle as face masks become the new normal
USA Today, Apr 28, 2020Wearing face masks has become the new normal for daily living - and it will continue to be as more states begin to loosen social distancing restrictions to reopen their economies. It's a challenge not lost on the deaf community. "In American Sign Language, the grammar of the language exists in facial expression," said Peter Cook, chair of the Department of American Sign Language at Columbia College Chicago. Illinois Film Office Shortcuts Film Contest Announces Winning Film
Chicago Film Festival, Apr 23, 2020The Illinois Film Office is proud to announce that Columbia College Chicago freshman CTVA major Marjorie Matamoros has won the Shortcuts 2020 short film contest. Chicago coronavirus: Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches cloth face mask drive 'Chicago Together! Make a Mask, Give a Mask, Wear a Mask'
ABC 7 Chicago, Apr 21, 2020Since fashion major students at Columbia College Chicago are not in class, they are just a few putting their sewing skills to good use.
Entertainment Education Impact Report: The Top Film Schools and Educators From Around the Globe
Variety, Apr 20, 2020Not only are these film schools and their faculty prepping their students for successful careers in the entertainment biz, but they are guiding them with structure and encouragement and artistic expertise through one of the most turbulent eras in modern-day society.
Reporting the coronavirus story feels familiar to a war reporter
Gateway Journalism Review, Apr 07, 2020Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner on the similarities between reporting on COVID-19 and her time reporting for The Washington Post in Iraq Coronavirus News Roundup for April 3
Inside Higher Ed, Apr 03, 2020Still getting the hang of Zoom meetings? Here's a helpful video from theater faculty at Columbia College Chicago. Dancing alone together
Chicago Reader, Apr 02, 2020Jerardi works as faculty and technical coordinator at the Dance Center of Columbia College, where she produces video documentation of the Presenting Series as well as student and faculty performances. Social Distance Gallery highlights student artists
Chicago Reader, Apr 01, 2020Mary Gring, originally from South Bend, Indiana, is currently pursuing an interdisciplinary art and media MFA from Columbia College Chicago where her oeuvre in performance, video, projection, and sculpture focuses on health, illness, and self-care.
Teachers and students create protective gear for essential workers in coronavirus battle: ‘I realized ... I have the exact skill that people are calling out for’
Chicago Tribune, Apr 01, 2020Columbia College Chicago’s fashion studies students are also answering the call for PPE with the recent launch of #ColumbiaMakesMasks, which aims to create 2,000 cotton covers for N95 masks “to prolong the usable life of personal protective equipment for healthcare providers responding to the COVID-19 crisis,” according to a statement on the college’s website.
'Power' Actor Joseph Sikora Joins 'Ozark' Season 3 Cast as Frank Cosgroves Jr.
CheatSheet, Mar 30, 2020Joseph Sikora studied at Columbia College Chicago where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater.
REEL WOMEN: Colette Gabriel, GM of Keslow Camera
Reel Chicago, Mar 27, 2020After graduating with honors from Columbia College Chicago Colette started as a camera intern on the Dean Cundy shot Looney Toons: Back in Action, then Garfield.
Award Winning Filmmaker Debra Martin Chase, Discusses Producing ‘Harriet’ and Uplifting the African American Story on Film
Chicago Now, Mar 27, 2020During her red carpet interview with ChicagoNow.com The Art of New Media, Martin Chase, a Chicago native and a former Advisory Board Member at Columbia College of Chicago, expressed endearment for her home town.
Live Updates: Coronavirus Impact On Business Schools
Business Because, Mar 27, 2020Coronavirus cases have been confirmed at three schools in Chicago: DePaul University, Chicago Booth, and Columbia College Chicago. Each school is implementing measures to prevent the spread, including self-isolation and remote learning.
'Really Love' Wins SXSW Jury Award For Acting
Shadow and Act, Mar 25, 2020In the Narrative Feature Competition, Angel Kristi Williams' Really Love picked up a jury award.
Female Disruptors: “Never give up”, with Brenda K. Swauger
Authority Magazine, Mar 22, 2020Brenda K. Swauger has taught Fashion Business courses at Columbia College Chicago and the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago.
10 Best Schools for Gamers
College Magazine, Mar 12, 2020These 10 colleges make up the very best of the pool with their savvy technology, career opportunities and school clubs and events for gamers at every level. Professor emeritus from Beverly brings experience working at Union Stock Yard to new role as curator of Packingtown Museum
Chicago Tribune, Mar 11, 2020Dominic A. Pacyga can recall dates and spell names with the precision of a savant. He’s received writing awards for his many books on Chicago history, including four published by the University of Chicago Press and other titles by other university publishers.
Advisory council to manage curation, programming for $30 million Ebony/Jet photo archive
Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 11, 2020The nonprofit consortium that acquired Johnson Publishing Co.’s photo archive for $30 million at auction has named an advisory council to oversee curation and programming around the historic collection here in its hometown before it’s turned over to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
5 OF THE BEST UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN CHICAGO
Travel Mag, Mar 10, 2020Imagery from some of the greatest portraitists, photojournalists, and landscape photographers who ever lived is amassed in the MoCP’s extensive permanent collection.
Consortium Forms Advisory Council, Announces Plans To Preserve Historic Ebony And Jet Photographic Archive
Public., Mar 10, 2020The nonprofit consortium that acquired the archive of Johnson Publishing Company, publisher of Ebony, Jet and other iconic publications, today announced an Advisory Council that will inform the preservation and future use of the historic photographic collection to ensure the archive is made available for broad public use.
On the Beat With Art Baltazar at C2E2 2020
Patch.com, Mar 09, 2020At C2E2 2020, Johngy's Beat Special Contributor Joey Roth interviewed comic creator Art Baltazar of Aw Yeah Comics.
Music Box Theatre on front lines of battle for film
DePaulia Online, Mar 09, 2020A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Andy Berlin eventually worked his way to the role of projectionist while learning along the way.
MAKING HERSTORY: WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Eventful, Mar 06, 2020During the event, enjoy a live performance by vocalist Loren Cleveland and accompanist Justin Blanner. Brought to you by the hotel's Blackstone Beats program with Columbia College Chicago.
John Hancock Productions to Present THE GREATEST THEATRICAL EVENT... EVER!
Broadway World, Apr 06, 2020The Greatest Theatrical Event...EVER! is a merciless yet loving tribute to theater as seen through the eyes of three theater historians who also happen to be unreliable ghosts! Not a spoiler alert. They literally tell you that in the first minute of the show.
$255K raised in DARKROOM 2020
Blogarama.com, Mar 06, 2020The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (MoCP) have held their annual benefit auction, the DARKROOM, on Thursday, February 27.
Meet Our 2020 Finalists
International TEFL Academy, Mar 06, 2020Congratulations to the 2020 Teach Abroad Film Festival finalists for making it to the final 6. Kenny Nguyen taught English in Japan and Vietnam. Film: The Other Side of Fear GLADYS NILSSON with Robert R. Shane
The Brooklyn Rail, Mar 05, 2020Star Trek and opera are among the many sources that have informed Gladys Nilsson’s hilariously irreverent paintings and collages since her time as a Hairy Who? (1966–1969) member.
Audio Arts and Acoustics Alum is the New Owner of FitzGeralds
Chicago Tribune, Mar 05, 2020Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Will Duncan has purchased FitzGerald's Nightclub on Roosevelt Road from founding proprietor Bill FitzGerald. Poet and Professor David Trinidad Talks Tarot on BBC Radio's Short Cuts
BBC Radio, Mar 04, 2020Columbia College Chicago Professor and poet David Trinidad appeared on BBC Radio's Short Cuts. Speaking with Josie Long, Trinidad talks about Sylvia Plath and Tarot cards. Reel Women: Brenda Webb, Chicago Filmmakers Exec Dir.
Reel Chicago, Mar 04, 2020Brenda Webb started at Chicago Filmmakers in 1978 as Program Director and became Executive Director in 1985. Prior to that she was an educational film editor at Treeflower Films in Chicago.
On the Beat With Ali Cantarella at C2E2 2020
Patch.com, Mar 03, 2020Our first interview was with Ali Cantarella of Cantarella Ink. A native of the Detroit area, Ali is now based in Chicago. She holds a BFA in Illustration from Columbia College Chicago.
C2E2 ’20: Genndy Tartakovsky gives new insight on his career and teases what’s to come
The Beat, Mar 03, 2020Animator, director, producer and screenwriter of works such as Primal, Samurai Jack and Dexter’s Laboratory Genndy Tartakovsky was at C2E2 2020 over the weekend for a special spotlight panel. The creator talked through his start in Chicago at Columbia College and into the creation of some of his landmark series.
Frank Waln
Digital Drum, Mar 02, 2020Sicangu Lakota hip-hop artist Frank Waln may best be known for spitting bars, but he’s also a wizard with the mixing board. Growing up on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, he cut his teeth on GarageBand and made mixtapes with friends before getting his BA in Audio Arts and Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago.
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert
Broadway World, Feb 27, 2020Mercury Theater Chicago announced today the cast and crew of the spectacular musical comedy PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, running in the Venus Cabaret Theater from March 20 through June 28. Black History Interwoven With Suffrage Centennial – Sesquicentennial of 15th Amendment
Greater Diversity News, Feb 21, 2020Michelle Duster is an award-winning author, speaker, historian and writing professor at Columbia College in Chicago. She is the great-granddaughter of prominent journalist, abolitionist and feminist Ida B. Wells.
WorldChicago 2019 Annual Report
WorldChicago, Feb 20, 2020This fall, WorldChicago was delighted to be selected as a semester-long case study for Columbia College Chicago's Global Public Relations class, taught by Associate Professor Anne-Marie Mitchell.
Asian Pop-Up Cinema unveils full schedule for 10th season
Reel Chicago, Feb 17, 2020Post-screenings discussion will be led by Ron Falzone, Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts at Columbia College Chicago.
Film tour features ‘Larry from Gary,’ a ‘love letter’ to and for the city
Chicago Tribune, Feb 19, 2020INseparable Film Tour: Gary on March 6 at Indiana University Northwest’s Bergland Auditorium not only screens “Larry from Gary” but also features creatives involved with the doc, including Dan Rybicky, the film's director and cinema and television arts associate professor at Columbia.
'Blackness is not a straitjacket on the imagination': the photography of Dawoud Bey
The Guardian, Feb 17, 2020A new retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art examines the photographer’s transformation over 50 years. Asian Pop-Up Cinema unveils full schedule for 10th season
Reel Chicago, Feb 17, 2020All films are shown in their original language with English subtitles. Post-screenings discussion will be led by Ron Falzone, Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts at Columbia College Chicago or by Mark Schilling, senior film critic of Japan Times or Sophia Wong Boccio, Asian Pop-Up Cinema Founder and Executive Director.
Chi Comedy Fest to screen ‘Waikiki PD’ at March show
Reel Chicago, Feb 14, 2020The Chicago Comedy Film Festival will begin March 19th 2020 at 6 p.m. and will continue until March 22 at 10 p.m. Screenings will be held at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605.
Abby Z and New Utility Make Chicago Debut
Broadway World, Feb 14, 2020To conclude its 2019-20 season, the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago presents the Chicago debut of choreographer Abby Zbikowski and her company, Abby Z and the New Utility, in their athletic, multi-genre-influenced work Radioactive Practice April 9-11 at the Dance Center, 1306 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
14-year-old Hampton blues singer aims to be 'Voice of the Quad-Cities'
Dispatch Argus, Feb 13, 2020In summer 2018, Alexa was accepted to the prestigious Fernando Jones Blues Camp at Columbia College in Chicago, which attracted over 20 students from across the country and Europe.
Ballet Shaped Me Into The Woman I Am Today
Medium.com, Feb 11, 2020Five women share how their ballet lessons made them amazingly disciplined women.
Natasha Parker: Who is 'The Bachelor' bachelorette Natasha Parker? 11 things to know about Natasha
Reality TV World, Feb 11, 2020Natasha graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television Production Writing and Producing in 2010.
‘The Bachelor’ 2020 Contestants Remaining
Heavy.com, Feb 11, 2020Episode 7 of The Bachelor is here, and fans can’t wait to find out which women will still be vying for Peter’s heart come next week.
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY TO HOST THEIR ANNUAL BENEFIT, DARKROOM
Mensbook, Feb 03, 2020With the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s (MoCP) annual benefit, DARKROOM, quickly approaching; it’s time to grab your tickets to a fun-filled night that supports the arts and MoCP. Guests of the event will have a night full of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, stunning photography and even an auction. All proceeds of the event will go to supporting MoCP exhibitions, public programs and community engagement initiatives.
Nigerian Choreographer/Dancer Qudus Onikeku to Make U.S. Debut With SPIRIT CHILD
Broadway World, Feb 04, 2020Nigerian choreographer/dancer Qudus Onikeku makes his U.S. debut, accompanied by Uruguayan artist Fernando Velazquez and musicians, with his work Spirit Child March 13 and 14, presented by the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan Avenue. Portraits of the Valley
Voyage LA, Feb 05, 2020Below you’ll find inspiring interviews from in and around the Valley. Explore More Illinois Museum Discounts Available
Patch.com, Feb 05, 2020Did you know your Arlington Heights library card can get you free or discounted passes to some Illinois cultural attractions? PSC Jazz Fest brings jazz greats together Feb. 21
Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle, Feb 05, 2020Jazz greats will come together on Friday, Feb. 21, for the 32nd annual Jazz Fest at Prairie State College. Raven Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season
Windy City Times, Feb 06, 2020Raven Theatre is pleased to announce its 2020-21 Season, kicking off this fall with a revival of Jerome Lawrence andRobert E. Lee's drama Inherit the Wind, directed by Ian Frank. This timeless American epic takes a microscope to the way societies and individuals alike define and defend their versions of truth. Poole College Research Takes Aim at Unlocking Mystery to Better Brand Secrets
Poole College of Management News, Feb 06, 2020NC State University Poole College of Management’s Heather Dretsch, assistant professor of marketing in the business management department, and colleague Colbey Reid, professor and department of fashion studies chairperson at Columbia College Chicago have recently conducted research into brand secrets and the ways brands can most effectively design them. High-Tech Art Exhibit Looks at Life Through the Eyes of AI
Freethink, Feb 04, 2020Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) executive director Natasha Egan is doing what curators do best: arranging art to speak to larger stories or societal mores. 'I'm still wrapping my brain around it': Notre Dame Academy grad Mallory Maedke is Broadway bound
Green Bay Press Gazette, Jan 30, 2020Mallory Maedke knew she was made for musical theater when she was a student at Notre Dame Academy, but she never dreamed it would take her to Broadway.
Nick Drnaso: From Antique Stores to Man Booker Prize
The Chicago Maroon, Jan 30, 2020As part of the Dedmon lecture series, Drnaso started his afternoon craft talk by discussing the beginnings of his career—his education at Columbia College Chicago and the various janitorial jobs during which he began developing his muted, bleak style.
Chicago’s latest art galleries: A flagpole in Rogers Park and a traffic light in Little Village
Chicago Tribune, Jan 30, 2020On a drizzly morning, Jesse Malmed, Chicago artist, teacher and the sole curator of Western Pole, carried its latest exhibition in a tote bag. His pockets were stuffed with zip ties. The work was by Canadian artist Jessica Campbell, whose most recent solo show was just last year at the Museum of Contemporary Art. As with that MCA show, the work is a rug; Campbell has sewn “FREE” in big red letters against a canary yellow backdrop. Summit ’20: “Uncoiled”, “Million Dollar Mansion” win at Summit Showdown
Realscreen, Jan 28, 2020Cow Lamp Films’ Lilly Warren and MX2 Productions’ Chris Wilson have emerged victorious at the 12th annual Summit Showdown, held on Monday (Jan. 27) at the 2020 Realscreen Summit in New Orleans.
Photos that Echo With Resolve and History: Four Questions for Dawoud Bey
SF Weekly, Jan 28, 2020Bey’s upcoming retrospective at SFMOMA, “Dawoud Bay: An American Project” (Feb.15-May 25) is a chance to see the entirety of Bey’s career.
Galesburg native attends Grammys among the stars
The Register-Mail, Jan 28, 2020A 2016 Galesburg High School graduate now attending Columbia College in Chicago, Furnald made it to the Grammys through her association as a VIP supervisor at Live Nation Concerts in Chicago.
Kimberly Bartosik brings a work about faith, as well as her young daughter, to the Dance Center. Plus Harris announces season
Chicago Tribune, Jan 28, 2020On Wednesday, Kimberly Bartosik’s daughter will fly on an airplane by herself for the first time. Dahlia Bartosik-Murray, an 8th grader at the New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts in Brooklyn, N.Y., is part of the original cast of Bartosik’s evening-length work called “I Hunger for You,” running Thursday through Saturday at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago.
NCHS Film and T.V. Instructor Honored, Inducted Into ‘Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry’
Oil City News, Jan 28, 2020Natrona County High School Film and Television instructor Lance Madzey has been inducted into the “Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry.”
Grammy Award-Winning Donald Lawrence and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Present World Premiere of GOSHEN
Broadway World, Jan 27, 2020Broadway In Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and Quiet Water Entertainment have announced that GOSHEN, featuring dancers and singers performing to music by GRAMMY Award winner Donald Lawrence, will play Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) for a limited engagement from May 22 - 31, 2020.
Book Deals: Week of January 27, 2020
Publishers Weekly, Jan 27, 2020In a high-six-figure deal, Jeff Hoffmann sold his debut novel, Other People’s Children, to Marysue Rucci at Simon & Schuster.
Hyde Park Jazz Society presents Bobbi Wilsyn
Do 312, Jan 27, 2020The 2018 recipient of the Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Jazz, Bobbi Wilsyn, has been cultivated by the years spent as the featured Jazz/Blues vocalist with The Chicago Jazz Ensemble.
A Cinema Expert on 2020 Academy Awards Betting
Play USA, Jan 24, 2020I reached out to Tom Fraterrigo, a Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago in the Department of Cinema and Television Arts. Fraterrigo has a list of credentials a mile long, so I was very fortunate when he called late Wednesday afternoon to provide a few thoughts on the subject.
Lucky Plush Productions: Work-In-Progress Showing
See Chicago Dance, Jan 24, 2020The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, long committed to offering Chicago’s small and mid-sized contemporary dance companies opportunities for artistic development and performance, announces the first Richard H. Driehaus Commissioned Artist: Lucky Plush Productions.
Exhibition seeks to examine the real-world impact of computer vision
Art Daily, Jan 23, 2020The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago is presenting In Real Life from January 16 – March 29, 2019. As the powerful technology behind artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated, machines have developed the capacity to not only capture images but to “see” them as well.
Chicago Mural Must-Sees
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 22, 2020Check out these 12 great examples of Columbia's public art scene. An artistic response to climate change
Wisconsin State Journal, Jan 22, 2020Australia is burning. The Arctic is melting. The most pressing issue of the day — climate change — has pushed artists to grapple with this global emergency in profound, complex and expressive ways.
After Culinary and Literary Acclaim, She’s Moving to the Woods
New York Times, Jan 22, 2020The chef Iliana Regan created a hit Chicago restaurant and wrote a tough, award-winning memoir. But her real dream lives in a cabin in northern Michigan.
Arlen D. Rubin and Elaine Cohen Rubin Will Join Joel Grey in Being Honored at Porchlight Music Theatre's ICONS Gala
Broadway World, Jan 22, 2020Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Arlen and Elaine Cohen Rubin will be honored with The Luminary Award at the ICONS Gala celebrating 25 years of Porchlight as the center for music theatre in Chicago, Monday, March 23, at the Ritz-Carlton, 160 E. Pearson St.
Queer|Art Awards Second Annual Eva Yaa Asantewaa Grant For Queer Women(+) Dance Artists
Broadway World, Jan 22, 2020Queer|Art, New York City's home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, is pleased to announce the winner of the second annual Eva Yaa Asantewaa Grant For Queer Women(+) Dance Artists, Hollerin Space.
Logan Center Exhibitions
E-Flux, Jan 17, 2020Logan Center Exhibitions is pleased to present The years now, an exhibition of sculpture, photography, and sound by the acclaimed multimedia artist and Chicago native Harold Mendez, which will be on view January 24–March 8, 2020.
The Queer Landscape, Chicago Danztheatre presents performance on LGBTQ+ identity
Windy City Times, Jan 14, 2020Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to announce the third installment of its 2019-20 Art & Activism Performance Series, THE QUEER LANDSCAPE.
RailCats Announce Staff Additions and Promotions for 2020
Our Sports Central, Jan 14, 2020Matthew Santiago joins the RailCats for the 2020 season as Account Executive. He is a 2018 alumnus of Columbia College Chicago and has achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Video Game Design.
Chicago Street Theatre Presents The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
Valpo Life, Jan 14, 2020Chicago Street Theatre is proud to present The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time opening January 24th and running through February 8th.
Columbia College Chicago's 'Off-Beat' Approach to Fashion Education
The Business of Fashion, Jan 13, 2020A Business of Fashion reporter meets former and current Columbia College Chicago students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation. Columbia College Chicago Alum Appears on 'The Bachelor's Season 24'
MEAWW, Jan 13, 2020Natasha Parker worked for HBO, a subsidiary of Time Warner and Warner Media. The Columbia College Chicago graduate worked as a production manager for HBO in the creative marketing production department. Marijuana in movies changes with culture
The Columbia Online, Jan 12, 2020Does legalizing the forbidden take the funny out of it?
“It’s going to take some of it out,” argues Columbia College Chicago associate professor Ron Falzone, who teaches film and film history.
Larry Heinemann, novelist who explored ghosts of Vietnam, dies at 75
The Washington Post, Jan 10, 2020He taught for 15 years at his alma mater, Columbia College Chicago, and in 1992 published a comic novel, “Cooler by the Lake,” that received lukewarm reviews. He received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation and studied Vietnamese folklore on a Fulbright fellowship in Hue, Vietnam. Inaugural Wave Film Festival Announced
Dive Photo Guide, Jan 13, 2020The festival, which will be held at Columbia College Chicago—and make use of its high-quality cinema facilities—aims not just to screen the inspiring work of underwater filmmakers, but also provide a platform for enlightening presentations and discussions centered around film, photography, and ocean sustainability.
Chicago LGBTQ icon/dance group co-founder Troy Winston dies
The Windy City Times, Jan 09, 2020"Troy was the epitome of a Chicagoan," said longtime friend Byrd Bardot. "He was known and loved from the North Side, West Side, East Side, and the South Side. Troy was true 'club royalty'. He made the entire city his playground and gave love to everyone he came across; especially on the dance floor and will be greatly missed by myself and everyone else who knew him." Young Playwrights Festival running through Jan. 25
Windy City Times, Jan 13, 2020Pegasus Theatre Chicago is presenting the 33rd Young Playwrights Festival through Saturday, Jan. 25, at The Courtyard Theatre in The Getz Theater Center at Columbia College Chicago, 72 E. 11th St.
The Second City's Black History Month Show Will Return for 2020
Broadway World, Jan 09, 2020The Second City has announced casting for the return of The Second City's Black History Month, featuring Anthony LeBlanc as Director Consultant.
CWU to host photography exhibition by Natalie Krick
Daily Record, Jan 09, 2020Krick earned her MFA in photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2012.
CFDA and Dia & Co announce Inclusive by Design {Education} Fund winners
Fashion Network, Jan 09, 2020Lauren Peters of Columbia College Chicago has been announced as a recipient of the first CFDA + Dia & Co. Inclusive by Design {Education} Fund.
Outback Presents Names Stephanie Meyers As Show Coordinator
Celebrity Access, Jan 08, 2020Nashville-based live event promoter Outback Presents continued its recent round of expansion with the hire of Stephanie Meyers as a show coordinator.
Lena Waithe, Louis Gossett Jr. Tapped for American Black Film Festival Honors
The Hollywood Reporter, Jan 07, 2020Waithe will receive the Industry Renaissance Award, while Gossett will be presented with the Hollywood Legacy Award at the Feb. 23 ceremony.
Jim DeRogatis: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Heavy.com, Jan 02, 2020Jim DeRogatis is the music critic and author who broke the R. Kelly story in 2000. The first of three installments of Lifetime's Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning airing tonight, January 2, 2020, but DeRogatis has been covering the R. Kelly story for as long as it has been public. Columbia College Chicago's 'Off-Beat' Approach to Fashion Education
15 Minute News, Jan 13, 2020BoF meets former and current students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation.
Reimagining the Role of Dance: Red Clay Dance Teams with Health Professionals in the Dance Pamoja Challenge
New City, Jul 10, 2020When the Illinois stay-at-home order was issued and virtual dance classes flooded social media livestreams, Red Clay Dance Company held back, taking time to reflect on what online dance classes could accomplish. Students Tell Story of Bronzeville Neighborhood Through Their Eyes in ComEd Sponsored Film Festival
WTTW, Jul 31, 2020Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood will be on display during the Bronzeville Film Festival. It's a part of ComEd's Community of the Future Initiative, which includes different programs aimed at uplifting and sustaining neighborhoods like Bronzeville. Columbia College Chicago students entered and won the festival with a film called "SOLEFUL." ABC Greenlights ‘Women of the Movement’ Limited Series From Marissa Jo Cerar, Jay-Z, Will Smith & Kapital; Gina Prince-Bythewood To Direct
Deadline, Aug 28, 2020Marissa Jo Cerar '02 has her limited series, "Women of the Movement," set to premier on ABC in 2021. This six-part series focuses on the life of Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of Emmitt Till, who dedicated years of her life to seeking justice for her son. West siders push to change Columbus Park’s name
Austin Talks, Oct 04, 2020Professor and chair of Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Richard King joins West Side residents to push to change the name of Columbus Park. Chicago books and authors in 2020: Our list of 36 suggests it was anything but a slow year
Chicago Tribune, Dec 03, 2020Sam Weller, best known as Ray Bradbury's biographer, released his own collection of haunting tales, Dark Black. Mayor Lightfoot and Office of Community Engagement Honor Chicago’s Latinx Community Champions
Office of the Mayor , Oct 21, 2020Photography alum Jonathan Castillo was recently honored with an Arts and Culture Award by the Chicago Mayor's office for their Campeones de la Comunidad Latina (Latinx Community Champions) event. The award recognizes the thesis work he completed at Columbia, which was used on billboards for PSAs addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Harassment claims and dwindling donations: The fall of Daniel Snyder’s nonprofit for Native Americans
Washington Post, Nov 18, 2020Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Department Chair Richard King is quoted as an expert on Native American mascots. King comments on Washington Football Team's Original Americans Foundation. Red Clay Dance Company’s Move To Woodlawn Station Is A Win For Local Art Scene, Leaders Say
Block Club Chicago, Oct 21, 2020Afrocentric dance company with a mission to provide creative opportunities to South Siders, which was founded by Columbia Dance alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward, is moving to Woodlawn by the end of the year.
“Look At What We Love. It’s on Fire”: Stephen Colbert on Trump Trauma, Leadership, and Loss
Vanity, Dec 18, 2020Columbia College Chicago faculty member and Director of Comedy Studies for the Theater Department Anne Libera speaks of Colbert as a friend from the host’s days at the Second City in the 1980s. Ray Bradbury at 100: A Conversation Between Sam Weller and Dana Gioia
LA Review of Books, Dec 28, 2020Associate Professor Sam Weller, the authorized biographer of Ray Bradbury, recently sat down with former National Endowment for the Arts Chair and former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia for an in-depth discussion on the cultural impact of Ray Bradbury as they celebrate his centennial. Lena Waithe to Receive Variety Producing Honor at Palm Springs Film Festival
Variety, Dec 23, 2019Emmy award-winning producer Lena Waithe will be honored with the Creative Impact in Producing Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival as part of Variety‘s 10 Directors to Watch brunch, presented by AT&T.
Shout Out: Dan Dinello, filmmaker, author of books about movies, popular culture
Chicago Tribune, Oct 22, 2019Dinello, a journalist and filmmaker who has written two other books and contributed chapters to several others, is a professor emeritus at Columbia College Chicago, where he taught in the film and video department for 33 years.
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago Has Announced First Driehaus Commissioned Artist
Broadway World, Dec 31, 2019The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, long committed to offering Chicago's small and mid-sized contemporary dance companies opportunities for artistic development and performance, announces the first Richard H. Driehaus Commissioned Artist: Lucky Plush Productions. MBC hosts discussion on ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part ll: The Reckoning’
Chicago Defender, Dec 31, 2019The Museum of Broadcast Communications will host a discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 on the second installment of the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly Part ll: The Reckoning. The Selfless Engineer Behind SZA, Chance the Rapper, DaBaby and More
Ozy, Dec 18, 2019Audio arts and acoustics alum, Chris Classick, has been responsible for honing, shaping and cultivating some of America’s best hip-hop over the past 13 years. Larry Heinemann, Novelist of the Vietnam War, Dies at 75
New York Times, Dec 17, 2019His "Paco's Story" was the surprise winner of the National Book Award for fiction in 1987, beating books by Toni Morrison and Philip Roth.
Second City skewers holiday season in ‘Ugly Sweater’ show at Beverly Arts Center
Chicago Tribune, Dec 13, 2019The Second City's touring ensembles can offer a glimpse into the future of funny. The brand synonymous with improv comedy heads to Beverly Arts Center for a holiday-themed show. Space is a Place: Folayemi Wilson at the Hyde Park Art Center
Sixty Inches From Center, Nov 14, 2019A review of Folayemi Wilson’s latest work Dark Matter: Celestial Objects as Messengers of Love in These Troubled Times. Imaginando un futuro de vuelta a sí mismo
Terremoto, Oct 28, 2019Grounded in Black imagination, self-determination, and love, Folayemi Wilson’s Dark Matter: Celestial Objects as Messengers of Love in These Troubled Times serves as an homage to her early influences. Whoa Dakota releases new video ahead of Stickyz gig
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Nov 21, 2019"Let You In," the new video from Arkansas native Jessica Ott, who records as Whoa Dakota, is a bucolic, summery affair that shows Ott in woods and streams around her then-home in Whites Creek, Tenn. Q&A: Chicago-based rapper Lulu Be talks live performance, new EP
The Daily Northwestern, Nov 20, 2019As a first-generation Ethiopian, Chicago-based rapper Lulu Be. grew up with her parents’ groove and her brother’s hip-hop beats.
Old Town School of Folk Music Takes Over Operations of South-Loop Music School
WBEZ Chicago, Aug 12, 2019Columbia’s new partnership with Old Town School of Folk Music to hand over operations of Sherwood Community Music School is highlighted.
Mayor Lightfoot Celebrates One Summer Chicago with Student App and Film Showcase
Chicago Defender, Aug 12, 2019Columbia Online’s plan to offer three scholarships as part of Apple’s Everyone Can Code program is highlighted.
Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema announces Season 9
Reel Chicago, Aug 12, 2019Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Ron Falzone will lead post-screening discussions at the upcoming Asian Pop-Up Cinema festival.
Mask Off: 11 Artists Re-Thinking The Politics of the Face
Artspace, Aug 08, 2019Interdisciplinary Arts alum Leo Selvaggio MFA ’14 is included in this list of artists “re-thinking the politics of the face” for their masks designed to thwart automated facial recognition software.
Mouse Book Club publishes big ideas in little books, each about the size of a smartphone
Chicago Tribune, Aug 06, 2019Author and AEMM alum Ytasha Womack is working with a new publishing company, Mouse Book Club, to promote childhood literacy.
Through the play Tangles & Plaques and a series of workshops, the Neo-Futurists demystify memory loss
Chicago Reader, Aug 06, 2019Neo-Futurists associate director and Theatre faculty member Jen Ellison helped create the new play Tangles & Plaques, which “demystifies dementia and memory care” and runs through August 16 at Theater on the Lake.
Led by Laura Mendoza, Detroit’s Firewalkers serve up smoldering throwback R&B
Detroit Metro Times, Aug 06, 2019Music alum David James, who plays guitar in the Detroit-based R&B band Firewalkers, is interviewed in this profile on the band and frontwoman Laura Mendoza.
Photographers on photographers: Shawn Bush on Drew Nikonowicz
LensCratch, Aug 04, 2019Photography alum Shawn Bush ’10 examines the “stunning body of work and recent book” of fellow photographer Drew Nikonowicz.
Comedy Keep Your Guard Up, Smitty Harbinger makes Indiana debut
Chicago Tribune, Aug 04, 2019Theatre technical directory and faculty member Grant Sabin designed the set for Keep Your Guard Up, Smitty Harbinger, a one-person comedy opening in Hammond, Indiana this month.
Filmmaker returns to Kansas for short film about guns
Mennonite World Review, Aug 04, 2019Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Emily Railsback returned to her hometown of Hillsboro, Kansas, to create a short film examining gun violence “from a Mennonite woman’s perspective.” Chef Illiana Regan Tells All in Memoir “Burn The Place”
Windy City Times, Aug 01, 2019Creative Writing alum and Michelin star-winning restaurateur Illiana Regan ’05 is interviewed on her new memoir Burn The Place.
The Conversation: Jim DeRogatis discusses Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly.
NewCity Lit, Jul 26, 2019English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis is interviewed on his new book, which chronicles his years of reporting on allegations of abuse against musician R. Kelly.
Officials plan youth tech event to overlap with Lollapalooza
Quad City Times, Jul 31, 2019Columbia will participate in ThinkChicago, a youth technology event designed to introduce 200 students to the city’s tech industry.
On Collaboration: Skylark Editions
LensCratch, Jul 27, 2019Photography faculty member Paul D’Amato is interviewed on his work with publishing project Skylark Editions, which was partially funded with a faculty grant from Columbia.
LA Dodgers Social Media Manager Sue Jo on Sustaining Creativity
Front Office Sports, Jul 29, 2019Alum and Los Angeles Dodgers social media manager Sue Jo is interviewed on how she sustains creativity and engagement in her work.Go Down Moses at Chicago’s MoCP moves from contemplation to cacophony (and back)
Chicago Tribune, Jul 24, 2019Go Down Moses, the new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography curated by writer Teju Cole, is reviewed.
Columnist Mary Mitchell to scale back hours but remain big part of Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 24, 2019Journalism alum and longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell ’91 HDR ’19 announced she will scale back her workload as a writer and editorial board consultant for the newspaper moving forward.
Jazz and tap converge in Rhythm World
Chicago Tribune, Jul 24, 2019The Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s annual Rhythm World Festival, including Friday night’s performance at the Dance Center, is featured.
Optimistic, catchy and brief: The big business of corporate sounds
The Telegraph, Jul 24, 2019Communication Department Associate Professor Laurence Minsky is interviewed on the lucrative field of sonic advertising for big brands.
Schaumburg names Provenzano first female deputy police chief
Daily Herald, Jul 24, 2019Journalism alum and 30-year police veteran Kristine Provenzano has been appointed deputy chief of the Schaumburg Police Department.
“It’s about not giving up”: behind Teju Cole’s exhibition on America
The Guardian, Jul 23, 2019The new Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibition Go Down Moses, curated by writer Teju Cole, is featured. New PBS Kids Show Breaks Ground With Help from a Chicago Writer (VIDEO)
WTTW, Jul 22, 2019Theatre alum and Alaska Native June Thiele ’09 is writing the first episode of the new PBS show Molly of Denali, which is centered on an Alaska Native girl.
Did you know? Chicago is a tap hotbed, and CHRP’s Rhythm World is the week to see it
Chicago Tribune, Jul 22, 2019The Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Rhythm World is highlighted, including a performance tonight at the Dance Center.
The Time-Honored and the Experimental: A Preview of Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Rhythm World Festival
Newcity Stage, Jul 22, 2019Upcoming performances at The Dance Center of Columbia College are mentioned.
‘CHI-nanigans’ and the ‘perfect imperfections of youth’
Reel Chicago, Jul 22, 2019American Sign Language Associate Professor K. Crom Saunders works as a consultant on the show CHI-nanigans, where he provides accurate ASL translations for the series. The Goodman’s “Music Man” led beautifully by a “music man”
Chicago Crusader, Jul 18, 2019Theatre assistant professor Jermaine Hill, who will serve as Music Director and Conductor for the Goodman Theater’s upcoming production of The Music Man, is profiled.
4 local designers selected as “Brands to Watch” for ComplexCon’s Chicago debut
Chicago Tribune, Jul 18, 2019Former Fashion student Sheila Rashad, who designed Chance the Rapper’s famous overalls, is named a “Brand to Watch.”
From Fangirl to Philosopher: Julia Fine on Exploring Feminist Theory through Fairytales and Fiction
Third Coast Review, Jul 17, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Julia Fine MFA ’15 is interviewed on her writing process and debut novel, What Should Be Wild. Top 10 Colleges for Aspiring Comedians 2019
College Magazine, Jul 11, 2019Columbia is ranked the #1 school for aspiring comedians in 2019. Tracing American Fashion from “Silver Screen to Mainstream”
WTTW 11, Jul 11, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven is interviewed on the new exhibit she curated “Silver Screen to Mainstream,” on display now at the Chicago History Museum.
Cleveland native Raven Platts discusses mental health in debut EP
Cleveland.com, Jul 11, 2019Musical Theatre student Raven Platts is profiled on her debut EP, in which she discusses her depression diagnosis and her mental health.
Chicago Defender Releases Final Print Issue (Video)
NBC 5, Jul 10, 2019Communication Associate Professor Curtis Lawrence, who brought his class to the Defender offices, is interviewed on-camera on the importance and legacy of the Chicago Defender, which printed its final issue yesterday. Additional coverage: ABC 7 (Video)
Jimmy Dore uses all kinds of media to make his comedic voice as loud as possible
Chicago Tribune, Jul 10, 2019Comedian and Marketing alum Jimmy Dore ’89 is profiled in advance of three performances in Chicago.
Lisle veteran hopes for state’s first all-female “honor flight”
Daily Herald, Jul 10, 2019Alum and former Photography faculty member Virginia Narsete ’83 is featured on her work advocating for an all-woman veteran “honor flight” from Illinois to Washington, D.C.
After $18,000 Kickstarter Campaign, A. Favorite Design Letterpress Print Shop Moves to Albany Park
Block Club Chicago, Jul 10, 2019Art and Design alum Amber Favorite ’98, who co-owns the popular letterpress print shop A. Favorite, discusses the shop’s successful Kickstarter funding round and their move to a new storefront in Albany Park.
How Hootie and the Blowfish Inspired Both Love and Hate
New York Times, Jul 09, 2019Journalist and English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis is featured on this week’s “Popcast” podcast, where he and other writers discuss how musical acts can be divisive.
Behind The Scenes with a Vital Voice on Black Identity
Washington Post, Jul 09, 2019Interdisciplinary artist and alum Rashid Johnson ’00 is highlighted on his career and recent exhibitions.
July's Gallery Openings: A Summer Hurrah Before the Fall
Chicago Gallery News, Jul 09, 2019Photography alum Daniel Ramos’s ’03 exhibition The Land of Illustrious Men opens Friday, July 12 at the Filter Photo gallery. The exhibition was curated by Photography Professor Paul D’Amato. Music director Jermaine Hill shares his passion for working in the theater
Rolling Out, Jul 06, 2019Theatre Assistant Professor Jermaine Hill is interviewed on his passion for the theatre and his upcoming projects.
The Original Influencers: Hollywood’s Impact on American Fashion
Whitewall, Jul 06, 2019The new “Silver Screen To Mainstream: American Fashion in the 2910s and ‘40s” exhibition, curated by Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven, is on display now at the Chicago History Museum.
Elizabeth chef Iliana Regan talks about her new memoir and 5 key meals that describe her life
Chicago Tribune, Jul 02, 2019Restaurateur and Creative Writing alum Iliana Regan ’05 is featured on her career in the Chicago food scene and her new memoir Burn the Place.
Rap that asks the right questions
Chicago Reader, Jun 27, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Davis Blackwell ’17 discusses his music career and involvement with local label Why? Records. 10 Things to Do this Weekend: June 27-30
WTTW, Jun 27, 2019Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s exhibition Birmingham, Alabama, 1963: Dawoud Bey/Black Star is included in this round-up of ten things to do this weekend in Chicago. People and Places
Oxford American, Jun 27, 2019Photography alum Whitten Sabbatini MFA ’17 writes on their photographic series Another Day in Paradise. Art Institute of Chicago offering ASL guided tours
ABC 7 Chicago, Jun 26, 2019American Sign Language faculty member Jennifer Eskridge-Hart will conduct ASL guided tours at the Art Institute of Chicago. Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound Announce Composers and Directors for 2019 Film Music and Sound Design Lab
Sundance, Jun 26, 2019Music alum Sara Broshofske MFA ’15 is selected as a candidate for the Sundance Institute Film Music and Sound Design Lab. 'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Aidy Bryant ('Shrill' & 'Saturday Night Live')
Hollywood Reporter, Jun 26, 2019Theatre alum Aidy Bryant ’09 is interviewed on her connection to Chicago, working in improv, and her television show Shrill. 'Out at CHM' event explores current, past activism
Windy City Times, Jun 17, 2019Community activist and Theatre alum Precious Brady-Davis ’13 explains that her activism was inspired largely by a taking an LGBT history course at Columbia. Aurin and the Hex is looking for that connection between music and people
Chicago Tribune, Jun 17, 2019Student Aurin Woods is interviewed on her band The Hex. Shout Out: Kelsa Robinson, dance company co-founder
Chicago Tribune, Jun 14, 2019Dance Assistant Professor Kelsa Robinson is interviewed on her dance company BraveSoul Movement, which she co-founded with Daniel “Bravemonk” Haywood. 14 Chicagoans received $50,000 each to make a difference in the city. Here’s how they plan to spend the dough.
Chicago Tribune, Jun 12, 2019Journalism alums Tonika Johnson ’03 and Darryl Holiday ’12 are among this year’s recipients of the Field Foundation’s “Leaders for a New Chicago” award.
Literary MagNet: Kendra Allen
Poets&Writers, Jun 12, 2019Nonfiction alum Kendra Allen ’17 is profiled upon the publication of her debut essay collection When You Learn the Alphabet.
Local 4 News Anchor Evrod Cassimy Shares His Musical Side
Seen Magazine, Jun 12, 2019Journalism alum and WDIV Detroit 4 anchor Evrod Cassimy ’06 is profiled on his journalism career and his passion for music upon the release of his debut R&B album Newzic.
Developer X Kenneth Guthrie
LenScratch, Jun 12, 2019Photography alum Kenneth Guthrie MFA ’19 is interviewed on his artistic career and current and future projects.
Paradigm Establishes Chip Hooper Scholarship To Honor the Late Head of Music
Billboard, Jun 12, 2019Columbia was selected as the recipient of a $50,000 donation to create an endowed scholarship fund for the School of Fine and Performing Arts in memory of longtime Paradigm Talent Agency executive Chip Hooper. More coverage at Pollstar. Jim DeRogatis: Consuming the Art of a Predator is Always a Moral Choice
Literary Hub, Jun 12, 2019Journalist and English Associate Professor of Instruction Jim DeRogatis writes on the moral choice of consuming art by predatory artists. Malik Yoba and Real to Reel showcase local filmmakers
Chicago Crusader, Jun 12, 2019Film alum Sandrel “Sanicole” Young’s short film “Training Wheels” will be showcased at the Real to Reel with Omari Hardwick national film competition and local screening tour that celebrates and supports emerging black filmmakers. Women share their stories on 'Midwest Mujeres' podcast
Cap Times, Jun 10, 2019Audio Arts and Acoustics alum and radio personality Maria “MaDee” Lopez ’06 is featured for her career in music. 'Galacto' saves the day! Make-A-Wish superhero credited with protecting Chicago from evildoers
Chicago Tribune, Jun 10, 2019Columbia’s Getz Theater Center’s costume and prop shops helped facilitate the creation of Finnegan Kuzniar’s Galacto superhero costume, which was supported by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. More coverage at the Chicago Sun-Times. Reporter Who Broke R. Kelly Story: Abuse Was In “Full View Of The World”
NPR, Jun 04, 2019English Associate Professor of Instruction Jim DeRogatis joined Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air to discuss his nearly two decades covering allegations of abuse against musician R. Kelly. Additional coverage on WGN.
Passion for Papermaking
Salina Journal, Jun 06, 2019Book and Paper Arts alum Krista Franklin MFA ’13 is interviewed and feature on her process and her career.
Shannon Noll uses comedy to defy expectations and define themself
Chicago Reader, Jun 06, 2019Theatre alum Shannon Noll ’11 is featured for using comedy in their webseries and photo project to subvert expectations of gender and sexuality. Spotlight on Physical Theater Festival
Windy City Times, Jun 06, 2019The Physical Theater Festival, which was co-founded by Theatre faculty member Marc Frost, is featured. Producer, booker Bobby De Maria back on stage at Spring Awakening
Daily Herald, Jun 06, 2019Alum Bobby De Maria, who will perform at the Spring Awakening Music Festival, is interviewed on his music and producing career. Film highlights the struggle with autism in Morocco
Chicago Parent, Jun 06, 2019Award-winning journalist and Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner’s documentary Don’t Forget Me is featured. Young Globals student winners announced
Bizcommunity, Jun 06, 2019Students Hannah McCoy and Benjamin Sundwall won the 2019 Young Globals Students Competition and Internship award for their entry “Screenhealth.” Picture worthy
Florida Weekly, Jun 06, 2019Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Museum of Contemporary Photography Karen Irvine is mentioned as a juror for the Camera USA 2019 photography competition. R. Kelly reporter talks new book "Soulless"
CBS, Jun 04, 2019English Associate Professor of Instruction Jim DeRogatis joined CBS This Morning to discuss his new book Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. New York Festivals Announces Young Globals Student Winners
Little Black Box, Jun 04, 2019Students Hannah McCoy and Benjamin Sundwall won the 2019 Young Globals Students Competition and Internship award for their entry “Screenhealth.” Sarah Hoskins: The States Projects: Kentucky
Lenscratch, Jun 04, 2019Photography alum Sarah Hoskins ’83 is featured for her documentary work. R. Kelly and the Damage Done
New Yorker, Jun 03, 2019English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis is featured for the release of his book Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. The book will be available for purchase tomorrow, June 4. Additional coverage at The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, and Variety.
Musician keeps memory of Tiananmen Square alive
Chicago Sun-Times, May 30, 2019Music faculty member Fengshi Yang will present a new composition at a commemorative concert in Naperville for the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
Kid journalists take on suicide, climate change, and homelessness
The Taos News, May 30, 2019True Kids 1 Classroom Media Productions, an educational multimedia journalism nonprofit in partnership with Columbia’s media education lab, is highlighted.
Shout Out: Marc Frost, a Highland Park native who organizes Physical Theater Festival Chicago
Chicago Tribune, May 30, 2019Theatre faculty member and co-founder of Chicago’s Physical Theater Festival Marc Frost is interviewed. Cities In Dust Is Opening A ‘Mini Gift Shop’ Inside Humboldt House On California
Block Club Chicago, May 30, 2019Arts Management alum Meghan Lorenz ’08 is interviewed on her “mini gift shop” at Humboldt House. Naples' Camera USA: Snap judgments with aura, attitude and $5,000 potential
Naples Daily News, May 30, 2019Museum of Contemporary Photography Chief Curator and Deputy Director Karen Irvine is a juror for the Camera USA show. Joslyn Art Museum unveils five new acquisitions at reopening of Postwar and Contemporary Galleries
ArtDaily, May 26, 2019Interdisciplinary artist Rashid Johnson ’00 will have a piece, Untitled Microphone Sculpture, 2018, featured at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jazz reviews: “Two Wings” premiere at Orchestra Hall and Sheila Jordan at 90
Chicago Tribune, May 25, 2019“Two Wings: The Music of Black America in Migration,” a new show at Symphony Center, includes a performance of “Lamentations” by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, a composer who “spent the twilight of his career at the Center for Black Music Research at Columbia College Chicago.”
Donna Brum Dancers to celebrate 50 years of inspiring “joy and self-confidence” with recital featuring former students
Chicago Tribune, May 26, 2019Dance alum and longtime Donna Brum studio partner Tracie Keene is included in this article on the company’s 50th anniversary performances.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Has a New Gig in Journalism
WBEZ, May 23, 2019Communication Associate Professor Curtis Lawrence is interviewed in this piece on former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel’s new jobs in journalism and the media response to his controversial The Atlantic article It’s Time To Hold American Elites Accountable for Their Abuses.
Sip Coffee House Closes After 20 Years in West Town, Will Be Replaced By a Bakery
Block Club Chicago, May 23, 2019Art and Design alum Nancy Angelopoulos ’95 recently closed her coffee house Sip after twenty years, saying she’s excited for her next adventure in life.
Timothy Pickett, Founder of Encompass Audio Visual
Idea Mensch, May 23, 2019Alum Timothy Pickett ’00 is interviewed on his career and his company, Encompass Audio Visual.
Lit 50: Who Really Books In Chicago 2019
Newcity Lit, May 23, 2019English and Creative Writing Professor Tony Trigilio, Associate Professor Sam Weller, and faculty member Ruben Quesada are included in this annual round-up of influential Chicago writers and educators. I'm a Product of the Blog Era: Alex Fruchter on Closed Sessions Turning 10
DJBooth, May 23, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship Associate Professor Alex Fruchter discusses celebrating ten years of the Chicago-based record label, Closed Sessions. Human Expands, Opening Chicago Office
Chicago Egotist, May 23, 2019Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Justin Hori ’99 will lead Human, a soundtrack composition company’s new location in Chicago’s West Loop. Better Advocacy for Undocumented Students
Teachers and Writers Magazine, May 22, 2019Creative Writing alum Jan-Henry Gray MFA ’16 draws on his experience as an undocumented student to offer advice to educators. Fashion Brigade details Origins of new songs “First Sunny Day of the Year” and “Middle C”: Stream
Consequence of Sound, May 22, 2019Alum Elia Einhorn ’03 discusses his musical inspirations, including his time at Columbia. Chicago Soul Singer Releases New Single
Music Industry News Network, May 22, 2019Music alum and singer Brandon James Foster ’09 is featured. Take a look back at Chicago’s mayors, from the shortest-serving to the tallest
WGN 9, May 21, 2019Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Emeritus and notable historian Dominic Pacyga is quoted in this article about Chicago’s past mayors. Marcella David Appointed Provost at Columbia College in Chicago
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, May 19, 2019Senior Vice President and Provost-appointee Marcella David is featured.
Veteran TV reporter to address North Central grads
Daily Herald, May 19, 2019Marketing alum and CBS 2 anchor Jim Williams ’85 will deliver the Commencement address at North Central College June 8.
Hometown musician Mich comes to play music
Omaha World-Herald, May 19, 2019Music alum Mich Shirley ’13 is profiled on his return to his hometown of Bellevue, Nebraska on tour.
Woodsy arts enclave returns to its roots – Dunes Summer Theatre revives summer stock, the fine arts
NWI Times, May 19, 2019Theatre Associate Chair Susan Padveen will direct Other Desert Cities at Dunes Summer Theatre, which is undergoing a planned revitalization.
Entertainment Education Report: The Best Films Schools for 2019
Variety, May 17, 2019Columbia is named one of the best film schools in the world for 2019. Taste of Chicago 2019 music lineup announced
ABC 7 Chicago, May 17, 2019Designed by alum Anna Kunz and artist Emmanuel Pratt, the Theatre Garden will serve as a new addition to the Taste of Chicago Festival. More coverage at Pantagraph. Creating inclusive spaces with music booker and promoter Melissa Perales
Freunde von Freunden, May 17, 2019Alum Melissa Perales is featured for her work in creating safe, inclusive spaces for women, trans, and non-binary artists. Annecy: Disney Premiering 3 Experimental Shorts, BTS of ‘Frozen 2’
Animation Magazine, May 17, 2019Film alum and Head of Effects Animation for Disney’s Frozen 2 Marlon West ’85 is mentioned for being a part of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Liam Neeson to Star in Action-Thriller ‘The Minuteman’
Variety, May 12, 2019Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Danny Kravitz and alum Chris Charles ’07 wrote the screenplay for The Minuteman, a new film directed by Academy Award-nominee Robert Lorenz and starring Liam Neeson. Additional coverage in Deadline. Mordine & Co. — the reason we have modern dance in Chicago — celebrates its 50th birthday
Chicago Tribune, May 13, 2019The dance company’s founder Shirley Mordine also helped to form the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, the city’s first undergraduate dance program committed to developing contemporary dancers.
CBS 2 Chicago Anchor and Reporter Jim Williams is Set to Deliver North Central’s 2019 Commencement Address
Positively Naperville, May 13, 2019Alum and award-winning journalist Jim Williams ’86 will give the Commencement address at North Central College’s Commencement on June 8. Chicago Made: Creator of 'leesi b' cosmetics shows off spring, summer makeup trends
ABC 7 Chicago, May 13, 2019Film alum Elise Brill is featured for using her career in film and television production to create her own, successful cosmetic line. MCA Chicago Announces Summer 2019 Performances
BroadwayWorld, May 09, 2019Dance Associate Professor and Co-Director of Academic DEI Raquel Monroe will choreograph work as part of Thurman Barker and Ben LaMar Gay: South Side Suite and Hecky Naw! Angles! at the Museum of Contemporary Art this summer. NRF Foundation announces collaboration with Gap Inc.’s Hill City to shape Next Generation Scholarship semi-finalists into future retail leaders
NRF Foundation, May 08, 2019Student Kathryn Williams is one of 25 student semi-finalists for the National Retail Foundation’s Next Generation Scholarship.
Silver screen influencers
Chicago Reader, May 08, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven curated the exhibition at the Chicago History Museum, which “explores the emergence of a distinctively American glamour.”
Chicago Secrets from a Top Concierge
Forbes, May 08, 2019The Museum of Contemporary Photography is included on this list for its “globe-spanning work by some of the world’s most creative photographers.”
Shana Cleveland: Chicago poetry student graduates to Sun Ra-inspired acid-folk
Chicago Tribune, May 08, 2019In support of her new album Night of the Worm Moon, former student and musician Shana Cleveland talks about the inspiration to her music.
The Mix: BTS, Manifest and more things to do May 10-16
Chicago Sun-Times, May 08, 2019Manifest is highlighted in this roundup. More coverage at WTTW.
Midday Fix: Live performance from Charlie Curtis-Beard, Columbia College Chicago student and Manifest festival song winner
WGN, May 07, 2019Graduating Music student and Manifest song competition winner Charlie Curtis-Beard performed his track “Greatness Underneath” on WGN’s Midday Fix.
Art of Death author Edwidge Danticat talks immigration under Trump presidency in Chicago
Chicago Tribune, May 07, 2019Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat is interviewed on her career, her activism, and her recent keynote address as part of the Library’s NEA Big Read celebration.
Local grad cooks his way to Emmy win on Rachael Ray’s show
Springfield News Sun, May 07, 2019Television and Theatre alum Grant Melton ’10 is highlighted for his recent Emmy win in the Outstanding Informative Talk Show Category for his work on the Rachael Ray Show.
A Lifetime of Work: Mordine & Co Celebrate Fifty Years of Making and Mentorship
NewCity Stage, May 07, 2019Dance Center founder Shirley Mordine is interviewed on her prolific career and her upcoming fiftieth anniversary celebration showcase at Links Hall.
Free things to do in Chicago this week: Manifest Urban Arts Festival, Chicago Riverwalk celebration
Chicago Tribune, May 07, 2019Friday’s Manifest festival is included in the Tribune’s weekend roundup of top things to do in Chicago. Additional coverage in The Daily Herald.
Inside Smino's Plans To Make Timeless Music, Scale His Business And Leave A Legacy
Forbes, May 07, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship alum Christopher Smith, who performs under the name Smino, discusses his music career. 2019 Art and Art History MFA thesis exhibition
Art and Education, May 07, 2019Columbia’s Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition is featured. Sony Pictures Animation Taps Illumination’s Alison Mann for Creative and Strategy VP Role
Variety, May 07, 2019Media Arts Management alum Alison Mann ’04 has been named vice president of creative and strategy at Sony Pictures Animations. City breaks ground on new CTA Damen Green Line Station
ABC 7, May 03, 2019Art and Art History Associate Professor and Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Folayemi Wilson will create the art for the new station, which broke ground on Friday and is expected to open in 2021. More coverage at Chicago Tribune, Mass Transit Mag, Block Club Chicago, and the CTA news site.
Daytime Emmys Creative Arts Awards: ‘Young And The Restless’, ‘Sesame Street’ Among Winners
Deadline, May 05, 2019Alum Andrzej Warzocha MFA ’08, who was part of the inaugural Music Composition for the Screen MFA 2008 class, won a Daytime Emmy as part of the sound team for The Young and the Restless.
She disrupted the book promotion business
Crain's Chicago Business, May 05, 2019Alum Dana Kaye has grown influence with tradition-bound New York publishers by creating ways of marketing new titles to youthful audiences.
Can Report for America build trust in local news? A view from two communities
Columbia Journalism Review, May 05, 2019A student-and-faculty journalism project, Austin Talks, is included in this article about local communication ecologies and their impact on their communities.
When Dawoud Bey Met David Hammons
New York Times, May 03, 2019Photography Professor Dawoud Bey is featured for his rare photographs of artist David Hammons, which will go on display in a special section at Frieze. Driehaus fashion awards celebrate student design
Chicago Tribune, May 03, 2019Fashion Studies students Molly Quinn and Carlos Osuna took home the first and third place awards for the 18th annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence competition. More coverage at Windy City Times. A guide to K-pop's cultural influence in Chicago before BTS arrives for two sold-out concerts at Soldier Field
Chicago Tribune, May 02, 2019Television student Gabby Watkins is interviewed on her connection to the K-pop group BTS.
Former Next chef Jenner Tomaska taking over Elizabeth this summer, thanks to Instagram DM from Iliana Regan
Chicago Tribune, May 02, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Elizabeth Iliana Regan ’05 will turn over her Michelin star restaurantElizabeth to chef Jenner Tomaska for the next couple of months, while Regan travels. Lena Waithe, Gina Prince-Bythewood Talk Shortcomings of Hollywood Diversity Programs, Building a Mentoring Network
Hollywood Reporter, May 02, 2019Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 and Gina Prince-Bythewood discuss their views on mentorship and Hollywood diversity programs. Rising Chicagoland hip-hop star Kweku Collins to headline iconic MANIFEST Arts Festival
Lawndale News, May 02, 2019Hip-hop star Kweku Collins will headline the Manifest Urban Arts Festival, an event featuring live music, dance, and art exhibitions created and curated by Columbia students. More coverage at Make it Better. 'He had more flair than Ric Flair': Chet Coppock is remembered as a Chicago original at his memorial service
Chicago Tribune, Apr 30, 2019Television and Radio alum and sportscasting legend Chet Coppock ’71 is remembered. Smino Slays in Emo’s Sell-Out
Austin Chronicle, Apr 30, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship alum Christopher Smith, who performs under the name Smino, is featured for his energetic performance at Emo’s in Austin, Texas. Lineup For Manifest Arts Festival Includes Hip Hop, Art Exhibitions, Dance, Fashion And More
BroadwayWorld, Apr 28, 2019Highlights from this year’s festival are detailed, including rising hip-hop star Kweku Collins, who will be headlining Columbia’s annual event.
Robservations
Robert Feder, Apr 28, 2019Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner has been named editor of Gateway Journalism Review, the newsletter and quarterly print magazine published by Southern Illinois University School of Journalism.
Morels from the ashes? More like joyfully and aimlessly wandering the woods
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 25, 2019Columbia is mentioned for hosting part of the Chicago Humanities Festival, which includes a presentation by notable mycologist Peter McCoy titled “Mushroom Power.” 10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 25-28
WTTW, Apr 25, 2019Columbia’s hosting of the ChiTeen Lit Fest on Saturday, April 27 is included in this round-up of the top ten things to do in Chicago this weekend. Columbia Students Debut Their Advanced Film Projects In South Loop, Chicago
Broadway World, Apr 25, 2019As a part of the Manifest Urban Arts Festival, the Cinema Art and Science Advanced Practicum, which features graduating Cinema and Television Arts student work, is mentioned. Norridge Park District gets new leader as longtime director Mark DeSalvo retires
Chicago Tribune, Apr 23, 2019Journalism alum Annemarie Flaherty ’97 will take over as executive director of Norridge Park on May 3.
Poet Jacob Saenz to read at Oakton Community College May 7
Daily Herald, Apr 23, 2019Library acquisitions assistant and poet Jacob Saenz will read from his award-winning collection Throwing the Crown at Oakton Community College May 7.
Students lend vision to Eyes on Main Street festival
Wilson Times, Apr 23, 2019Columbia’s involvement and sponsorship of the Wilson, NC “Eyes on Main Street” festival is mentioned in this festival preview.
Raven, BoHo theater companies lead Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations field
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 22, 2019Several Columbia faculty, staff, and alumni are nominated for 2019 Joseph Jefferson Awards, Chicago’s top theatre award. The winners will be announced on June 3. Additional coverage at Chicago Tribune and BroadwayWorld. Exhibition presents recent works by Carlos Javier Ortiz and David Schalliol
Dallas Arts Dealers Association, Apr 23, 2019The Museum of Contemporay Photography’s exhibition Chicago Stories: Recent Works by Carlos Javier Ortiz and David Schalliol is featured. Charles Boike bringing street art vitality to Flint, waking up “permissible walls”
East Village Magazine, Apr 19, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship alum Charles Boike ’08 discusses the murals he creates in Flint, Michigan, and personal discovery through street art. Lena Waithe Is Officially the Busiest Lesbian in Hollywood
Logo TV, Apr 17, 2019Alum Lena Waithe ’06 is involved in countless projects including The Chi, Westworld, Boomerang, the new BET show Twenties, and much more.
New City Council takes shape as election board wraps up vote tallying in close elections in 5th, 33rd and 46th wards
Chicago Tribune, Apr 17, 2019Columbia Career Center staff member Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez wins the aldermanic runoff in the 33rd ward against incumbent Deb Mell by a margin of 13 votes.
Survivor remembers Columbine 20 years after deadly school shooting
Fox 32, Apr 17, 2019Filmmaker and alum Laura Farber ’06 discusses her experience as a freshman at Columbine High School, where 13 people were killed in 1999—at the time, the deadliest high school shooting in history.
Sports Broadcaster Chet Coppock dies at 70
ABC 7, Apr 18, 2019During his decades-long career, Coppock, known as the "Godfather of Sports," worked in television, radio, and print in Chicago, Indianapolis and New York. More coverage at Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and CLTV.
‘Shrill’ Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu
Deadline, Apr 17, 2019Alum Aidy Bryant’s ’09 breakout show Shrill will continue on to a second season.
Oakton enters transfer agreements with seven colleges and universities
Daily Herald, Apr 16, 2019Columbia’s new transfer agreement with Oakton College, a guaranteed admission program that awards scholarships to transfer students, is featured in this roundup of the college’s new partnerships.
Loss and Gain: A Review of “Documents” by Jan-Henry Gray
Newcity Lit, Apr 16, 2019Creative Writing alum Jan-Henry Gray’s MFA ’16 debut poetry collection Documents is reviewed. 'The first influencers': New exhibit showcases Chicago's mark on 1930s and '40s fashion
Chicago Tribune, Apr 16, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven is interviewed on the exhibit Silver Screen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and ’40s, which she guest curated for the Chicago History Museum. More coverage at WTTW.
How New Age Music Journalists are Turning Their Passion Into a Music Industry Career
Complex, Apr 16, 2019Alum Jacob Miller discusses how his blogging and writing career has launched him into the music industry. March/ April ‘Secret Source’ Nena Ivon Dishes on her Local Loves
Michigan Avenue, Apr 16, 2019Fashion Studies faculty member Nena Ivon describes her go-to Chicago spots, her fashion icon, and more. Renowned muralist Ouizi to show-off new public works in West Town and Lakeview ahead of Chicago gallery debut
Chicago Tribune, Apr 14, 2019Floral murals will be painted by renowned Detroit-based Shanghainese artist Ouizi (Louise Jones, nee Chen), known for painting the exterior of the Sherwood Music School at Columbia as part of the Wabash Arts Corridor.
Costume exhibition at the Chicago History Museum features American fashion in the 1930's and '40's
Art Daily, Apr 14, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven guest curates the exhibition which “explores how a glamorous new American style emerged from the harsh realities of a tumultuous era.”
Chicago Exhibit Reveals When Hollywood Became World’s Fashion Mecca
Latinx Today, Apr 09, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor and guest curator Virginia Heaven discusses the new exhibit Silver Screen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and '40s, on display now at the Chicago History Museum. How Ayanna Floyd Davis rebuilt The Chi as a "neighborhood drama"
AV Club, Apr 09, 2019Film alum Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98 is interviewed on her showrunner role for The Chi, which had its season 2 premiere on Sunday, April 7. A New Adaptation of “Native Son” Reaches the Limits of What the Text Has to Offer
The New Yorker, Apr 05, 2019The new HBO adaptation of Richard Wright's novel Native Son, with a screenplay from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Rashid Johnson ’00, is reviewed. Additional coverage in The Atlantic, The Undefeated, The Chicago Sun-Times, The AV Club, and The Root. It’s the 20th anniversary of Columbine. A survivor of that school shooting is now a filmmaker and you can see her We Are Columbine at the Music Box.
Chicago Tribune, Apr 07, 2019Cinema and Television Arts alum Laura Farber ’06, who is a survivor of the 1999 Columbine shooting, will screen her documentary We Are Columbine at the Music Box Theatre the day it becomes available for streaming on iTunes.
The Chicago History Museum’s New Exhibition Bills Costume Designers as the "Original Influencers"
Fashionista, Apr 08, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven is quoted on the new exhibition she guest curated for the Chicago History Museum, titled Silver Screen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and ‘40s.
The Chi: A brutal attack caps off the Season 2 premiere
Chicago Tribune, Apr 07, 2019The season 2 premiere of The Chi, created by Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 with Film alum Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98 as showrunner, is reviewed.
Former Irish Aer Lingus hostess to headline WWE Wrestlemania
Irish Central, Apr 07, 2019WWE Superstar Becky Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin, is interviewed on her life and career, including her time as a student at the Dublin Institute of Technology and an exchange student at Columbia.
Ohio Native Creates Song To Help You Remember All The Countries in Africa
Travel Noire, Apr 05, 2019Alum and Business and Entrepreneurship faclty member Calid Bowen MAM ’11 is interviewed on his new song “Vacay,” which includes each of the 54 countries in Africa. How Becky Lynch became The Man
ESPN-W, Apr 04, 2019The popular wrestler discusses how the Dublin Institute of Technology and its relationship to Columbia helped her early in her career.
What Is the Socratic Method That Law Schools Use?
U.S. News & World Report, Apr 04, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship Associate Professor Joe Bogdan offers his expertise on the Socratic method.
Announcing Manifest Festival Highlights: Music, Art, Dance, Fashion And More
Broadway World, Apr 04, 2019Columbia’s annual celebration, which takes place May 10, is highlighted.
Film on autism to be shown at Decatur Public Library
Herald & Review, Apr 04, 2019Award-winning journalist and Communications Associate Professor Jackie Spinner will be present for a discussion for the screening of her documentary.
New showrunner for “The Chi” on what's in store for Season 2
Chicago Tribune, Apr 04, 2019Film alum Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98, who joins the show created by alum Lena Waithe ’06, “brings to the table actual lived Chicago experience.”
Fo Wilson: Dark Matter: Celestial Objects as Messengers of Love in These Troubled Times
Art and Education, Apr 04, 2019DEI Co-Director and Art and Art History Associate Professor Folayemi Wilson’s solo exhibition at Hyde Park Art Center runs from March 24-July 14. More coverage on Wilson’s work at Chicago Citizens Newspaper. Lori Lightfoot's Historic Win Invokes Trailblazer Ida B. Wells
Refinery 29, Apr 03, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster draws parallels between Chicago’s new mayor-elect and Duster’s great-grandmother.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 4-7
WTTW, Apr 03, 2019The Chicago Comedy Film Festival, which takes place at Columbia, is featured. More coverage about the festival at Hoodline.
“Native Son” Is Reborn, in “Still Kind Of The Same America”
NPR, Apr 03, 2019A new HBO adaptation of the novel Native Son, written by Putlizer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by alum Rashid Johnson ’00 and premieres April 6, is discussed.
30 years later, ABC 7’s morning show gambit now the standard
Robert Feder, Apr 02, 2019Radio alum and anchor Roz Varon ’80 discusses her start as a traffic reporter at ABC 7. The photos return for Eyes on Main Street
Wilson Times, Apr 02, 2019Photography Chair Peter Fitzpatrick will be the 2019 Eyes on Main Street Festival education director, where he will supervise Columbia Photography students and alums who will conduct workshops for more than 100 Wilson youths. The Chicago Independent Film and TV Festival
Reel Chicago, Apr 01, 2019Columbia’s presentation of the Chicago Independent Film Festival, which will run April 4-7, is highlighted. Discovered After 70, Black Artists Find Success, Too, Has Its Price
The New York Times, Mar 23, 2019Former Art and Art History faculty member McArthur Binion is featured in this story on the recent rediscovery and popularity of a wave of contemporary Black artists whose work was largely overlooked in the ~1970s-’00s. Clerk Dorothy Brown hosts ‘Salute to Outstanding Women in Music & Theater’
Chicago Crusader, Apr 01, 2019Music faculty member Carol Lo Verde was honored during the “Salute to Outstanding Women in Music & Theater” awards program. 10 Cities Around the World Where You Can Learn VR
Circuit Stream, Mar 26, 2019Columbia College Chicago Online is highlighted in this roundup of the top cities and programs for learning Augmented and Virtual Reality.
Dots and Dashes
London Review of Books, Mar 26, 2019Illustration alum Nick Drnaso’s ’11 graphic novel Sabrina, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, is reviewed.
CSA presents 19 Collegiate Gold, 27 Silver Crowns at 2019 Student Awards Convocation
Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Mar 21, 2019Columbia publications Echo Magazine, The Columbia Chronicle, and Hair Trigger 40 received awards of excellence at the annual College Media Convention.
Alyssa Wees
Naperville Community Television, Mar 25, 2019Creative Writing alum Alyssa Wees MFA ’15 is interviewed on the release of her debut novel The Waking Forest.
This Friendship Has Been Digitized
New York Times, Mar 25, 2019Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma writes on the evolution of friendship, and of those formed in digital spaces. 'Shrill,' 'SNL' star Aidy Bryant on finding her confidence on stage in Chicago
Chicago Tribune, Mar 25, 2019Theatre alum and Emmy-nominated comedian Aidy Bryant ’09 is interviewed on finding her confidence through performance. 10 Races to Watch in Chicago's Municipal Runoff Elections
NBC 5 Chicago, Mar 25, 2019Internship and Career Advisor for Theater and Dance and Puerto Rican activist Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez’s aldermanic runoff is mentioned as a “race to watch.” Macy's Out of this World Flower Show
ChicagoNow, Mar 25, 2019Fashion Studies students will have cosmic and space-inspired designs in Macy’s display windows on State Street as part of the “Out of this World Flower Show.” 'To Survive on This Shore' exhibit honors histories of trans and gender non-conforming elders
Duke Chronicle, Mar 25, 2019Photography alum Jess Dugan’s MFA ’14 exhibit To Survive on This Shore, which documents andhonors trans and non-conforming elders, is highlighted. Paul Catanese: “Century of Progress / Sleep”
Art and Education, Mar 25, 2019Art and Art History Associate Professor Paul Catanese will present Century of Progress / Sleep at Colgate University beginning April 4. Dawoud Bey on photography as a ‘transformative experience’
PBS News Hour, Mar 22, 2019Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey is interviewed on “making the invisible visible” through his current exhibition, Night Coming Tenderly, Black, on display at the Art Institute of Chicago through April 14. Who Run The Show? Black Women! These 11 Showrunners Are Slaying The Television Game
Shadow and Act, Mar 22, 2019Film alum Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98 and Television alum Lena Waithe ’06, who are creating the second season of Waithe’s The Chi on Showtime, are highlighted as black women showrunners who are opening doors in the television industry. Chicago Dramatists Names Carson Grace Becker Artistic Director
American Theatre, Mar 21, 2019Theatre faculty member Carson Grace Becker is named the new artistic director for Chicago Dramatists. Cam Be: The Return of the Renaissance Man
Hype Magazine, Mar 21, 2019Alum Cam Be is interviewed on his career as an artist working in several different mediums. What You'll See at Each Mile of the 2019 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
NBC 5 Chicago, Mar 21, 2019Columbia’s Wabash Arts Corridor is mentioned as a location runners will pass during this year's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. 2019’s Most & Least Innovative States
Wallet Hub, Mar 20, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Jason Stephens discusses the most and least innovative states in the U.S.
Aidy Bryant On 'Shrill,' 'SNL' Thrills, And Not Feeling Bad About Her Body
NPR, Mar 14, 2019Theatre alum and Emmy-nominated comedian Aidy Bryant ’09 talks to Terry Gross about how her personal experiences inform her new show, which she co-wrote with journalist Lindy West.
Chicago Comedy Film Festival
Reel Chicago, Mar 15, 2019The 2019 Chicago Comedy Film Festival, which features films that include Fred Armisen, Mel Brooks, Angela Kinsey, Patton Oswalt, and Jaleel White, screens at Columbia.
33rd Ward Candidate Forum: Rodriguez Sanchez vs. Incumbent Ald. Mell
WTTW, Mar 15, 2019Internship and Career Advisor for Theatre and Dance Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez is headed to an aldermanic runoff against Deborah Mell in the 33rd ward. The Rumpus Min-Interview Project #167: Josh Denslowi
Rumpus, Mar 15, 2019Film alum Josh Denslow ’00 is interviewed on how music and film inform his fiction writing.
La Femme Dance Festival celebrates black choreographers in ‘dancestry’ program
Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 14, 2019Dance alum Marceia L. Scruggs ’17, who will give a presentation at the La Femme Dance Festival, is interviewed. The biennial festival celebrates black women choreographers and also features Dance alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward ’02 and Director of the Dance Presenting Series Ellen Chenoweth. Women in power
India Today, Mar 14, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship alum Shreya Nagarajan Singh ’17 is featured for her work in managing roles from the Chennai Photo Biennale, to managing Utsavam 2019, to the Dakshin Chitra festival, and others. Closer Look at the Aleali May x Air Jordan 6 WMNS "Millennial Pink"
Hypebeast, Mar 14, 2019Alum Aleali May is featured for her third collaboration with the Air Jordan brand, moving from Air Jordan 1 to the Air Jordan 6, which is considered by some to be the brand’s best silhouette to date. La Femme Dance is (just) for women with work about their African-diasporic heritage. And the stronger for it.
Chicago Tribune, Mar 12, 2019Dance alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward ’02 and Director of the Dance Presenting Series Ellen Chenoweth are mentioned for their roles in “La Femme,” a biennial dance festival celebrating black women choreographers. Aidy Bryant Is Living Her Best Life
Glamour, Mar 10, 2019Theatre alum Aidy Bryant ’09 discusses being the writer, producer, and star of her new Hulu show Shrill.
Gayle King Held R. Kelly's Feet to the Fire. But CBS Shouldn't Have Interviewed His 'Girlfriends'
TIME, Mar 09, 2019The Gayle King Interview With R. Kelly, aired on March 8, includes the voices of faculty member Jim DeRogatis, who has been investigating the allegations since 2000. The Spin: Runoff run-ins | Willie Wilson in on Lori Lightfoot | Emanuel's battle with Tribune costs taxpayers
Chicago Tribune, Mar 10, 2019Columbia staff member Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez is in an aldermanic runoff against Deborah Mell in the 33rd ward.
Waubonsee Community College signs transfer agreement with Columbia College Chicago
Kane County Chronicle, Mar 11, 2019The new guaranteed transfer agreement, which also includes a renewable scholarship, will streamline the transfer process and allow students to focus on their coursework.
Asian Pop-Up Cinema: Season Eight
Film Monthly, Mar 10, 2019Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Ron Falzone hosts a post-film discussion during Asian Pop–Up Cinema – Season Eight, which opens March 12 and features 16 films from across the Asian Continent.
Coming Full Circle: Conversations About Life and Music with Jordan Posada-Osorio
ChicagoNow, Mar 08, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship student Jordan Posada-Osorio is interviewed on his growing music career and his time at Columbia. Illinois filmmaking revenue grows by 12 percent in 2018
Pantagraph, Mar 08, 2019Columbia, along with other Chicago-based institutions, is described as being one of the most influential production centers in the county for film. Woodlands Academy Hosts "Women in the Arts" in March
Daily Herald, Mar 07, 2019Photography alum Clarissa Bonet’s MFA ’12 work will be on exhibit at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart as part of the 2019 Women in the Arts program. More coverage at Illinois Patch. NBTF celebrity co-chairs revealed
The Winston-Salem Chronicle, Mar 07, 2019Theatre alum Chester Gregory ’95 has been named celebrity co-chair for the 2019 National Black Theater Festival. DARKROOM 2019 Raises Over $230K for MoCP
Chicago Gallery News, Mar 06, 2019The Museum of Contemporary Photography's annual DARKROOM benefit auction raised over $230,000 to support the museum. Chi-Town Jazz Fest gears up for its 10th
Chicago Tribune, Mar 05, 2019Music Department Artist-in-Residence Donny McCaslin is featured for his upcoming performance at the Jazz Showcase. How Preston Max Allen Came Into His Identity as a Musical Theatre Writer and a Proud Trans Man
Playbill, Mar 03, 2019Theatre alum Preston Max Allen ’13 is profiled and interviewed on his creative career, his transition, and his Off-Broadway musical We Are the Tigers.
Marvel, Wonder & Surprise
KUAR, Mar 03, 2019English and Creative Writing Professor Joe Meno is interviewed on his book Marvel And A Wonder.
The 'Better Things' Season 3 Premiere Shows Max Finally Moving On — Maybe
Bustle, Mar 01, 2019The Season 3 premiere of Better Things, which features character Max enrolling in Columbia and moving into her dorm room, is reviewed. More coverage at AV/TV Club. City Council runoffs: Breaking down 14 races
Chicago Tribune, Mar 01, 2019Internship and Career Advisor for Theater and Dance Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez is headed to a runoff election in her race for 33rd alderman.
Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Chicago Magazine, Mar 01, 2019The Hokin Project Gallery’s presentation of Fulfilled Fantasies: Contemporary Chicago Drag Works is mentioned as one of the top things to do in Chicago this week. Between Love and Madness: Mexican Comic Art from the 70's and Today
Art & Education, Mar 01, 2019The Glass Curtain Gallery’s presentation of Between Love and Madness: Mexican Comic Art from the 70s and Today is featured. Feminist film fest kicks off at Columbia College
Windy City Times, Feb 28, 2019The 4th annual Chicago Feminist Film Festival, which features a number of LGBT-themed films, is highlighted. More coverage at WTTW and Borderzine. Marcus Mixx has lost his home, but he still has house
Chicago Reader, Feb 28, 2019Alum Marcus “Mixx” Shannon’s musical and personal journey is featured. Birmingham, Alabama, 1963: Dawoud Bey/Black Star
Chicago Citizen, Feb 28, 2019Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s Birmingham, Alabama, 1963: Dawoud Bey/Black Star will be featured at the MoCP starting April 11. The 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalists
James Beard, Feb 28, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Iliana Regan ’05 has been named a 2019 James Beard Award semifinalist in the “Best Chef: Great Lakes” category for her restaurant, Kitsune. Queeriosity open mic kicks off 'Louder Than a Bomb'
Windy City Times, Feb 28, 2019Columbia is mentioned for hosting Louder Than a Bomb, the world’s largest youth poetry festival. The Chicago Feminist Film Festival comes back to burn some patriarchal celluloid
Chicago Reader, Feb 26, 2019The 4th annual Chicago Feminist Film Festival, organized by HHSS Associate Professor Michelle Yates and Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Susan Kerns, is highlighted. Season 3 of FX’s Better Things Kicks Off In Chicago – Sort Of
Chicago Tribune, Feb 26, 2019The Season 3 premiere of Better Things, which features Max enrolling in Columbia and moving into her dorm but which was filmed in Los Angeles, is reviewed. Photographer Tonika Johnson’s “Folded Map” Project Expands Westward
WBEZ, Feb 26, 2019Photojournalism alum Tonika Johnson, whose latest project “Folded Map” seeks to introduce Chicago residents to their “map twins” on opposite ends of the city, is interviewed. Photographers Encouraged to Enter NAA’s Camera USA Contest
Florida Weekly, Feb 26, 2019MoCP chief curator and deputy directory Karen Irvine is a judge in this year’s NAA Camera USA photography contest. Building a Framework of Success for Women Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur , Feb 26, 2019Columbia Trustee and alum Cayla Weisberg '09 is featured for her partnership with InvestHER Ventures, an early stage investment firm that partners with female entrepreneurs. 12 Races to Watch in Chicago's Municipal Elections
NBC 5 Chicago, Feb 26, 2019Internship and Career Advisor for Theater and Dance Rossana Rodriguez’s run for 33rd alderman is featured as one of the races to watch in Chicago’s municipal elections. Kelly Boner Curates Drag as Fine Art
Chicago Magazine, Feb 26, 2019Columbia’s Hokin Project Gallery is highlighted for its upcoming exhibition Fulfilled Fantasies: Contemporary Chicago Drag Works, a free photography exhibit that captures Chicago’s drag scene. 'I'm the one you ignore': Chicago writer tenacious in R. Kelly coverage that has spanned years
ABC 7, Feb 24, 2019English and Creative Writing faculty member Jim DeRogatis discusses his tenacious work uncovering the story behind R. Kelly and advocating for the victims. More coverage at NPR, Washington Post, SPIN, WBBM, and Consequence of Sound.
Second City Alum & 'SNL' Star Aidy Bryant Talks Her Chicago Comedy Days and New Hulu Show 'Shrill'
Michigan Ave, Feb 25, 2019Alum Aidy Bryant ’09, star and co-creator of the new show Shrill, discusses Chicago theater, the adrenaline rush of performing live, and what makes Shrill must-see TV.
8 Things To See, Hear And Eat This Weekend
WBEZ Chicago, Feb 22, 2019Columbia’s second annual Black Arts Festival is highlighted as one of the top things to do in Chicago this weekend. The Palm And The Parkway: A Tale Of Two Chicago Green Book Sites — One Lost, One Found
Block Club Chicago, Feb 22, 2019Music faculty member Fernando Jones discusses the legacy of the Palm Tavern as a historic Green Book site. A Look at Jackie Spinner's New Film, 'Don't Forget Me'
Pulitzer Center, Feb 22, 2019Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner is highlighted for her documentary film Don’t Forget Me.
A First-Time Nominee Takes Us Behind the Scenes at Grammy Week
WFMT, Feb 21, 2019Audio Arts and Acoustics faculty member and Grammy nominee Mary Mazurek writes on her behind-the-scenes experience during Grammy Week, highlighting the fact that her dress for her official Academy photograph was designed by Fashion Studies student Estefania Galvan. Columbia Offers Multifaceted Program
Downbeat, Feb 21, 2019Columbia’s Contemporary, Urban, and Popular Music program is featured as an inclusive, genre blending approach to music study. Meet Jenny Boully
Voyage Chicago, Feb 21, 2019English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jenny Boully is interviewed on her background, writing process, and recent book Betwixt-and-Between. 3 diverse arts events in Chicago this week
ABC 7 Chicago, Feb 21, 2019Columbia’s student production of Still, Now is mentioned as a diverse art event to attend in Chicago this week. What does a movie producer do? No, seriously, who really knows?
TwinCities Pioneer Press, Feb 21, 2019Film alum and longtime producer for movies like Soul Food and The Hate U Give Robert Teitel ’90 breaks down the role of the film producer.
Big Muddy Film Festival announces awards
The Southern Illinoisan , Feb 21, 2019Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner is mentioned for winning the 2019 Mike Covell Award for her film Don’t Forget Me, which debuted in the United States on Tuesday, February 19.
The art of beer: Chicago artists bring flair to local breweries’ designs
Chicago Tribune, Feb 19, 2019Graphic Design alum Benjamin Marasco ’14 is quoted in this story on Chicago artists designing labels and graphics for local breweries.
Curtain Call: Remember the Alamo, and more previews, openings Feb. 22-28
Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 19, 2019The Dance Center’s production of Urban Bush Women’s Hair & Other Stories is included in this roundup of notable theater and dance openings this week.
The best charity events in Chicago this week
ABC 7 Chicago, Feb 19, 2019The Columbia Faculty and Staff Donor Recognition Reception is included as one of the best charity events in Chicago this week. 12 Races to Watch in Chicago's Municipal Elections
NBC Chicago, Feb 19, 2019Internship and Career Advisor for Theater and Dance Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez is running for 33rd Ward alderman. National Endowment for the Arts Announces More than $27 Million in Grants Reaching All 50 States, DC, and Puerto Rico
National Endowment for the Arts, Feb 13, 2019The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago and alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward’s ’02 Red Clay Dance Company both won 2019 Art Works grants, the NEA’s principal grantmaking program. This Very Tiny Guide To Chicago’s Music Scene Celebrates City’s Indie Record Stores And Venues
Block Club Chicago, Feb 18, 2019Alum Maura Walsh’s ’11 hand-illustrated miniature guide celebrates some of the Chicago’s best independent record stores and venues.
Jess Dugan talks age and gender in new UCA gallery
The Rocky Mountain Collegian, Feb 17, 2019Photography alum Jess Dugan ’14 discusses gender issues in photography and her most recent work “To Survive on This Shore” at Colorado State University.
Prosecutors Are Moving to Indict R. Kelly, After the Discovery of Another Videotape
The New Yorker, Feb 14, 2019English and Creative Writing faculty member Jim DeRogatis, who first broke the story behind R. Kelly nearly two decades ago, writes about the most recent developments. Wisconsin author’s debut short fiction collection wins 2019 Drue Heinz Literature Prize
University of Pittsburgh Press, Feb 14, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Kate Wisel wins “one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for a book of short stories” for her manuscript Driving in Cars with Homeless Men, selected by Min Jin Lee. Top Ten Things to Do in Chicago this Week
Chicago Magazine, Feb 14, 2019The Dance Center’s presentation of the Ananya Dance Theatre is featured as a top thing to do in Chicago this weekend.
Show Gives Motown Music New Life at Metropolis
Chicago Tribune, Feb 12, 2019Musical Theatre alum Chester Gregory will star in Higher and Higher: A Rock ‘n Roll Shindig! Starring Chester Gregory Feb. 27 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. Chicago’s Iconic South Loop Arts Fest MANIFEST Returns May 10 with Live Music, Dance, Art and More
BroadwayWorld, Feb 12, 2019Columbia’s 19th annual Manifest is highlighted, featuring its “day-long celebration of the engaging, thought-provoking, and interactive art, music, and visuals that only Columbia students can create.” With Congress Parkway now renamed Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago has its first major street named for a black woman
Chicago Tribune, Feb 12, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster, a great-granddaughter of journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells, celebrates the official unveiling of Ida B. Wells Drive, the first-ever downtown Chicago roadway to be named after an African-American woman. More coverage at Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Reader, NBC Chicago, and WBEZ Chicago. Plus-Size Fashion Through the Years
Dia & Co, Feb 12, 2019Fashion Studies Assistant Professor Lauren Downing Peters discusses the history of plus-size fashion.
Cecil McDonald's extraordinary photos of ordinary life
Chicago Reader, Feb 12, 2019Photography faculty member and alum Cecil McDonald Jr.’s MFA ’08 In the Company of Black examines the “extraordinarily, ordinary” lives of black Americans. His series is on view at the Chicago Cultural Center. Meet The Man Who Braved Chicago’s Polar Vortex To Share Photos Of Its Brutal Beauty
Block Club Chicago, Feb 11, 2019Radio alum Barry Butler ’87 is highlighted for his landscape photographs taken during the polar vortex. Director Rhyan LaMarr discusses his film “Canal Street”
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun, Feb 11, 2019Cinema and Television Arts alum Rhyan LaMarr ’15 is interviewed on his film Canal Street. Inside an indie: Making a film from scratch without a Hollywood budget
CNET, Feb 11, 2019Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor David Tarleton is interviewed on his new indie film Hunter. More coverage at 411MANIA.
South Side gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds nominated for Grammy
ABC 7 Chicago, Feb 08, 2019Music faculty member, alum, and Grammy nominee Jonathan McReynolds ’11 is interviewed on his musical process and inspirations. Illinois Ballet Theatre's unique show turns 20
Chicago Tribune, Feb 08, 2019Dance student Amanda Tuohy and Dance alum Christie Kamanaroff ’05 are profiled for their work in Kaliedoscope: 20th Anniversary Collection. International Center of Photography Grants 2019 Infinity Awards, Including Dawoud Bey, Zadie Smith, Rosalind Fox Solomon
Art News, Feb 08, 2019Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey and Photography alum Jess T. Dugan MFA ’14 named recipients of the 35th annual ICP Infinity Award through the International Center of Photography.
Curtain Call: Dear Evan Hansen and more theater previews, openings Feb. 8-14
Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 06, 2019The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s production of Ananya Dance Theatre is included in this roundup of the top theater previews and openings this week.
Reel Black List: Anita Luckett – artist, manager, producer
REEL Chicago, Feb 06, 2019Television alum Anita Luckett ’89 is interviewed on her production career.
The Bean, Picasso, And Beyond: Will Chicago’s Next Mayor Pay Attention To Public Art?
WBEZ, Feb 05, 2019Exhibition and Performance Spaces Executive Director Neysa Page-Lieberman discusses the Wabash Arts Corridor and the importance of public art. Colgate Artist in Residence Paul Catanese to Host Community Workshops and Special Performance on Campus
Colgate University, Feb 05, 2019Art and Art History Associate Professor Paul Catanese will be the artist in residence at the Hamilton, New York school this spring.
Chicago Feminist Film Festival, Feb 27 – March 1
Reel Chicago, Feb 05, 2019The fourth annual film festival, co-directed by faculty members Michelle Yates and Susan Kerns, will screen many notable films including the premiere of Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blanché, a documentary about the world’s first female director. Felicity Jones On the Basis of Sex
Female Magazine, Feb 05, 2019The film began through a collaboration between the screenwriter and former faculty member Dan Stiepleman and producer and Director of LA Programs Karen Loop.
'Million Dollar Quartet' showcases famous night when 4 legends met
Chicago Tribune, Feb 05, 2019Theatre alum Michael Kurowski ’16 is interviewed on his role as Jerry Lee Lewis in the production of the hit musical Million Dollar Quartet. Brandon James Chicago's Rising Star
Music Industry News Network, Feb 04, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship alum Brandon James is highlighted for his recent music video and track There She Goes and other musical work. A community divided over oil boom
WCGU, Feb 04, 2019Film alum Rita Baghdadi’s ’07 documentary My Country No More, which premiered in January on PBS, is featured. The Lonely, and Often Risky Pursuit of R. Kelly: ‘Where Was Everybody Else?’
The New York Times, Jan 29, 2019English faculty member Jim DeRogatis is profiled on his years of reportage on musician R. Kelly, whose alleged crimes and abuse went ignored by the media.
Showtime’s The Chi gets a Season 2 premiere in April and releases a teaser
Chicago Tribune, Jan 31, 2019Showtime’s show The Chi, created by Lena Waithe ’06 with Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98 as showrunner, is profiled in advance of its Season 2 premiere.
50 Things to Do in Chicago in February
Chicago Magazine, Jan 31, 2019The Dance Center’s production of Ananya Dance Theatre and the Hokin Gallery’s exhibition “Fulfilled Fantasies: Contemporary Chicago Drag Works” are highlighted as top things to do in Chicago in February.
Dance company finds inspiration at Pleasant Home in Oak Park
Chicago Tribune, Jan 30, 2019Assistant Artistic Director of Winifred Haun & Dancers and alum Solomon Bowser will be creating five works-in-progress during a two-week residency at the Oak Park mansion.
Sweeping the States
The Slowdown, Jan 30, 2019The poem “Sweeping the States” by alum and Library staff member Jacob Saenz ’05 is featured on this new podcast hosted by U.S. Poet Laureate and honorary degree recipient Tracy K. Smith HDR ’16.
Underground Railroad sites exposed through lens of Chicago photographer Dawoud Bey in haunting new Art Institute exhibit
Chicago Tribune, Jan 29, 2019Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s latest exhibition Night Coming Tenderly, Black is highlighted. Accident, MD
PBS, Jan 29, 2019Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Dan Rybicky’s film Accident MD premiered on PBS January 28. Bob Odenkirk returns home to Second City
Chicago Reader, Jan 29, 2019Communication alum and star of Better Call Saul Bob Odenkirk returns to Second City to teach a master class. Tony Hawk helps spread “Concrete Dreams”
Reel Chicago, Jan 29, 2019Co-founder of Little Cabin Films and Film alum Nick Nummerdor’s ’07 documentary Concrete Dreams gained distribution though Tony Hawk’s RIDE Channel on YouTube.
Why Making Hebrew Nonbinary Is So Crucial
Forward, Jan 29, 2019English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Aviya Kushner writes on the importance of making Hebrew nonbinary. Brutalism inspires Kristin Damrow’s choreography
San Francisco Examiner, Jan 28, 2019Dance alum Kristin Damrow ’08 is highlighted for her work Impact, which is a movement performance connecting dance to Brutalist architecture. 23rd Ward candidate for alderman: Silvana Tabares
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 28, 2019Journalism alum Silvana Tabares ’07 is running for 23rd Ward alderman. 40th Ward candidate for alderman: Maggie O’Keefe
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 28, 2019Theatre alum Maggie O’Keefe ’11 is running for 40th Ward alderman. 33rd Ward candidate for alderman: Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 28, 2019Internship and Career Advisor for Theater and Dance Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez is running for 33rd Ward alderman. Art exhibit in Chicago Heights a look at human impact on ecosystems
Chicago Tribune, Jan 24, 2019Photography faculty member and Guggenheim Fellow Brad Temkin’s work is included in “Impact (a social justice show)” at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery.
Not just for teenagers — journaling can help relieve stress, foster creativity
Chicago Tribune, Jan 24, 2019Cinema and Television Arts Professor Bruce Sheridan discusses the benefits of journaling for himself and students.
‘Kinky Boots,’ Disney on Ice and more cool things to do in Chicago Jan. 25-31
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 24, 2019The Dance Center’s presentation of Spectrum Dance Theater’s acclaimed Rambunctious series is mentioned as on the things to do in Chicago during the last week of January. 10 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 24-27
WTTW, Jan 24, 2019The MoCP’s exhibition Stateless: Views of Global Migration is included as one of the ten things to do this weekend in Chicago. Thirties, Forties Fashion Focus of Chicago Exhibition
Women's Wear Daily, Jan 18, 2019Fashion Studies Associate Professor Virginia Heaven is interviewed on the upcoming “Silver Screen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and Anna Blessmann ’40s” fashion exhibit she’s curating, which will be on display at the Chicago History Museum beginning April 8.
Photographer Dawoud Bey Reimagines Journey on Underground Railroad
WTTW, Jan 22, 2019Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey is interviewed on his latest exhibition Night Coming Tenderly, Black, which is on display now at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Puppet Theater Festival Explodes the Boundaries of Classic Art Form
WTTW, Jan 22, 2019The Dance Center’s “chilling” production of Chambre Noire is included in this writeup of selections from the third biannual Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
Chicago Native Andrew Malone Leads in Broadway Show Kinky Boots
Chicago Defender, Jan 22, 2019Musical Theatre alum Andrew Malone ’07 will play the roles of Simon Sr. and Lola in the Cadillac Palace Theatre’s production of Kinky Boots for a one-week run Jan. 22-27.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Anderson – of the band YES – chats with Dean Richards about teaching at Columbia College
WGN, Jan 18, 2019Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jon Anderson and Emmy-nominated composer/multi-instrumentalist Sean McKee will work as Artists in Residence at Columbia this semester. On Display: Learn more about Brie Duey and her 'Magical Realism'
News Tribune, Jan 20, 2019Art and Design alum Brie Duey ’14 and her current body of work “Magical Realism” is featured.
‘We will not be bullied into silence’: Over 350 scholars and Civil Rights movement veterans speak out in support of Palestinian rights and Angela Davis
Mondoweiss, Jan 22, 2019Film student Anna Chandler and faculty members Teresa Prados Torreira and Michelle Duster have signed the open letter, an initiative of Scholars for Social Justice, a new national network of progressive scholar-activists led by scholars of color.
A Look Inside Chicago’s International Puppet Theater Festival
WTTW, Jan 17, 2019The Dance Center’s presentation of Chambre Noire is shouted out in this roundup of highlights from the International Puppet Theater Festival.
Dance studio offers workshop for everyone
The Coast News Group, Jan 17, 2019Dance alum Emily Miller ’08 is profiled on her approach to her studio, which welcomes dancers of all ability levels and body types to the floor.
NBC Sports Chicago Names Kevin Cross as New Senior Vice President/General Manager
SVG News, Jan 17, 2019Television alum Kevin Cross ’94 has been promoted to NBC Sports Chicago’s Senior Vice President/General Manager, where he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the network.
5 January Performances to Start 2019 Off Right
Dance Magazine, Jan 17, 2019Dance alum Kristin Damrow ’09 is mentioned for her latest dance work titled IMPACT. ‘Dawoud Bey: Night Coming Tenderly, Black’ Review: Out of Darkness
Wall Street Journal, Jan 17, 2019Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s photographic series Night Coming Tenderly, Black is reviewed. Curtain Call: ‘Four Women’ and more theater previews, openings Jan. 18-24
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 17, 2019The Dance Center’s presentation of Chambre Noire is mentioned. Lena Waithe: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
heavy, Jan 17, 2019Television alum Lena Waithe’s ’06 career and work is explored. Feature: More Friends Than Mountains
Kurdistan 24, Jan 17, 2019Journalism student Ridvan Bolgi writes on “More Friends than Mountains,” a project that works to connect children from Chicago Kurdish communities to those in refugee camps and other places in Kurdistan. Meet the Millennial Artists of ArtNow
Lost Ogle, Jan 17, 2019Fashion Studies alum Alexis Austin ’17 is mentioned as a new artist in ArtNow 2019, an exhibition of work from Oklahoma-based contemporary artists. In Support of Puerto Rico
Buffalo Rising, Jan 15, 2019Journalism student Gabriella Cruz-Martinez is quoted in this article about Puerto Rico’s tourism following Hurricane Maria.
The Bleak Brilliance of Nick Drnaso’s Graphic Novels
New Yorker, Jan 14, 2019Illustration alum Nick Drnaso ’11 is interviewed on his artistic process and his latest graphic novel Sabrina, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. COATES: The journalism lessons of Steve Lattimore, Jim Sulski and Robert Davis
Herald & Review, Jan 14, 2019Communication alum Chris Coates ’04 writes on studying under former Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Steven Lattimore. Become a ‘Smile Builder’ to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
American Dental Association, Jan 14, 2019Columbia students designed this year’s National Children’s Dental Health Month posters and activity sheets, which will be distributed in dentist offices nationwide. Chicago indie-pop band Jungle Green play as sweet as their homespun beginnings
Chicago Reader, Jan 10, 2019Alum Andrew Smith has transformed his “bedroom project” into the six-piece band Jungle Green with the help of fellow students he met at Columbia. 'The Hate U Give' director George Tillman, Jr. signs 20th Century Fox TV deal
Chicago Tribune, Jan 10, 2019Film alum and director of The Hate U Give George Tillman Jr. ’91 signs a producing deal with 20th Century Fox Television. The Underground Railroad Through the Eyes of Dawoud Bey
Chicago Magazine, Jan 10, 2019Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey is highlighted for Night Coming Tenderly, Black, a photographic series that features large-scale images of both authenticated and purported Underground Railroad sites, opening this Friday at the Art Institute. Academy Voters: You Better Not Overlook These 6 Animated Features In The Oscar Race
Cartoon Brew, Jan 10, 2019Film alum Hsin Yin Sung’s ’14 On Happiness Road is included in this article that recognizes some of the best international and independent animated films in the Oscar race. Wisconsin writer's 1st book wins Drue Heinz Literature Prize
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jan 09, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Kate Wisel ’15 is the winner of the 2019 Drue Heinz Literature Prize for her book of short stories Driving in Cars With Homeless Men. Book Review: Ladies Lazarus
Windy City Times, Jan 09, 2019English and Creative Writing alum Piper Daniel’s ’09 debut book Ladies Lazarus is reviewed. Haven Theatre, About Face Theatre to present The Total Bent
Windy City Times, Jan 09, 2019Theatre Assistant Professor Jermaine Hill is mentioned as the Music Director of the Midwest premiere of The Total Bent. More coverage at The Patch and Broadway World.
From Wisconsin to Hollywood: Friendship native on his path to success in TV comedies
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, Jan 09, 2019Cinema and Television Arts alum Ryan Ebert is interviewed on breaking into the world of television writing, discussing his roles on show like Arrow, Supergirl, and Riverdale. Martin Luther King Jr. Program Featuring Great-Granddaughter of Ida B. Wells
Illinois Tech Today, Jan 09, 2019Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster will be a featured speaker at Illinois Institute of Technology’s Martin Luther King Jr. Program on January 17. For One Violinist, Elevating Music By Black Composers Is A 20-Year Mission
NPR, Jan 01, 2019The Center for Black Music Research was integral to the efforts of violinist and Chicago native Rachel Barton Pine, who has dedicated her career to cataloging and performing classical works by black composers.
The Film Industry's 5 Most Pivotal Women of 2018 – Study Breaks
Black News and Information, Jan 07, 2019Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 is included as one of the most pivotal women in the film industry in 2018. Chicago Catholics struggle to build future with fewer priests as parishes shrink, cash dwindles
Chicago Tribune, Jan 07, 2019Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Emeritus Dominic Pacyga is quoted in this Tribune article about the effects of changing demographics on Chicago Catholicism. "The Melodies Write Themselves": Jonathan Shanes on the Importance of Sonic Texture | Making Music for Films & TV
Reverb, Jan 07, 2019Music alum Jonathan Shanes ’05 is interviewed on his instrumentation and compositional work in a variety of TV shows and movies. Dance in Chicago in 2019: Must-sees this winter include Akram Khan’s ‘Giselle’ and something brand new at Joffrey
Chicago Tribune, Jan 04, 2019The Dance Center’s presentations of Spectrum Dance Theater and Anaya Dance Theatre are mentioned as “must-see” dance events in Chicago during the winter. Around Town interacts with art at the Van Gogh for All exhibit
WGN9, Jan 04, 2019Cinema and Television Arts Assistant Professor David Krause is mentioned as one of the designers for Van Gogh for All, a travelling exhibit that immerses viewers in the works of the famous painter. Art Top 5: January 2019
Newcity, Jan 03, 2019Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s new body of work Night Coming Tenderly, Black, which is opening at the Art Institute next week, is included in Newcity’s “art top five” for January 2019. Players 2019: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago
Newcity Stage, Jan 03, 2019Several Columbia faculty and alums are included in the 2019 “Players Hall of Fame” as integral members of Chicago theater communities. Post-Black Artist and Director Rashid Johnson Breathes New Life into HBO’s "Native Son"
The Root, Apr 07, 2019Interdisciplinary artist and alum Rashid Johnson ’00 directed a new adaptation of Richard Wright’s novel Native Son, which debuted on HBO last night.
Chicago Artist Brandon James Gets So Emotional On New Single
Medium, Apr 30, 2019Music alum and singer Brandon James Foster ’09 is featured for the upcoming release of his single “So Emotional.” Chicago broadcast journalist Steven Lattimore dies at 55
Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 28, 2018Faculty member and alum Steven Lattimore, a veteran broadcaster for CBS 2-Chicago, is remembered.
Chicagoan of the Year: Nick Drnaso's graphic novel is a distillation of the unsettling political, social and cultural vacancy of 2018
Chicago Tribune, Dec 27, 2018Design alum Nick Drnaso ’11 is featured as a “Chicagoan of the Year” for his graphic novel Sabrina, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
TIME’s 25 Best Photobooks of 2018
TIME, Dec 20, 2018Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s new book Seeing Deeply is named a best photobook of 2018.
Among the many who made us who we are
Oak Park, Dec 25, 2018Art and Art History Professor and “Artist Mother of Chicago” Sabina Ott, who passed away in June, is remembered for her many contributions to the art community of Chicago.
Recently discovered clip may show the first onscreen kiss between African-Americans
Providence Journal, Dec 27, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Karla Fuller discusses the significance of the kiss between Saint Suttle and Gertie Brown in the 1898 film Something Good—Negro Kiss.
Intrusiveness vs. showing interest: how to ask questions
Chicago Now, Dec 27, 2018Theatre Assistant Professor and Director of Comedy Studies Anne Libera offers suggestions on making small talk at parties.
The snippets, flashes and brilliant blips from 2018, the year without end
Chicago Tribune, Dec 27, 2018The roundup of 2018’s top moments includes the “bold, galvanizing use of Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’” at the start of the Red Clay Dance Company’s EKILI MUNDA | What Lies Within at the Dance Center.
The 80 Best Books of 2018
PopMatters, Dec 21, 2018Design alum Nick Drnaso’s ’11 Sabrina is included in this list of the 80 best books of 2018.
‘I just love this city’: Photographer’s stunning images chronicle the Chicago experience
WGN 9, Dec 26, 2018Radio alum Barry Butler ’87 is highlighted for his photographic work, including his Chicago cityscapes.
51 Things to Do in Chicago in January
Chicago Magazine, Dec 20, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s presentation of Spectrum Dance Theater is mentioned as an event to attend in January in Chicago.
Collage as Confession and the Fashioning of Black Gay Men
Hyperallergic, Dec 20, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s exhibition The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold: Art, Identity & Politics is highlighted.
Brad Byrd In-Depth: "Invitation to Valhalla" screenplay
Tristate, Dec 21, 2018Film alum ’09 Aaron Guzzo is interviewed on bringing the novel Invitation to Valhalla onto the big screen.
Hands-In Entertainment announces ASL educational programs
Westside News Inc., Dec 30, 2018American Sign Language Associate Professor Crom Saunders will present a workshop and one-man show to mark the beginning of Hands-In Entertainment’s educational programs in February.
Books of the Year
The Irish Catholic, Dec 19, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma’s book Why We Need Religion: An Agnostic Celebration fo Spritual Emotions is “as entertaining as it is thought-provoking and erudite.”
‘Mary Poppins’ makeover: A new story, a new vision of Cherry Tree Lane
The Christian Science Monitor, Dec 19, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Assistant Professor Christopher Krause weighs in on the recent reboot of the 1964 classic.
3 Books I Can’t Wait for in 2019
Book Riot, Dec 19, 2018English and Creative Writing alum Gretchen Lida MFA ’17 mentions Poetry alum Jan-Henry Gray’s MFA ’16 book Documents as one of the upcoming releases she can’t wait to read in 2019. Optimizing Your Social Media Presence
Inside Higher Ed, Dec 19, 2018Interactive Arts and Media Associate Professor Janell Baxter outlines a series of steps that detail how scholars can optimize their social media presence.
Jazz guitarist Bill Boris stretches organ trio format on new album
South Bend Tribune, Dec 19, 2018Music Associate Professor Bill Boris is interviewed on his musical process and inspirations following his performance at The Hammer. MLK Protector Paves Road for Others to ‘Accomplish More’
Medill Reports Chicago, Dec 19, 2018Humanities, History, and Social Sciences faculty member Prexy Nesbitt discusses his time working with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., advocacy, and protest.
Why Online Etiquette is an International Conundrum
The Forward, Dec 18, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Aviya Kushner writes on the difference between online politeness and in-person politeness in various languages. Best in Chicago dance in 2018: Bold moves, Baryshnikov and old moves made new
Chicago Tribune, Dec 17, 2018Bebe Miller, Cloud Gate, The Dance Center’s presentation of Tere O’Connor Dance, and other events are included in a roundup of the best Chicago dance performances in 2018. The Hollywood Reporter's 2018 Women in Entertainment Power 100
Hollywood Reporter, Dec 17, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 is included in Hollywood Reporter’s list of 100 “unstoppable female forces” in entertainment for 2018.
The Best Graphic Novels Of 2018
Forbes, Dec 17, 2018Design alum Nick Drnaso’s ’11 Sabrina is mentioned as one of the best graphic novels of 2018.
'Deaf and Loud Symphonic Experience' pairs DSO, deaf musicians for Detroit concert
Detroit Free Press, Dec 17, 2018Alum Jake Bass ’12 is mentioned as the “brainchild” of “Deaf and Loud Symphonic Experience,” a visual and musical performance featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and deaf musicians. Raven Theatre sets casting for Pulitzer winning How I Learned to Drive
Windy City Times, Dec 17, 2018Theatre alum Cody Estle ’11 will be the Artistic Director for Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece How I Learned to Drive at the Raven Theatre. One Chicago Gallery’s Mission to Collect Video Game Artwork
Chicago Magazine, Dec 17, 2018Columbia is highlighted for exhibiting Backlog: Five Years Building the VGA Print Collection, a visual collection of video game prints. ‘On Happiness Road’ Director Defines Her Own Happiness as ‘Doing What I Want’
The Wrap, Dec 14, 2018Film alum Hsin Yin Sung ’14 is interviewed on her animated feature On Happiness Road, which is in consideration for an Oscar nomination. Shout Out: Bill Coon, a Lake Zurich High School graduate who started the Keep Swimming Foundation
Chicago Tribune, Dec 14, 2018Radio alum Bill Coon ’12 is interviewed on his organization Keep Swimming Foundation, a nonprofit that helps families struggling with non-medical expenses related to long-term inpatient hospital care. Former COD Student Earns Crystal Pillar Nomination
Glen Ellyn Patch, Dec 14, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Sarah Taschetta is nominated for a Crystal Pillar Student Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. How Grapetooth Caught Synth-Pop Lightning in a Bottle
RazzleTazzle, Dec 14, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Chris Bailoni ’16 and guitarist Clay Frankel are profiled for their synth-pop duo Grapetooth. George Tillman Jr. Reflects On "The Hate U Give"
SHOOTonline, Dec 13, 2018Film alum and director of The Hate U Give George Tillman Jr. ’91 is interviewed on the biggest challenges he faced in making the film, his directorial process, and contributions from collaborators. PW’s 10 Most-Read Religion Stories of 2018
Publishers Weekly, Dec 13, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma’s Why We Need Religion is included in Publishers Weekly’s most-read religion stories of 2018.
Highland Community College hosts Native American hip-hop artist
Hiawatha World, Dec 13, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum and hip-hop artist Frank Waln ’14 will perform at Highland Community College on January 28. Visual and performing arts events worth a look in Washington this week
Hoodline, Dec 11, 2018Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey will speak about his work and sign his latest monograph at the National Museum of Art on December 16. Before becoming Chicago Police Department’s first Muslim chaplain, veteran officer had to rediscover his faith
Chicago Tribune, Dec 09, 2018Alum Hysni Selenica ’99 is profiled on his faith and his service to the Chicago Police Department. “It’s About The People”: Installation That Recreates Protest Signs To Hit The Streets During Basel
WJCT, Dec 09, 2018Photography alum Jason Lazarus MFA ’06 is interviewed on his new installation in Miami recontexualizing protest sign art.
Ashley Cooper’s “American Ego” series at Filmfront looks at movie history with fresh eyes
Chicago Reader, Dec 05, 2018Film alum Ashley Cooper ’08 is profiled for her historical film screening series “American Ego,” held at Filmfront in Pilsen.
Glass Curtain Gallery Presents, ”Where The Future Came From“
Hyperallergic, Dec 04, 2018The Glass Curtain Gallery’s current exhibition, which foregrounds the role of feminist artist-run activities in Chicago from the late 19th century to the present, is featured.
American Society of Cinematographers to honor Robert Richardson and Jeff Jur
ProVideo Coalition, Dec 04, 2018Film alum Jeff Jur ’77 will be honored with the Career Achievement in Television Award at the annual ASC Awards gala on February 9, 2019.
An Art Lover’s Guide to Chicago
Nuvo, Dec 04, 2018Columbia’s Wabash Arts Corridor is mentioned as one of the go-to art spaces in Chicago. Keep this Eye-Catching Public Art on your Radar this Season
Michigan Avenue, Dec 04, 2018Interdisciplinary Arts and Media alum Justus Roe’s MFA ’08 Wabash Arts Corridor installment Listen to Learn is mentioned as one of the must-see pieces of public art to view this season. New Trash Make Videos with Flash, Panache, and Not Much Cash
Chicago Reader, Dec 03, 2018Alums Nat Alder and Connor Wiles ’17, co-founders of the DIY production team New Trash, met as students in the Cinema and Television Arts Department.
Technology, Social Justice Inspire Pair of Illinois Fashion Entrepreneurs
Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 02, 2018Alum Peter Gaona ’14, founder of online retailer Reformed School, received assistance and feedback by selling his bowties at Shop Columbia when he was a student.
Artist talk: Jess T. Dugan, Clarissa Bonet, Kevin Miyazaki, and Rafael Soldi
Art & Education, Dec 03, 2018Hosted by the Columbia’s Photography MFA program, "Every Day I’m Hustlin’: Artists Talk About Money" features alums Jess T. Dugan MFA ’14 and Clarissa Bonet MFA ’12. As a Blind Photographer, Kurt Weston Looks Beyond the Surface
Voice of OC, Nov 28, 2018Photography alum Kurt Weston’s ’85 work will be a part of Remember: An AIDS Memorial Retrospective at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, opening on World AIDS Day, December 1. Catching Butterflies
The Voice Tribune, Nov 28, 2018Alum Idris Goodwin ’00, who is the Producing Artistic Director at StageOne Family Theatre, is “shaking things up and mapping out the future of the 72-year-old children’s theater” in Louisville. 10 Things to Do This Weekend
WTTW, Nov 28, 2018The MoCP’s show The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold is included in this weekly roundup.
Second City offers an opportunity to laugh holiday stresses away
Chicago Tribune, Nov 27, 2018Theatre alum Terrence Carey ’15 joined the cast of Second City’s “Dysfunctional Holiday Revue,” a sketch show celebrating the awkward family moments that comprise the holidays. Why the women behind indie film 'All About Michelle' need your support to tell their story today
New Indian Express, Nov 27, 2018Theatre alum Ansiha Alla will hold a role in the upcoming film All About Michelle, a thriller that features an all-women cast. Q&A: Joliet native, filmmaker Preston Heights on his new documentary
The Herald-News, Nov 27, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Jason Pittman, who goes by the name Preston Heights, is interviewed on his new documentary, Choose the Right Path. Ole Miss‘ Journalism School Should Be Named For Ida B. Wells
Herdon Gazette, Nov 27, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster writes on the importance of naming public spaces to carry on legacies. Is religion better than atheism as a coping mechanism?
Irish Times, Nov 27, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses the function of religion as a coping mechanism for loss or hardship. Chicago native Erica Watson dares to be ‘fierce’ as face of makeup collection
Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 25, 2018Alum Erica Watson ’98 launches her limited-edition "Fierce" cosmetic collection and serves as the face of her own brand.
‘Plaid Tidings’ at Towle Theater is a holiday first on Hammond stage
Chicago Tribune, Nov 24, 2018Musical Theatre student Quinn Rigg, who is one of two recipients of the Jim Jacobs Scholarship, was profiled for his role in the holiday musical at the Towle Theatre in Hammond, Indiana. A Week of Ethical Outfits With A Story With Carly Gerber From Hippie + Heart
The Good Trade, Nov 24, 2018Alum Carly Gerber ’14 is a marketing coordinator who says she “was fortunate to have teachers who taught me about the not-so-glamorous side of the fashion industry” at Columbia. Columbia College Student Brings Magic To Life Through Her Work
Chicago Now, Nov 24, 2018Animation student Tricia-Rae Parent discusses her work and cites Columbia’s ranking in the top 20 animation schools in the nation as a factor in choosing Columbia. A movie, a novel and a brush with death for Chicago writer Dennis Foley
Chicago Tribune, Nov 20, 2018English and Creative Writing alum Dennis Foley MFA ’02 is highlighted for his writing accomplishments, inspirations, and how a near-death experience has shaped his work. Illinois bicentennial: 8 movies you didn’t know were filmed in the state
Northwest Herald, Nov 20, 2018A group of film students from Columbia are Emily Thomas, former associate producer for Netflix series 'Longmire,' will teach here this winter
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nov 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Emily Thomas ’11 will teach a class called “Writer Room Experience” next year at Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Do Animals Grift Each Other?
Gizmodo, Nov 19, 2018Science and Mathematics Associate Professor Michelle Rafacz contributes to this piece that explores the complexities of animal behavior.
Angie Nasca Designs Bite-Size Zag Heroez for ‘Miraculous Chibi’
Anime News, Nov 19, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Angie Nasca discusses her process behind designing and illustrating the new mini-series Miraculous Chibi.
Michelle Obama Is Proof That Black Women Can Become More Than Their Wildest Dreams
Huffington Post, Nov 16, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster writes on Michelle Obama’s impact and affirmation of the beauty and strength of black women in Chicago and beyond. ‘Plaid Tidings’ at Towle Theater is a holiday first on Hammond stage
Chicago Tribune, Nov 16, 2018Theatre student Quin Rigg is mentioned for his role as Jinx in Plaid Tidings, a quartet Christmas-themed comedy. Meet The Photographer Behind Some of Chicago’s Most Amazing Pics
Block Club Chicago, Nov 16, 2018Alum Barry Butler is highlighted for his photographic work of Chicago landscapes. Shawn Bush: A Golden State
Lenscratch, Nov 16, 2018Photography alum Shawn Bush ’10 is interviewed on his book A Golden State, which features several photographs of California with a new telling of Western stories. Art Movements
Hyperallergic, Nov 15, 2018The Art Dealers Association of America Foundation will award one of its annual grants to the Museum of Contemporary Photography. More coverage at Artforum. Wilsyn Receives Black Excellence Award From AAAA
Chicago Citizen, Nov 15, 2018Music Professor Bobbi Wilsyn received a 2018 Black Excellence Award from the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago for Outstanding Achievement in Jazz Music. Unveiled: The human side behind the world’s most mysterious intelligence agency
Times of Israel, Nov 15, 2018Film alum Duki Dror ’91 is interviewed on his filmmaking process and his new film Inside the Mossad, a documentary that examines the people behind Israel’s intelligence agency. A Heavy, Propulsive And Melodic 'Moon' To Drop In Twin Cities
WGLT: NPR from Illinois State University, Nov 13, 2018Photography faculty member and drummer for the band Moon Chris Schneberger is interviewed on his musical work. 5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs
Daily Herald, Nov 13, 2018Columbia is mentioned for their participation in the Millennium Park Arts Market. Childish Gambino song tells you what Red Clay’s ‘Eliki Munda’ is about — but it’s also more complicated
Chicago Tribune, Nov 10, 2018Critic Lauren Warneke explores the meaning behind The Dance Center’s presentation of Red Clay Dance’s EKILI MUNDA | What Lies Within and its use of the popular song to begin its performance.
Jonathan Moeller Will Teach Young Filmmakers Workshops
Chicago Tribune, Nov 12, 2018Film alum Jonathan Moeller MFA ’12 will teach the Young Filmmakers Live Action Workshops at the River Forest Depot in Oak Park.
OSTON’s new single “Bad” can be found at Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud
Park Record, Nov 11, 2018Music student Austin Wolfe discusses the songwriting process behind her new single.
By the Time Smino Releases an Album, He Already Hates It
Rolling Stone, Nov 09, 2018Former Business and Entrepreneurship student Christopher Smith, who performs under the name Smino, is interviewed on his musical process. 'Witness': Reflecting on Elie Wiesel's teachings as hate crimes surge
Chicago Tribune, Nov 09, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Aviya Kushner writes on Ariel Burger’s Witness, a memoir recounting Berger’s experiences as Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s student, teaching assistant, and mentee. Commentary: Fashion and politics: In defense of the 'I Voted' sticker
Chicago Tribune, Nov 09, 2018Fashion Studies Assistant Professor Lauren Downing Peters writes on the connections between fashion and politics by responding to the “I Voted” wristbands and stickers distributed at polling places. Peter Sagal’s running book offers insight on exercise and life
Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 09, 2018Communication Chair Suzanne McBride reviews Peter Sagal’s book The Incomplete Book of Running. Who Is Rapper Lil Dini on ‘Star’? That’s Grammy Nominee Kosine
2paragraphs, Nov 08, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship alum Marcos Palacios ’06, otherwise known as Kosine, will make his TV debut as the character Lil Dini in the episode “Ante Up” of the show Stars. Chicago Author Hosts Book Signing For Release Of Second Novel
Chicago Citizen, Nov 08, 2018Communication alum D.A. Rhodes ’95 is interviewed on her newly released novel The Day Hate Stood Still. Donald Byrd Returns to Dance Center After 24 Years with Spectrum Dance Theater
Chicago Citizen, Nov 08, 2018Bessie Award-winning and Tony-nominated choreographer Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theater is mentioned for returning to the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. 10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 8-11
WTTW, Nov 08, 2018The Chicago Comedy Film Festival, hosted by Columbia, is mentioned as one of the top things to do this weekend in the city. Late gay artist's identity, politics intersect at MoCP
Windy City Times, Nov 08, 2018Photography Associate Professor Gregory Foster-Rice discusses the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s latest exhibition, The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold: Art, Identity and Politics. What Can Animal Behavior Teach Us About Surf Lineups?
Inertia, Nov 08, 2018Science and Mathematics Associate Professor Michelle Rafacz discusses the concept of scramble competition as it applies to animal behavior. Next Gen 2018: Hollywood’s Rising Executives 35 and Under
Hollywood Reporter, Nov 07, 2018Film alum Bryan Smiley ’05 is highlighted as one of Hollywood’s rising young executives.
Spotlight: Ekili Munda (What Lies Beneath)
Windy City Times, Nov 06, 2018Red Clay Dance Company’s production of EKILI MUNDA | What Lies Within at the Dance Center this weekend is highlighted.
Free and cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend: Nov. 9 – 11
Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 06, 2018The 8th annual Chicago Comedy Film Festival is identified as a top activity this weekend. Additional coverage in Block Club Chicago.
What we learned at the Chicago Humanities Festival this weekend
Chicago Reader, Nov 06, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster’s “Overlooked: Ida B. Wells” is mentioned as an important, memorable event at the Chicago Humanities Festival. Catanese Presents “A Century of Progress / Sleep”
The Colgate-Maroon News, Nov 01, 2018Art and Art History Associate Professor Paul Catanese is interviewed on his current work-in-progress, A Century of Progress / Sleep.
56 Things to Do in Chicago in November
Chicago Magazine, Nov 02, 2018Columbia’s presentation of Futura and Where the Future Came From are highlighted as events to attend during the month of November in Chicago.
Sam Trump: A Major Win For The Music Movement
WGBH, Nov 04, 2018Considered to be a musician “in the midst of a creative evolution,” Music alum Sam Trump ’13 plays WGBH Boston’s “Front Row” live music series on November 14. 'Don't Forget Me' Film Reminds Morocco of its Children with Autism
MenaFN, Nov 04, 2018Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner produced the short film with initial funding from Columbia and the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting. Best of the Chicago Feminist Film Festival comes to NCC
North Central College News, Nov 04, 2018Associate Professors Susan Kerns and Michelle Yates, co-founders of the Chicago Feminist Film Festival, bring a selection of the films from last year’s festival to North Central College. The 2019 Chicago Feminist Film Festival will be held Feb. 27 to March 1 at Columbia. Of the struggle and stigma of childlessness
The Hindu, Nov 04, 2018Film student Sandeep Ravindranath’s Santhanagopala will be screened at the short film festival organized by the Federation of Film Societies of India at St. Thomas College. Affection between African-American men
Illinois Times, Nov 01, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Stephanie Graham’s '05 photographic series Love You, Bro explores the ways in which affection is expressed between African-American men. Her work will be on display at the UIS Visual Arts Gallery through November 15. Curtain Call: ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’ and more previews, openings Nov. 2-8
Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 01, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s presentation of Red Clay Dance Company’s EKILI MUNDA | What Lies Within is included in a roundup of the week’s openings. Lit Top 5: November 2018
Newcity Lit, Oct 30, 2018Events including “Overlooked: Ida B. Wells” featuring Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster at the Harold Washington Libary and the launch of English and Creative Writing faculty member Ruben Quesada’s new book Revelations are included in a roundup of Chicago’s top literary events in November, edited by English and Creative Writing faculty member Toni Nealie. Zanies doesn’t fall far from the tree: The son of comedy pros is making his own laughs
Chicago Tribune, Oct 30, 2018Following in his father’s comedic footsteps, Cinema and Television Arts alum and son of Zanies’ executive vice president Steven Haas ’12 is profiled for his own stand-up. Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago
Business of Fashion , Oct 30, 2018Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid is interviewed on the evolution of the fashion curriculum and its focus on inclusive, equitable, 21st-century design and practice. Calamity West’s new play, In the Canyon, chronicles the slow erosion of abortion rights
Chicago Reader, Oct 30, 2018The new play In the Canyon at the Jackalope Theatre Company, founded by three Theatre alums, is reviewed. Seven Teams Named Semi-Finalists for NRF Foundation’s 2019 Student Challenge
National Retail Federation, Oct 30, 2018Fashion Design students Alexia Densmore, Carlos Osuna, and Kathryn Williams have been named semi-finalists for the NRF Foundation’s 2019 Student Challenge. Hip-hop artist, poet to keynote RIT’s Native American Heritage Month celebrations
The Post, Oct 30, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Frank Waln ’14 will headline Rochester Institute of Technology’s annual Native American Heritage Month celebrations. When I Was a Kid...
Chicago Magazine, Oct 29, 2018Design Associate Professor Ivan Brunetti illustrates a scene from his childhood as part of Chicago Magazine’s “Twelve Blocks” series. From Stockyards To Speakeasies: A Chicago Historian Tackles 5 Questions About The City’s History (AUDIO)
WBEZ: Curious City, Oct 27, 2018Columbia Professor Emeritus and Chicago historian Dominic Pacyga answers questions from listeners about the city’s history.
Paul Catanese and Greg Pond (AUDIO)
College Art Association, Oct 29, 2018Art and Art History Associate Professor Paul Catanese discusses intermedia pedagogy and research with artist-educator Greg Pond. 3Arts awards 20 Chicago artists with unrestricted cash grants
Chicago Crusader, Oct 26, 2018Dance faculty member Tosha “Ayo” Alston has been awarded a 3Arts award for her work with West African drum and dance culture that “captures the strength and power of women and community building.”
Announcing Launchmetrics, Poiret, Columbia College Chicago and Athletic Propulsion Labs
Business of Fashion, Oct 29, 2018Columbia is one of four new partners on the BoF Careers page, citing the Fashion Studies Department’s focus on “wearable technology, sustainability, diverse bodies, and the future of shopping.”
Chicago Reporter names Fernando Diaz editor-in-chief and publisher
Robert Feder, Oct 26, 2018Communication alum Fernando Diaz ’04 named the new editor-in-chief and publisher of the Chicago Reporter. Where the Future Came From
Art and Education, Oct 26, 2018Columbia’s Glass Curtain Gallery will feature Where the Future Came From, a program exploring the roles of feminism within Chicago’s art scene. Art Starts Here: Symposium Celebrates South Side Scene
Chicago Maroon, Oct 26, 2018Columbia is mentioned for its collaborative efforts in “Unfinished Business! The South Side and Chicago Art,” a weekend-long program that celebrates Chicago’s South Side culture. Chicago duo Grapetooth turns a barroom whim into a band
Chicago Tribune, Oct 25, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Chris Bailoni ’16 and guitarist Clay Frankel are interviewed on their band Grapetooth. The duo’s self-titled debut album is set to release on November 9. HedwigDances Futura World premiere begins Nov. 1
Windy City Times, Oct 25, 2018Hedwig Dance’s performance of Futura at the Dance Center of Columbia is highlighted. Eau Claire native's first feature film highlights small-town life
Leader-Telegram, Oct 25, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Peter Eaton is interviewed on his first feature Jaywalking, a film that captures small-town life and male friendship. Why We Still Need Monsters
Nautilus, Oct 25, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma is interviewed on the evolutionary origins of monsters and how the word is applied in contemporary contexts. Curtain Call: ‘110 in the Shade’ and more previews, openings Oct. 26-Nov. 1
Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 23, 2018Hedwig Dances’ performance of Futura at the Dance Center of Columbia is highlighted as a top opening. The show runs Nov. 1-3.
Top winners at 2018 Equity Jeff Awards are 'Buddy Holly' and 'View From the Bridge'
Chicago Tribune, Oct 23, 2018Theatre alum Caroline Neff ’07 won a 2018 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Performer in a Principal Role—Play for her work in the title role of Victory Gardens Theatre’s Lettie.Men Should Cry More
Poetry Foundation, Oct 23, 2018English and Creative Writing alum Jacob Saenz ’05 is interviewed on his debut poetry collection Throwing the Crown, a series of poems that address boyhood, masculinity, race, family, and love. Six Chicago Humanities Fest Highlights (That Still Have Tickets Available)
Chicago Magazine, Oct 23, 2018Columbia will host Sara Hendren’s Design and Adaptive Technology program, which is mentioned as one of the “fest highlights” for the Chicago Humanities Festival. Concord-Carlisle High School alumni win “Student Emmy”
Concord: Wicked Local, Oct 23, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Ben Tull won the 2018 National Student Production Award for Best Public Service Announcement for his video NBD, which also features Theatre student Alexis Kirkpatrick. Jacob Saenz vs. The Block
Poetry Foundation (Podcast), Oct 09, 2018Creative Writing alum Jacob Saenz ’05 discusses his APR/Honickman Prize-winning debut collection of poetry Throwing the Crown.
Were Black Films Neglected?
Chicago Tribune, Oct 20, 2018English and Creative Writing faculty member Stan West writes about the lack of diversity and representation at this year’s Chicago International Film festival.
At the Dance Center, Tere O’Connor’s ‘Long Run’ Asks What it Means to be Present
Chicago Tribune, Oct 19, 2018Critic Lauren Warneke reviews Tere O’Connor’s newest performance at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, calling it a “disciplined, formal approach to composition.”
Glass Curtain Gallery Presents “Where the Future Came From”
Hyperallergic, Oct 19, 2018Director of exhibitions for Columbia’s Department of Exhibitions, Performance, and Student Spaces Meg Duguid curates Where the Future Came From, a research project that focuses on the role of feminist-run art activities. The exhibition opens November 2 at the Glass Curtain Gallery.'The Hate U Give' spotlights racial divide with police
ABC 7, Oct 19, 2018Film alum George Tillman Jr. ’91 is interviewed on how his adaptation of Angie Thomas' YA best-seller The Hate U Give illuminates racial divides and tensions with police. Sydney Sargis: A Poet Who Will Make You Feel Young Again
Chicago Now, Oct 19, 2018English and Creative Writing student Sydney Sargis is profiled for her writing process and themes of nostalgia.Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Chicago Magazine, Oct 19, 2018Tere O’Connor’s Long Run, which runs at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, is labeled one of the “ten things to do” this week in Chicago. Letters to the editor: Carnegie Library in Waukegan should be preserved
Chicago Tribune, Oct 18, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Sam Weller advocates for the redevelopment of Waukegan’s Carnegie Library as a museum and cultural center to honor author Ray Bradbury. 13th Annual Chicago Latino Music Festival to feature free shows, plethora of genres
Windy City Times, Oct 18, 2018Columbia is mentioned as a venue for the 13th annual Chicago Latino Music Festival which brings Latino classical music to wide audiences in the city. Tere O'Connor's “Long Run” explores the nature of consciousness through movement
Chicago Reader, Oct 16, 2018Tere O’Connor’s Long Run, which runs at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago from Thursday through Saturday, is reviewed.
Artists, venue owners key to success of Live Music Distric
Loop Trinidad and Tobago, Oct 16, 2018AEMM alum Melissa Jimenez MAM ’17 is profiled on her work organizing the Live Music Distric despite limited resources.
Unimpressed By Modern Rap? Try Some Saba
Study Breaks, Oct 15, 2018Former student Thaj Malik Chandler, who performs under the name Saba, is profiled on his blossoming career redefining the vanguard of hip-hop.
We Sat Down With Linktober To Learn More About Art, Creativity, And Inspiration
Zelda Dungeon, Oct 15, 2018The Legend of Zelda fan blog Zelda Dungeon interviewed Cinema and Television Arts alum and creator of the animation challenge “Linktober” Josh Siegel ’06 on his artwork and his creative process.
American Society of Cinematographers Lauds Student Filmmakers
The American Society of Cinematographers, Oct 14, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Matthew Hayward received the American Society of Cinematographers Gerald Hirschfield Student Heritage Award for his work on the film The Latent Image. Additional coverage at Production Hub. MWRD Democratic nominee for 6-year term: Debra Shore
Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 14, 2018Alum Debra Shore ’95, who is running as a Democrat for commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, talks about her vision moving forward. Museum of Contemporary Photography opens exhibition of works by the prolific artist Ralph Arnold
ArtDaily, Oct 14, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s newest exhibition of Arnold’s work is noted for the artist’s “complex visual arrangements of photography, painting and text [that] were built upon his own multilayered identity as a Black, gay veteran and prominent member of Chicago’s art community.”
The shorter end of the Chicago International Film Festival: A talk with shorts programmer Sam Flancher
Chicago Reader, Oct 12, 2018Film alum and Chicago International Film Festival’s short film programmer Sam Flancher ’13 is interviewed on his role in the festival’s curation process. Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago opens "Echoes: Reframing Collage"
Artdaily, Oct 12, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography is mentioned for its presentation of the new exhibit Echoes: Reframing Collage along with its companion exhibit, The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold: Art, Identity & Politics. Postcards from Chicago: America’s Second City in Poetry and Paint
White House Chronicle, Oct 12, 2018Columbia’s academics, history, and partnership with the Wabash Arts Corridor are highlighted. Best Fall Things To Do In Chicago In October
CBS Chicago, Oct 12, 2018Columbia is mentioned as a venue for the month-long Chicago Latino Music Festival. Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Millennium Park Campus
City of Chicago, Oct 12, 2018Students from ShopColumbia will have featured work on sale at the first-ever Millennium Park Holiday Art Market in November. Additional coverage at Travel PR News. Curtain Call: Porchlight’s ‘Gypsy’ and other openings and previews Oct. 12-18
Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 11, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago is mentioned for hosting Long Run by Tere O’Connor Dance. The Lessons and Influence of Great Photography Teachers: Dawoud Bey
Photo District News, Oct 10, 2018Photography alums Orianan Koren and Jess Dugan MFA ’14 recount the invaluable lessons they learned from Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey. A Call for Multiculturalism in Higher Education
Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Oct 10, 2018Music Professor and Interim Dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts Rosita Sands is featured in this essay arguing for a holistic, compassionate approach to incorporating multiculturalism in higher education curricula. There are Chicagoans in the Chicago International Film Festival!
Chicago Reader, Oct 10, 2018Film alum George Tillman Jr. ’91, who directed or produced Soul Food and the Barbershop series, will screen his new film The Hate U Give at the Chicago International Film Festival.
5 Strategies To Take Stunning Photos, With Stevie Bagdesarian
Medium, Oct 10, 2018Photography alum Stevie Bagdesarian is interviewed on her career and offers quick tips anybody can use to take better photos.
Chicago-made short film “Tranheist” will aim to show personal side of being transgender
Chicago Now, Oct 09, 2018Filmmaker and alum Maureen Maundu is interviewed on her childhood in Nairobi, the idea behind her short film “Tranheist,” and working with her lead actress Lila Star.
Columbia College’s B-Free festival spotlights hip-hop and Ephrat Asherie Dance
Chicago Reader, Oct 09, 2018The B-Series at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago will host B-Free, a festival that highlights hip-hop artists and street dancers, as well as Ephrat Asherie Dance’s Odeon. More coverage at Dance Informa. Columbia College Chicago – Cinema and Television Arts Department
Education Snapshots, Oct 09, 2018The 2016 renovations to the third floor of Columbia's Cinema and Television Arts Department are featured, highlighting the space as a “flexible hub of information, creativity and energy.”
Meet The Artists Who Design Chicago’s Fantastic Neighborhood Posters
Block Club Chicago, Oct 08, 2018Artist Chris Gorz cites the influence of former History Professor Dominic Pacyga in his artwork.
Omnidawn 2018 Poetry Chapbook Prize Winner
Omnidawn Publishing, Oct 05, 2018Creative Writing alum Brittany Tomaselli’s ’14 “Since Sunday” won the 2018 Chapbook poetry prize, judged by poet Carl Philips.
How Black Women Are Affected Differently By Ovarian Cancer
Houston Style Magazine, Oct 05, 2018Journalism alum Jasmine Browley ’15 examines how Black women are affected by ovarian cancer compared to white women based on access to treatment, familiarity with family member’s medical history, and other factors.
Awards 2018 Finalists
Lucie Photo Book Prize, Oct 04, 2018Photography Professor Paul D'Amato’s photography book Here/Still/Now is selected as a finalist for the 2018 Lucie Photo Book Traditional Prize.
Chicago’s Quietest, Loudest Restaurants Ranked In ‘Yelp-Like’ App For Noise
Block Club Chicago, Oct 03, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics Associate Professor Benj Kanters served as a consultant for SoundPrint, a new app that allows users to rate the noise levels of restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Curtain Call — Theater openings, previews in Chicago Oct. 5-11
Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 03, 2018The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago’s production of Ephrat Asherie Dance’s Odeon is listed in this roundup of theatre openings and previews.
What's the Loneliest You've Ever Felt?
The Atlantic, Oct 03, 2018Communication alum Kristen Radtke ’08, author of the graphic memoir Imaging Wanting Only This, writes and illustrates a new piece exploring loneliness.
'Hate U Give' Director on Tackling Racism, YA "Cliches" and Firing a Star
Hollywood Reporter, Oct 04, 2018Film alum George Tillman Jr. ’91, who wrote the screenplay for Soul Food and produced the Barbershop films, is receiving the best reviews of his career with his adaptation of Angie Thomas' YA best-seller The Hate U Give, opening Oct. 5. Additional coverage in Chicago Crusader.
Shout Out: Marvin J. Malone II, Oak Park actor in Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of 'Gypsy'
Chicago Tribune, Oct 03, 2018Musical Theatre student Marvin J. Malone, who plays Yonkers and is the understudy for the roles of Cigar and Phil, is interviewed and highlighted for his performances at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.
Coming home for local documentary filmmaker
Brattelboro Reformer, Oct 03, 2018Film alum Angela Snow ’06’w documentary Mortality of Dreams follows the construction of a sustainably designed, state-of-the-art, and international volunteer-run "green" hospital in the village of Yantalo, Peru. The 10 Best Colleges for Video Game Design
College Magazine, Oct 02, 2018Columbia is listed as one of the best colleges for video game design. 56 Things to Do in Chicago in October
Chicago Magazine, Oct 02, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s return of Tere O’Connor Dance is mentioned as one of the top things to do in Chicago for the month of October. When you know the worst is coming: The poignancy of Samuel Park's 'The Caregiver,' written as its author was dying
Chicago Tribune, Sep 28, 2018Former English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Samuel Park’s posthumous novel The Caregiver, completed before his death in 2017, is considered “an absorbing and well-crafted work of fiction.” Additional coverage in People.
Quincy Jones’ Legendary Career, From A to Z
Rolling Stone, Oct 01, 2018The subject of the new Netflix documentary Quincy, Quincy Jones is cited as one of the co-founders of the Black Arts Festival, which was revived last year on campus.
Film 50: Chicago’s Screen Gems
NewCity, Sep 27, 2018The annual roundup of Chicago’s leading filmmakers includes Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor and documentary filmmaker Ruth Leitman.
Chicago Startup RadioFX Helps College Radio Stations Reach Larger Audiences
ChicagoInno, Sep 28, 2018Columbia’s radio station WCRX is one of many college radio stations included in the new RadioFX app, which has more than 100,000 active listeners.
Dance Top 5: October 2018
Newcity Stage, Sep 28, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s return of Tere O’Connor Dance is listed as one of the top performances in Chicago for the month of October. Chicago Int’l Film Fest releases Industry Days schedule
Reel Chicago, Sep 28, 2018Music Assistant Professor and Director of the Music Composition for the Screen MFA Program Kubilay Uner will host a workshop on sound and image at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival. Less than 5% of Audio Engineers are Women — This is My Story
WFMT, Sep 28, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics faculty member Mary Mazurek discusses the importance of supporting women as audio and recording engineers in the music and radio industry, as well as her own experiences working in the field. 'Extraordinarily, ordinary' black lives focus of ISU exhibit
The Pantagraph, Sep 28, 2018Photography faculty member and alum Cecil McDonald Jr.’s ’94 In The Company of Black examines the “extraordinarily, ordinary” lives of black Americans. His series will be exhibited at the University Galleries of Illinois State University through October 14. New Chicago art books: Heavy lifting made easy
Chicago Tribune, Sep 27, 2018Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s latest book Dawoud Bey: Seeing Deeply is mentioned as an important contemporary work documenting the legacy of Chicago art. It’s Expo Chicago Week. Here Are Three Must-See Attractions
Chicago Magazine, Sep 27, 2018Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s Night Coming Tenderly, Black is mentioned as one of the “don’t-miss” attractions at Expo Chicago, the city’s signature art fair. Litchfield Native Wins Emmy Award
The Journal-News, Sep 27, 2018Television alum Abby Schneider ’14 wins an Emmy for her work as a broadcast engineer with Game Creek Video covering the 2018 Super Bowl for the NFL Network. A tale of two art fairs, and in them, a tale of two cities?
Chicago Tribune, Sep 25, 2018Art and Art History Associate Professor Jeffrey Abell is quoted in this piece comparing the audiences and organizational philosophies between the annual EXPO exhibition of established artists and galleries, and The Other Art Fair, which showcases emerging talent.
This Professional Photographer Lives In A 1965 Airstream
Outdoorsy, Sep 25, 2018Photography alum Dave Pavlina ’12 is profiled on his creative process and the pragmatic approach to his career, including living in an Airstream van to better navigate the outdoors. 2018 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award honorees
Daily Herald, Sep 25, 2018Marketing Communications alum Gene Faut ’90 has been nominated for a 2018 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano
ValpoLife, Sep 25, 2018Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano is profiled on her contributions to the Valparaiso community and her experiences in Chicago’s theatre scene.A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano An anonymous Google doc took down the Orwells, but how much power should such allegations have in the #MeToo era?
Chicago Tribune, Sep 25, 2018In response to abuse and misconduct surfacing in Chicago’s DIY music scene, Design student Alex Manley is starting a monthly support group for survivors of sexual assault. Jonathan McReynolds Notches First No. 1 On Gospel Airplay Chart
Billboard, Sep 21, 2018Music faculty member and alum Jonathan McReynolds’ ’11 song “Not Lucky, I am Loved” tops the Gospel Airplay charts in its 41st week of release. The 2018 PhotoBook Awards Shortlist
Aperture, Sep 24, 2018Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s book Seeing Deeply is included in this year’s Photobook Awards shortlist.
Chinese students gather in downtown Chicago celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival
Xin Hua, Sep 24, 2018Current international student Rose Li performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a gathering of more than 240 Chinese students studying in the Midwest. ShopColumbia makes student artists into entrepreneurs
Chicago Tribune, Sep 21, 2018Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Columbia’s campus-run art store continues to promote student art while teaching the value of entrepreneurship outside of the classroom. Tracing Ghost Signs to a Historic Chicago Record Label
Chicago Magazine, Sep 20, 2018The history of Columbia's 623 S. Wabash Ave. building is explored, from its construction in 1895 to its home for the historic Brunswick Records label in the 1920s to Columbia's purchase in 1983. Chicago MFA student biennial opens at Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Herald, Sep 20, 2018Photography student Kat Liu will have her films confronting the sexualization of Asian women featured at “The Ground Floor,” the fifth biennial show that features graduate students’ work from Chicago’s art schools.American Society of Cinematographers reveals nominees for 2018 ASC Awards
ProVideo Coalition, Sep 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Matthew Hayward is a nominee for an ASC Student Heritage Award for his film The Latent Image.Birmingham Artists To Watch: Erin Mitchell
Birmingham Times, Sep 20, 2018Art Education alum Erin Mitchell MFA ’16 is set to have two pieces from her Kinship series debut on the fifth season premiere of the Fox series Empire. FALL DANCE PREVIEW Flamenco, swans and Sri Lankan devils
Windy City Times, Sep 20, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s upcoming Futura and EKILI MUNDA | What Lies Within are mentioned as the “top dance concert and events” to see this fall. Why This Midwestern City Has the Highest Concentration of Women Entrepreneurs in America
Inc.com, Sep 18, 2018Columbia is included as a Chicago-area school graduating talented women entrepreneurs and engineers who are helping transform Chicago into a leading startup and small business incubator.
Flight ready to take off as wine bar in Cleveland
Cleveland.com, Sep 19, 2018Alum Lindsay Smith is profiled in advance of the opening of her new wine bar Flight in downtown Cleveland.
Super Producer Miykal Snoddy Scores Motion-Comic Series “Califia and the Timeless Sentries”
The Hype Magazine, Sep 18, 2018Music producer and former student Miykal Snoddy is interviewed on his creative process and his production work on a new web series.
Keeley Parenteau Profile: An Artist Who Lets Her Camera Do The Talking
Chicago Now, Sep 15, 2018Photojournalism student Keeley Parenteau talks about her deep interest in film, her ideas behind portraiture, and the connection between the field of “Conflict Photography” and photojournalism.
The Dance COLEctive resurfaces with 'REboot' at Dovetail Studios
Chicago Tribune, Sep 15, 2018Theatre Associate Professor and Interim Chair Peter Carpenter choreographed Dance faculty member Margi Cole in “REboot”, produced by Third Way Projects and founded by former Dance Presenting Series Director Bonnie Brooks. Tom Hanks and Abbi Jacobson are among Chicago Humanities Fest headliners
Chicago Tribune, Sep 14, 2018Photojournalism alum Tonika Johnson ’03 will be featured during the Chicago Humanities Festival this fall, which also features Tom Hanks, Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson, and writers Jill Lepore and Rebecca Traister. Elgin Short Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Chicago Tribune, Sep 14, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Cari Callis will be a judge for the Elgin Short Film Festival, which is now in its tenth year. Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Chicago Magazine, Sep 14, 2018Dance faculty member and Dance alum Margi Cole’s ’90 REboot is listed as one of the “don’t-miss” picks for events in Chicago this week. The performance at the Dance Center features several Columbia alums and faculty members. In Performance: Columbia College Jazz Ensemble with Maggie Brown
The Visualist, Sep 14, 2018The Columbia College Jazz Ensemble will perform with musician Maggie Brown during the Celebrating South Side Stories event this weekend. Artistic Ragdale haven hidden in plain sight
Daily Herald, Sep 13, 2018Photography Professor Judy Natal and English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Patty McNair comment on Ragdale, a nonprofit international retreat that serves over 200 artists annually and where they have both been residents. Chicagoans Rake in Visual and Performing Arts Festivals This Fall
Rebellious, Sep 13, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s hip-hop mini-festival B-Series is mentioned as a must-see event in Chicago for the fall. Art & Life with Tony Trigilio
Voyage Chicago, Sep 04, 2018English and Creative Writing Professor Tony Trigilio is interviewed on his interdisciplinary approach to poetry, his creative pedagogy and teaching at Columbia, and his future projects. Outing the CIA’s Alfreda Bikowsky: An excerpt from “The Watchdogs Didn’t Bark”
Salon, Sep 11, 2018John Duffy ’03 and Ray Nowosielski ’03, who were studying Film at Columbia on September 11, 2001, detail how they “accidentally” revealed the identity of a controversial CIA agent a decade later, excerpted from their new book. Power ball, gala honors influential duo
Windy City Times, Sep 12, 2018See Chicago Dance will honor Angelique Power and Shirley Mordine, who founded the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago in 1969, at its annual gala.
“Pulped Under Pressure” Artists Use Handmade Paper to Send Powerful Messages at Boise State
Boise Weekly, Sep 11, 2018Jillian Bruschera MFA ’14, Julia Goodman, Trisha Oralie Martin MFA ’12, Marilyn Propp, and Maggie Puckett MFA ’11, who are all connected to the Center for Book and Paper Arts, contributed work to a new exhibition at Boise State University, co-curated by Art and Art History Associate Professor Mel Potter.
Intercontinental Collaboration: Bringing Together Chicago’s Red Clay Dance Company with Uganda’s Keiga Dance Company
Newcity Stage, Sep 11, 2018The Dance Center will host the collaboration between Red Clay Dance Company and Uganda’s Keiga Dance Company to present EKILI MUNDA | What Lies Within, a dance performance that engages with African Diaspora and the roots of movement ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Assassination of Gianni Versace’ Lead Winners on Night 1 of Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Variety, Sep 08, 2018Film alum Christian Sprenger ’07 won an Emmy Award for Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour) for his work on FX’s Atlanta. Sprenger was also nominated in the same category for his work on Netflix’s Glow. American, the confused — how identity and politics weigh into the new fall arts season
Chicago Tribune, Sep 08, 2018Film alum George Tillman Jr. ’91 discusses his new feature film The Hate U Give (opening Oct. 19) and its relevance to this year’s political climate. Rainforest Action Network: Why defending indigenous rights is integral to fighting climate change
Salon, Sep 08, 2018Film alum Jade Begay ’11, who is also working on a VR/AR project that explores the connections between identity, land, and storytelling, co-authors this piece about the importance of the historic climate change conference.
Widen Your Horizon
The Hindu, Sep 09, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship alum Shreya Singh ’17 talks about how the peer-to-peer and experiential learning at Columbia helped her prepare her for the Fulbright-Nehru master’s scholarship. McHenry grad is investigative reporter on Louisville TV
Northwest Herald, Sep 10, 2018Broadcast Journalism alum Fallon Glick ’12 discusses her path from the Columbia Communication Department to becoming an Emmy-nominated reporter.
Handmade Paper Tapestries Exhibition by Laurie Wessman at Moraine Valley
Moraine Valley News, Sep 10, 2018The solo exhibition To Honor and Comfort by Book and Paper Arts alum Laurie Wessman LeBreton MFA ’11 will be on display at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College until October 26. West Aurora director of Community Affairs earns national honor
Chicago Tribune, Sep 07, 2018The West Aurora school board recognized Cinema and Television Arts alum Alex Perez ’16 for being named one of the top young government officials in the nation by NextGen Nation, an organization that promotes young government leaders. New play 'After Paul McCartney' explores male friendships
Chicago Tribune, Sep 07, 2018Director and Theatre Professor John Green and playwright David Hoppe discuss their play After Paul McCartney and its premiere at the Dunes Summer Theatre. The 25 most liberal colleges in America
Yahoo! Finance, Sep 07, 2018Columbia is listed as one of the most liberal colleges in the United States. Ingrid Rojas Contreras on the Real-Life Inspiration for Fruit of the Drunken Tree
NBC, Sep 06, 2018Novelist and Creative Writing alum Ingrid Rojas Contreras MA ’09 discusses her childhood growing up in Colombia and the real-life inspiration for her book Fruit of the Drunken Tree. Austin Vesely's first feature is 'Slice,' the pizza-murder flick featuring Chance the Rapper
Chicago Tribune, Sep 06, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Austin Vesely is profiled for his debut horror film Slice, featuring Chance the Rapper. FALL 2018: Our top 10 for dance, from Harvest Fest to Joffrey to a visit from Miami
Chicago Tribune, Sep 06, 2018The Dance Center debut of Ephrat Asherie Dance’s Odeon is included as one of the top dance performances to see in Chicago in the fall. Our Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater: Here come the next names to know, Class of 2018
Chicago Tribune, Sep 04, 2018Alumna Melody Angel and Theatre alumna Hannah Starr ’14 are included in this year’s list of Hot New Faces “picked for potential greatness on Chicago-area stages in the year ahead.” This Gorgeous Portrait Series Celebrates Older Trans And Gender-Nonconforming People
Buzzfeed, Aug 30, 2018Photography alum Jess Dugan MFA '14 is featured for highlighting the relationships of the trans and LGBTQ communities through portraiture. Additional coverage at Lenscratch.
Fall Entertainment Guide 2018: Dance
Chicago Sun-Times, Sep 05, 2018The Dance Center’s presentation of the world premiere of the Red Clay Dance Company’s “EKILI MUNDA/What Lies Within,” choreographed by the Chicago-based company’s founder, artistic director, and alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward ’02, is included in a roundup of marquee dance events this fall. Not your ivory-tower academic
Forest Park Review, Sep 04, 2018Faculty member Prexy Nesbitt talks about his journey as an activist and educator in and out of the classroom.
Fan pays tribute to Chicago Bears on his front lawn
ABC 7, Sep 04, 2018Film alum Luke Mattioda ’12 created a music video featuring his family on a replica of the Chicago Bears’ football field in the front yard of his home in central Illinois. Cutters Studios promotes Marian Oliver to Editor
Reel Chicago, Sep 04, 2018Film alum Marian Oliver ’09 is named editor of Cutters Studios, an international creative company that provides post-production and creative development services for brands, causes, and agencies Josh Tsui, Chicago video-game vet turned documentarian, gets his due with a ceremony and award this Saturday
Chicago Reader, Sep 04, 2018Film alum Josh Tsui ’91 is highlighted for his work in the video game industry and his new documentary Insert Coin: Inside Midway's 90s Revolution, which chronicles the history of Tsui’s first employer, Midway Games. 'Cold flat featureless boxes' made into art at new exhibit
Daily Journal, Sep 04, 2018Photography alum Nate Mathews’ ’05 new exhibition Ersatz captures empty spaces that are meant to look appealing. His photographic series is on display at the Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery through October 14. Horror movie "Slice," starring Chance the Rapper, has Quad-Cities connection
Quad-City Times, Aug 30, 2018Cinema Art and Science alum Austin Vesely is interviewed on his film Slice, a horror movie that features Chicago native Chance the Rapper.From the community: "America to Me" Review
Chicago Tribune, Aug 30, 2018Cinema Art and Science student Mike Filek has a hand in creating America to Me, a 10-part documentary series that examines white fragility and anxiety.HP Rearranges Relatives to Make a Point About the ‘All-American’ Family
AdAge, Aug 30, 2018Design alum Mariah Naella-Keaton ’10 is involved in an episode on archetypal family units in HP’s Reinvent Mindsets series. 51 Things to Do in Chicago in September
Chicago Magazine, Aug 30, 2018REboot , a new performance choreographed by Dance faculty member and alum Margi Cole ’90, Interim Chair of Theatre Peter Carpenter, and Dance faculty member and alum Colleen Halloran ’09, is a must-see performance in Chicago for the month of September.Prof. Prexy Nesbitt: Making the history he teaches
Forest Park Review, Aug 29, 2018Humanities, History, and Social Sciences faculty member Prexy Nesbitt discusses the roles of activism and education through his relationships and work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Barack Obama.
5 Questions to Melanie Zeck (Research Fellow, Center for Black Music Research)
I Care if You Listen, Aug 29, 2018Melanie Zeck discusses her role as the Research Fellow at the Center for Black Music Research at Columbia, including her research interests and how working musicians and researchers can benefit from the museum’s archives. Tatiana Hazel wanted to see someone like her in Latin pop — so she decided to be it
Chicago Tribune, Aug 29, 2018Alum Tatiana Hazel is profiled for her musical work and the power of representation in the Latin pop genre. Photographers on Photographers: Yvette Meltzer on Tonika Lewis Johnson
Lenscratch, Aug 26, 2018Photography alum Tonika Lewis Johnson ’03 is featured for her work’s “fusion of aesthetics and insight into issues of social justice” and its focus on the Englewood community. Dance performances to catch this fall
Crain’s Chicago, Aug 24, 2018Upcoming performances at the Dance Center are listed among must-see events this season. Lauren Halsey Wins Hammer Museum’s $100,000 Mohn Award
ARTNews, Aug 24, 2018Fine Arts alum and performance artist EJ Hill ’11 has won the Hammer Museum’s Public Recognition Award, which is chosen by museum visitors and comes with a $25,000 prize. Chicago’s National Youth Poet Laureate Leads Poetry Writing Workshop
Chicago Citizen, Aug 23, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student and second-ever National Youth Poet Laureate Patricia Frazier will lead a writing workshop hosted by the Chicago Child Care Society. The relief, and heartbreak, of watching my autistic son becoming more socially aware
The Washington Post, Aug 23, 2018Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner writes on parenting children with autism and her son’s emotional and social development and awareness. A spectacle and something strange: A tribute to artist Sabina Ott
Star Tribune, Aug 23, 2018Art and Art History Professor Sabina Ott, who passed away in June, is remembered for her extraordinary dedication to the Chicago arts community. Amid change and new faces, Dance Center kicks off season with hip-hop-influenced 'Odeon'
Chicago Tribune, Aug 22, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College is highlighted for its season opener Odeon and its legacy and influence in the Chicago dance scene. Shout Out: John Quinn, from East Leyden to Hollywood film editor
Chicago Tribune, Aug 22, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum John Quinn ’99 is interviewed on his introduction to film and his work on the upcoming release Tales from the Hood 2. Film academy internship program attempts to move the needle on inclusion
Los Angeles Times, Aug 22, 2018Semester in LA and Cinema and Television Arts alum Taty Garcia ’18 is one of several young filmmakers of diverse backgrounds shaping the future of Hollywood as an Academy Gold intern. Andrew Smith throws Jungle Green’s homemade songs at a bigger wall—will they stick?
Chicago Reader, Aug 22, 2018Alum Andrew Smith is profiled for his musical process and marketing by using minimalist posters to promote his work.
World Premiere of Hedwig Dances Futura November 1,2, and 3, 2018
Windy City Times, Aug 22, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago will host Futura as part of The Dance Center’s 2018-19 dance series. 3 Knockout Art Shows to See in Los Angeles Right Now
New York Times, Aug 21, 2018Fine Arts alum EJ Hill ’11 is profiled for his performance piece at UCLA’s Hammer Museum, which features him standing on a golden awards podium for six days a week. Cow Lamp Films’ “Skeletons in the Closet” at Horrorama
Reel Chicago, Aug 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum B.A. Lewandowski’s ’98 indie horror comedy Skeletons in the Closet is set for its world premiere at the Davis Theater on September 7. LivelyLands Festival Returns for Second Year
Northern Express, Aug 20, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship alum and SXSW organizer Emily Lively’s LivelyLands Festival will return for a second year with featured folk music performances. New Programs: Design, Management, Fine Arts, Leadership, Engineering, STEM, Dental Hygiene, Industrial Maintenance, Finance, Psychology
Inside Higher Ed, Aug 20, 2018Columbia is included in Inside Higher Ed’s roundup of new programs for its launch of the Fine Arts MFA. Not all religions are the same, you know: Can a faith be good if it’s not true?
Get Religion, Aug 20, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma’s book Why We Need Religion is included as a tool for answering questions about the good intentions of religion. "The Musician" harmonizes a touching Chicago tale
REEL Chicago, Aug 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts faculty member and filmmaker Mark Schimmel's short, The Musician, is featured for its unique production, including a first-time child actor and downtown shooting locations. Life at the Improv: The Power of Imagination
Scientific American, Aug 16, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma is interviewed on the connections between his two latest books The Evolution of Imagination and Why We Need Religion.
Dance Center's 45th Season Opens With Chicago Debut of Ephrat Asherie Dance
Broadway World, Aug 16, 2018To open the 45th season of its Dance Presenting Series, the Dance Center presents the Chicago debut of Ephrat Asherie Dance, a company rooted in street and social dance.
The Top 25 American Film Schools
The Hollywood Reporter, Aug 16, 2018Columbia is ranked among the top film schools in the country, noted for its interdisciplinary documentary program, Semester in LA, and Emmy-nominated alums. Shout Out: Frances Dravellas, Park Ridge resident and sign language interpreter
Chicago Tribune, Aug 16, 2018Recent ASL alum Frances Dravellas ’17 is interviewed on her new career as a school interpreter, saying “I’m in a field that I love.”Chicago Dancemakers Forum Announces a Free Celebration of Contemporary Dance
Broadway World, Aug 16, 2018President Kwang-Wu Kim will serve as an Honorary Co-Chair for this year’s Chicago Dancemakers Forum Crystal Anniversary Brunch. Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas return to Bend
Bend Bulletin, Aug 16, 2018Former Design student Jessica Hernandez’s band is profiled, focusing on her work as a bilingual artist and creating English-and Spanish-language versions of the same album. Cleveland Triennial is an Artistic Scavenger Hunt
The New York Times, Aug 13, 2018Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s series “Night Coming Tenderly, Black” is called “devastating” for its lack of color in contrast to surrounding Triennial works. Joffrey Ballet Partnering with City Colleges to Create Dance Degree
WBEZ, Aug 13, 2018The City Colleges of Chicago is adding an associate’s degree in dance, the only in Chicago, and will work with representatives at Columbia to create transfer agreements. Charlottesville Was About White Men Controlling History
Huffington Post, Aug 13, 2018One year after the “Unite the Right” rally and subsequent violence, Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster writes about the legacy and presence of white supremacy.
Jimmy Chamberlin on Smashing Pumpkins tour, ‘cheerleading’ for Columbia College
Chicago Sun-Times, Aug 09, 2018The Smashing Pumpkins drummer and Trustee Jimmy Chamberlin discusses his time on tour, the myriad educational tools Columbia offers its students, and his enthusiasm behind the decision to join Columbia’s Board of Trustees. Now in its ninth season, 'Fly Honey Show' oozes with sex-positivity and political messages
Chicago Tribune, Aug 09, 2018Dance alum Erin Kilmurray ’08 is profiled for her work creating, directing, and choreographing The Fly Honey Show, a sex-positive, politically-charged cabaret featuring several other Columbia performer and producer alumni. How these women raised $42K in a day for an Ida B. Wells monument
Fast Company, Aug 08, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster discusses the grassroots fundraising effort that recently secured funds for a monument honoring her late great-grandmother Ida B. Wells. On Location with Philip Plowden
Classic Chicago Magazine, Aug 08, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Philip Plowden ’10 discusses his film Range Runners, a Chicago-based project that is set to screen on the festival circuit in 2019. Ida B. Wells: How grassroots support and social media made a monumental difference in honoring her legacy
The Conversation, Aug 07, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster writes on how grassroots groups and social media facilitated the renaming of a major downtown street to Ida B. Wells Drive, honoring her late great-grandmother. Celebrating Girlhood and Feminine Identity
New York Times, Aug 07, 2018Photography faculty member Melissa Ann Pinney is highlighted for her work exploring womanhood and femininity in her latest exhibition Girl Transcendent. Columbia College grad co-edits “Tales From the Hood 2”
Reel Chicago, Aug 07, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum John Quinn ’99 is profiled on his career and his recent work, including co-editing the feature film Tales From the Hood 2. Cross-Disciplinary Exhibit to Make World Debut at Texas Tech School of Art
Texas Tech Today, Aug 07, 2018English and Creative Writing Professor David Trinidad will be a featured reader at the Texas Tech University School of Art in a cross-disciplinary exhibition. Graphic Novels Get New Respect
Wall Street Journal, Aug 06, 2018Design alum Nick Drnaso’s ’11 Sabrina is the first graphic novel to make the longlist for the Man Booker Prize, representing a growing literary movement within the graphic novel scene. Broke in the city: How college students in Chicago afford summertime fun, like Lolla
Chicago Tribune, Aug 06, 2018Student Hailey Reeves discusses the realities of working in Chicago as a young college student. “The Musician” harmonizes a touching Chicago tale
Reel Chicago, Aug 02, 2018Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Mark Schimmel is profiled for his new short The Musician, which was partially funded by a professional development grant. Aidy Bryant Comedy 'Shrill' Ordered at Hulu
Vulture, Aug 02, 2018Theatre alum and SNL star Aidy Bryant ’09 is set to appear on Hulu for her leading role in the new comedy series Shrill, based on the memoir by Lindy West. 'Blueprint for Bronzeville' showcases South Side residents standing up for their community amid city's plans
Chicago Tribune, Aug 02, 2018Film alum Arlen Parsa ’09 is highlighted for his new documentary Blueprint for Bronzeville, which examines Chicago’s racial segregation and affordable housing in South Side neighborhoods. An atheist philosopher leaves the door open to religion’s power
Religion News Service, Aug 02, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses his initial fascination with philosophy and his new release Why We Need Religion. Communication Chair column on public access
Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 31, 2018Communication Chair Suzanne McBride writes a column on public openness to Chicago Public Schools’ monthly board meetings. Teenagers in Chicago can now attend live music, dance, theater, and more for just $5. Here's how.
WFMT, Jul 31, 2018The Dance Center at Columbia will participate in Chicago’s new Teen Arts Pass program, which provides registered teenagers with access to $5 tickets to arts organizations around the city.Griffin to expand BACinema
Beverly Review, Jul 31, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Demon Griffin MFA ’16 will expand the popular BACinema screenings to include more independent, classic, and international movies as the new film programmer for the Beverly Arts Center.5 Female Up-and-coming Singers from Chicago You Should Know
Chicago Woman, Jul 31, 2018Music alum Lillianna Kryzanek ’12, who performs under the name Lili K, is highlighted in this roundup of new local musical talent. The Camper Book: Just an RV and Me
Go Nomad, Jul 31, 2018Comunication faculty member John Sall has contributed photographs for Dave Hoekstra's new book The Camper Book: A Celebration of a Moveable American Dream. Northbrook Public Library: The best Chicago revival house not actually in Chicago
Chicago Reader, Jul 30, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum and librarian Margo Hill ’95
discusses the Northbrook Public Library’s film programming, including special screenings in 35mm.Congress Parkway renamed Ida B. Wells Drive to honor civil rights champion
Chicago Sun-Times , Jul 26, 2018Michelle Duster, Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member and great grand-daughter to Wells, was present as the City Council made the historic vote to have the first downtown street named after a woman of color. More coverage at Chicago Tribune, NBC5,The Root, and more.
On the Front Porch: The Power Belongs to Us
Chicago Defender, Jul 26, 2018Communication Associate Professor Shanita Baraka Akintonde writes about her experience in South Africa and the lack of Black Americans she saw there.
Deep research, harsh personal memories fuel Rojas Contreras’ Colombian novel
The Mercury News, Jul 26, 2018Creative Writing alum Ingrid Rojas Contreras discusses her debut novel Fruit of the Drunken Treeset in Bogotá in the early 1990s.Graphic Novel in Running for Man Booker Prize for First Time
New York Times, Jul 24, 2018Design alum Nick Drnaso’s ’11 Sabrina is the first graphic novel to be nominated in the main fiction category for the Man Booker Prize. More coverage at The Guardian(UK), Slate, Telegraph (UK), New York Magazine, and more. Sam Trump gives soul to the trumpet
Chicago Tribune, Jul 25, 2018Music alum Sam “Trump” Harris ’13 discusses his creative process with wind and string instruments, his recent collaborations, and his evolution as a musician in Chicago. DANCE Revolutionary steps, dancers point past the binary
Windy City Times, Jul 25, 2018Dance alum Andy Slavin is mentioned for their work as part of The Fly Honey Show, a dance performance and cabaret that celebrates body and sex positivity.Jim DeRogatis Responds to R. Kelly, Who Says Reporter Has Been ‘Trying to Destroy’ Him
Variety, Jul 24, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis responds to his mention in R. Kelly’s newly released track. More coverage at The Cut. Design students awarded IFDA Educational Foundation scholarships
Home Accents Today, Jul 24, 2018Design student Angela Campos was awarded the Part-Time Student Scholarship through the International Furnishings and Design Association’s Educational Foundation.
Broken Nose Theatre Names New Artistic Director & Managing Director
Broadway World, Jul 19, 2018Theatre alum Rose Hamill ’16 will assume the newly created position as the Managing Director at the Broken Nose Theater. Young Jean Lee’s Unsafe Spaces
The New York Times, Jul 19, 2018Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men, directed by Theatre alum and Tony-award winner Anna D. Shapiro ’90, is highlighted as a turbulent, groundbreaking play. Ida B. Wells was a legend. $300,000 has been pledged for a monument honoring her
Washington Post, Jul 18, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster’s Commemorative Art Committee, which she co-chairs, has raised enough money to build a monument in honor of her great grandmother Ida B. Wells-Barnett. More coverage at the Chicago Tribune.
Check out Tristan Young’s Artwork
Voyage Chicago, Jul 18, 2018Design alum Tristan Young ’16 is profiled for his career illustrating for blockbuster movies Avengers: Infinity War, Baby Driver, and Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley.
Young Jean Lee Leans Into the Uncomfortable With Her Broadway Debut Straight White Men
Playbill, Jul 17, 2018Alum and Tony-award winner Anna D. Shapiro ’90 will direct Straight White Men. Written by Young Jean Lee, this is the first play to be produced on Broadway by an Asian-American female playwright. More coverage here. Urban Gateways’ Teen Arts Pass Keeps Chicago Teens Cool and Cultured This Summer
Chicago Defender, Jul 17, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia is an inaugural partner for the 2017-18 Urban Gateway’s Teen Arts Pass, which makes Chicago’s arts and culture accessible to youth all over the city. Dawoud Bey's Poignant "The Birmingham Project" on View at National Gallery of Art, September 12, 2018, through March 17, 2019
Art Fix Daily, Jul 17, 2018Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s large-scale photographic series The Birmingham Project will be featured at the National Gallery of Art starting September 12. St. Louis teens produce record number of films for Filmmakers Showcase
STL Today, Jul 13, 2018St. Louis native and Columbia student Shane Dioneda is included in a list of up and coming teen directors.
Lighting director magically mixes shadow play with tech in ‘End of TV’ at Chopin
Daily Herald, Jul 13, 2018Theatre alum Claire Chrzan ’11 discusses how she tells story through light and shadow on the stage.
Red Clay Dance Company Announces 10th Anniversary Season
Chicago Tribune, Jul 13, 2018The Dance Center of Columbia will bring the Red Clay Dance Company to campus in November, which was founded by alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward ’02.
Meet the Crain’s Tech 50 of 2018
Crain's, Jul 13, 2018Columbia Board of Trustee Cayla Weisberg makes Crain’s Tech 50 list for her work with early-stage venture fund InvestHer, which focuses on female entrepreneurs.
These Emmy nominees have ties to the Chicago area
Chicago Tribune, Jul 13, 2018Theatre alum Aidy Bryant ’09 received her first Emmy nomination for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on SNL.
Emmys: Nominees to Watch in the Creative Arts Categories
Hollywood Reporter, Jul 12, 2018Film alum and cinematographer Christian Sprenger ’07 has been nominated twice in the same category for an Emmy in Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series on his work for Atlanta and Glow.
How to Use the Summer Before Earning a Degree Abroad
US News, Jul 12, 2018Assistant Provost for Global Education David Comp suggests the best way for students to prepare for studying abroad is to “watch engaging and academically focused content online."
Alexander Burke on Taking Direction from Non-Musicians
Reverb, Jul 12, 2018Music alum Alexander Burke ’05 discusses his successful career in composing music for television and films and the creative process behind it.
How the Special Olympics Brought Mental Disability Out of The Shadows
Chicago Magazine, Jul 12, 2018Creative Writing Professor Joe Meno’s article explores Chicago’s significant role in the history of the Special Olympics, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on July 20.
Religion Helps Believers Manage Emotions, Agnostic Author Says
Wisconsin Public Radio, Jul 11, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma is interviewed about his book Why We Need Religion. On Video: Chip Williams shot the messengers
Chicago Reader, Jul 11, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Chip Williams’ MFA ’94 film Concrete Rodeo documents the experiences of bike messengers. It will be screened on July 13 as part of the Chicago’s Own program. Popular Singer Jonathan McReynolds Reveals '10 Reasons Not to Be a Gospel Artist'
The Christian Post, Jul 11, 2018Music faculty member, alum, and Grammy-nominated singer Jonathan McReynolds ’11 discusses his “10 Reasons Not to Be A Gospel Artist.”Escaping to Freedom, in the Shadows of the Night
The New York Times, Jul 05, 2018Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s new series “Night Coming Tenderly, Black” is featured, which serves as a call to a period in African-American history where the journey for liberation was led largely through the darkness of the night. I Am Living Proof Of The American Dream: Kubilay Uner, Director of Music Composition at Columbia College Chicago
Medium: Authority Magazine, Jul 10, 2018Music Assistant Professor Kubilay Uner is interviewed on his experiences growing up, completing school in the U.S., and his views surrounding immigration and the American Dream.Smino Returns With New Music New Two-Track Set ‘4Sport’
Vibe, Jul 10, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship alum Christopher Smith, known as Smino , releases a new two-track set 4sport.New book takes a look at the hey-hey days of Wrigley Field vendors
Cook County Chronicle, Jul 10, 2018Communication alum Lloyd Rutzky ’71 is featured for his new photographic book release Wrigley Field’s Amazing Vendors. Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Welcomes New Leader
Oak Park Patch, Jul 10, 2018Communication alum Antonio Martinez Jr. ’97 was named
president and chief executive officer by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.Miss Sherlock Holmes and the Playwright
Door County Pulse, Jul 09, 2018Theatre alum Christopher Walsh ’01 is highlighted for taking a gender-blind approach to casting women as Sherlock and Watson in his play Miss Holmes. Judy Young: The Accent Reduction and Speech Expert to the Stars
FOX 40, Jul 09, 2018Former student and renowned accent reduction and speech expert Judy Young is profiled for her work in the field of communication.Joel Hall's new leader Jacqueline Sinclair takes steps to continue the work
Windy City Times, Jul 05, 2018Dance alum Jacqueline Sinclair ’90 has been named the new Artistic Director of the Joel Hall Dancers. Being a radio disc jockey comes naturally for Yorkville High School grad
Chicago Tribune, Jul 05, 2018Communication alum Rachelle French is highlighted for her radio roles at 97.9 “The Loop,” 101.1 WKQX, and her current work as a disc jockey at 100.7 “Q-Rock.” The Argument For Religion... Even If You're Not Religious
WBEZ Chicago, Jul 03, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses his new book Why We Need Religion and how the positive application of religion can help humans process complex emotions like rage and sadness. College Break Through Announces $500,000 In College Scholarships
Chicago Patch, Jul 03, 2018Columbia participated in the first-ever “College Break Thru” program, offering prospective performing arts students a chance to participate in pre-auditions and receive constructive feedback from experienced faculty members. What to expect when guitarist Bruce Forman and Erin McDougald come to the Den: 'We are jazz musicians, so anything is possible'
Chicago Tribune, Jul 03, 2018Alum Erin McDougald ’00 will perform in Bruce Forman and Erin McDougald: The Red Guitar and the Flapper Girl at the Den Theatre on July 7.
Best Entertainment Management Degrees
College Choice, Jul 03, 2018Columbia is ranked as one of the best entertainment management programs in the country for 2018. 31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This July
Make it Better, Jul 02, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s Lucas Foglia: Human Nature exhibition is featured as one of the best things to do in Chicago for the month of July. 52 Photos of Visual Lust in Mostly Neutral Tones
Advocate, Jul 02, 2018Photography alum Kevin Hoover is highlighted for his portraits of the male body, which have been featured in DNA Magazine, The Male Form, and his photography book PROVOCATION: Volume 1. Building a Foundation of Success: Lessons from Columbia College Chicago Online (Part 2)
Evolllution, Jul 02, 2018Senior Vice President and Provost Stanley Wearden and Vice Provost of Digital Learning Rob Green discuss building the curriculum for Columbia College Chicago Online. From Assistant to Photographer: Katie Levine Launches Her Fashion Career
Photo District News, Jul 02, 2018Photography alum Katie Levine ’14 is profiled for her big break in fashion photography after capturing portraits of Lucky Blue Smith on Instagram. The Best Photography Schools in the U.S. 2018
The Art Career Project, Jun 28, 2018Columbia is ranked in the ten best photography schools in the country for 2018. Keeping Democracy Alive
WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio, Jun 28, 2018Creative Writing Associate Professor Aviya Kushner examines current political rhetoric through the usage of words and slogans like “infest,” “civility,” and “when they go low, we go high.” On the Front Porch: As We Climb, Lift; As We Learn, Teach
Chicago Defender, Jun 28, 2018Communication Associate Professor Shanita Baraka Akintonde writes on growing up on the South Side of Chicago, how young people are engaging with these neighborhoods, and the effects of policing on the city’s youth. Sabina Ott, 'Artist Mother of Chicago,' dies at 62
Chicago Tribune, Jun 27, 2018Art and Art History Professor and “Artist Mother of Chicago” Sabina Ott is remembered for her establishing work in the Chicago arts community. Additional coverage can be found at Artforum and Hyperallergic. Tony Sarabia Will Say Goodbye To WBEZ At The End Of The Year
WBEZ Chicago, Jun 27, 2018Alum Tony Sarabia ’92 will broadcast his final show as host of WBEZ’s The Morning Shift on Friday, December 21, 2018. Chicago Poet Patricia Frazier Named National Youth Poet Laureate
WTTW Chicago, Jun 27, 2018Cinema and Television Arts and Creative Writing student and second-ever National Youth Poet Laureate Patricia Frazier discusses her Chicago upbringing, her writing aspirations, and her debut book Graphite.Eddie Carr, who created Christmas magic at Butch McGuire’s tavern, dead at 63
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 27, 2018Media Arts alum Eddie Carr ’96, known for his beloved Christmas installations at Butch McGuire’s tavern, has passed away at 63. ‘A Whole Meal’: Rashid Johnson on His Polyvalent Practice, From Early Photography to Forthcoming Feature Film
ArtNews, Jun 26, 2018Art and Art History alum and multi-disciplinary artist Rashid Johnson ’00 is in post-production on his first feature film.
District 102 Names New Assistant Superintendent for Special Education
Chicago Tribune, Jun 26, 2018Interdisciplinary Arts alum Terry Sofianos MA ’97 will join La Grange School District 102's administrative team as the new assistant superintendent for special education.
190 North - June 24, 2018
ABC 7 Chicago, Jun 25, 2018ShopColumbia is featured in 190 North’s roundup of worthwhile Chicago businesses to check out this summer.
Building a Foundation of Success: Lessons from Columbia College Chicago Online (Part 1)
EvoLLLution, Jun 25, 2018Senior Vice President and Provost Stan Wearden and Vice Provost of Digital Learning Rob Green discuss building the infrastructure and curriculum from scratch for Columbia College Chicago Online. Weekend Passport: “In Their Own Form” Exhibit at the MoCP
WBEZ (Worldview), Jun 22, 2018Sheridan Tucker Anderson, the MoCP’s Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts, discusses Afrofuturism and the current show “In Their Own Form.”
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston acquires 37 photographs of Mexico by Graciela Iturbide
ArtDaily, Jun 22, 2018Graciela Iturbide HDR ’08, considered “one of the most influential photographers active in Latin America today and…one of Mexico’s greatest living artists” will have a major exhibition of her work featured at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts in January 2019.
‘INFEST’ — The Ugly Nazi History of Trump’s Chosen Verb About Immigrants
Forward, Jun 20, 2018Associate Professor in Creative Writing Aviya Kushner writes on Presiden Trump’s use of the word “infest.” Mentioned in The New York Times and Bloomberg. Chicago: Yo-Yo Ma and Riccardo Muti
BBC Radio, Jun 20, 2018CBMR Librarian Melanie Zeck speaks on Florence Price, Chicago-based composer and the first black American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra.Get to know National Youth Poet Laureate Patricia Frazier
Chicago Tribune, Jun 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student and second-ever National Youth Poet Laureate Patricia Frazier discusses poetry as a form of activism, her debut book Graphite, and growing up as a queer woman of color in Chicago.Beyond Narrow Confines
British Council in Iran, Jun 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Professor Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa writes on how recent Iranian films portray and are informed by the changing roles of women in post-revolutionary Iranian society. 30 Under 30 to be honored June 20 in 19th annual award ceremony
Windy City Times, Jun 20, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Devlyn Camp is celebrated for their work as the creator and host of the podcast Mattachine: A Serialized Story in Gay History and their They and Them talk show on Que4 1680 AM. Remembering the genius of William Russo
Chicago Tribune, Jun 19, 2018Composer, creator of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and former Chair of the Music Department William Russo is remembered for his global career in the arts, and his lasting contributions to Chicago’s jazz scene.
SOHO International Film Festival
SOHO International Film Festival, Jun 19, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor K-J Mathieson will have their award-winning animation “Corky” featured at the SOHO International Film Festival in New York City. 3 immersive visual and performing arts events in Chicago this weekend
ABC 7 Chicago, Jun 18, 2018Columbia performers were featured at Alluvion Dance Chicago's Emergence Festival.
Blues artist Melody Angel finds new music road in Goodman’s ‘Father Comes Home’
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 18, 2018Following her appearance at the 2018 Chicago Blues Festival, alum and singer-actress Melody Angel discusses her musical influences and her role in the Goodman Theatre’s Father Comes Home From the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3). What were you watching, reading, or listening to when you first came out?
Chicago Reader, Jun 14, 2018Theatre Associate Professor Albert Williams is included in this Pride month roundup of the local queer community’s examples of media that helped to forge their identity.
Tips for rescuing your student publication’s finances
Student Press Law Center, Jun 14, 2018Chris Richert, Communication faculty member and general manager of the Columbia Chronicle, provides advice on how student journalists can successfully understand both the editorial and business sides of a running a publication.
Episode 311: The Barney Design
99% Invisible, Jun 14, 2018Graphic Design alum Tom O’Grady ‘81, the NBA’s first creative director, talks about the impact of his innovative designs on the evolution of basketball jerseys.
Contemporary dance has a vibrant home at Dance Center of Columbia College
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 13, 2018The Dance Center’s distinctive contemporary dance presenting series is profiled, and Series Director Ellen Chenoweth explains why Columbia is the "only [place] where I have seen a performing series embedded within the curriculum so deeply." The 1980s AIDS epidemic in Chicago revisited in Rebecca Makkai’s new novel, "The Great Believers"
Chicago Reader, Jun 14, 2018Theatre Associate Professor Bill Williams interviewed Chicago author Rebecca Makkai on the inspiration for her novel and the importance of faithfully portraying Chicago's AIDS epidemic for modern audiences. Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations
Chicago Redeye, Jun 14, 2018Former student Teresa Mittons volunteers with Growing Home, an urban farm in Englewood that trains those with criminal records and medical needs.
Keep your mobile-moving customers clued in
BAI Banking Strategies Executive Report, Jun 13, 2018Associate Chair of Communication Anne Marie Mitchell offers expert advice on how to keep banking customers engaged with personalized customer service and technologies.
Improvisation is ‘yoga for your social skills’ and can make you better leaders, Second City’s Anne Libera and Kelly Leonard say
Recode, Jun 13, 2018In a talk at the 2018 Code Conference, Theatre Assistant Professor and Director of Comedy Studies Anne Libera illustrates how improvisation can improve social and leadership skills. Jonathan McReynolds Keeps Making Room for His Music and His Ministry
Parlé, Jun 13, 2018Music faculty member Jonathan McReynolds discusses his recent albums Life Music: Stage Two and the Grammy-nominated Make Room, his artistic process, and his upcoming projects. Yes, the Media Still Matters
Medium, Jun 13, 2018Communication Associate Professor Elio Leturia, in connection with other nationwide journalism faculty members, describes how recent technology has shifted students' ability to observe and report on issues. 12 Voices: On the front porch, Daddy's Girls
Chicago Defender, Jun 12, 2018Communication Associate Professor Shanita Baraka Akintonde lovingly reflects on time spent with her own father in honor of Father's Day. Skokie Fine Arts Commission names artists of the year
Chicago Tribune, Jun 12, 2018Part-time Communication faculty member Ellen Blum Barish was named a 2018 winner of the Award for Artistic Excellence in Skokie. The Way Idris Goodwin Moves
American Theatre, Jun 12, 2018Alum Idris Goodwin '00 is highlighted for his impressive plays How We Got On, The Raid, and his most recent work This is Modern Art. 'In Their Own Form' photography exhibition spotlights visions of Afrofuturism
Chicago Tribune, Jun 12, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography's Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts Sheridan Tucker Anderson discusses her process in curating the museum's Afrofuturist In Their Own Form exhibition, which runs through July 8.Film Tells Story of Foster Child's Rise to Prominence
NBC 5 Chicago, Jun 11, 2018Cinema Art and Science student Quentin Sanders was cast in a leading role in Steve Pemberton’s A Chance in the World—a film that depicts abuse in the foster care system.Veteran Chicago director David Cromer wins Tony Award for 'The Band's Visit'
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 11, 2018Former Theatre student, faculty member, and 2017 honorary degree recipient David Cromer won a Tony Award for Best Direction of a musical for his work on The Band’s Visit. More coverage at The New York Times, WBBM Newsradio, and The Washington Post.
David Cromer a Tonys favorite for 'Band's Visit' — could you call this a giddy moment?
Chicago Tribune, Jun 08, 2018Former Theatre faculty member and 2017 Honorary Degree Recipient David Cromer is the odd-on favorite to win a Tony Award for directing the musical “The Band’s Visit.”
Poet Gwendolyn Brooks’ statue unveiled Thursday evening
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 08, 2018A memorial statue of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, who taught at Columbia College Chicago, will be unveiled in the Bronzeville park named after Brooks, who becomes the first black, Chicago-based poet honored with a statue and memorial in a city park.
An Eerie, Quiet Portrait of Detroit at Night
Epeak World News, Jun 07, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography's Deputy Director and Chief Curator Karen Irvine writes the forward for photographer Dave Jordan's recently published A Detroit Nocturne, which is profiled. Religiously unaffiliated 'nones' are pursuing spirituality, but not community
LA Times, Jun 07, 2018Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Stephen Asma writes on 'nones'–millennials who describe themselves as nonreligious–and the trend of turning toward forms of spiritualism through yoga, meditation, and healing stones. 7 Women of Color Share Inspiring Stories and Advice on Succeeding in the Fashion Industry
Footwear News, Jun 06, 2018Former student Aleali May is breaking ground in the shoe industry by becoming the first woman to design an Air Jordan sneaker in both men and women's sizing. We See You, Race Women
Public Books, Jun 06, 2018English Assistant Professor Nicole Spigner examines Britteny C. Cooper's Beyond Responsibility and the work of black feminist scholarship. WGN Shuffle: Justin Kaufmann joins Steve Cochran's morning show
Robert Feder, Jun 06, 2018"The Download" podcast host and Broadcasting Journalism alum Justin Kaufmann '96 lands a new role at WGN on "The Steve Cochran Morning Show."What Religion Gives Us (That Science Can't)
New York Times, Jun 04, 2018Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses how religion can facilitate emotional processing in ways that science cannot. 30 Under 30: Matthew McQuaid, Audio Engineer
LiveDesign, Jun 04, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Matthew McQuaid '12 is celebrated for his freelance audio engineering work, producing materials for clients including Tom Petty, Maroon 5, and the NFL. Lena Waithe
ATT.net, Jun 04, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe '06 reflects on her writing and producing career and her early experiences at Columbia College Chicago. Jeremih talks college, collaboration, and the genesis of 'Birthday Sex'
Mustang News, Jun 04, 2018Musician and former student Jeremih discusses how his time at Columbia College Chicago has influenced him creatively and impacted his career. Can you illustrate emotional absence? These graphic novels do
New York Times, Jun 04, 2018Design alum Nick Drnaso '11 is praised for his new graphic novel, Sabrina, which is a thoughtful meditation on mystery and the mundane during divisive political times. Additional coverage: The Guardian. Alleged Abuse Victim’s Father Says R. Kelly’s Manager Made A Death Threat
Buzzfeed, May 30, 2018English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis examines the ongoing investigation into R. Kelly’s alleged abuse and cults, furthered now by death threats made by Kelly’s manager.
Las Latinas reclaman mayor visibilidad en el movimiento ‘Yo también’
Univision, May 30, 2018Journalism student Savannah Eadens writes on the need for more Latina representation within the ‘Me Too’ movement.
Indiana Ballet Theatre’s ‘Kaliedoscope’ in Munster features ‘Fluid’ movements, moments
Chicago Tribune, May 30, 2018Former student Amanda Tuohy, founder and director of Indiana Ballet Theatre’s “Kaliedoscope” series, discusses the upcoming production “Kaliedoscope: Fluid.”
Does Kanye West Still Have a Prominent Voice in Chicago? Local Journalists, Artists, & Radio DJS Weigh In
Billboard, May 29, 2018English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and Business and Entrepreneurship Assistant Professor Alex Fruchter discuss Kanye West and his complicated relationship with Chicago.
My worst moment: Jessica Lu on battling for a parking spot before an audition
Chicago Tribune, May 29, 2018Theatre alum Jessica Lu ’08 relives her “worst moment”—giving the stink eye to a man in a parked car, unaware that he was the director for the job she was about to audition for.
Chicago College Student Cast In Hollywood Movie
CBS, May 28, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Quentin Sanders and faculty member Daniel Sutherland discuss Quentin’s role in the upcoming film A Chance in the World.
5 Women Working Towards Inclusion in Entertainment
Swaay, May 28, 2018Angel Kristi Williams MFA ’15 is considered one of the top women creators working towards equality and representation in entertainment.
Playing a woman in power the new reality for Schaumburg’s Jessica Lu
Chicago Sun-Times, May 28, 2018Theatre alum Jessica Lu ’08, who stars in NBC’s new drama Reverie, discusses the value of diversity in television and the origins of her career.
They got death for killing a cop, but not for killing a guard: Where’s justice?
Chicago Sun-Times, May 28, 2018Communication Chair Suzanne McBride writes on the “utterly selective” moral dilemma behind Governor Rauner’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois.
How Jackie Spinner’s Sons Inspired Her Documentary About Autism in Morocco
Chicago Magazine, May 25, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner is profiled on Don’t Forget Me, her documentary on autistic children in Morocco.
Patricia Frazier Named National Youth Poet Laureate, Phil Roth Remembered, and More
Poets and Writers, May 25, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Patricia Frazier has been named this year's National Youth Poet Laureate. Pursuing R. Kelly: The Reporter Who Never Gave Up
New York Times, May 23, 2018English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis discusses his decades-long investigation into the allegations of R. Kelly’s sexual misconduct, manipulation, and abuse.
Local Author Says Religion Might be the Best Therapeutic Drug Around
Chicago Tonight, May 23, 2018Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Stephen Asma examines the emotionally comforting role of religion in modern society, which he explores further in his new book Why We Need Religion.
A siete meses de la destrucción del huracán María, los puertorriqueños sienten su ciudadanía a medias
Borderzine, May 22, 2018Multimedia Journalism graduate student Gabriela Cruz-Martínez discusses the difficulties that Puerto Ricans have had in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, particularly when it comes to their citizenship, rights, and representation.
Meet Chicago’s First National Youth Poet Laureate
Chicago Magazine, May 22, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Patricia Frazier, recently named Chicago’s first National Youth Poet Laureate, discusses her debut book Graphite, the influence of Gwendolyn Brooks, and her future projects. Additional coverage can be found at Blavity.
‘The Band’s Visit’ director David Cromer reacts to his Tony nomination
WGN, May 21, 20182017 Honorary Degree Recipient David Cromer speaks with WGN about his directing career, his work on the Tony-nominated musical The Band’s Visit, and how Chicago helped his career.
What my sons, and I, gained from returning to the country where they were born
The Washington Post, May 23, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner writes on her time in Morocco, where she adopted her two sons, and what they gained and learned as a family.
Cast, crew have affection for musical mainstay ‘Hello Dolly!’
Chicago Tribune, May 21, 2018Theatre alum Lisa Rausa ’88 stars in Hello, Dolly! at Devonshire Playhouse Adult Theatre June 1-10.Visualizing the Media
Chicago Humanities Festival (YouTube), May 22, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner joins a panel on the presentation of news in media during this year's Chicago Humanities Festival.The Dance Center of Columbia College announces 2018-19 season
Chicago Tribune, May 18, 2018The Dance Center’s 2018-19 season includes performances from Ephrat Asherie Dance, Hedwig Dances, and more.
Dance Center Hires Ellen Chenoweth As Permanent DPS Director
Broadway World, May 18, 2018Ellen Chenoweth, who has served as Interim Director since 2017, is named permanent Director of the Dance Presenting Series at the Dance Center.
Immigration activist who took sanctuary in Humboldt Park church spotlighted in Elvira
Chicago Reader, May 18, 2018Film alum Javier Solórzano Casarin ’06 directs the documentary about the undocumented Mexican immigrant and activist Elvira Arellano.
Is it possible to undo years of American racism?
WGN, May 16, 2018Journalism alum Justin Kaufmann ’96 speaks with Dean of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matthew Shenoda about why addressing racism is a necessity and Shenoda’s progressive, anti-racist mission for Columbia.
Nick Drnaso’s ‘Sabrina’ Captures the Anxiety of the Information Age
Chicago Magazine, May 17, 2018Sabrina, the highly-anticipated second graphic novel from Illustration alum Nick Drnaso ’11, will be in stores May 22.
What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder During Ramadan
Teen Vogue, May 16, 2018Public Relations alum Adeline Hocine ’18 writes on the struggle with her eating disorder during Ramadan.
Chicago Summer Guide
Chicago Defender, May 15, 2018The Jazz Institute’s Straight Ahead Jazz Camp, held in collaboration with Columbia College Chicago July 16-20, is a top summer Chicago event.
A New Attitude!
Chicago Now, May 15, 2018Music alum Cherise Thomas ’13 plays young Patti Labelle in The Black Ensemble Theater’s tribute to the lounge singer, with her performance “[making] Chicago proud.”
The reporter who broke the R. Kelly story is ready for everyone else to care about it
Think Progress, May 14, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis is interviewed about his nearly 20-year investigation into R. Kelly’s abuse and manipulation of young women.
‘Mattachine’ podcast recounts essential gay history, including a Chicago society’s pioneering role
Chicago Tribune, May 14, 2018Former student Devlyn Camp discusses the inspiration and process behind their podcast Mattachine, which explores the origins of early LGBT rights organization, the Mattachine Society.
Best Fashion Schools In The World For 2018
CEOWORLD Magazine, May 15, 2018Columbia was recently named one of the best fashion schools in the world. Ahead of His Beachland Tavern Show, Cut Worms’ Max Clarke Discusses His Acclaimed Debut Album
Cleveland Scene, May 14, 2018Illustration alum Max Clarke ’13 is profiled on his evolving musical career, which has seen him release his critically-acclaimed debut album Hollow Ground, open for big-name acts like Foxygen, and more.
Nebraska native Charlie Curtis-Beard shows he’s built for Chicago on ‘Existentialism on Lake Shore Drive’
Chicago Reader, May 11, 2018Music alum Charlie Curtis-Beard ’18 is praised for his ambitious second album Existentialism on Lake Shore Drive, where he “executes everything with an earnestness that could fuel a great career.”
These Local Buildings Have Artists-in-Residence as Perks
Chicago Magazine, May 11, 2018Music alum Jeremy Gentry ’17 is the first two-year Artist-in-Residence for Exhibit on Superior, where he performs in the lobby and offers free guitar lessons.
Meet seven queer dancers putting the moves on Atlanta
Project Q, May 11, 2018Dance alum Joshua Rackliffe ’10 is profiled on his blossoming dance and drag career.
One Way to Write a First Novel? Under the Wing of Audrey Niffenegger
Chicago Magazine, May 10, 2018Julia Fine MFA ’15 and former faculty member Audrey Niffenegger are interviewed about Fine’s debut novel What Should Be Wild, written during her time as an MFA student in the English and Creative Writing Department.
10 Things to do this weekend: May 10-13
Chicago Tonight - WTTW, May 10, 2018The live performances, DJs, runway shows, screenings, and food trucks that make up Columbia's urban arts festival Manifest are included in this weekend's list of things to do. More Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Against R. Kelly
Chicago Tonight - WTTW, May 10, 2018Journalist and English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis talks with Phil Ponce about new allegations against recording artist R. Kelly. ¿Me caso y me quedo? El dilema de Berta
Conexion Migrante (via Imagen de Zacatecas), May 09, 2018Journalism student Savannah Eadens tells the story of her best friend, Berta, a DACA student who fears deportation and is considering various options, including marriage, to stay in the United States.
Tres artistas de origen mexicano que construyen su camino en Chicago
Univision, May 08, 2018Journalism student María Maynez profiles the lives and works Pilsen artists José Frausto, Tlanez Xóchitl González, and Lizette Anguiano.
Highlights from the 2018 Maryland Film Festival
The New Yorker, May 08, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Dan Rybicky’s health care-centric documentary “Accident, MD” is highlighted as “the passionate work of a civic-minded filmmaker.”
La cara sucia de Facebook (The dirty face of Facebook)
Univision, May 09, 2018Multimedia Journalism student María Maynez writes an opinion column on how Facebook’s invasion of personal privacy.
Chicago festivals this week: Columbia College Manifest, Daley Plaza, Renegade art markets
Chicago Tribune, May 09, 2018Manifest, held Friday, May 11, is one of the Tribune’s featured festivals for the week. More coverage: Chicago Parent, Daily Herald, Chicago Magazine, and Chicago Sun-Times. How the music industry overlooked R. Kelly’s alleged abuse of young women
The Washington Post, May 04, 2018Communication alum Tracy Sampson ’03 publicly speaks out about her time working as an intern for Epic Records and her abusive relationship with R. Kelly.
Interview: Author ‘Julia Fine’ Talks Her Magical Debut Novel What Should Be Wild
Red Carpet Crash, May 05, 2018Julia Fine MFA ’15 discusses her “darkly funny, striking debut” YA fantasy novel What Should Be Wild, published May 8 by Harper.
Urban Gateways launches Teen Arts Pass, providing access citywide
ABC 7, May 04, 2018Columbia is an inaugural partners of Urban Gateways’ new Teen Arts Pass, “a program that allows young people ages 13 to 19 to experience live arts performances all around Chicago for only $5.”
BAFTA Announces Shortlist for International Student Film Awards
BAFTA, May 03, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Chloe Bestward ’17 and MFA candidates Areej Mahmoud and Ryan Buckley have been shortlisted for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ International Student Film Awards.
Chicago writing students get tour of Waukegan – ‘the garden where Ray Bradbury grew’
Chicago Tribune, May 04, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor and Ray Bradbury’s authorized biographer Sam Weller brought his graduate students to Carnegie Library in Waukegan, Illinois, where Bradbury first fell in love with literature.
Former Gazette Chicago reporter Christine Mangan writes bestselling debut novel
Gazette Chicago, May 04, 2018Creative Writing alum Christine Mangan ’04 discusses her writing career and what lead to her bestselling debut novel, the psychological thriller Tangerine.
Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2018
Deadline, May 03, 2018Alum Mike Owens ’97 won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program for Danger & Eggs, which features SNL star and alum Aidy Bryant ‘09.
10 Cinematographers to Watch 2018
Variety, May 03, 2018Alum John Guleserian ’00, who was the director of photography for the film Love, Simon, is included on the list to “reflect the profession’s inherent versatility and growing diversity.”
“Queer Visibility” project kicks off
Windy City Times, May 03, 2018Dance alum Kiefer Otto ’18 and Music alum Courtney Robinson ‘17, who met at Columbia, collaborate on “Gay Visibility in a Straight World,” a storytelling music and dance performance piece.
Tony Awards 2018: Full List of Nominations
The New York Times, May 01, 20182017 Honorary Degree Recipient David Cromer, director of The Band’s Visit, has been nominated for a 2018 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical.
Is it too late for R. Kelly to make amends?
WLS, May 01, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis discusses R&B star R. Kelly, whose alleged abuse DeRogatis has investigated for nearly two decades.
The Colonie’s Nathan Rodgers Cuts Towkio’s New Music Video, ‘Symphony’
Screen Magazine, May 01, 2018Cinema and Television Arts alum Nathan Rodgers ’17 discusses his process in editing Chicago rapper Towkio’s new music video, where he used the song’s jazz-fusion beat as a guideline rather than letting it dictate the cuts.
‘Art in Response’ uses tanztheater, or dance, to ignite conversation about social justice
Chicago Tribune, May 01, 2018Dance alum Sara Maslanka ’13 discusses her ongoing work I Bet You Think This Dance is About You, which began “in conjunction” with Columbia’s sexual assault awareness month in April 2017.
PSAid Contest Engages College Students to Educate on Best Ways to Help Surrounding International Disaster
Business Wire, May 01, 2018Columbia’s “Be the Change” team took top honors at the 13th annual Public Service Announcements for International Disasters contest. View the winning PSA here.
Meet WGNO’s new ‘Good Morning New Orleans’ team
Nola, Apr 30, 2018Journalism alum Carla Pesono ’12 has joined Good Morning New Orleans as morning anchor and 11 a.m. newscaster.
12 Voices: On The Front Porch, From Your Lips to God’s Ears
Chicago Defender, Apr 27, 2018Communication Associate Professor Shanita Akintonde recounts her experience at a friend’s church, where she recognized the importance of building young people up so that they may better the world.
Kendrick Gives Hope
Her Campus, Apr 29, 2018Multimedia Photojournalism student Halie Parkinson speaks with Music student Asher Witkin and Pulitzer Prize-winning Photography faculty member John H. White about the power and impact of Kendrick Lamar as a musical role model.
These surreal nightscapes are a photographer’s ode to Detroit
The Washington Post, Apr 30, 2018Karen Irvine, deputy director and chief curator of the MoCP, introduces Dave Jordano’s new book A Detroit Nocturne, writing that Jordano “exposes lives of perseverance and fortitude that have long existed in Detroit despite its problems.” Additional coverage: Lens Scratch.
Weekend Passport: International Voices Project Premieres 9th Season
WBEZ, Apr 27, 2018Theatre Professor John Green joins International Voices Project founder Patrizia Acerra to discuss Columbia’s presentation of Riat Ismet’s play Mihbaj. More coverage: Daily Herald.
America’s first memorial to victims of lynching opens in Alabama
The Guardian, Apr 26, 2018In honor of Montgomery, Alabama’s new memorial to lynching victims, Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster discusses the accomplishment and historical impact of her great-grandmother, anti-lynching advocate and journalist Ida B. Wells.
WXRT’s Terri Hemmert at 70: ‘There’s a pay-off, a balance, if you do it right’
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 26, 2018Radio faculty member Terri Hemmert, who turns 70 on Saturday, is profiled on her decades-long WXRT career, her love for music, and her excitement about the future.
Podtalk: Brent Kado, Founder of Chicago Independent Film & TV Festival, April 28-29, 2018
Hollywood Chicago, Apr 26, 2018Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Brent Kado discusses the inaugural Chicago Independent Film (+TV) Festival, which takes place this weekend in Rogers Park.
Fine Arts Photographer, Zachary James Johnston Exhibit Opens May 6
Chicago Tribune, Apr 26, 2018Photography alum Zachary James Johnston ’06 will present his photography exhibition Rewa as the Valparaiso Village Gallery’s featured artist from May 6 to May 31.
Entertainment Education Report: The Best Film Schools in 2018
Variety, Apr 25, 2018Columbia is listed as a top film school in the world for 2018 for its media production center, production studios, and its 40-foot green screen, as well as its interdisciplinary curriculum. Summer festivals 2018: Your guide to the season's best music, beer, food, and more
Chicago Tribune, Apr 26, 2018Columbia's Manifest, to be held on Friday May 11, is included in a listing of upcoming festivals in Chicago. More coverage: Chicago Magazine, Chicago Parent, Daily Herald. The Coolest, Weirdest, and Best Museums in Chicago
Thrillist, Apr 26, 2018The Museum of Contemporary Photography is listed as the best photography museum in Chicago. Why Is the TSA Still Searching Black Women’s Hair?
Cosmopolitan, Apr 24, 2018Journalism alum Tatiana Walk-Morris ’14 examines her experience, and those of other black women, in having her hair invasively searched by the TSA in manners that reinforce “the stereotype that black people are inherently criminal.”
Service Learning Could Strengthen Long-Term Student Outcomes
Diverse Education, Apr 24, 2018Communication Associate Professor Lillian Williams-Starks examines the impact that her 2014 service learning course had on the education and career of Journalism alum Angelica Sanchez ’14.
Chicago Filmmakers to cut ribbon on new home
Windy City Times, Apr 25, 2018Film alum Sharon Zurek ’76, owner of Black Cat Productions, praises the new Chicago Filmmakers space, which will open on April 28 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Dr. Eric Freedman, Dean of the School of Media Arts, and other Chicago industry leaders in attendance.
Why An Agnostic Philosopher Says We’re All ‘Religious’
Publishers Weekly, Apr 23, 2018Humanities, History and Social Sciences Professor Stephen Asma discusses his book Why We Need Religion, forthcoming in June 2018, and why humans are inherently religious as an adaptive trait.
Storytelling Live begins in Jonesborough
Arts Magazine, Apr 24, 2018American Sign Language Chair and Associate Professor Peter Cook will headline the May 29-June 2 performances of Storytelling Live! in Jonesborough, Tennessee, where he will bring ASL, pantomime, storytelling, and movement to his matinee performances.
Big day for Eyes on Main Street
The Wilson Times, Apr 20, 2018Wilson, North Carolina’s fourth-annual “Eyes on Main Street” photo festival features the work of Wilson youth who took photography lessons with Columbia students as part of Columbia’s ongoing partnership with Canon USA.
Earth Day in Chicago: Where to learn, play, recycle and get green this weekend
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 20, 2018In celebration of Earth Day, Columbia’s Jammin’ With Jane fundraiser—organized by Columbia’s Special Events and Promotions students—raised money for Friends of the Chicago River.
Daylight Books publishes ‘Phantom Power’ by Barbara Diener
Art Daily, Apr 20, 2018Barbara Diener MFA ’13 discusses the inspiration and creative process behind her new monograph Phantom Power, where she explores the loss of her father and her desire to reconnect with him.
Brent Lewis joins Photo
The Washington Post, Apr 20, 2018Photography alum Brent Lewis ’12 has joined The Washington Post as photo assignment editor, bringing his experience at The Denver Post and Diversify Photo to the paper’s Feature sections.
Casey Caruso Raises Money For Children’s Hospitals With Her Own Charity
Study Breaks, Apr 19, 2018Music Business student Casey Caruso is the founder of Princess Gigi’s Fund for the Medically Fabulous, a charity inspired by her niece’s fight against lung and heart failure.
Amy Schumer, Aidy Bryant shine in ‘I Feel Pretty’
ABC 7, Apr 18, 2018Theatre alum Aidy Bryant ’09, who stars in Amy Schumer’s upcoming comedy I Feel Pretty, discusses her closeness to the film’s overarching theme of body positivity and self-love. More coverage: Chicago Sun-Times and Windy City Times.
Most Influential People 2018: Lena Waithe
TIME, Apr 19, 2018California Senator Kamala Harris writes about how Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 has empowered audiences who can now “turn on the TV and see vivid, funny, deeply real portrayals of people like themselves.”
Columbia College grad revisits Columbine High School massacre in new film
Chicago Tribune, Apr 19, 2018Film alum Laura Farber ’06, who was a freshman on the day of the shooting 19 years ago, debuts her documentary film at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
A Windy City-Style Education at Columbia College Chicago
International Documentary Association, Apr 19, 2018Film and Television Arts Associate Professor Ruth Leitman and Interim Chair Eric Scholl discuss Columbia’s new Interdisciplinary Documentary Program, its expert faculty, and notable alumni working in documentary.
Kids get a taste of photography
The Wilson Times, Apr 19, 2018Columbia partners with Canon USA for high school students to explore photography using Rebel cameras that culminate at the Eyes on Main Street festival.
Arming Teachers? Here’s What Our Members Think
College Art Association, Apr 19, 2018In the wake of the Parkland, Florida tragedy, Photography Associate Professor Greg Foster-Rice weighs in on the debate saying, “the classroom should be an environment defined by safety, consideration, and open debate…not by weapons.”
Poet from Rolling Meadows making waves
Daily Herald, Apr 19, 2018Creative Writing alum Faisal Mohyuddin ’15, winner of the Sexton Prize for Poetry, discusses his debut poetry collection The Displaced Children of Displaced Children.
Rising Stars of Cinematography 2018
American Cinematographer, Mar 13, 2018Film alum Johnny Derango ’02, who directed photography for the 2017 John Hawkes-led film Small Town Crime, is dubbed a “Rising Star of Cinematography.”
Ruesink, Warren have films chosen for festival
WD Times, Apr 17, 2018Cinema and Television Arts student Samuel Ruesink’s films “Reason Why” and “Viewpoint” were selections for Oconomowoc’s Lake Country Film Festival.
Breaking stereotypes with lyrics
APTN News, Apr 16, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Frank Waln ’14 is profiled on his hip-hop career and his efforts to dismantle stereotypes about Indigenous people while positively representing his community.
Minooka Music Studio expands Summer Programs with Camp Rock and Summerfest Performance
Chicago Tribune, Apr 16, 2018Music Business alum Megan Gonzalez ’04, the founder of Minooka Music Studio, discusses the studio’s new summer camp offerings, including musical theatre classes and the new “Camp Rock” for experienced teen musicians.
ANGELA FARMER: Online access in the home, classroom key to success for students
Daily Journal, Apr 15, 2018Education Associate Professor Katie Paciga, who is presenting at this year’s National Association for the Education of Young Children conference, discusses the importance of social and linguistic support alongside digital learning, especially for children in poverty.
Letter: Profiles in congressional cowardice
Chicago Tribune, Apr 15, 2018Professor emeritus Morton H. Kaplan’s Voice of the People letter discusses the cowardice Kaplan sees within the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives when it comes to resisting President Trump.
Notable Chicago: 4/13-4/19
The Rumpus, Apr 13, 2018The English and Creative Writing Department’s Writer-in-Residence T Clutch Fleischmann and their former student, Nonfiction alum Sung Yim ’17, will read at the Poetry Foundation’s Open Door Reading Series April 17 at 7 p.m.
IWU Holds Annual Undergraduate Research Conference April 21
Illinois Wesleyan University, Apr 13, 2018The English and Creative Writing Department’s Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Aleksandar Hemon will present his keynote speech “The Failure of Empathy” at this year’s John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference.
Columbine survivor’s documentary will premiere in Minnesota
Star Tribune, Apr 13, 2018Film alumni Chris Charles ’07 and Laura Farber ’06 discuss their documentary on the Columbine massacre We Are Columbia—a subject that’s close to home for Farber, who survived the mass shooting in 1999.
Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Chicago Magazine, Apr 12, 2018The Dance Center’s April 13-14 B-Series mini-festival celebrating hip-hop and street dance—curated by Dance Assistant Professor Kelsa Robinson—is one of the top Chicago events for April 12-18.
Photo Curator Karen Irvine to Deliver May Lecture
University of Kentucky News, Apr 13, 2018As part of the University of Kentucky’s Robert C. May Photography Lecture Series, Museum of Contemporary Photography Chief Curator Karen Irvine will discuss her efforts to discover and support the work of emerging photographers.
2018 Jazz Educator of the Year — Rubén P. Alvarez
Jazz Institute of Chicago, Apr 02, 2018Music faculty member Rubén P. Alvarez was recently named the 2018 Jazz Educator of the Year by the Jazz Insitute of Chicago. Great-Granddaughter of Ida B. Wells Looks to Erect Memorial
NBC (Chicago), Apr 12, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, discusses the legacy of the historic journalist and activist the of the “most famous black woman in America.”
Did Lasula Just Steal This Iconic Feminist Design For a Pair Of Skinny Jeans?
The Debrief (UK), Apr 12, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member and craftivist Shannon Downey responds to the fashion company’s commodification of feminism through the use of her now-iconic design.
Beyond Black Panther: afrofuturism takes flight at Chicago museum
The Guardian, Apr 10, 2018Sheridan Tucker, curator of the new MoCP show In Their Own Form, discusses the gallery and the escapist fantasies that afrofuturism affords its creators and audience.
She’s Bringing the Black Experience to American Television
OZY, Apr 10, 2018Former student Jasmine Waters—who has lived as a reality star, an entertainment journalist, and now serves as a screenwriter for NBC’s This Is Us—discusses her efforts to bring black characters and their authentic experiences to the forefront.
NAB 2018: Janusz Kaminski on Losing Control of Digital Images
Studio Daily, Apr 10, 2018Film alum Janusz Kaminski ’87 spoke at the 2018 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference, discussing his feelings about the film industry’s transition from film to digital and how contemporary cinematography is “lacking in vision.”
New York Festivals Young Global Awards announces 2018 Finalists
Adhugger, Apr 10, 2018Two Columbia advertising teams are finalists in the Global Awards Young Globals competition, where they devised healthcare ad campaigns geared toward solving real-world problems.
Why “Phantom Thread” Is Propaganda for Toxic Masculinity
The New Yorker, Apr 08, 2018The English and Creative Writing Department’s Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Aleksandar Hemon reviews Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 film Phantom Thread, examining the film’s sexual politics and the patriarchal narrative that it nurtures.
Parents often struggle to talk about sex with LGBTQ teens: Northwestern study
Chicago Tribune, Apr 09, 2018Student Joyce Guo explains the difficulties LGBTQIA+ youths must face in finding guidance on sex and relationships when their parents struggle to discuss sex with their children.
Cardi B teaches us how she makes money move
NPR Marketplace, Apr 06, 2018Music faculty member Charles Coffeen discusses Cardi B’s debut album Invasion of Privacy and her record-setting rise to the top of the Billboard charts.
Pilsen Days
Voice It Chicago Tribune, Apr 06, 2018Photographer Akito Tsuda ’93 recently returned to Chicago and walked the same Pilsen streets he photographed in the 1990s, noting the changes while also acknowledging the fact that Pilsen made him “better than before.”
Review: ‘In a Rhythm’: Choreographer Bebe Miller talks a lot, the music includes a Nelly hit — it’s a fascinating, atypical approach to dance
Chicago Tribune, Apr 06, 2018Bebe Miller, whose show In a Rhythm headlined the second weekend of the Dance Center’s “Process v. Product” festival, is praised for taking “a form that many see as obtuse and [making] it accessible.” More coverage can be found at Newcity Stage.
Women Wait On Recognition In The Shadow Of Confederate Statues Debate
Newsy, Apr 05, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster discusses the efforts to have a monument built in honor of her great grandmother, journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells—which would speak not only of Wells’ accomplishments, but also add representation for women in the country’s national monument registry.
For Giant Globes Founder, Business is a Global Endeavor
Chicago Tonight, Apr 03, 2018Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Matt Binns is profiled on his steel globe company, Giant Globes, and discusses the Wrigley Company phone call that started it all.
Gideon Adlon Is Ready for Anything
The Cut, Apr 06, 2018Former student Gideon Adlon, one of the leads in the new comedy Blockers, is profiled on her blossoming career and her empowerment in the era of #MeToo.
Black Film Festival Hosts Free Screenings at Garfield Park Conservatory
The Chicago Citizen, Apr 04, 2018Blueprint for Bronzeville, produced by film alums Arlen Parsa ’09 and Tristan Hanson MFA ’12, is included in this year’s Best of Black Harvest Film Festival, happening now through May 16.'It's Raining Femme' moves women and non binary musicians to the front
Chicago Tribune, Apr 05, 2018Emily Backal MAM ’16 is featured on the founding of her monthly performance showcase, “It’s Raining Femme,” with proceeds benefiting different organizations at each installment.Chart Topping Gospel Star Jonathan McReynolds Announces Upcoming Network TV Special "Jonathan McReynolds: Make Room" on TVOne
Gospel Music Association, Mar 29, 2018Music faculty member and gospel musician Jonathan McReynolds ’11's hour-long special featured behind-the-scenes footage and performances.Ryley Walker is Experimental Music's Merry Prankster
Noisey, Apr 05, 2018Former music student Ryley Walker discuses his third album and the transformation of his career.Belmont Rocks lecture at Columbia April 19
Windy City Times, Apr 04, 2018Scholar and historian Owen Keehnen will join Humanities, History and Social Sciences Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich April 19 to discuss the history and impact of the Belmont Rocks, a “famed stretch of land along Chicago's lakefront that was once the only safe place for LGBTQ people to gather in the daylight.”
Wendy Clinard and Akito Tsuda team up to create art out of the sights and sounds of Pilsen
Chicago Reader, Apr 03, 2018Photographer Akito Tsuda ’93, has teamed up with Clinard Dance founder Wendy Clinard for an ongoing multimedia project, tentatively titled Everyday People/Everyday Action.
Before they transition, some transgender youth preserve fertility by banking sperm or eggs
Chicago Tribune, Apr 03, 2018Student Juniper Schenone discusses her decision to bank sperm before beginning her transition, citing the importance of biological fertility and “having the availability to pass down [her] genes and have that emotional connection.”
Chi Latino Fest’s Vargas on cinema, culture, and the wall
Reel Chicago, Apr 02, 2018In honor of the April 5-19 Chicago Latino Film Festival, Television alum Pepe Vargas ’85—the festival’s founder and man behind the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago—is profiled on his legacy. Additional coverage at Hollywood Chicago.
Endia Martin’s death continues to affect many who knew her – and some who didn’t
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 02, 2018Communication chair Suzanne McBride writes on the ripple effects of gun violence, focusing on the aftermath of Tilden Career Community Academy student Endia Martin’s death in 2014.
Dance Top 5: April 2018
Newcity Stage, Mar 30, 2018The Dance Center’s two-week “Process v. Product” festival, which runs through April 5, is Newcity’s top event for April. Additional coverage at Dancer Music.
Sorrow, Then Rage
WBEZ, Apr 01, 2018Humanities, History and Social Sciences faculty member Rozell “Prexy” Nesbitt speaks about his experience marching with Martin Luther King, Jr. and his involvement in the Chicago Freedom Movement.
JCCIA to honor worthy duo at media luncheon
Fra Noi, Mar 31, 2018Honorary Degree Recipient and Journalism alum Mary A. Mitchell ’91 will receive the Mazzei Award, which is “presented to a person who shows extraordinary skills in the world of communications,” at this year’s Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans’ annual media luncheon.
Kyra Robinson on working with Iyanla Vanzant, BET
Rolling Out, Mar 30, 2018Former student Kyra Robinson, an NAACP-nominated TV producer, discusses her television career, her role on OWN’s Iyanla: Fix My Life, and the importance of having Black women running media.
Terra Foundation Awards $300,000 in Grants to Chicago Arts Organizations
Art News, Mar 29, 2018As part of its Art Design Chicago initiative, the Terra Foundation for American Art has awarded grants to Columbia’s Glass Curtain Gallery and the Museum of Contemporary Photography in a continued effort to “expand public engagement with Chicago’s cultural community.” More coverage at Art and Education.
The Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence
K Fashion Speak, Mar 30, 2018Columbia’s top fashion design students will compete in this year’s “Close-Up”-themed Driehaus Awards, showcasing their collections in a runway competition for a $7,500 prize and an apparel display at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue.
Lena Waithe: The ‘Ready Player One’ Interview with Kam Williams
EUR Web, Mar 27, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 discusses her role in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming adaptation of the Ernest Cline novel Ready Player One, where she plays protagonist Wade’s best friend Aech.
Interview with Actor BEHZAD DABU | A Unique Perspective
The Hedonist, Mar 22, 2018Theatre alum Behzad Dabu ’08 discusses his work on ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder and Showtime’s The Chi, as well as his passion for theater, activism, and why Columbia was the school for him.
How One AP Veteran Exposes Corruption in Illinois
Columbia Journalism Review, Mar 27, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner profiles John O’Connor on his 20 years of reporting on the Illinois statehouse for the Associated Press, where he “has exposed corruption at nearly every level of Illinois government.”
Curtain Call — Theater previews and openings March 29 – April 5, 2018
Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 28, 2018Molly Shanahan’s Of Whales, Time and Your Last Attempt to Reach Me will premiere March 29 as part of the Dance Center’s “Process v. Product” festival. Additional coverage at Chicago Reader, Newcity Stage, Dance Informa, and Chicago Magazine.
Sundance Breakthrough, Filmmakers of Color; The Doc Talk Show #13: Diverse Voices
Screen Mag, Mar 27, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Jeff Spitz celebrates the diverse voices coming out of Chicago—many of whom have completed long-form documentaries and received festival praise—and promotes The Doc Talk Show #13, which takes place Thursday, March 29.
Polish works, Lira Quartet Singers at Northwest Symphony concert
Daily Herald, Mar 27, 2018Music Associate Professor Philip Seward co-arranged the Tadeus Kosciuszko Medley for the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and the Lira Quartet Singers, who will perform together April 15.
The Fruits of Christine Mangan’s Labor
WWD, Mar 27, 2018Creative Writing alum Christine Mangan ’04, dubbed “HarperCollins’ newest breakout author,” discusses the process behind her debut novel Tangerine, out March 27.
NorWest Art Gallery brings local, urgent art and conversation to Grandmont Rosedale
Model D, Mar 26, 2018Alum Asia Hamilton ’02, the director and chief curator of NorWest Art Gallery, discusses the “black artistic renaissance” and future of Detroit’s arts scene.
Olympia Fields woman brings her voice to ‘American Idol’ Sunday
ABC 7, Mar 23, 2018Former student Ayana Rose Lawson spoke with ABC 7 to discuss her passion for music and her experience auditioning for American Idol. More coverage can be found at Business 2 Community.
Book Review: ‘A Well-Respected Man’ by David W. Berner
San Francisco Review of Books, Mar 25, 2018Radio Associate Professor David W. Berner’s “impressive” new book A Well-Respected Man comes highly recommended, with praise for Berner’s “enormous sense of humanity.”
Lena Waithe Is Changing the Game
Vanity Fair, Mar 22, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 discusses her role in the upcoming Steven Spielberg film Ready Player One, her historic Emmy win, and the wave of Black Brilliance that has arrived in Hollywood.
Movie shines a light on Wisconsin supper clubs
Green Bay Press Gazette, Mar 22, 2018Film alum Holy De Ruyter ’06 is profiled on her debut documentary Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, which showcases the communities behind Wisconsin supper clubs.
Valparaiso U celebrates jazz at yearly fest
Chicago Tribune, Mar 22, 2018Music Associate Professor Bill Boris’ trio will perform on the final night of Valparaiso University’s Jazz Festival April 6.
The Future is Always Now
The Good Men Project, Mar 21, 2018Former student and Afrofuturist academic Ytasha Womack discusses Afrofuturism and her hopes for the movement in the wake of Blake Panther’s success.
SPRING DANCE PREVIEW Women lead the pack this dance season
Windy City Times, Mar 20, 2018Columbia’s Dance Center will kick off the spring season with its “Process v. Product” festival, featuring headlining performances from Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak and Bebe Miller Company. Additional coverage found at Picture This Post.
Reel Women: Jeanne Caliendo, “Chi Med” co-producer
Reel Chicago, Mar 20, 2018Photography alum Jeanne Caliendo ’79, Unit Production Manager for NBC’s Chicago Med, shares her experiences as a woman in the film industry.
Free hip-hop/house festival April 13-14
Windy City Times, Mar 20, 2018Columbia’s Dance Center will present multimedia festival “Under 1 Roof: A House & Hip-Hop Convergence” April 13-14 as part of its biannual hip-hop and street dance celebration B-Series.
SXSW: Gideon Adlon Is Your New Favorite Scion Starlet
WWD, Mar 20, 2018Former student Gideon Adlon discusses her debut role in the SXSW breakout film Blockers and her upcoming projects.
‘The Chi’ Season 1 post-mortem: Lena Waithe talks about what worked and what didn’t
Chicago Tribune, Mar 18, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 discusses the future of her Showtime series The Chi, which includes the new appointment of Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98 as showrunner and the expansion of the show’s female characters.
‘It’s about time’: Mixed reaction after National Geographic admits ‘racist’ past in new issue
Chicago Tribune, Mar 16, 2018Dean of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matthew Shenoda weighs in on the national discussion about National Geographic’s acknowledgement of its racist past, noting that “it’s about time.”
A Truly Chicago Story: Inside The Musical Universe of ‘The Chi’
Nylon, Mar 16, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06’s Showtime series The Chi fills its soundtrack with Chicago artists to tell the authentic story of the city.
Why Chicago is a Hub for Crime Fiction
Chicago Magazine, Mar 16, 2018Fiction alum Dana Kaye ’05, co-founder of the “Murder and Mayhem in Chicago” festival, discusses the March 16-18 events and the Chicago legacy of crime fiction.
PAWS Chicago Takes Over the Catwalk for LAUNCH Fashion Show
Northbrook Patch, Mar 16, 2018Several Fashion Design students showcased their work at the March 18 “Launch: Driving Fashion Forward” gala benefiting PAWS Chicago.
Russell Gunn in Residence at Columbia College Chicago
Downbeat Magazine, Mar 14, 2018Russell Gunn, the Music Department’s final Artist-in-Residence for the 2017-18 academic year, discusses his musical foundations and his goals for his time at Columbia.
Michael Allen Harris’s 'Kingdom' reveals a young playwright on the brink of greatness
Chicago Reader, Mar 13, 2018Theatre alum Michael Allen Harris ’11 is dubbed a “young playwright on the brink of greatness,” foregrounding under-represented narratives and showcasing relatable African-American LGBT characters in his new drama Kingdom.
Columbia College Announces AR and VR Coding Courses
The VR Base, Mar 13, 2018Columbia is one of the first higher-education institutions to introduce Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality courses, which are designed and taught by industry experts.
Listen to ‘The Daily’: Women We Overlooked
The New York Times, Mar 16, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Michelle Duster discusses her great-grandmother, journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells, and the New York Times’ decision to posthumously honor her with an obituary, on The Daily podcast.
Second City improv club to bring its legendary sketches to Eugene
The Register-Guard, Mar 16, 2018Theatre alum Janelle Cheyne ’14 discusses her experiences in the Comedy Studies program and her current work with The Second City’s touring arm, The Best of Second City.
Way Up North, Gay Up North
Lavender Magazine, Mar 15, 2018Journalism alum Dan Hanger ’05 discusses his experiences as an openly gay news anchor in Duluth, Minnesota, where he now leads the Duluth-Superior Pride Parade as grand marshal.
Beyond Frank Lloyd Wright: A Broader View of Art in Chicago
The New York Times, Mar 08, 2018Art Design Chicago, a new initiative led by The Terra Foundation for American Art, aims to broaden the story of Chicago’s art history through 29 exhibitions debuting this year—including the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s October exhibition The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold, curated by Photography Associate Professor Greg Foster-Rice.
Jay Ross, lawyer who fought for the rights of musicians including Muddy Waters and James Brown, dies
Chicago Tribune, Mar 14, 2018Former part-time faculty member Jay Ross, who taught at the college from 1988-2008, has passed away. Decatur native lands role on Chicago P.D.
NBC 17 Decatur, Mar 14, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship alum Taylor Mallory ’09 joined the cast of Chicago P.D., his performance debuting last night. The Woman Who Said R. Kelly Abused Her Refuses To Be Silenced
BuzzFeed, Mar 13, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis continues his coverage of musician R. Kelly with a piece on Jerhonda Pace—who last summer accused Kelly of abuse—and her frustration as Kelly continues to face no consequences despite the #MeToo movement taking down other alleged abusers.
Walkout Wednesday: students risk punishment for joining gun control protest
The Guardian, Mar 13, 2018Student Sara Jaffe discusses Columbia’s March 14 #ENOUGH walkout, citing Parkland High School student Emma Gonzalez as her inspiration in working for gun reform.
Columbia College Wins Student Challenge Team Case Competition
NBC5, Mar 13, 2018The two Columbia teams that took home first and second place in the National Retail Federation Foundation’s 2018 Student Challenge Competition in January are profiled on their success.
Chicago Artist You Should Know: Ajani Jones
WGN Radio, Mar 13, 2018Journalism alum Justin Kaufmann ’96 speaks with former student and hip-hop artist Ajani Jones about his childhood influences and his recent partnership with Chicago label Closed Sessions.
Back Alley Jazz will reignite a Chicago tradition in 4 South Shore garages
Chicago Tribune, Mar 13, 2018BLKHaUS Studios, founded by Art and Art History Associate Professor Fo Wilson and Norman Teague ’12, will participate in this summer’s Back Alley Jazz event, a “jazz jam” that channels the South Side’s community affairs of the ’60s and ’70s.
‘Claire’s Camera’ is a highlight of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema’s new season
TimeOut Chicago, Mar 13, 2018Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Ron Falzone will introduce the Midwest premiere of the French-Korean co-production Claire’s Camera March 22 at the Alliance Francaise de Chicago.
Jonathan McReynolds Opens Up About Loneliness, Struggles with Prioritizing God
The Christian Post, Mar 13, 2018Music faculty member and Grammy-nominated gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds discusses the drawbacks of being a musician after the recent release of his third album, Make Room. 25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music is Going
The New York Times, Mar 12, 2018Former student Christopher Smith Jr., who performs under the name Smino, is profiled in this feature on 25 musicians moving music forward.
Brent Drew-Wolack, Designer at KMAC Couture: FACES of Louisville
Style Blueprint, Mar 12, 2018Fashion Business alum Brent Drew-Wolack ’16 is profiled on her couture designs and her work with naturally-dyed textiles.
Jeremih Shares New Four-Track EP ‘The Chocolate Box’: Listen
Billboard, Mar 12, 2018Former student Jeremy Felton, known as Jeremih, released his sultry R&B EP The Chocolate Box March 9, and continues to work on his fourth studio album Later That Night. More coverage at Rap-Up, Uproxx, and XXL Mag.
How Dance Gathering 2018 overwhelmed spectators on Broad Street
The Guardian Nigeria, Mar 12, 2018School of Fine and Performing Arts Dean Onye Ozuzu co-curated the second-annual Lagos Dance Gathering, a celebration on the theme of “Body and Memory” that saw more than 3,000 people in attendance.
The Chicago Feminist Film Festival opened with a movie in Spanish
Gozamos, Mar 12, 2018Journalism student Andrea Salcedo praises the Chicago Feminist Film Festival for its screening of Constanza Novick’s El Futuro que Viene (The Future Ahead), the first Latin American film to open the festival.
Join Columbia College Chicago Students in Saying #ENOUGH
Her Campus, Mar 12, 2018Student Briana Kennedy writes on Columbia’s student-organized #ENOUGH National School Walkout March 14, held in support of gun reform and in remembrance of the 17 lives lost at Stoneman Douglas High School.
Sanicole talks filmmaking and taking off the ‘Training Wheels’
Rolling Out, Mar 09, 2018Former student Sandrel “Sanicole” Young discusses her fantastical short film “Training Wheels” and the need for more “Black Girl Magic” in the filmmaking industry.
Gotta dance: Four performances to see
Crain’s Chicago Business, Mar 09, 2018Choreographer Bebe Miller will present her literature-infused suite In a Rhythm April 5-7 as part of the Dance Center’s “Process vs. Product” series.
University-based art museums are raking it in
Crain’s Chicago Business, Mar 09, 2018The David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts Foundation’s $1 million gift to the Museum of Contemporary Photography from January is included as an example of a recent trend of Chicago philanthropists supporting the arts through donations to university museums.
‘I represent’: Rapper Ajani Jones on the city, his mother’s encouragement—and his fascination with dragonflies
Chicago Reader, Mar 08, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship Assistant Professor Alexander Fruchter’s label Closed Sessions recently signed rapper and former student Ajani Jones and released his Cocoons mixtape March 2.
Chicago comedy spotlight for Thursday, March 8-Sunday, March 11, 2018
Chicago Now, Mar 08, 2018Theatre Assistant Professor and Director of Comedy Studies Anne Libera discussed The Second City’s connection to Saturday Night Live at the Conversations in Comedy: SNL & The Second City panel March 8.
Here Are The Projects Being Developed By Chicago-Area Universities
Bisnow, Mar 08, 2018Columbia’s student center is one of several new properties under development in the Chicago education sector.
Reel Women: Sheila Brown, Media Entrepreneur
Reel Chicago, Mar 08, 2018Alum Sheila Brown ’89, executive director of the CineCares Foundation at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, discusses career highlights and issues such as how professional attitudes towards women have evolved in the film industry.
In March, Matt Zach & Tom throw some Irish into the mix, but keep the comma at bay
Chicago Tribune, Mar 08, 2018With St.Patrick's Day approaching, Irish-inflected rock band Matt Zach & Tom, featuring alums Zach Wcislo ’12 and Tom Purrazzo ’12, prepare for a busy month.
THEATER Love, magic combine for gay seniors of Kingdom
Windy City Times, Mar 07, 2018Kingdom, a new play by Theatre alum Michael Allen Harris ’11, “a story about gay African-Americans and a play about elderly people because those people are so often invisible onstage,” runs through March 31 at the Den Theatre.
Fifty years after Chicago ‘riot,’ new photos emerge—and develop a story
Columbia Journalism Review, Mar 07, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner writes on new revelations surrounding Karega Kofi Moyo’s photography, much of which depicts the unrest following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Philadelphia Celebrates Women’s History Month
PhillyBite Magazine, Mar 07, 2018Neysa Page-Lieberman, the Executive Director of Columbia’s Department of Exhibitions, Performance and Student Spaces (DEPS), has curated Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerilla Girls in the Artworld and Beyond, currently exhibiting at Moore College of Art and Design.
Lena Waithe wants to see your script — but only if it’s good
Chicago Tribune, Mar 06, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 wants to “open doors for writers” by looking at scripts that receive an evaluation score of eight or above on industry site The Blacklist.
Todo listo para el arranque de la tercera edición del Festival de Cine Feminista de Chicago
Univision, Mar 06, 2018Journalism student Andrea Salcedo spoke with Chicago Feminist Film Festival co-founders Michelle Yates and Susan Kerns about featured film The Future Ahead (El Futuro que viene).
Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago and Harris Theater Present Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan in FORMOSA: A Spiritual Journey
Picture This Post, Mar 06, 2018The Dance Center’s presentation of the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan is praised, described as a “forced meditation” that left audience members in a trance.
City Club of Chicago: Exodus from Illinois
WGN Radio, Mar 06, 2018Journalism alum Mary Mitchell ’91 presented at the City Club of Chicago’s Exodus from Illinois panel, discussing what government officials can do to reinvigorate the state and reverse recent years of population decline.
A Dreamer discusses the uncertainty of DACA in the Trump era
Hello Giggles, Mar 05, 2018Former student Edwin Saucedo discusses his life as a Dreamer, working to provide for his mother and sisters while also seeking a path to citizenship.
Property taxes, spending top concerns in DuPage Board Democratic primary
Chicago Tribune, Mar 05, 2018Alum John Basco ’99 is running for a seat on the DuPage County Board, where he aims to focus on protecting the county’s natural resources and enhancing public transit.
Robservations: Cara Carriveau exits WSHE
Robert Feder, Mar 02, 2018Communications consultant and former associate vice chancellor for public affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago Mark Rosati has been appointed Columbia’s new Vice President for Strategic Communications and External Relations.
Five African Americans Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Mar 02, 2018Carolyn L. Branton MAM ’11, former director of development for Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater, has been named Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Robert Morris University.
Six candidates compete in crowded 17th Representative District race
Chicago Tribune, Mar 02, 2018Communication alum Alexandra Eidenberg ’05, a longtime champion for better Illinois healthcare, runs for Illinois Representative with hopes to make insurance “accessible to everyone.” More coverage can be found at Evanston Now and Chicago Sun-Times.
12 Voices: Combining Black History and Love
Chicago Defender, Mar 02, 2018Communication Associate Professor Shanita Akintonde examines depictions of Black Love in media, seeking more positive portrayals for future generations to emulate.
Women dominate latest wave of industry activity
Reel Chicago, Mar 01, 2018Writer and producer Thavary Krouch MFA ’13 has joined the Chicago Film Office, where she will oversee local and independent initiatives in search of “stories that connect.”
Real Talk: Jeff Derringer
XLR8R, Mar 01, 2018Music faculty member Jeff Derringer discusses balancing his artistry with his teaching and offers advice to budding musicians.
The ancient art of henna is new again in Lakeland
The Ledger, Mar 01, 2018Film alum Tejal Mehta '04 is profiled for her career as a henna artist, a craft she learned from her mother and sister, and discusses the process and care that goes into each henna application. Screens Monthly: March
Third Coast Review, Mar 01, 2018The Chicago Feminist Film Festival, hosted for the third year at Columbia, begins Wednesday, March 7 with The Future Ahead, a Toronto International Film Festival selection. William Calloway sits down with the Herald to discuss run for 25th District seat
Hyde Park Herald, Feb 28, 2018Former student and community activist William Calloway is running for an Illinois General Assembly seat, aiming to bring resources and progressive reform to the 25th District.
From the Source: Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s Fighting Words Festival
The Local Tourist, Feb 27, 2018Theatre faculty member Andrea J. Dymond will direct the Lady Macbeth-inspired play The Witches of Birnam at the Fighting Words Festival May 19-20.
Likely the last chance to see founder lead the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
Chicago Tribune, Feb 27, 2018The Dance Center’s March 2-3 presentation of the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan will likely be the last Chicago performance with founder Lin Hwai-min, who plans to retire at the end of 2019. More coverage: Chicago Magazine.
How can we prepare our kids with special needs for a school crisis?
The Washington Post, Feb 27, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner examines school efforts to adequately prepare children with special needs, like her two sons with autism, for emergencies.
Sam Weller inspires students to “make a life worth living”
The Observer, Feb 26, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Sam Weller kicked off Elgin Community College’s Writers Center Reading Series Feb. 15, offering a “look into his creative thought process.”
Standards: The Missing Gear for Deploying Audiovisual Technology Across the Corporate Enterprise
IAS Technology, Feb 17, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics faculty member Jeremy Caldera offers advice for audiovisual systems integrators, detailing the development and deployment of AV channels “on an enterprise or global scale.”
Democratic candidate for MWRD commissioner: Debra Shore
Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 25, 2018Debra Shore MFA ’96, a 12-year member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board of Commissioners, is running for reelection in the March 20 primary.
Book Review: ‘There’s a Hamster in the Dashboard’ by David W. Berner
San Francisco Review of Books, Feb 25, 2018Radio Associate Professor David W. Berner’s essay collection There’s a Hamster in the Dashboard, which chronicles his life through relationships with his former pets, is considered “insightful and humorous, entertaining and touching.”
Stephanie Graham: Redefining the Visual Culture of African American Art
Chicago Defender, Feb 23, 2018Film alum Stephanie Graham ’05 is profiled for her socially-conscious visual art, which documents and contextualizes movements like #BlackLivesMatter in a politically tumultuous era.
Natalie Krick Plays with Fashion and Beauty Ideals in a New Book
PDN, Feb 23, 2018Natalie Krick MFA ’12 challenges the fashion industry’s problematic beauty standards in her new photography book Natural Deceptions.
NERDS Hosts 5th Annual Youth Gathering with Record Number of Attendees
Ledger Dispatch, Feb 22, 2018Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Frank Waln ’14, an “award-winning Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop artist and music producer,” performed at this year’s Native Education Raising Dedicated Students (NERDS) gathering.
Get ready for Sahar Habibi
Chicago Tribune, Feb 22, 2018Musician Sahar Habibi ’16, who has signed with Los Angeles-based label Soulection, is dubbed “the next big thing.”
David Mamet talks about his new book ‘Chicago,’ all about gangsters and Tribune reporters
Chicago Tribune, Feb 22, 2018Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet thanks former Film student Pam Susemiehl, his assistant for 15 years, whose “enthusiasm and encouragement” helped propel his new Prohibition-era novel Chicago.
'Breaking Bad' is just one place you might have heard Chicago's Tight Phantomz
Chicago Tribune, Feb 22, 2018Audio and Acoustic Arts alum Mike Lust ‘98 (née Boltz) discusses his journey as a musician with the local band ahead of their performance at the Empty Bottle.
Inside the World of ‘Craftivism,’ the DIY Protest Art Fueling Knitting Circles Everywhere
TIME, Feb 21, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Shannon Downey’s viral project “Badass Cross Stitch” is a “therapeutic tool” that is about “creating space to think about systemic problems.”
DANCIN' FEATS Sharp and still with Lin Hwai-min
Windy City Times, Feb 21, 2018Lin Hwai-min, founder and director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, discusses his artistic career and what makes Cloud Gate Dancers unique. Cloud Gate will premiere its new program Formosa at the Harris Theater March 2 and 3.
Why Millennials Could Prosper From Lerone Bennett Jr.’s History Lessons
Blavity, Feb 20, 2018Communication Associate Professor Lillian Williams writes on how trustee emeritus Lerone Bennett Jr., who passed away last week, influenced her early years and what today’s generation can learn from his black history lessons.
Getting to Yes, And… | Anne Libera, Columbia College and Second City – “An Education in Comedy.”
WGN Radio, Feb 20, 2018Assistant Professor and Director of Comedy Studies Anne Libera joined WGN's Getting to Yes, And... podcast for their 100th episode and discussed how to become a better improv performer.
New Columbia College student center ready to plant its roots in the South Loop
Curbed Chicago, Feb 19, 2018On Friday Columbia's student center was granted a construction permit, "the first indication that work is ready to begin in earnest." The center is set to be completed by early 2019. Additional coverage can be found at Chicago Construction News.
Lerone Bennett Jr., Historian of Black America, Dies at 89
The New York Times, Feb 16, 2018Trustee emeritus Lerone Bennett Jr., a civil rights champion and longtime executive editor of Ebony magazine, has passed away. Additional coverage includes: Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post.
An In-Depth Interview With the Music Professional, Alexander Burke
All Access Music, Feb 16, 2018Music alum Alexander Burke ’05, who has composed pieces for Iron Man 3 and New Girl, discusses his musical background and his upcoming projects.
“Joseph Lappie: Personal Mythologies,” February 24 through May 20
River Cities’ Reader, Feb 13, 2018St. Ambrose University professor and Book and Paper Arts alum Joseph Lappie MFA ’08 will showcase his multidisciplinary exhibit Personal Mythologies at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa.
Mattachine podcast uncovers the forgotten history of queer liberation
Chicago Reader, Feb 12, 2018Former student Devlyn Camp discusses their podcast Mattachine, which chronicles the history of the Mattachine Society and its role in “the United States’ first successful gay emancipation movement.”
Take Ten festival brings theater director Joanie Schultz home to Aspen
The Aspen Times, Feb 10, 2018Theatre alum Joanie Schultz ’00, co-founder of Chicago’s Flush Puppy Theatre and current artistic director of Dallas’ WaterTower Theatre, returns to her hometown of Aspen, Colorado to direct three student-penned plays at the Theatre Masters’ Take Ten Festival.
Review: In rare performance, choreographer Doug Varone takes to stage along with his dancers at Columbia
Chicago Tribune, Feb 09, 2018The Dance Center’s presentation of Doug Varone and Dancers was “wholly worth” braving this weekend’s weather for the company’s 30th anniversary celebration, which featured a rare stage appearance by Varone himself. More coverage: Picture This.
No Literal: Livin’ la vida loca without accents can be confusing
Gozamos, Feb 09, 2018Communication Associate Professor Elio Leturia’s No Literal—on display at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago until Feb. 22—illustrates the importance of correct Spanish through twelve posters. More coverage: Borderzine.
The Colonie Expands Editorial, Motion Design, VFX Capabilities with Signing of Multiple Talent
4rfv, Feb 09, 2018Film alum Jeff Borowiak ’16 has been appointed motion designer at post-production house The Colonie, following his breakout work with interactive web series The Reunion and 2017 Feminist Film Festival selection Game Master.
Chicago Feminist Film Festival
Reel Chicago, Feb 08, 2018Columbia will host the third annual Chicago Feminist Film Festival, showcasing work from under-represented film professionals. The festival includes three feature films, 40 short films, and two web series.
Warner Bros TV Promotes Jeff Tobler to Communications SVP
The Wrap, Feb 07, 2018Communication alum Jeff Tobler ’03 has been promoted to senior vice president at Warner Bros. TV, where he will lead the Television Publicity and Communications division on scripted programming and media outreach. More coverage: First Comics News.
Young Introduces Training Wheels Film
The Chicago Citizen, Feb 08, 2018Former Film student Sandrel Sanicole Young is working on a short film called “Training Wheels,” which is inspired by Young’s relationship with her father.
Seacoast Repertory launches 30th anniversary season this weekend
Fosters, Feb 08, 2018Theatre alum Tyler Christie ‘14 will make his professional directing debut with In The Heights at the New Hampshire theatre company.
2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Facts
Wallethub, Feb 07, 2018Ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Journalism Associate Professor Laurence Minsky provides his expertise on the potential return of investment for host cities.
Shannon Downey on artistic/activist ‘craftivism,’ other feats
Windy City Times, Feb 07, 2018Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Shannon Downey uses her embroidered craftivism “to inspire, instigate, engage, inflame, empower and incite people into action,” encouraging artists to find their voice and then use it to bring change to the world.
Jazz guitarist will perform at Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main
bcrnews, Feb 07, 2018Music alum Eric Taylor ’11 will perform at the Tiskilwa Historical Society Feb. 10, with food donations and funds collected at the event going toward the Bureau Country Food Pantry.
Appleton Boychoir to give ‘Peace’ a chance Saturday
Post Crescent, Feb 07, 2018To promote the power of culture’s role in bettering the world, the Appleton Boychoir will present IMAGINE ... The Peace Concert this Saturday, featuring student Katie Welko’s interpretative dance performance to Craig Hella Johnson’s “Will There Really Be a Morning?”
In the Crawlspace: Hill, Franken, and #MeToo Pain
The A-line, Feb 06, 2018English Assistant Professor Nicole Spigner writes on the context around the #MeToo movement and believes that now people “can survey the damage already done and suffer new hurt as we make a reach towards liberation.”
Minnesota-born artist takes to Instagram to make a statement about breaking gender roles
City Pages, Feb 06, 2018Graphic Design alum Kyle Letendre ’12, now a freelance lettering artist, illustrator, and designer, is using his artistry to address issues of gender and sexuality within contemporary illustration and design.
What’s Happening in Downtown Cumberland
Appalachian Independent, Feb 05, 2018Karen Irvine, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Photography, is the 2018 juror for Appalachia’s Allegany National Photography Competition.
Interviews and video: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical based on the movie ‘School of Rock’ rolls into OKC
NewsOK, Feb 04, 2018Theatre alum Rob Colletti ’11, who is currently starring as wannabe rockstar Dewey Finn in the national School of Rock Broadway tour, discusses the show and the magic of his young co-stars.
Dance gathering fiesta set to take over broad street, Lagos
The Guardian Nigeria, Feb 04, 2018Dean of Fine and Performing Arts Onye Ozuzu is co-curating the second annual Dance Gathering in Lagos this year, with a “Body and Memory” theme that focuses on “diverse forms of creative endeavors that variously explore the body as a storehouse of memories and inherited traumas.” More coverage at The Net and Bella Naija.
Rodger Jackson chats about ‘No Chiraq,’ creating content and Chicago talent
Rolling Out, Feb 03, 2018Chicago-based production company INTV, created by No Chiraq executive producer Rodger Jackson, is fostering opportunity for homegrown talent by bringing on Columbia students to assist with production.
Learn From The Experience of Others When Choosing A Design
Worship Tech Director, Feb 02, 2018Acoustics alum Tom Noble ’12 offers personal anecdotes and advice for budding designers, writing that “viewing other designs can provide insight and a learning experience that otherwise can only be gained after years of practice.”
60 Things to Do in Chicago in February
Chicago Magazine, Feb 01, 2018The Dance Center’s presentation of Doug Varone and Dancers, which runs Feb. 8–10 as a toast to the company’s 30th anniversary, is one of the top events for February. More coverage can be found at See Chicago Dance, Picture this Post, Dancer Music, and Chicago Tonight.
Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Photography Receives $1 Million Gift
Art Forum, Feb 01, 2018The Ruttenberg brothers discuss making their $1 million donation to the Museum of Contemporary Photography in honor of their parents.
Journalist Sam Weller to visit ECC for Writers Center Reading Series event Feb. 15
Chicago Tribune, Feb 01, 2018English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Sam Weller, a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner and authorized biographer of Ray Bradbury, will be the next featured guest of Elgin Community College’s Writers Center Reading Series on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Nate Rodgers Joins ‘Chasing News’
TV NewsCheck, Feb 01, 2018Following his time with WNCN Raleigh and WICD Champaign, Journalism alum Nate Rodgers ’06 has joined Secaucus, New Jersey-based news program Chasing News with Bill Spadea as a reporter.
How They Did It: 24 Set-Ups + 12 Hours A Day x Three Days = A 22 -Minute Short, “Kill the Light”
MovieMaker, Jan 30, 2018Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Mark Schimmel details the production process behind his short film Kill the Light, offering advice for indie filmmakers to make the most of their resources.
Million-plus gifts support photography locally
Crain's, Feb 01, 2018Brothers David "Buzz" Ruttenberg and Roger "Biff" Ruttenberg have donated $1 million to the Museum of Contemporary Photography from The David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts Foundation, the largest cash donation to the museum in its history.
Showtime picks up ‘The Chi’ for a second season
Chicago Tribune, Jan 30, 2018The Chi—the South Side-based Showtime series from Television alum Lena Waithe ’06—has been renewed for a second season, with fellow alum Ayanna Floyd Davis MFA ’98 signing on as executive producer and showrunner.
OPERA America’s 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients Announced
Broadway World, Jan 30, 20182003 Honorary Degree Recipient Henry Fogel has received a National Opera Trustee Recognition Award for his work with the Chicago Opera Theater, where he served four years as board president and now sits on its Governance, Finance, Audit, and Executive Committees.
Roeper Sidelined at Sun-Times Over Twitter Investigation
NBC Chicago, Jan 29, 2018Communication Associate Professor Anne Marie Mitchell discusses the investigation into Sun-Times reporter Richard Roeper buying Twitter followers, citing social media’s “wild west mentality” that has inevitably led to profiteering and exploitation.
Classic laughs: Comedy the theme for 10th season of the Park Ridge Library Classic Film Series
Chicago Tribune, Jan 29, 2018Creative Writing alum Matthew Hoffman ’98, a film historian and assistant circulation manager for the Park Ridge Library, will kick off the 10th season of the library’s Classic Film Series March 1 with Whisky Galore!, the first of six Ealing Studios comedy films.
Oakton film lecturer’s movie to be showcased at Siskel Film Center
Chicago Tribune, Jan 29, 2018Alum Michael Glover Smith ’00 will speak with audience members and screen his award-winning film Mercury in Retrograde, an examination of the modern relationship, at the Gene Siskel Film Center this February.
Maura Braun Shares Her Interior Design Style and Inspiration
Chicago Woman, Jan 29, 2018Maura Braun MFA ’09, owner of Maura Braun Interior Designs, discusses her passion for designing—delving into her ideal style and praising the women that have inspired her.
Aidy Bryant Fun Facts: 8 Things To Know About ‘SNL’ Cast Member
IBT, Jan 27, 2018SNL star and Theatre alum Aidy Bryant ’09 reveals she’s working on a plus-size fashion line, gives advice for aspiring comedians, and discusses her role in the Oscar-nominated comedy The Big Sick.
Michelle Alegria to join ‘Good Day Chicago’ as traffic reporter
Robert Feder, Jan 29, 2018Journalism alum Michelle Alegria ’97 will be joining Fox’s WFLD-Channel 32 as the new traffic reporter for Good Day Chicago, following her nearly decade-long stint as a featured contributor for 190 North, the magazine show from ABC’s WLS-Channel 7. More coverage here.
What It Takes – Steven Spielberg
VOA News – Learning English, Jan 26, 2018Various interviews from Film alum Janusz Kaminski ’87, a staple cinematographer in the films of Steven Spielberg, are featured in this compilation-style podcast about the four-time Oscar-winning director.
The Animators of Animaniacs Take Us Inside the Iconic Cartoon Series
Syfy Wire, Jan 26, 2018In light of the announcement that Animaniacs will return in 2020, Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Ronald Fleischer and faculty member Douglas Rice speak about the origins of their animation studio StarToons, where they produced their Emmy-winning work for the show.
Impressions of a city: Two Juans document Wilson as artists in residence
The Wilson Times, Jan 26, 2018Juan Giraldo MFA ’15 is profiled on his work as an artist in residence for Wilson, North Carolina’s Eyes on Main Street project, where he spent much of his time documenting workers at the Bridgestone tire plant as an homage to his favorite photographers.
‘Pirates of Penzance,’ with a piña colada: Gilbert & Sulivan plays as interactive party
Los Angeles Times, Jan 26, 2018Theatre faculty member Andra Velis Simon is praised for her balanced musical direction in Chicago theatre troupe The Hypocrites’ production of Pirates of Penzance, which is currently showing in Pasadena, California through Feb. 25.
Queering Dance, at Last
Los Angeles Review of Books, Jan 24, 2018Dance Chair and Associate Professor Peter Carpenter and Associate Professor Raquel Monroe are mentioned in this review of the anthology Queer Dance: Meanings and Makings, which features essays from the two about queerness, national protest, and the bending of genre to reflect the fluidity of gender and sexuality.
Must Reads
AEF, Jan 03, 2018Communication Assistant Professor Laurence Minsky’s book The Activation Imperative: How to Build Brands and Business by Inspiring Action was selected as a “must read” by the ANA Educational Foundation, taking a place beside the classics on advertising, branding, and marketing.
Algo Diferente… Latin Fusion Catches Fire!
peoriamagazines.com, Dec 16, 2017Music Associate Professor and Jazz Studies director Scott Hall has created “high-spirited and enjoyable” arrangements being performed by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra for their collaborative concert with Latin jazz group The BraziLionaires, Pasión y Romance. Find more coverage from the Journal Star and WGLT.
Film Comedy and the American Dream
New Books Network, Jan 25, 2018In this podcast, Film alum Zach Sands ’03 discusses the role that comedy plays in the discourse surrounding national identity and the American Dream, which he details in his 2017 book Film Comedy and the American Dream.
Elaine Rojas-Castillo
NBC Right Now, Jan 25, 2018Elaine Rojas-Castillo MA ’16 has joined the NBC Right Now team as a reporter for the Yakima, Washington-based news show Wake Up Northwest following her internship work with NBC News Midwest.
Quest to fill void on family tree leads to documentary film on lost opera
Chicago Tribune, Jan 24, 2018The Way to Andina, the award-winning opera documentary from Cinema and Television Arts alum Arlen Parsa ’09 chronicling his mission to produce and premiere his great-grandfather’s lost opera, premiered Jan. 25 on WTTW.
LOADING DOC: A Double Oscar Nomination, Sundance News and More
Screen Magazine, Jan 24, 2018Associate Professor in Cinema and Television Arts Jeff Spitz writes on Kartemquin Films’ two Oscar nominations for the non-fiction films Abacus: Small Enough to Jail and Edith + Eddie.
Top 5 Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in Illinois – 2018 Rankings
Animation Career Review, Jan 05, 2018Columbia is ranked as a top Graphic Design school in Illinois for our Graphic Design program offerings, internships, and study abroad opportunities.
From Sundance to Starz: 'America to Me' goes deep and wide on race, education
Chicago Tribune, Jan 22, 2018Participant Media's documentary president Diane Weyermann MFA ’92 discusses STARZ's acquisition of America to Me, a nonfiction series detailing a "year in the lives of students, parents, and educators in the Oak Park and River Forest High School community."
2018 Best College Locations in America
Niche, Jan 22, 2018Columbia has been listed as one of the best college locations in America, ranking 14th out of more than 1,000 schools.
National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2017 Awards
Critical Mass, Jan 21, 2018Steven Teref MFA ’06 has been named a National Book Critics Circle Award Poetry finalist for his translated collection Directions for Use, featuring the "erotic, wry, feminist poems" of Serbian poet Ana Ristović.
Kym Mazelle returns home to take care of some chores
Gary 411 News, Jan 22, 2018Alum Kym Mazelle ’12, a Gary Legends Award winner who is credited as the pioneer of House music in Europe, is profiled on her performance career, which spans continents and decades.
25 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Debuts to Watch for in 2018
Barnes and Noble, Jan 19, 2018What Should Be Wild, the “delightful and darkly magical" coming-of-age fantasy novel from Julia Fine MFA ’15, will be released by Harper on May 8.
Chicago singer Anna Agosta took the leap, for which we should all be grateful
Chicago Tribune, Jan 18, 2018Music student Anna Agosta is profiled on her blossoming music career, which has included performing at Manifest, a guest appearance at South by Southwest, and 2017's Greenhouse EP.
PIE Chat: David Comp, Assistant Provost for Global Education, Columbia College Chicago
The Pie News, Jan 17, 2018Assistant Provost for Global Education David Comp discusses the impact social media has on global education, particularly international students' shifting perceptions of the United States.
Web series inspired by trading platform Bunz
The Canadian Jewish News, Jan 17, 2018Theatre alum Jonathan Hirsh ’11 discusses Fare Trade, his new web series inspired by the online trading platform Bunz—described as the "Craigslist without money"—and the cash-less economy it encourages.
Facebook Changes to Algorithm Stir Strong Reactions
NBC 5, Jan 12, 2018Communication Associate Chair Anne Marie Mitchell praises Facebook for the company's decision to "go back to their roots" with their new algorithm.
Country music radio pioneer 'Uncle Len' dead at 89
Chicago Tribune, Jan 18, 2018Founder of Radio One Communications and Radio alum Len “Uncle Len” Ellis ’52, who started the area’s first and longest running country music radio station, has died.
Not clowning around: Studio audience TV returns to WGN with ‘People’
WGN-TV, Jan 18, 2018Film alum and TV veteran Doug Karo ’97 will executive produce “Man of the People” with host Pat Tomasulo, WGN’s first television show in 40 years taped in front of a live studio audience.
WINTER DANCE SPECIAL Contemporary dance, ballet and much more
Windy City Times, Jan 16, 2018Among the many dance events this winter, the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago will welcome back Doug Varone and Dancers for the first time since 2001, as well as the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. More coverage here.
Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves to launch Goodman’s 2018 Owen Theatre season
Windy City Times, Jan 16, 2018Part-time Theatre faculty member Vanessa Stalling will open the Goodman Theatre's 2018 Owen Theatre season with her production of suburban soccer drama The Wolves, from Feb. 9 through March 11.
Sold-out NRF Foundation Gala Raises $2.8 Million to Support Student Scholarships and Retail Career Initiatives
Business Wire, Jan 15, 2018Two teams of Columbia students from various disciplines placed first and second in the NRF Foundation's Student Challenge competition, with the top team's students receiving individual $5,000 scholarships, and the second place team receiving scholarships of $2,500. More coverage can be found here.
Lena Waithe keeps Chicago cliches out of 'The Chi'
Chicago Reader, Jan 12, 2018In the pilot episode of The Chi, the new Showtime series from Television alum Lena Waithe ’06, the realities of Chicago are brought front and center through complex characters and nuanced plotlines.
Shannelle Armstrong-Fowler talks People TV's plus size bridal series 'The Perfect Fit'
ABC 7 Chicago, Jan 11, 2018Communication Assistant Professor Shannelle Armstrong-Fowler appeared on Windy City Live to discuss the origins of her salon Haute & Co. Bridal Boutique, and what inspired her new body positive bridal reality show The Perfect Fit.
Waste360 Names Szczepanski as Editorial Director, Kuffel as Associate Editor
Waste 360, Jan 16, 2018Journalism alum Mallory Szczepanski ’11 has been named the new editorial director for waste and recycling publication Waste 360, where she will "manage editorial efforts, grow the brand’s digital presence, and continue to cover leading industry events."
Years of persistence led to holiday honoring King
USA Today, Jan 12, 2018Marketing Communications alum Jeff Shafer ’09, who "found his niche and his passion in admiration for [Martin Luther] King," is profiled alongside his brother—professional muralist Sike Style—and their father for the family's sixth King Day mural project.
Exhibits featuring work of local artists open Wednesday at ICC
Journal Star, Jan 12, 2018Art alum John Boylan ’94, who aims to bring vibrancy to the mundane through his craft, will have mixed media works displayed in Peoria's ICC Performing Arts Gallery starting Jan. 17.
'The Chi' Creator Lena Waithe Says Television 'Taught Me How To Dream'
NPR, Jan 11, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 discusses dismantling stereotypes and representing Chicago’s humanness with her Showtime series The Chi. The full transcript can be found here.
8 Chicago Women That Are Kickin' Ass in 2018
Urban Matter, Jan 11, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 and Creative Writing alum Iliana Regan ’05 are listed among eight Chicago trailblazers for their accomplishments this year—a new television series and a memoir, respectively—as well as their contributions to Chicago and beyond.
New Chazen Art Museum director brings industrial Midwest background
Wisconsin State Journal, Jan 12, 2018Photography alum Amy Gilman ’01 is profiled on her position as new director of UW-Madison's Chazen Art Museum, where she's working to make "art museums relevant to the next generation."
One at Optimus Welcomes Mary Ann Holecek as EP/Managing Director and Damian Huck as EP
SHOOT, Jan 11, 2018Film alum Damian Huck ’05, a freelance producer with 12 years of experience working for clients like Apple and Toyota, has been named executive producer for ONE at Optimus, an arm of post-production house Optimus. More coverage here.
Former youth filmmaker recalls time in the Guam International Film Festival
Pacific Daily News, Jan 10, 2018Former student Kent Velesrubio, winner of the Best Made in the Marianas Award from the 2014 Guam International Film Festival, discusses his life since winning the award and offers advice for aspiring filmmakers.
Jonathan Safran Foer on Aleksandar Hemon's "The Bees, Part 1" - short story podcast
The Guardian, Jan 09, 2018"The Bees, Part 1" a short story written by MacArthur Fellow and Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Aleksandar Hemon, is introduced by Everything Is Illuminated author Jonathan Safran Foer for The Guardian's short story podcast.
From a Yardie to a Yankee
NoHo Arts District, Jan 09, 2018Theatre alum Sardia Robinson ’99 will present her award-winning one-woman show From a Yardie to a Yankee January 21st at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California.
Chicago bridal pro at center of 'The Perfect Fit' reality show
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 08, 2018The Perfect Fit, Communication Assistant Professor Shannelle Armstrong-Fowler's reality show about pairing plus size brides with their perfect gowns, premieres tonight on PeopleTV. More coverage at Chicago Woman.
MCCC presenting 'Eleven Years' Jan. 25-Feb. 22
NJ.com, Jan 08, 2018Alum Jen Davis ’02 will showcase Eleven Years, her photography exhibition that "explores body image, identity and relationships," at Mercer County Community College's James Kerney Campus Gallery from January 25th through February 22nd.
Queer history comes to life in 'Mattachine' podcast
Chicago Pride, Jan 06, 2018Television alum Devlyn Camp ’14 discusses Mattachine, their new serialized podcast about the gay rights-centric Mattachine Society and its role in LGBTQ liberation. More coverage at Windy City Times.
In 2018 Are We Allowed to Enjoy the Red Carpet?
Glamour, Jan 05, 2018Television student Danielle Acton, along with other women, speaks about balancing activism and indulgence on the red carpet in a post-Weinstein Hollywood.
A mother's anguish never ebbed as case of her son's killer dragged on
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 05, 2018Communication Chair Suzanne McBride tells the story of Ebony Ambrose, a grieving mother who spent four years awaiting justice for her slain son, former student Kevin Ambrose.
Players 2018: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago
Newcity, Jan 04, 2018Alum Anna D. Shapiro ’90 and Dance faculty members Carrie Hanson and Daniel "BRAVEMONK" Haywood are listed among the Chicago artists that made "art that helped things feel bearable or even, occasionally, bright" this past year.
Master of None's Lena Waithe: 'If you come from a poor background, TV becomes what you dream about'
The Guardian, Jan 05, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06, "one of the most sought-after new voices in Hollywood," discusses the inspirations behind The Chi, growing up queer in Chicago, and the importance of authentic representation.
Lens of an insider: Photographer defies media portrait of Chicago neighborhood
Columbia Journalism Review, Jan 04, 2018Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner writes about Journalism alum Tonika Johnson ’03, a photographer and community activist who presents an insider's view of the Englewood community.
After historic Emmy win, Lena Waithe aims to open minds with Showtime's 'The Chi'
Los Angeles Times, Jan 04, 2018Praised as a "voice for the overlooked," Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 is interviewed about The Chi, detailing her desire to tell a story that is true to the community she grew up in.
Catalyst Movmnt showcases the experiences of black womyn through dances of their own making
Chicago Reader, Jan 04, 2018In their new show Lather. Rinse. Repeat. | Fall. Climb. Release., Dance alumni Aaliyah Christina '16, Trinity Dawn Bobo ’16, Keyierra Collins ’16, and student Keisha Bennett explore the American black female experience.
Harlem is Here: Dawoud Bey brings the New York neighborhood to Kalamazoo
Revue, Jan 04, 2018Photography Professor and recent MacArthur Foundation Fellowship recipient Dawoud Bey will present his exhibition Harlem, U.S.A. and Harlem Redux at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on January 13th.
In Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi,’ life as it is lived on the South Side
Chicago Tribune, Jan 03, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 discusses humanizing Chicago’s South Side and representing black lives in her new Showtime series The Chi. More coverage can be found at the Chicago Tribune, TV Guide, and Variety.
Streep, Hanks deliver vital newsroom drama with Spielberg’s ‘The Post’
Daily Herald, Jan 03, 2018Film alum Janusz Kaminski ’87 “brings visual vitality to newsroom sets” as cinematographer on his 17th Spielberg film.
For Liz Williams and her Outerwear Line, Coat Check, Business is Always Heating Up
Newcity, Jan 03, 2018Fashion Studies faculty member Elizabeth Williams is profiled on her new outerwear line Coat Check, a local fashion business “about classic lines with a modern twist.”
CBS Announces the 21 Performers Participating in the 2018 Diversity Comedy Showcase
The Hollywood Times, Jan 03, 2018Television alum Steve Szlaga ’07 is one of 21 performers selected for the annual CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase in Los Angeles.
With ‘The Chi,’ Lena Waithe Heads Home in Search of the Real Chicago
New York Times, Jan 02, 2018Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 discusses how she wants to depict Chicago in “all its complexities and nuances” on The Chi, which debuts on Jan. 7 on Showtime.
12 Voices: On The Front Porch to the Hallowed Halls of Higher Education
Chicago Defender, Jan 03, 2018Communication Associate Professor Shanita Baraka Akintonde writes about her experience as a student, mentor, and educator of color.
An Airbnb that’s an art gallery? As Seattle rents soar, DIY art galleries crop up in homes, garages
Seattle Times, Jan 03, 2018Photography alum Josh Poehlein ’13, along with other artists and curators, discusses the trend of converting unconventional space into art galleries.
The 2017 Curbed Cup winner is... South Loop!
Curbed Chicago, Jan 02, 2018Columbia’s new Student Center, one of the area’s major developments in a “break out year,” helps propel the South Loop as the “Chicago neighborhood of the year.”
Jacob Saenz Awarded 2018 APR/Honickman First Book Prize
The American Poetry Review, Jan 02, 2018English and Creative Writing alum and Library Acquisitions Assistant Jacob Saenz ’05 wins the prestigious first book award, judged by Pulitzer Prize winning-poet Gregory Pardlo.
How Online Videos Changed The Dance World
Dance Magazine, Jan 01, 2018School of Fine and Performing Arts Dean and Dance Professor Onye Ozuzu discusses the effects of increased access through the internet, which she sees as “a mode of cultural transportation, which both expands what dancers make and can have the effect of homogenization."
Chicago collective puts black characters in fantasy, horror and sci-fi films
Chicago Tribune, Dec 30, 2017Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller discusses the value in expanding representation for blacks in film genres beyond comedies and urban dramas.
Meet the P-C's 10 people to watch in 2018
Press-Citizen, Dec 29, 2017Arts Management alum Rebecca Fons MAM ’11, who takes over as the new programming director at FilmScene, is named one of Iowa City’s notable local leaders to watch in 2018.
On Sabina Ott’s Social Practice
Los Angeles Review of Books, Dec 19, 2017Writer Chris Kraus explores Art and Art History Professor Sabina Ott’s evolution as a multimedia artist whose work is both “social and celebratory.”
See it now: “The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold”
Chicago Reader, Dec 10, 2018The MoCP’s current exhibition, curated by Photography Associate Professor Greg Foster-Rice, ends on December 21.
Ten Best Chicago Albums This Year
Chicago Magazine, Dec 20, 2017Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Kevin Rhomberg ’15, aka Knox Fortune, is included in this year’s top ten albums from Chicago artists for his debut release Paradise. Study: Educating News Consumers About the Media Can Curb Conspiracy Theory Appeal
Columbia Journalism Review, Dec 20, 2017Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner explores recent research that connects conspiracy theory appeal with uneducated news consumption. In the Life: Zach Barnard
Windy City Times, Dec 20, 2017Fine Arts student and painter Zach Barnard discusses a recent commission for Danny’s Tavern in Bucktown, and his love for the city at night. Rock Musical 'Lizzie' Extends, Broadway's Ciara Renee Joins Cast
Windy City Times, Dec 19, 2017Theatre faculty member Andra Velis Simon directs the music for Lizzie, put on by Firebrand Theatre and recently extended to January 14. Kalin Haydon Captures the Nostalgia of Middle America's Bingo Halls and Bowling Alleys
It's Nice That, Dec 19, 2017Current MFA in Photography student Kalin Haydon discusses how her grandparents' leisure activities turned into the focus of her creative practice. Activists Sleep Outside to Raise Awareness, Money for Homeless Veterans
ABC 7 Chicago, Dec 19, 2017Columbia's Student Veteran Association hosted their fifth annual sleepout, raising support and awareness for the homeless veteran population by sleeping outside for 24 hours. Future of iconic studio in doubt after massive deal with Disney
New York Post, Dec 15, 2017Cinema and Television Arts Associate professor Ron Falzone shares his concerns regarding Disney’s purchase of 21st Century Fox. ‘The Voice’ finals show Monday could give Fort Wayne’s Addison Agen a time to shine
News Sentinel, Dec 15, 2017Addison Agen, a finalist on The Voice, will be an incoming freshmen in Columbia’s Cinema and Television Arts Department in the fall. Earth, Wind & Fire Set for Groovy Show in Peoria next March
Journal Star, Dec 13, 20172008 Honorary Degree Recipients and members of Earth, Wind & Fire Phillip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson will be touring through Illinois in March.
“Craftivist” Shannon Downey Reflects on a Year of Angry Cross Stitching
Chicago Magazine, Dec 12, 2017Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Shannon Downey is interviewed about her cross-stitching inspiration and how Chicago influences her art. Sheridan Solisti Trio Presented a Brilliant Series of Recitals
Chicago Patch, Dec 12, 2017Chicago hosted the world premiere of Music Assistant Professor Ilya Levinson’s “Ghost Tango,” a chamber music piece Levinson wrote with exaggerated emotion to “illustrate the desire of the ghostly world to communicate with our real world.” Join the Tooth Team for National Children’s Dental Health Month
ADA NEWS, Dec 11, 2017Current Illustration student Jade Rector designed concept art with “a sense of joy and teamwork” for a poster promoting National Children’s Dental Health Month. Experience essential for quality improvisation, emphasizes book by professor of philosophy
Hindustan Times, Dec 09, 2017Humanities, History and Social Sciences Professor Stephen Asma’s recent book The Evolution of Imagination examines the intersections of creativity, experience, and knowledge.
Exhibition - New Grey Planet at Microscope Gallery
American Towns, Dec 11, 2017Art and Art History alum Nicholas Steindorf’s ’09 solo exhibition New Grey Planet at the Microscope Gallery in Brooklyn aims to make viewers aware of how our memories and expectations intrude upon and alter our perceptions. Graduate Profile: Allie Coppedge
Current, Dec 10, 2017Fashion student Allie Coppedge is profiled about her high school habits and her dream of having a career in fashion. Chicago Photographer Dawoud Bey To Exhibit At KIA
Community Voices, Dec 07, 2017The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will display two of Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s exhibitions, Harlem, USA and Harlem Redux through January. How a Colbert Writer's Tweet About Santa's Husband Became a Book
Paste Magazine, Dec 06, 2017Cinema and Television Arts alum and staff writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Daniel Kibblesmith ’05 explains how his comedic children’s book Santa’s Husband started with a tweet. Top 100 Fashion Schools In The World – 2017 Ranking
Wardrobe Trends Fashion, Dec 05, 2017Columbia’s Fashion Studies department is ranked among the top 100 schools for fashion. New Talent: Marian Oliver
Little Black Book, Dec 04, 2017Cinema and Television Arts alum Marian Oliver ’09 discusses how she got into editing with Cutters Studio, and what she’s learned along the way. “Higher ed must evolve to succeed. Columbia must, too.”
Crain's, Dec 04, 2017Provost Stan Wearden pens an op-ed in response to the part-time faculty union strike. Glass Curtain Takes on the Brain, Logan Center Visits Notions of Home
Chicago Tribune, Dec 01, 2017“Over & Over,” the newest show at Columbia College’s Glass Curtain Gallery, features work by artists whodig into pattern and repetition as markers of identity and behavior, forms of building culture, the different mechanics used to program our sentience. Why Has R. Kelly’s Career Thrived Despite Sexual-Misconduct Allegations?
The New Yorker, Nov 30, 2017English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis explores why the popular music industry isn’t concerned about the sexual-misconduct allegations against R. Kelly amid the outing of many other prominent celebrity predators. New Owner of Johnson Publishing Building Eyes Nearby Property
Crain's, Nov 28, 2017Former home to Ebony and Jet magazines, the Johnson building has been sold to 3L Real Estate after being acquired by Columbia in 2010. More coverage at Curbed Chicago, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tonight, Bisnow, La Sentinel, Bisnow, and Chicago Defender.
Emmy Winner Talks About Finding Her Niche
Chicago Tribune, Nov 27, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 credits Columbia’s early training as part of her success, and discusses the misconceptions about Chicago’s reputation. More coverage at the Baltimore Sun.
Just Because I Go To Art School Does NOT Mean I'm Lazy
The Odyssey, Nov 27, 2017Interdisciplinary student Isabella Perrelli says Columbia teaches its students to “think creatively on the clock every single day,” giving her a leg up in her industry.
Otho Native to Appear in Netflix Series
The Messenger, Nov 27, 2017Business and Entrepreneurship alum Vanessa Brown ’09 will appear in an episode of the Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It.
How a Theater Group Reinvented Sexual Assault Prevention
Chicago Tribune, Nov 23, 2017Theatre alum DeZhane Rouse ’17 incorporates her passion for both acting and activism in her role as an educator for Catharsis Theatre, which uses improv skits to make humorous but impactful points about gender and power.
Fons Named Programming Director at Iowa City Cinema
Winterset Madisonian, Nov 22, 2017Master of Arts Management alum Rebecca Fons MAM ’11 is the new Programming Director at Iowa City’s art house cinema, FilmScene, where she will direct the art house theater’s lineup of American independent films, foreign films, and documentaries while building new initiatives to expand FilmScene’s community of movie lovers.
The Intelligent Way to Prepare Your Sales Team for AI Adoption
Sales For Life, Nov 21, 2017Communication Associate Professor Laurence Minsky discusses the fears of Artificial Intelligence making its way into the workplace and how to prepare for it. Tech and Early Childhood: Speakers Say Digital Tools Should be ‘Interactive with Interaction'
Education Dive, Nov 20, 2017Education Associate Professor Katie Paciga found that, when combined with interactive activities, technology and electronic devices can help early-childhood development.
Students Playing Key Role in Local Journalism at Some Indie Online Sites
Lion Publishers, Nov 17, 2017Communication Associate Professor Suzanne McBride believes that getting journalism students into the community teaches them how to accurately report on violence in a community and creates a passion in them to cover local news.
Jon Irabagon Takes Charge with Columbia Students
Chicago Tribune, Nov 17, 2017Columbia’s Jazz and Fusion Ensembles, under the directions of Music faculty members Scott Hall and William Boris, respectively, performed alongside jazz musician and Columbia’s musical artist in residence Jon Irabagon during Columbia’s Jazz Showcase.
Special Needs Parenting in Morocco
The Washington Post, Nov 16, 2017Associate Professor of Journalism Jackie Spinner reports on the experience of enrolling her autistic sons in Moroccan schools, and the limited or nonexistant access to education many children in the country face. Fmr. Press Secretary Alton Miller
PBS, Nov 15, 2017Communication Associate Professor Alton Miller remembers his time as Press Secretary to Harold Washington and the legacy of the first black mayor of Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago Breaks Ground On $50M Student Center
Bisnow, Nov 14, 2017Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined President Kim, DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly, students, and the Gensler team on November 13 to break ground on Columbia’s first-ever Student Center, set to be completed in 2019.
Columbia College Building Its First Student Center In 127 Years
CBS Chicago, Nov 14, 2017Before breaking ground at Columbia’s first-ever Student Center, Mayor Rahm Emanuel praised the building for its “environment that [will be] conducive to imagination, to collaboration, and to working together.” When it Comes to Cyber Security, A Step Ahead is a Step Out of Harm’s Way
European Business Review, Nov 10, 2017Communication Associate Professor Laurence Minsky provides crucial advice to ensure company data is protected from being compromised online.
Use ‘Zone Messaging’ To Increase Lobby Sales in Branches
The Financial Brand, Nov 10, 2017Communication Associate Professor Laurence Minsky discusses how to help businesses create successful marketing content by recognizing that customers come to execute a specific task, and visuals should reflect that.
Review: ‘The Band’s Visit’ Is a Ravishing Musical That Whispers With Romance
New York Times, Nov 09, 20172017 Honorary Degree Recipient and former Columbia student David Cromer’s Broadway play The Band’s Visit was praised by the New York Times as “one of the most ravishing musicals you will ever be seduced by.”
OUT100: Lena Waithe, Artist of the Year
OUT, Nov 08, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 is named as OUT magazine’s Artist of the Year, saying that her historic Emmy win “was bigger than me, bigger than one episode of television.” Obama Library Heightens Debate Over Promise and Peril of Development
Chicago Reporter, Nov 08, 2017Communication Associate Professor Curtis Lawrence talked to Woodlawn residents who are wary that the Obama Presidential Center, slated for a 2021 opening in Jackson Park, will bring unwanted gentrification to their neighborhood. More coverage at CityLab.
The Top 25 Music Schools for Film and TV
The Hollywood Reporter, Nov 06, 2017The Hollywood Reporter ranked Columbia College Chicago’s Masters in Music Composition for the Screen in its Top 25 Best Music Schools, praising its “cutting-edge” technology and the five-week Semester in LA.
Actress Nadine Velazquez Talks Columbia College visit, #MeToo Movement
Chicago Tribune, Nov 06, 2017Communication alum Nadine Velazquez ’01 appeared at Columbia’s Open House to share her story with prospective students on how graduating from Columbia added value to her acting career.
Lena Waithe: “I’m Going To Proudly Make People Uncomfortable When I Walk Into A Room”
Fast Company, Nov 06, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 credits her early training at Columbia for allowing her to succeed in “her mission as an artist in an increasingly polarized country.”
Glen Ellyn Man Stars In ‘School Of Rock: The Musical’
CBS Chicago, Nov 05, 2017Theatre alum Rob Colletti ’11 stars as Dewey Finn in Broadway’s School of Rock: The Musical, open now through November 19.
Dawoud Bey, Artist and Educator
AFRO, Nov 02, 2017Photography Professor Dawoud Bey appreciates the “cushion” the MacArthur Fellowship has given him, allowing him to focus on upcoming projects like Station, a work of history about Ohio’s Underground Railroad.
New Exhibit Asks and Answers, “What is an American?”
Chicago Tribune, Nov 02, 2017English and Creative Writing faculty member Stan West invited journalist Lourdes Nicholls to his “Culture, Race, and Media” class where she shared her family’s memorabilia detailing the incarceration conditions of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Knox Fortune Learned His Trade in Hip-Hop, but He Wants to Make His Name in Pop
Chicago Reader, Nov 01, 2017Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Kevin Rhomberg ’13, aka Knox Fortune, hopes his new album Paradise will show fans that his hip-hop affiliation with artists like Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper isn’t the extent of his musical repertoire.
What’s Masculinity? COCo. Dance Makes Its Chicago Debut with ‘Virago-Man Dem’
Chicago Tribune, Oct 31, 2017Virago-Man Dem will be performed at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago through November 4, with choreography exploring “facets of black masculinity and how stereotypes surrounding black men affect their identities and expressions of self.”
Eco-Skies Upcycle Travel Bags for a Cause
United Hub, Oct 31, 2017Columbia College Chicago Fashion students partnered with United Airlines in a five-week class challenging them to design a reusable travel bag made from recycled airport banners, with all proceeds from the finished product going to charities.
Uncommon Ground to Bring Site-Specific PINE to Christmas Tree Lot in Edgewater
Broadway World, Oct 31, 2017Theatre alum Arianna Soloway ’13 will direct Pine, “a delightfully unfestive comedy about pursuing dreams” at the outdoor Christmas Tree lot at Uncommon Ground Edgewater on December 1-10.
What's Next for Mason Native Rebecca Brunner after 'The Voice' Elimination?
Lansing State Journal, Oct 30, 2017Music alum Rebecca Brunner ’17 is using her national exposure to continue to market herself as a soul-pop singer after leaving The Voice in the battle rounds.
Outsider Who Captured ‘Poor … but Happy’ Pilsen Welcomed—Again
Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 28, 2017Alum Akito Tsuda ’93 returned to the Pilsen neighborhood for a reception of his book Pilsen Days, where he revisited a few of the remaining landmarks that he photographed more than 20 years ago. More coverage at Hoy, Telemundo Chicago, NBC 5, and Univision.
Education Notes: Plymouth High to Debut Original Play
Sheboygan Press, Oct 28, 2017Cinema and Television Arts alum Dick Grunert's ’96 play The Best Worst Day of My Life, written for Plymouth High School, will debut November 2.
Josh Winegar: The States Project: Utah
Lenscratch, Oct 28, 2017Photography alum Josh Winegar ’07 photographs landscapes, replacing man-made structures with bursts of light in order to “question the classic notions of landscape photography.”
Paul D’Amato’s Portraits from Chicago’s West Side
Photo Plus, Oct 27, 2017Photography Professor Paul D’Amato’s new book here/still/now features the “joy, sadness, determination, resignation, love, and vulnerability” of African-American residents of Chicago’s West Side, and includes a foreword by Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Dawoud Bey.
Monsters: Not Just For Halloween
Scientific American, Oct 25, 2017Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Stephen Asma discusses how his book explores the complicated narrative of “hero vs monster” in today’s society, even digging into the evolving language we use to describe them.
Behind the Gory Scenes of ‘Splatter Theater’
Chicago Reader, Oct 25, 2017Acting alum Emily Spindler ’16 uses her self-proclaimed “degree in blood and gore” to create the perfect fake blood concoction for Annoyance Theatre’s annual fall show Splatter Theatre. MacArthur ‘Genius’ Dawoud Bey Calls The Award An ‘Affirmation’
WBEZ, Oct 23, 2017Photography Professor Dawoud Bey spoke with Morning Shift host Jenn White about spending time with the subjects of his portraits and how being awarded the MacArthur Fellowship is an “affirmation and validation of all of the work [he’s] been doing over the past 42 years.”
Creative Genius Law Announces the 2017 Artists for Inaugural “We’ll Work for Art” Cohort
The Chicago Crusader, Oct 23, 2017Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts graduate student Colleen McCulla was selected as an artist for the We’ll Work for Art program, which provides business entity formation and legal counsel for working visual artists.
Roman Finds Country Music Success
Rome Sentinel, Oct 22, 2017Music alums Linda Martin ’17 and Connor Udvardy ’17 formed the band Whiskey Fix using their music management skills and their love for country.
When They’re The Hot Club, They’re Hot
Bethlehem Press, Oct 20, 2017Music alum Dan Pearce ’12 is a member of the band The Hot Club of Philadelphia, which gave “a contemporary twist to Gypsy Jazz” at the Jazz Upstairs music series.
Why We Still Need Monsters
Nautilus, Oct 20, 2017In discussing his book and the recent Las Vegas shooting, Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Stephen Asma explores the “roles that desire and repulsion play in our conceptions of monsters.
Lindblom Grad Tapped for News Anchor Job at Age 22
DNA info, Oct 20, 2017Journalism alum Joshua Short ’17 will begin anchoring Sunday mornings for WNDU-TV in Indiana, saying that Columbia’s journalism program "truly prepared him for his career."
Lena Waithe's New Showtime Series 'The Chi' Has a Powerful Teaser Trailer
UPROXX, Oct 20, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe’s ’06 Showtime series The Chi just released a teaser trailer, giving fans a first look at the Emmy winner’s highly anticipated television drama.
The Best New Restaurants in America 2017
Esquire, Oct 18, 2017English and Creative Writing alum turned chef Iliana Regan’s ’05 restaurant Kitsune is listed as one of the best new restaurants in America for its creative and distinct Japanese flavors.
How That “Boys Will Be Boys” Embroidery Became the Internet’s Response to Harvey Weinstein
Vogue, Oct 17, 2017Business and Entrepreneurship faculty member Shannon Downey’s embroidery twist on “Boys Will Be Boys” has been lauded as the “perfect mix of femininity and ferocity” and has gone viral in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein allegations. CBS Announces Writers for 2017-18 Mentoring Program
The Hollywood Reporter, Oct 17, 2017Cinema and Television Arts alum Gil Hizon ’06 was selected for CBS’s Entertainment Diversity and Inclusion Writers Mentoring Program which pairs writers with an executive mentor to develop new material before moving on to a 16-week workshop.
‘The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves’ Debuts at eta Oct. 20
The Chicago Crusader, Oct 17, 2017Theatre alum Aaron Mitchell Reese ’12 will direct The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves, a musical based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Columbia Honorary Degree Recipient Gwendolyn Brooks, running from October 20–December 23.
The Lonely Crusade of Jim DeRogatis
Chicago Magazine, Oct 16, 2017Chicago Magazine examines English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis’ extensive and substantial career as a music critic and journalist, especially his decades of aggressive investigative reporting on R. Kelly.
San Francisco's Black Sands Brewery has Roots in Rocky River
Cleveland.com, Oct 16, 2017Advertising Art Direction alum Cole Emde ’05 opened Black Sands Brewery where his goal to craft “flavorful and aromatic brews” came to life in California.
Mort Castle on the Success of his Novel, "The Strangers," and Developing the "Shadow Show"
SciFi Pulse, Oct 16, 2017English and Creative Writing faculty member Mort Castle discusses how he’s been successful in his career, claiming that he always teaches his students that “writing is a craft, and a craft can be learned.”
Young Filmmaker Finds Meaning in Animated Storytelling
Wisconsin State Journal, Oct 15, 2017Cinema and Television Arts alum Sophia Orner-Thompson's ’17 solo film project "Outrun the Night" was recently chosen to screen at the Josiah Media Festival in San Antonio, Texas.
Firebrand Theatre Announces Inaugural Production LIZZIE
Broadway World, Oct 13, 2017Theatre faculty member Andra Velis Simon is the music director for Firebrand Theatre’s production of "LIZZIE," which will run this winter at the Bookspan Theatre.
Healing Heels Strives to Empower, Support Women Battling Cancer
Chicago Tonight, Oct 13, 2017Photography alum Sidney Hirsch ’09 launched "Healing Heels," a shoe company designed to help women battling cancer to “kick it in the ass” by wearing their “chemo shoes” to treatments.
Chicago Illustrator and EDM artist REZZ build Hypnotic World Together in New Comic Book ‘Mass Manipulation’
Chicago Tribune, Oct 13, 2017Illustration alum Luis Colindres ’16 partnered with electronic dance music producer REZZ on a 60-page comic book inspired by REZZ’s debut album "Mass Manipulation."
Meena Singh shoots Netflix’s true crime docu series “The Confession Tapes” on the Canon C300 Mark II
News Shooter, Oct 13, 2017Cinema and Television Arts alum Meena Singh ’02 cites the mentorship of Film and Video alum Ken Seng ’99 in learning about studio productions, a skill that shows itself in her true crime documentary Netflix series, The Confession Tapes.
‘A Radical Reshaping of the World is Possible, One Person At a Time’: Dawoud Bey on Being Awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant
The Washington Post, Oct 16, 2017In response to his 2017 MacArthur Fellowship award, Photography Professor Dawoud Bey discusses how he hopes his work can begin to “transcend differences while locating a common humanity that we all share.”
Review: Meaning in Reggie Wilson's 'Citizen' is Slowly and Pointedly Revealed
Chicago Tribune, Oct 13, 2017Reggie Wilson and Fist + Heel Performance Group performance at Columbia’s Dance Center created what “felt like an assertion of identity” through a mixture of Western contemporary dance and West African dance.
The Top 10 Colleges for Playwriting
College Magazine, Oct 12, 2017Columbia’s Writing for Performance program’s student-led productions, Semester in LA, and a partnership with The Second City has helped rank Columbia eighth in top colleges for playwriting.
Chicago’s MacArthur Fellows on Joining the ‘Genius’ Club
Chicago Tonight, Oct 12, 2017Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Dawoud Bey says that when teaching students to find their own voice in their art, it’s “as much about photography as it is about teaching a set of values.”
The African Poetry Book Fund
Poets & Writers, Oct 11, 2017English and Creative Writing Professor and Dean of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matthew Shenoda’s work with the African Poetry Book Fund is helping to give a voice to African poets whose work might otherwise go unheard.
Photographer Dawoud Bey adds MacArthur Genius Grant to Noted Career Looking at African-American Life
Chicago Tribune, Oct 11, 2017Photography Professor Dawoud Bey, a "titan of African-American photographic portraiture," was named a 2017 MacArthur Fellow. More coverage at Chicago Sun-Times, Washington Post, and the MacArthur Foundation.
3 Chicagoans Audition for a Spot on 'The Voice'
Chicago Tribune, Oct 10, 2017Music alum Rebecca Brunner ’17 made it through the blind audition round of The Voice when Blake Shelton chose her for “the timing of [her] voice, the pitch of [her] voice, the power.”
Boxing Broadcaster Ray Flores is a Man on the Move
The Sweet Science, Oct 08, 2017Radio alum Ray Flores ’09 is becoming the face of PBC’s boxing telecast, after a history of covering boxing assignments for Columbia’s student radio station WCRX.
Galleria 314 brings Windy City Vibes to Atlanta
Rolling Out, Oct 10, 2017Marketing Communications alum Dana A. Kenny ’06 is interviewed about his new event studio Galleria 314 in Atlanta, describing it as “rustic, industrial, with a modern contemporary vibe.”
Pulitzer-winning Photographers Teach How to Capture the Moment
CBS News, Oct 08, 2017Photography faculty member and Pulitzer-winning photographer John H. White teaches aspiring artists how to become “visual messengers” by first activating their hearts, minds, and souls.
McHenry County Author Spotlight: Jason Drake of Harvard
Northwest Herald, Oct 06, 2017Alum Jason Drake ’94 discusses his new book You Stay Classy, Wedding People, a memoir-comedy about what not to do after you get married.
Facetime Theatre kicks off new mainstage season with A CABARET FESTIVAL
Patch, Oct 05, 2017Theatre alum Haley Benson ’17 returned to Facetime Theatre to perform a cabaret set in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Chris Boden Named New Chicago Blackhawks Radio Studio Host; Judd Sirott Becomes Bruins’ Play-By-Play Voice
WGN Radio, Oct 04, 2017Television alum Chris Boden ’85 will be the Blackhawks’ new pre- and post-game announcer for WGN Radio, as well as the host of intermission reports.
Care For A Spin?: A Review of “And These Are The Good Times” by Patricia Ann McNair
Newcity Lit, Oct 04, 2017English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Patricia McNair’s newest book And These Are The Good Times “explains her motivation and her constant, openhearted wonder at her place in this world.”
Legendary Jazz Musicians Willie Pickens and Peter Lerner Perform at Mayslake Oct. 12
Chicago Tribune, Oct 03, 2017Music faculty member Peter Lerner, who teaches jazz guitar and improvisation, will perform with Willie Pickens as part of a benefit to support the historic Mayslake Hall.
2017 Milwaukee Film Festival recap: Days 1-4
Milwaukee Record, Oct 02, 2017At the Milwaukee Film Festival, Cinema and Television Arts Assistant Professor Susan Kerns argued for investments to be made in Milwaukee film rather than simply donations.
Rebecca Brunner Was In Biggest Mouth Competition Before ‘The Voice’
2 Paragraphs, Oct 02, 2017After participating in Columbia’s The Biggest Mouth singing competition, Music alum Rebecca Brunner ’17 is making a name for herself on Season 13 of The Voice.
Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Fantasy Short Story Lessons from Two Masters
Huffington Post, Sep 29, 2017English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Sam Weller reveals the lessons he learned from Ray Bradbury and, by proxy, Edgar Allan Poe through their short stories.
Haki Madhubuti Reflects on 50 Years of Cultivating Black Arts
The Chicago Reporter, Sep 27, 2017Columbia’s first Honorary Degree Recipient and Pulitzer Prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks greatly influenced poet and educator Haki Madhubuti, who recently celebrated 50 years with his publishing company Third World Press.
'Terrain Biennial' Brings Public Art to Private Homes
Chicago Tribune, Sep 27, 2017Art and Art History Associate Professor Melissa Potter will participate in the third Terrain Biennial, which places art installations in front of Chicago homes and elsewhere in the United States.
Artist Talk: Not Knowing
The Visualist, Sep 27, 2017Photography alum Clarissa Bonet MFA ’12, whose current work explores aspects of the urban space in both a physical and psychological context, will speak on a panel about how to find inspiration and create meaningful art.
Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY to Open Raven Theatre Company's 2017-18 Season; Lineup Announced!
Broadway World, Sep 27, 2017Theatre alum Cody Estle ’11 will direct the world premiere of The Gentleman Caller at Raven Theatre in spring 2018.
Knox Fortune, the Voice You Know From Chance the Rapper's "All Night," Is Finally Making Music for Himself
GQ Magazine, Sep 25, 2017Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Kevin Rhomberg ’15, aka Knox Fortune, discusses his new album Paradise that “fuses together everything from funk to hip hop to rock to ambient to pop.”
Singing with Unexpected Charm About ‘A New Brain’
Chicago Sun-Times, Sep 25, 2017Theatre student Tyler Franklin is part of the “richly funny, poignant, and winningly absurd” musical A New Brain which runs at the Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre through October 29. Chicago Honors Labor Hero Dolores Huerta Through Art
Chicago Tribune, Sep 25, 2017The exhibition ¡Sí Se Puede!, currently open at Columbia’s Glass Curtain Gallery, is profiled as part of Chicago's celebration of iconic civil rights and labor leader Dolores Huerta, who is also the subject of a recent Wabash Arts Corridor mural by alum Sam Kirk ’05.
Bra Model-Turned-Entrepreneur Says Investors ‘Were All Reading From the Same ‘Skeez’ Script’
Yahoo! Style, Sep 23, 2017Former fashion design student Amber Tolliver’s lingerie company Liberté focuses on empowering all body types through thoughtfully-designed lingerie and on body positivity panel discussions.
Jamie Hayes, Ethical and Sustainable Fashion in Chicago, Illinois Area
The Good Men Project , Sep 22, 2017Fashion Design alum Jamie Hayes ’03 is interviewed on her involvement with Chicago fair trade, volunteering to pass a sweat-free ordinance in the city, and labor organizing.
Why Makeup Companies Still Give Gifts With Purchase
Racked, Sep 22, 2017Communication Associate Professor Laurence Minsky discusses the effects of large makeup companies adding value to their brand and product by including free gifts to customers.
Human Rhythm Project’s Welcome Return to Columbia College Makes it Easy to Fall in Love with Tap Dance
Chicago Tribune, Sep 22, 2017The Dance Center of Columbia opened its 2017-18 season with the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, a tap company that makes it “easy to fall in love with tap dance all over again.”
Milwaukee Film Festival Showcases Filmmakers’ Range
Wisconsin Gazette, Sep 22, 2017Cinema and Television Arts Assistant Professor Susan Kerns will give a keynote on making movies in at the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival, running September 28–October 12.
Strictly Analog | Developing a Gaming Program at Your Library
The Library as Incubator Project, Sep 21, 2017Access Services Assistant of Columbia’s Library Kristy Bowen writes on how libraries can create successful programming based on their audiences and budgets.
Top 50 Film Schools of 2017 Ranked, From USC to Full Sail
The Wrap, Sep 20, 2017Columbia College Chicago ranked 14th on The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools in the country, its cross-platform storytellers and convergent media environment being key factors in supporting film students.
Cutters Studios Lands and Promotes Rising Industry Stars in Chicago
Shoot, Sep 20, 2017Film and Video alum Natalie Stone ’13 was promoted to associate producer with Cutters Studios where she’s been an esteemed first point of contact with clients and Chicago operations for years.
Trashed and Abused: What's Left After a Music Festival Ends
Chicago Tribune, Sep 20, 2017Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Professor Steven Corey draws on his specialties in urban studies and waste disposal to comment on the litter and mess left behind at music festivals and what it might mean on a social level that participants feel little guilt about it.
Lena Waithe's historic Emmy brightens spotlight for 'The Chi'
Chicago Tribune, Sep 19, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 solidified her place at the table with her historic Emmy win, and her upcoming series with Showtime The Chi will feature her behind the script once again. More coverage at CBS Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicagoist, and CBS Chicago.
Announcing the Cast and Production Team of Jackalope's 1980 (OR WHY I'M VOTING FOR JOHN ANDERSON)
Broadway World, Sep 18, 2017Theater alum Kaiser Ahmed ’08 will direct 1980 (Or Why I’m Voting For John Anderson) at the Jackalope, a play that “pits youthful optimism against the status quo.”
Designer Behind Chance the Rapper’s Overalls Debuts First Full Collection
Chicago Magazine, Sep 18, 2017Former Fashion Design student Sheila Rashid has been racing to keep up with the demand for her clothing line ever since Chance the Rapper wore her designs to a handful of highly visible events.
Lena Waithe Makes Emmy History as First Black Woman to Win for Comedy Writing
Variety, Sep 18, 2017During her historic win at the Emmy Awards for outstanding writing for a comedy series, Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 encouraged the
LGBQTIA community to embrace what makes them different and know “the world would not be as beautiful as it is without us in it." More coverage at Time, Washington Post, Huffington Post, People, Slate, Rolling Stone, USA Today, and Deadline.Chicago’s Lena Waithe shares Writing Emmy with Aziz Ansari
Sun-Times, Sep 18, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 made history at the 69th Emmy Awards by becoming the first African American woman to win an Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series for Master of None. More coverage at ABC7 Chicago and CBS Chicago.
Savoyaires bring 'Pirates' back to Chute
Evanston Now, Sep 18, 2017Theatre Associate Professor Amy Uhl will direct the classic The Pirates of Penzance for the Savoyaires Company next month.
Five Best Bets for Fall Dance
Chicago Reader, Sep 15, 2017Reggie Wilson and Fist + Heel Performance Group will put on Citizen – a performance with a postmodern mix of blues, folk, and dances of the African diaspora – at the Dance Center October 12–14. More coverage at Newcity Stage.
'Hemispheres': A Poem About the Syrian Refugee Crisis (Audio)
TruthDig, Sep 13, 2017Poetry graduate student Michael Woods published a poem that examines how Germany is handling the Syrian refugee crisis.
Sun-Times 2017 Fall Entertainment Preview — Dance
Chicago Sun-Times, Sep 13, 2017The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago kicks off the fall season with the Chicago Human Rhythm Project (September 21-23), followed by the Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group (October 12-14), and the debut of the New York-based COCo. Dance Theatre (November 2-4).
Distinguished Speaker: Leo Burnett’s Tod Szewczyk Goes Back to the Future
Printing Impressions, Sep 10, 2017Alum and VP of Emerging Technology and Innovation for Leo Burnett Tod Szewczyk ’02 held an information session The Future of People, Technology, and Advertising where he tracked how fast technology is changing in the printing industry, and how marketers, advertisers, and others can cope with the new landscape.
the kates Come to Chicago Improv 10/12
Broadway World, Sep 08, 2017Alum Kelsie Huff ’03 hosts the all-female comedy showcase the kates at Chicago comedy club The Improv for one night only on October 12.
Columbia College Student Tears Through the Music Scene with R&B
Study Breaks, Sep 07, 2017Vocal Performance student Anna Agosta recently took first place in Columbia’s competition Biggest Mouth and will be releasing her first EP in early September.
COCo. Dance Theatre Makes Chicago Debut 11/2-4
Broadway World, Sep 07, 2017The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago presents the Chicago debut of COCo. Dance Theatre, founded and directed by choreographer Cynthia Oliver, from November 2-4.
Poets Respond to Attack on Immigrants
Poetry Foundation, Sep 07, 2017After President Trump announced DACA would be rescinded, Creative Writing alums Jan-Henry Gray MFA ’16 and Hafizah Geter MFA ’10, along with other poets with different relationships to migration and citizenship, respond to the disruptive decision in their own words. Fall Dance: Onye Ozuzu Picks up a Hammer and Gets Back to Fundamentals
Chicago Tribune, Sep 07, 2017Dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts Onye Ozuzu discusses her current endeavor Project Tool while balancing administrative duties, including the development of Columbia’s new Hip Hop Studies minor. How Lena Waithe’s Own Story Led To Her Historic Emmy Nod For “Master Of None”
Fast Company, Sep 07, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 reveals how her hard work and acknowledging execution as "more important than any one idea” helped her earn an Emmy nomination. A Return to Chicago’s 1980s Gay Paradise, the Belmont Rocks
Chicago Reader, Sep 07, 2017Alum Doug Ischar ’85 spent two Chicago summers in the 1980s creating Marginal Waters, a photo collection documenting the social lives of gay men at the Belmont Rocks. Chicago Artist Exhibiting her Work at SideCar Gallery
NWI Times, Sep 07, 2017Art Education alum Lauren Ball MAT ’17 will kick off the SideCar Gallery 2017 fall season with her exhibition Resurface, opening September 9, and includes relycled abstract shapes and found photography. Norman Alternative School Creates Safe Place Focused Not Only on Academic Needs but Emotional and Social Needs
News OK, Sep 07, 2017English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Sam Weller held a three-day writer’s festival at Dimensions Academy, vouching for its life-changing opportunities for kids who need more than what traditional schools can offer. The Neo-Futurists to Open Season with TANGLES & PLAQUES
Broadway World, Sep 06, 2017Theatre faculty member Jen Ellison directs Tangles & Plaques at The Neo-Futurarium, a play that interrogates the life and death of memories. Cast Announced for Steep Theatre’s THE INVISIBLE HAND
Broadway World, Sep 06, 2017Theatre alum Joel Reitsma ’08 will make his Steep Theatre debut when he stars in The Invisible Hand, a play that “deftly tackles political, financial, religious, and human issues.” Famed Corpus Christi Museum Reopens Even as Harvey Limits its Contact with the Outside World
Paper City, Sep 03, 2017Photography Professor Dawoud Bey was one of a handful of judges overseeing The Outwin 2016: American Portraiture Today contest, where the artists addressed topics that are affecting the nation and world today. "Ways To Look At The Moon" Runs Kickstarter Campaign
New Jersey Stage, Sep 02, 2017Cinema Art and Science alum Katherine Clark ’14 wrote and directed Ways to Look at the Moon, a short film which focuses on "people who see the world in different ways and their desire to connect." McDonough Will Open Season with Two Exhibitions
Vindy.com, Sep 02, 2017Photography Associate Professor Kelli Connell will debut her exhibition Kelli Connell / Double Life: Fifteen Years, a body of work that shows the “complex and layered nature of relationships,” at the McDonough Museum of Art. The LIVINGroom Presents Full-Length Solo Show I COME FROM HOARDERS
Broadway World, Sep 01, 2017Theatre alum Carly Jo Greer ’13 will put on a one-night only performance of her solo show I Come From Hoarders, a combination of storytelling and theatre about what it’s like to grow up in a family of hoarders. Know Your Neighbor: Jacquelyn Córdova
Taos News, Sep 01, 2017Marketing Communications alum Jacquelyn Córdova ’12 relocates to Alabama to join the Sacred Horse Sanctuary Project, where she hopes to preserve and grow lines of entire herds of indigenous horses. A Fresh Look at Colossal Photography Archive at Columbia College
Chicago Tonight (WTTW), Sep 01, 2017The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s current exhibition re:collection is profiled for its reimagination of the museum's vast archive, open through October 1. Art 50 2017: Chicago's Visual Vanguard
Newcity Art, Sep 01, 2017Director of Columbia’s Department of Exhibitions and Spaces Neysa Page-Lieberman, Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Photography Natasha Egan, and Art History alum Tempestt Hazel’10 are featured in NewCity’s annual list of who makes art work in Chicago. Musical “Heathers” Opens in Bend
The Bulletin, Aug 31, 2017Musical Theatre alum Natalie Kniola ’16 steps into the role of Veronica Sawyer in 2nd Street Theater’s Heathers: The Musical. Prestigious UCLA Music Fellowship Granted to Jackson High Grad
Michigan Live, Aug 29, 2017Music alum Marcus Norris ’14 heads for California after being awarded a full scholarship and a $100,000 fellowship at UCLA where he will pursue a doctoral degree in music. Verse Africa: The Malleable Poetics of Some Contemporary African Poets
World Literature Today, Aug 28, 2017Dean of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and English and Creative Writing Professor Matthew Shenoda highlights a few critical voices in contemporary African women’s poetry. New South Loop Mural a Gift of Cirque du Soleil and ‘Luzia’
Chicago Sun-Times, Aug 26, 2017Kicking off the public art exhibition Street Level, Cirque du Soleil’s mural inspired by Luzia: A Waking Dream of Mexico, painted by former student and artist Gloria “Gloe” Talamantes, will be the first of eight new murals in the South Loop neighborhood. Chicago Jazz Festival Needs to Connect to the Rest of Chicago
Chicago Tribune, Aug 26, 2017Associate professor of Music Scott Hall wants to help improve Chicago’s Jazz Festival by adding more “education initiatives” to the event. The Free Spirit: Deja Nunez
Bakersfield, Aug 26, 2017Art and Design alum Deja Nunez ’14 staves off the “starving artist” stereotype by juggling a myriad of jobs, a nonconformist approach which reflects in her artistic pursuits. 'Luzia' Gives Back to Chicago in Commissioning Local Artist to Paint Mexican-Themed Mural
WGN Radio, Aug 24, 2017The Wabash Arts Corridor’s new mural, inspired by Cirque du Soleil's current production Luzia and painted by former student and artist Gloria Talamantes, is unveiled today in the South Loop. The 22 Best Minor Characters on TV Right Now
The A.V. Club, Aug 24, 2017Television alum Lena Waithe ’06 is listed for her portrayal of Master of None’s Denise, specifically the character's self-contained episode “Thanksgiving,” co-written by Waithe. Chicago Musician You Should Know: Knox Fortune
WGN Ratio, Aug 22, 2017Audio Arts and Acoustics alum Kevin Rhomberg ’15 (aka Knox Fortune) was featured on WGN Radio where he spoke about his upcoming album and how attending Columbia helped his art. New Challenges Lead to Prestigious Workshop for MSU Alumni
Springfield News-Leader, Aug 22, 2017Music Composition for the Screen alum Tyler Durham ’17 earned a spot in the month-long ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop after Columbia’s Summer in L.A. program introduced him to the scene. Adithi Chandrashekar’s OPEN SEASON to Play The Gift Theatre
Broadway World, Aug 21, 2017Theatre alum Mara Stern ’11 will direct Open Season in a limited three performance run for the inaugural production of 4802, a new play research and development wing at The Gift Theatre.
The Lake’s the Thing: For Paddlesports Dealer and Producing Director, All the World’s a Stage
Chicago Tribune, Aug 21, 2017Former student Matt O’Brien wants his work at his kayak repair shop Offshore to be a shared experience, the same way an audience shares the experience with theatre performers. Dark Play Opens Up People’s Deep Problems in a Funny Way
Chicago Now, Aug 18, 2017Film and Video alum Brandon Prosek ’14 directs How Does That Make You Feel,