Columbia In The News: 2018

Links to external media stories that feature or mention Columbia College Chicago.

• Brad Byrd In-Depth: "Invitation to Valhalla" screenplay 

  Tristate, Dec 21, 2018

  Film alum ’09 Aaron Guzzo is interviewed on bringing the novel Invitation to Valhalla onto the big screen.

• Among the many who made us who we are 

  Oak Park, Dec 25, 2018

  Art 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.

• Collage as Confession and the Fashioning of Black Gay Men 

  Hyperallergic, Dec 20, 2018

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography’s exhibition The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold: Art, Identity & Politics is highlighted.

• 51 Things to Do in Chicago in January 

  Chicago Magazine, Dec 20, 2018

  The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s presentation of Spectrum Dance Theater is mentioned as an event to attend in January in Chicago.

• ‘I just love this city’: Photographer’s stunning images chronicle the Chicago experience 

  WGN 9, Dec 26, 2018

  Radio alum Barry Butler ’87 is highlighted for his photographic work, including his Chicago cityscapes.

• Recently discovered clip may show the first onscreen kiss between African-Americans 

  Providence Journal, Dec 27, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Theatre Assistant Professor and Director of Comedy Studies Anne Libera offers suggestions on making small talk at parties.

• The 80 Best Books of 2018 

  PopMatters, Dec 21, 2018

  Design alum Nick Drnaso’s ’11 Sabrina is included in this list of the 80 best books of 2018.

• Hands-In Entertainment announces ASL educational programs 

  Westside News Inc., Dec 30, 2018

  American 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.

• The snippets, flashes and brilliant blips from 2018, the year without end 

  Chicago Tribune, Dec 27, 2018

  The 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.

• Chicago broadcast journalist Steven Lattimore dies at 55 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 28, 2018

  Faculty 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, 2018

  Design 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, 2018

  Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s new book Seeing Deeply is named a best photobook of 2018.

• ‘Mary Poppins’ makeover: A new story, a new vision of Cherry Tree Lane 

  The Christian Science Monitor, Dec 19, 2018

  Cinema and Television Arts Assistant Professor Christopher Krause weighs in on the recent reboot of the 1964 classic.

• Books of the Year 

  The Irish Catholic, Dec 19, 2018

  Philosophy 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.”

• 3 Books I Can’t Wait for in 2019 

  Book Riot, Dec 19, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Interactive 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Humanities, 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Bebe 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, 2018

  Television 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, 2018

  Design 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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Radio 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Philosophy 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, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Photography 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.

• See it now: “The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold” 

  Chicago Reader, Dec 10, 2018

  The MoCP’s current exhibition, curated by Photography Associate Professor Greg Foster-Rice, ends on December 21.

• “It’s About The People”: Installation That Recreates Protest Signs To Hit The Streets During Basel 

  WJCT, Dec 09, 2018

  Photography alum Jason Lazarus MFA ’06 is interviewed on his new installation in Miami recontexualizing protest sign art.

• Before becoming Chicago Police Department’s first Muslim chaplain, veteran officer had to rediscover his faith 

  Chicago Tribune, Dec 09, 2018

  Alum Hysni Selenica ’99 is profiled on his faith and his service to the Chicago Police Department.

• Glass Curtain Gallery Presents, ”Where The Future Came From“ 

  Hyperallergic, Dec 04, 2018

  The Glass Curtain Gallery’s current exhibition, which foregrounds the role of feminist artist-run activities in Chicago from the late 19^th century to the present, is featured.

• American Society of Cinematographers to honor Robert Richardson and Jeff Jur 

  ProVideo Coalition, Dec 04, 2018

  Film alum Jeff Jur ’77 will be honored with the Career Achievement in Television Award at the annual ASC Awards gala on February 9, 2019.

• Ashley Cooper’s “American Ego” series at Filmfront looks at movie history with fresh eyes 

  Chicago Reader, Dec 05, 2018

  Film alum Ashley Cooper ’08 is profiled for her historical film screening series “American Ego,” held at Filmfront in Pilsen.

• An Art Lover’s Guide to Chicago 

  Nuvo, Dec 04, 2018

  Columbia’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, 2018

  Interdisciplinary 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.

• Artist talk: Jess T. Dugan, Clarissa Bonet, Kevin Miyazaki, and Rafael Soldi 

  Art & Education, Dec 03, 2018

  Hosted 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.

• Technology, Social Justice Inspire Pair of Illinois Fashion Entrepreneurs 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 02, 2018

  Alum 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.

• New Trash Make Videos with Flash, Panache, and Not Much Cash  

  Chicago Reader, Dec 03, 2018

  Alums 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.

• 10 Things to Do This Weekend 

  WTTW, Nov 28, 2018

  The MoCP’s show The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold is included in this weekly roundup.

• Catching Butterflies 

  The Voice Tribune, Nov 28, 2018

  Alum 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.

• As a Blind Photographer, Kurt Weston Looks Beyond the Surface 

  Voice of OC, Nov 28, 2018

  Photography 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.

• Second City offers an opportunity to laugh holiday stresses away 

  Chicago Tribune, Nov 27, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses the function of religion as a coping mechanism for loss or hardship.

• A Week of Ethical Outfits With A Story With Carly Gerber From Hippie + Heart 

  The Good Trade, Nov 24, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Animation 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.

• Chicago native Erica Watson dares to be ‘fierce’ as face of makeup collection 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 25, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Musical 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 movie, a novel and a brush with death for Chicago writer Dennis Foley 

  Chicago Tribune, Nov 20, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  A group of film students from Columbia are mentioned for their work on Munger Road, a horror film shot in several Illinois neighborhoods.

• Emily Thomas, former associate producer for Netflix series 'Longmire,' will teach here this winter 

  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nov 20, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Angie Nasca Designs Bite-Size Zag Heroez for ‘Miraculous Chibi’ 

  Anime News, Nov 19, 2018

  Cinema and Television Arts alum Angie Nasca discusses her process behind designing and illustrating the new mini-series Miraculous Chibi.

• Do Animals Grift Each Other? 

  Gizmodo, Nov 19, 2018

  Science and Mathematics Associate Professor Michelle Rafacz contributes to this piece that explores the complexities of animal behavior.

• Michelle Obama Is Proof That Black Women Can Become More Than Their Wildest Dreams 

  Huffington Post, Nov 16, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Alum Barry Butler is highlighted for his photographic work of Chicago landscapes.

• Shawn Bush: A Golden State 

  Lenscratch, Nov 16, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Columbia is mentioned for their participation in the Millennium Park Arts Market.

• OSTON’s new single “Bad” can be found at Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud 

  Park Record, Nov 11, 2018

  Music student Austin Wolfe discusses the songwriting process behind her new single.

• Jonathan Moeller Will Teach Young Filmmakers Workshops 

  Chicago Tribune, Nov 12, 2018

  Film alum Jonathan Moeller MFA ’12 will teach the Young Filmmakers Live Action Workshops at the River Forest Depot in Oak Park.

• Childish Gambino song tells you what Red Clay’s ‘Eliki Munda’ is about — but it’s also more complicated 

  Chicago Tribune, Nov 10, 2018

  Critic 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.

• By the Time Smino Releases an Album, He Already Hates It 

  Rolling Stone, Nov 09, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Fashion 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Bessie 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Science 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Red 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, 2018

  The 8^th 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Art 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, 2018

  Columbia’s presentation of Futura and Where the Future Came From are highlighted as events to attend during the month of November in Chicago.

• Best of the Chicago Feminist Film Festival comes to NCC 

  North Central College News, Nov 04, 2018

  Associate 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, 2018

  Film 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.

• 'Don't Forget Me' Film Reminds Morocco of its Children with Autism 

  MenaFN, Nov 04, 2018

  Communication Associate Professor Jackie Spinner produced the short film with initial funding from Columbia and the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting.

• Sam Trump: A Major Win For The Music Movement 

  WGBH, Nov 04, 2018

  Considered 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.

• Affection between African-American men 

  Illinois Times, Nov 01, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Events 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, 2018

  Following 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, 2018

  Fashion 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Fashion 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, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Design 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Art 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, 2018

  Dance 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Columbia’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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Hedwig 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Philosophy 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, 2018

  Hedwig 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• At the Dance Center, Tere O’Connor’s ‘Long Run’ Asks What it Means to be Present 

  Chicago Tribune, Oct 19, 2018

  Critic 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.”

• Were Black Films Neglected? 

  Chicago Tribune, Oct 20, 2018

  English and Creative Writing faculty member Stan West writes about the lack of diversity and representation at this year’s Chicago International Film festival.

• Jacob Saenz vs. The Block 

  Poetry Foundation (Podcast), Oct 09, 2018

  Creative Writing alum Jacob Saenz ’05 discusses his APR/Honickman Prize-winning debut collection of poetry Throwing the Crown.

• Glass Curtain Gallery Presents “Where the Future Came From” 

  Hyperallergic, Oct 19, 2018

  Director 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Tere 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Columbia is mentioned as a venue for the 13th annual Chicago Latino Music Festival which brings Latino classical music to wide audiences in the city.

• Artists, venue owners key to success of Live Music Distric 

  Loop Trinidad and Tobago, Oct 16, 2018

  AEMM alum Melissa Jimenez MAM ’17 is profiled on her work organizing the Live Music Distric despite limited resources.

• Tere O'Connor's “Long Run” explores the nature of consciousness through movement 

  Chicago Reader, Oct 16, 2018

  Tere O’Connor’s Long Run, which runs at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago from Thursday through Saturday, is reviewed.

• Unimpressed By Modern Rap? Try Some Saba 

  Study Breaks, Oct 15, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  The 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.

• Museum of Contemporary Photography opens exhibition of works by the prolific artist Ralph Arnold 

  ArtDaily, Oct 14, 2018

  The 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.”

• MWRD Democratic nominee for 6-year term: Debra Shore 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 14, 2018

  Alum Debra Shore ’95, who is running as a Democrat for commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, talks about her vision moving forward.

• American Society of Cinematographers Lauds Student Filmmakers 

  The American Society of Cinematographers, Oct 14, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• The shorter end of the Chicago International Film Festival: A talk with shorts programmer Sam Flancher 

  Chicago Reader, Oct 12, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Columbia’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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Students 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, 2018

  The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago is mentioned for hosting Long Run by Tere O’Connor Dance.

• 5 Strategies To Take Stunning Photos, With Stevie Bagdesarian 

  Medium, Oct 10, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Filmmaker 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.

• A Call for Multiculturalism in Higher Education 

  Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Oct 10, 2018

  Music 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.

• The Lessons and Influence of Great Photography Teachers: Dawoud Bey 

  Photo District News, Oct 10, 2018

  Photography alums Orianan Koren and Jess Dugan MFA ’14 recount the invaluable lessons they learned from Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey.

• There are Chicagoans in the Chicago International Film Festival! 

  Chicago Reader, Oct 10, 2018

  Film 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.

• Columbia College Chicago – Cinema and Television Arts Department 

  Education Snapshots, Oct 09, 2018

  The 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.”

• Columbia College’s B-Free festival spotlights hip-hop and Ephrat Asherie Dance 

  Chicago Reader, Oct 09, 2018

  The 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.

• Omnidawn 2018 Poetry Chapbook Prize Winner 

  Omnidawn Publishing, Oct 05, 2018

  Creative Writing alum Brittany Tomaselli’s ’14 “Since Sunday” won the 2018 Chapbook poetry prize, judged by poet Carl Philips.

• Meet The Artists Who Design Chicago’s Fantastic Neighborhood Posters 

  Block Club Chicago, Oct 08, 2018

  Artist Chris Gorz cites the influence of former History Professor Dominic Pacyga in his artwork.

• Chicago’s Quietest, Loudest Restaurants Ranked In ‘Yelp-Like’ App For Noise 

  Block Club Chicago, Oct 03, 2018

  Audio 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.

• How Black Women Are Affected Differently By Ovarian Cancer 

  Houston Style Magazine, Oct 05, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• Curtain Call — Theater openings, previews in Chicago Oct. 5-11 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 03, 2018

  The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago’s production of Ephrat Asherie Dance’s Odeon is listed in this roundup of theatre openings and previews.

• Awards 2018 Finalists 

  Lucie Photo Book Prize, Oct 04, 2018

  Photography Professor Paul D'Amato’s photography book Here/Still/Now is selected as a finalist for the 2018 Lucie Photo Book Traditional Prize.

• What's the Loneliest You've Ever Felt? 

  The Atlantic, Oct 03, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Musical 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Columbia is listed as one of the best colleges for video game design.

• 56 Things to Do in Chicago in October 

  Chicago Magazine, Oct 02, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Columbia’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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Television 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 Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano 

  ValpoLife, Sep 25, 2018

  Cinema 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

• 2018 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award honorees 

  Daily Herald, Sep 25, 2018

  Marketing Communications alum Gene Faut ’90 has been nominated for a 2018 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.

• This Professional Photographer Lives In A 1965 Airstream 

  Outdoorsy, Sep 25, 2018

  Photography 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.

• A tale of two art fairs, and in them, a tale of two cities? 

  Chicago Tribune, Sep 25, 2018

  Art 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.

• An anonymous Google doc took down the Orwells, but how much power should such allegations have in the #MeToo era? 

  Chicago Tribune, Sep 25, 2018

  In 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.

• Chinese students gather in downtown Chicago celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival 

  Xin Hua, Sep 24, 2018

  Current international student Rose Li performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a gathering of more than 240 Chinese students studying in the Midwest.

• The 2018 PhotoBook Awards Shortlist 

  Aperture, Sep 24, 2018

  Photography Professor and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey’s book Seeing Deeply is included in this year’s Photobook Awards shortlist.

• Jonathan McReynolds Notches First No. 1 On Gospel Airplay Chart 

  Billboard, Sep 21, 2018

  Music faculty member and alum Jonathan McReynolds’ ’11 song “Not Lucky, I am Loved” tops the Gospel Airplay charts in its 41st week of release.

• Tracing Ghost Signs to a Historic Chicago Record Label 

  Chicago Magazine, Sep 20, 2018

  The 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.

• ShopColumbia makes student artists into entrepreneurs 

  Chicago Tribune, Sep 21, 2018

  Celebrating 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.

• Chicago MFA student biennial opens at Hyde Park Art Center 

  Hyde Park Herald, Sep 20, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Art 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, 2018

  The 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.

• Super Producer Miykal Snoddy Scores Motion-Comic Series “Califia and the Timeless Sentries” 

  The Hype Magazine, Sep 18, 2018

  Music producer and former student Miykal Snoddy is interviewed on his creative process and his production work on a new web series.

• Why This Midwestern City Has the Highest Concentration of Women Entrepreneurs in America 

  Inc.com, Sep 18, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Alum Lindsay Smith is profiled in advance of the opening of her new wine bar Flight in downtown Cleveland.

• Keeley Parenteau Profile: An Artist Who Lets Her Camera Do The Talking 

  Chicago Now, Sep 15, 2018

  Photojournalism 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Photojournalism 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Dance 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  The 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.

• “Pulped Under Pressure” Artists Use Handmade Paper to Send Powerful Messages at Boise State 

  Boise Weekly, Sep 11, 2018

  Jillian 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.

• Power ball, gala honors influential duo 

  Windy City Times, Sep 12, 2018

  See Chicago Dance will honor Angelique Power and Shirley Mordine, who founded the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago in 1969, at its annual gala.

• Outing the CIA’s Alfreda Bikowsky: An excerpt from “The Watchdogs Didn’t Bark” 

  Salon, Sep 11, 2018

  John 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.

• Art & Life with Tony Trigilio 

  Voyage Chicago, Sep 04, 2018

  English 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.

• Intercontinental Collaboration: Bringing Together Chicago’s Red Clay Dance Company with Uganda’s Keiga Dance Company 

  Newcity Stage, Sep 11, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Film 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.

• Handmade Paper Tapestries Exhibition by Laurie Wessman at Moraine Valley 

  Moraine Valley News, Sep 10, 2018

  The 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.

• McHenry grad is investigative reporter on Louisville TV 

  Northwest Herald, Sep 10, 2018

  Broadcast Journalism alum Fallon Glick ’12 discusses her path from the Columbia Communication Department to becoming an Emmy-nominated reporter.

• Widen Your Horizon 

  The Hindu, Sep 09, 2018

  Business 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.

• Rainforest Action Network: Why defending indigenous rights is integral to fighting climate change 

  Salon, Sep 08, 2018

  Film 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.

• American, the confused — how identity and politics weigh into the new fall arts season 

  Chicago Tribune, Sep 08, 2018

  Film 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.

• West Aurora director of Community Affairs earns national honor 

  Chicago Tribune, Sep 07, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Director 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Novelist 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Alumna 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  The 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.

• Cutters Studios promotes Marian Oliver to Editor 

  Reel Chicago, Sep 04, 2018

  Film 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

• Fan pays tribute to Chicago Bears on his front lawn 

  ABC 7, Sep 04, 2018

  Film 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.

• Not your ivory-tower academic 

  Forest Park Review, Sep 04, 2018

  Faculty member Prexy Nesbitt talks about his journey as an activist and educator in and out of the classroom.

• Josh Tsui, Chicago video-game vet turned documentarian, gets his due with a ceremony and award this Saturday 

  Chicago Reader, Sep 04, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Design 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, 2018

  REboot, 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, 2018

  Humanities, 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, 2018

  Melanie 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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Upcoming 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, 2018

  Fine 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Art 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Semester 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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Fine 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Philosophy 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, 2018

  Cinema 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. 

• Dance Center's 45th Season Opens With Chicago Debut of Ephrat Asherie Dance 

  Broadway World, Aug 16, 2018

  To 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. 

• Life at the Improv: The Power of Imagination 

  Scientific American, Aug 16, 2018

  Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma is interviewed on the connections between his two latest books The Evolution of Imagination and Why We Need Religion.

• Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas return to Bend 

  Bend Bulletin, Aug 16, 2018

  Former 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. 

• Chicago Dancemakers Forum Announces a Free Celebration of Contemporary Dance 

  Broadway World, Aug 16, 2018

  President Kwang-Wu Kim will serve as an Honorary Co-Chair for this year’s Chicago Dancemakers Forum Crystal Anniversary Brunch.

• Shout Out: Frances Dravellas, Park Ridge resident and sign language interpreter 

  Chicago Tribune, Aug 16, 2018

  Recent ASL alum Frances Dravellas ’17 is interviewed on her new career as a school interpreter, saying “I’m in a field that I love.”

• The Top 25 American Film Schools 

  The Hollywood Reporter, Aug 16, 2018

  Columbia is ranked among the top film schools in the country, noted for its interdisciplinary documentary program, Semester in LA, and Emmy-nominated alums. 

• Cleveland Triennial is an Artistic Scavenger Hunt 

  The New York Times, Aug 13, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  One 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Dance 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.

• On Location with Philip Plowden 

  Classic Chicago Magazine, Aug 08, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• How these women raised $42K in a day for an Ida B. Wells monument 

  Fast Company, Aug 08, 2018

  Business 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.

• Ida B. Wells: How grassroots support and social media made a monumental difference in honoring her legacy 

  The Conversation, Aug 07, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Design 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, 2018

  Student 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma discusses his initial fascination with philosophy and his new release Why We Need Religion.

• Griffin to expand BACinema 

  Beverly Review, Jul 31, 2018

  Cinema 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. 

• Teenagers in Chicago can now attend live music, dance, theater, and more for just $5. Here's how. 

  WFMT, Jul 31, 2018

  The 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.

• 5 Female Up-and-coming Singers from Chicago You Should Know 

  Chicago Woman, Jul 31, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Comunication faculty member John Sall has contributed photographs for Dave Hoekstra's new book The Camper Book: A Celebration of a Moveable American Dream.

• Communication Chair column on public access 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 31, 2018

  Communication Chair Suzanne McBride writes a column on public openness to Chicago Public Schools’ monthly board meetings.

• Northbrook Public Library: The best Chicago revival house not actually in Chicago 

  Chicago Reader, Jul 30, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Michelle 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.

• Deep research, harsh personal memories fuel Rojas Contreras’ Colombian novel 

  The Mercury News, Jul 26, 2018

  Creative Writing alum Ingrid Rojas Contreras discusses her debut novel Fruit of the Drunken Treeset in Bogotá in the early 1990s.

• On the Front Porch: The Power Belongs to Us 

  Chicago Defender, Jul 26, 2018

  Communication Associate Professor Shanita Baraka Akintonde writes about her experience in South Africa and the lack of Black Americans she saw there.

• Sam Trump gives soul to the trumpet 

  Chicago Tribune, Jul 25, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Dance 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.

• Graphic Novel in Running for Man Booker Prize for First Time 

  New York Times, Jul 24, 2018

  Design 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.

• Jim DeRogatis Responds to R. Kelly, Who Says Reporter Has Been ‘Trying to Destroy’ Him 

  Variety, Jul 24, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Design 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Young 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.

•  Check out Tristan Young’s Artwork 

  Voyage Chicago, Jul 18, 2018

  Design alum Tristan Young ’16 is profiled for his career illustrating for blockbuster movies Avengers: Infinity War, Baby Driver, and Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley. 

• Ida B. Wells was a legend. $300,000 has been pledged for a monument honoring her 

  Washington Post, Jul 18, 2018

  Business 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.

• Urban Gateways’ Teen Arts Pass Keeps Chicago Teens Cool and Cultured This Summer 

  Chicago Defender, Jul 17, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Photography Professor Dawoud Bey’s large-scale photographic series The Birmingham Project will be featured at the National Gallery of Art starting September 12.

• Young Jean Lee Leans Into the Uncomfortable With Her Broadway Debut Straight White Men 

  Playbill, Jul 17, 2018

  Alum 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.

• St. Louis teens produce record number of films for Filmmakers Showcase 

  STL Today, Jul 13, 2018

  St. 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Assistant 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Creative 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, 2018

  Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma is interviewed about his book Why We Need Religion.

• On Video: Chip Williams shot the messengers 

  Chicago Reader, Jul 11, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Communication alum Antonio Martinez Jr. ’97 was named president and chief executive officer by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.

• Judy Young: The Accent Reduction and Speech Expert to the Stars 

  FOX 40, Jul 09, 2018

  Former student and renowned accent reduction and speech expert Judy Young is profiled for her work in the field of communication.

• Miss Sherlock Holmes and the Playwright 

  Door County Pulse, Jul 09, 2018

  Theatre alum Christopher Walsh ’01 is highlighted for taking a gender-blind approach to casting women as Sherlock and Watson in his play Miss Holmes.  

• Joel Hall's new leader Jacqueline Sinclair takes steps to continue the work 

  Windy City Times, Jul 05, 2018

  Dance 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Philosophy 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Senior 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, 2018

  Photography 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, 2018

  Columbia is ranked in the ten best photography schools in the country for 2018.

• Keeping Democracy Alive 

  WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio, Jun 28, 2018

  Creative 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, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Tony Sarabia Will Say Goodbye To WBEZ At The End Of The Year 

  WBEZ Chicago, Jun 27, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Media Arts alum Eddie Carr ’96, known for his beloved Christmas installations at Butch McGuire’s tavern, has passed away at 63.

• Sabina Ott, 'Artist Mother of Chicago,' dies at 62 

  Chicago Tribune, Jun 27, 2018

  Art 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.

• ‘A Whole Meal’: Rashid Johnson on His Polyvalent Practice, From Early Photography to Forthcoming Feature Film 

  ArtNews, Jun 26, 2018

  Art 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, 2018

  Interdisciplinary 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, 2018

  ShopColumbia 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, 2018

  Senior 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, 2018

  Sheridan 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, 2018

  Graciela 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. 

• Chicago: Yo-Yo Ma and Riccardo Muti 

  BBC Radio, Jun 20, 2018

  CBMR 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.

• ‘INFEST’ — The Ugly Nazi History of Trump’s Chosen Verb About Immigrants 

  Forward, Jun 20, 2018

  Associate Professor in Creative Writing Aviya Kushner writes on Presiden Trump’s use of the word “infest.” Mentioned in The New York Times and Bloomberg.

• 30 Under 30 to be honored June 20 in 19th annual award ceremony 

  Windy City Times, Jun 20, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Beyond Narrow Confines 

  British Council in Iran, Jun 20, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Get to know National Youth Poet Laureate Patricia Frazier 

  Chicago Tribune, Jun 20, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• SOHO International Film Festival 

  SOHO International Film Festival, Jun 19, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Remembering the genius of William Russo 

  Chicago Tribune, Jun 19, 2018

  Composer, 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. 

• 3 immersive visual and performing arts events in Chicago this weekend 

  ABC 7 Chicago, Jun 18, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Following 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).

• Tips for rescuing your student publication’s finances 

  Student Press Law Center, Jun 14, 2018

  Chris 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, 2018

  Graphic 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.

• What were you watching, reading, or listening to when you first came out?  

  Chicago Reader, Jun 14, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Keep your mobile-moving customers clued in 

  BAI Banking Strategies Executive Report, Jun 13, 2018

  Associate Chair of Communication Anne Marie Mitchell offers expert advice on how to keep banking customers engaged with personalized customer service and technologies.

• Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations 

  Chicago Redeye, Jun 14, 2018

  Former student Teresa Mittons volunteers with Growing Home, an urban farm in Englewood that trains those with criminal records and medical needs.

• Contemporary dance has a vibrant home at Dance Center of Columbia College 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 13, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• 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, 2018

  In 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Part-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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Cinema 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  A 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Humanities, 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  English 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, 2018

  Philosophy 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, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Television 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, 2018

  Musician 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, 2018

  Design 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.

• La cara sucia de Facebook (The dirty face of Facebook) 

  Univision, May 09, 2018

  Multimedia Journalism student María Maynez writes an opinion column on how Facebook’s invasion of personal privacy.

• Alleged Abuse Victim’s Father Says R. Kelly’s Manager Made A Death Threat 

  Buzzfeed, May 30, 2018

  English 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.

• Indiana Ballet Theatre’s ‘Kaliedoscope’ in Munster features ‘Fluid’ movements, moments 

  Chicago Tribune, May 30, 2018

  Former student Amanda Tuohy, founder and director of Indiana Ballet Theatre’s “Kaliedoscope” series, discusses the upcoming production “Kaliedoscope: Fluid.”

• Las Latinas reclaman mayor visibilidad en el movimiento ‘Yo también’ 

  Univision, May 30, 2018

  Journalism student Savannah Eadens writes on the need for more Latina representation within the ‘Me Too’ movement.

• Does Kanye West Still Have a Prominent Voice in Chicago? Local Journalists, Artists, & Radio DJS Weigh In 

  Billboard, May 29, 2018

  English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and Business and Entrepreneurship Assistant Professor Alex Fruchter discuss Kanye West and his complicated relationship with Chicago.

• What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder During Ramadan 

  Teen Vogue, May 16, 2018

  Public Relations alum Adeline Hocine ’18 writes on the struggle with her eating disorder during Ramadan.

• My worst moment: Jessica Lu on battling for a parking spot before an audition 

  Chicago Tribune, May 29, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Playing a woman in power the new reality for Schaumburg’s Jessica Lu 

  Chicago Sun-Times, May 28, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Communication Chair Suzanne McBride writes on the “utterly selective” moral dilemma behind Governor Rauner’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois.

• 5 Women Working Towards Inclusion in Entertainment 

  Swaay, May 28, 2018

  Angel Kristi Williams MFA ’15 is considered one of the top women creators working towards equality and representation in entertainment.

• Chicago College Student Cast In Hollywood Movie 

  CBS, May 28, 2018

  Cinema and Television Arts student Quentin Sanders and faculty member Daniel Sutherland discuss Quentin’s role in the upcoming film A Chance in the World.

• How Jackie Spinner’s Sons Inspired Her Documentary About Autism in Morocco 

  Chicago Magazine, May 25, 2018

  Journalism 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, 2018

  Cinema and Television Arts student Patricia Frazier has been named this year's National Youth Poet Laureate. 

• A siete meses de la destrucción del huracán María, los puertorriqueños sienten su ciudadanía a medias 

  Borderzine, May 22, 2018

  Multimedia 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.

• Local Author Says Religion Might be the Best Therapeutic Drug Around 

  Chicago Tonight, May 23, 2018

  Humanities, 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.

• Pursuing R. Kelly: The Reporter Who Never Gave Up 

  New York Times, May 23, 2018

  English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis discusses his decades-long investigation into the allegations of R. Kelly’s sexual misconduct, manipulation, and abuse.

• What my sons, and I, gained from returning to the country where they were born 

  The Washington Post, May 23, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• ‘The Band’s Visit’ director David Cromer reacts to his Tony nomination 

  WGN, May 21, 2018

  2017 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.

• Meet Chicago’s First National Youth Poet Laureate 

  Chicago Magazine, May 22, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Cast, crew have affection for musical mainstay ‘Hello Dolly!’ 

  Chicago Tribune, May 21, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Journalism 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, 2018

  The Dance Center’s 2018-19 season includes performances from Ephrat Asherie Dance, Hedwig Dances, and more.

• Immigration activist who took sanctuary in Humboldt Park church spotlighted in Elvira 

  Chicago Reader, May 18, 2018

  Film alum Javier Solórzano Casarin ’06 directs the documentary about the undocumented Mexican immigrant and activist Elvira Arellano.

• Dance Center Hires Ellen Chenoweth As Permanent DPS Director 

  Broadway World, May 18, 2018

  Ellen Chenoweth, who has served as Interim Director since 2017, is named permanent Director of the Dance Presenting Series at the Dance Center.

• Chicago Summer Guide 

  Chicago Defender, May 15, 2018

  The Jazz Institute’s Straight Ahead Jazz Camp, held in collaboration with Columbia College Chicago July 16-20, is a top summer Chicago event.

• Nick Drnaso’s ‘Sabrina’ Captures the Anxiety of the Information Age 

  Chicago Magazine, May 17, 2018

  Sabrina, the highly-anticipated second graphic novel from Illustration alum Nick Drnaso ’11, will be in stores May 22.

• Is it possible to undo years of American racism? 

  WGN, May 16, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• A New Attitude! 

  Chicago Now, May 15, 2018

  Music 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.”

• Best Fashion Schools In The World For 2018 

  CEOWORLD Magazine, May 15, 2018

  Columbia was recently named one of the best fashion schools in the world.

• The reporter who broke the R. Kelly story is ready for everyone else to care about it 

  Think Progress, May 14, 2018

  English 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.

• Ahead of His Beachland Tavern Show, Cut Worms’ Max Clarke Discusses His Acclaimed Debut Album 

  Cleveland Scene, May 14, 2018

  Illustration 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.

• ‘Mattachine’ podcast recounts essential gay history, including a Chicago society’s pioneering role 

  Chicago Tribune, May 14, 2018

  Former student Devlyn Camp discusses the inspiration and process behind their podcast Mattachine, which explores the origins of early LGBT rights organization, the Mattachine Society.

• These Local Buildings Have Artists-in-Residence as Perks 

  Chicago Magazine, May 11, 2018

  Music 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.

• Nebraska native Charlie Curtis-Beard shows he’s built for Chicago on ‘Existentialism on Lake Shore Drive’ 

  Chicago Reader, May 11, 2018

  Music 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.”

• Meet seven queer dancers putting the moves on Atlanta 

  Project Q, May 11, 2018

  Dance 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, 2018

  Julia 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Journalist and English Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis talks with Phil Ponce about new allegations against recording artist R. Kelly.

• Highlights from the 2018 Maryland Film Festival 

  The New Yorker, May 08, 2018

  Cinema 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.”

• ¿Me caso y me quedo? El dilema de Berta 

  Conexion Migrante (via Imagen de Zacatecas), May 09, 2018

  Journalism 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, 2018

  Journalism student María Maynez profiles the lives and works Pilsen artists José Frausto, Tlanez Xóchitl González, and Lizette Anguiano.

• Chicago festivals this week: Columbia College Manifest, Daley Plaza, Renegade art markets 

  Chicago Tribune, May 09, 2018

  Manifest, 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.

• Urban Gateways launches Teen Arts Pass, providing access citywide 

  ABC 7, May 04, 2018

  Columbia 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.”

• Interview: Author ‘Julia Fine’ Talks Her Magical Debut Novel What Should Be Wild 

  Red Carpet Crash, May 05, 2018

  Julia Fine MFA ’15 discusses her “darkly funny, striking debut” YA fantasy novel What Should Be Wild, published May 8 by Harper.

• How the music industry overlooked R. Kelly’s alleged abuse of young women 

  The Washington Post, May 04, 2018

  Communication alum Tracy Sampson ’03 publicly speaks out about her time working as an intern for Epic Records and her abusive relationship with R. Kelly.

• Chicago writing students get tour of Waukegan – ‘the garden where Ray Bradbury grew’ 

  Chicago Tribune, May 04, 2018

  English 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.

• BAFTA Announces Shortlist for International Student Film Awards 

  BAFTA, May 03, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Former Gazette Chicago reporter Christine Mangan writes bestselling debut novel 

  Gazette Chicago, May 04, 2018

  Creative 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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  Dance 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.

• ‘Art in Response’ uses tanztheater, or dance, to ignite conversation about social justice 

  Chicago Tribune, May 01, 2018

  Dance 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.

• The Colonie’s Nathan Rodgers Cuts Towkio’s New Music Video, ‘Symphony’ 

  Screen Magazine, May 01, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Is it too late for R. Kelly to make amends? 

  WLS, May 01, 2018

  English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis discusses R&B star R. Kelly, whose alleged abuse DeRogatis has investigated for nearly two decades.

• Tony Awards 2018: Full List of Nominations 

  The New York Times, May 01, 2018

  2017 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.

• Meet WGNO’s new ‘Good Morning New Orleans’ team 

  Nola, Apr 30, 2018

  Journalism alum Carla Pesono ’12 has joined Good Morning New Orleans as morning anchor and 11 a.m. newscaster.

• PSAid Contest Engages College Students to Educate on Best Ways to Help Surrounding International Disaster 

  Business Wire, May 01, 2018

  Columbia’s “Be the Change” team took top honors at the 13th annual Public Service Announcements for International Disasters contest. View the winning PSA here.

• Weekend Passport: International Voices Project Premieres 9th Season 

  WBEZ, Apr 27, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• These surreal nightscapes are a photographer’s ode to Detroit 

  The Washington Post, Apr 30, 2018

  Karen 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.

• Kendrick Gives Hope 

  Her Campus, Apr 29, 2018

  Multimedia 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.

• 12 Voices: On The Front Porch, From Your Lips to God’s Ears 

  Chicago Defender, Apr 27, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Fine Arts Photographer, Zachary James Johnston Exhibit Opens May 6 

  Chicago Tribune, Apr 26, 2018

  Photography 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.

• Podtalk: Brent Kado, Founder of Chicago Independent Film & TV Festival, April 28-29, 2018 

  Hollywood Chicago, Apr 26, 2018

  Cinema and Television Arts faculty member Brent Kado discusses the inaugural Chicago Independent Film (+TV) Festival, which takes place this weekend in Rogers Park.

• WXRT’s Terri Hemmert at 70: ‘There’s a pay-off, a balance, if you do it right’ 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 26, 2018

  Radio 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.

• America’s first memorial to victims of lynching opens in Alabama  

  The Guardian, Apr 26, 2018

  In 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.

• Entertainment Education Report: The Best Film Schools in 2018 

  Variety, Apr 25, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Columbia'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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Journalism 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.”

• Chicago Filmmakers to cut ribbon on new home 

  Windy City Times, Apr 25, 2018

  Film 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.

• Service Learning Could Strengthen Long-Term Student Outcomes 

  Diverse Education, Apr 24, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Storytelling Live begins in Jonesborough 

  Arts Magazine, Apr 24, 2018

  American 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.

• Why An Agnostic Philosopher Says We’re All ‘Religious’ 

  Publishers Weekly, Apr 23, 2018

  Humanities, 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.

• Earth Day in Chicago: Where to learn, play, recycle and get green this weekend 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 20, 2018

  In 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.

• Big day for Eyes on Main Street 

  The Wilson Times, Apr 20, 2018

  Wilson, 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.

• Daylight Books publishes ‘Phantom Power’ by Barbara Diener 

  Art Daily, Apr 20, 2018

  Barbara 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.

• Casey Caruso Raises Money For Children’s Hospitals With Her Own Charity 

  Study Breaks, Apr 19, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Brent Lewis joins Photo 

  The Washington Post, Apr 20, 2018

  Photography 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.

• Most Influential People 2018: Lena Waithe 

  TIME, Apr 19, 2018

  California 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  In 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, 2018

  Creative Writing alum Faisal Mohyuddin ’15, winner of the Sexton Prize for Poetry, discusses his debut poetry collection The Displaced Children of Displaced Children.

• Ruesink, Warren have films chosen for festival 

  WD Times, Apr 17, 2018

  Cinema and Television Arts student Samuel Ruesink’s films “Reason Why” and “Viewpoint” were selections for Oconomowoc’s Lake Country Film Festival.

• Rising Stars of Cinematography 2018 

  American Cinematographer, Mar 13, 2018

  Film alum Johnny Derango ’02, who directed photography for the 2017 John Hawkes-led film Small Town Crime, is dubbed a “Rising Star of Cinematography.”

• Minooka Music Studio expands Summer Programs with Camp Rock and Summerfest Performance 

  Chicago Tribune, Apr 16, 2018

  Music 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.

• Breaking stereotypes with lyrics 

  APTN News, Apr 16, 2018

  Audio 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.

• ANGELA FARMER: Online access in the home, classroom key to success for students 

  Daily Journal, Apr 15, 2018

  Education 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, 2018

  Professor 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.

• IWU Holds Annual Undergraduate Research Conference April 21 

  Illinois Wesleyan University, Apr 13, 2018

  The 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.

• Notable Chicago: 4/13-4/19 

  The Rumpus, Apr 13, 2018

  The 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.

• Columbine survivor’s documentary will premiere in Minnesota 

  Star Tribune, Apr 13, 2018

  Film 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.

• Photo Curator Karen Irvine to Deliver May Lecture 

  University of Kentucky News, Apr 13, 2018

  As 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.

• Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week 

  Chicago Magazine, Apr 12, 2018

  The 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.

• 2018 Jazz Educator of the Year — Rubén P. Alvarez 

  Jazz Institute of Chicago, Apr 02, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Sheridan 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  Two 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Student 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.

• For Giant Globes Founder, Business is a Global Endeavor 

  Chicago Tonight, Apr 03, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Cardi B teaches us how she makes money move 

  NPR Marketplace, Apr 06, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Photographer 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.”

• Women Wait On Recognition In The Shadow Of Confederate Statues Debate 

  Newsy, Apr 05, 2018

  Business 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.

• 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, 2018

  Bebe 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.

• Gideon Adlon Is Ready for Anything 

  The Cut, Apr 06, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Blueprint 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, 2018

  Emily 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Scholar 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.”

• Chi Latino Fest’s Vargas on cinema, culture, and the wall 

  Reel Chicago, Apr 02, 2018

  In 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, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Before they transition, some transgender youth preserve fertility by banking sperm or eggs 

  Chicago Tribune, Apr 03, 2018

  Student 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.”

• Wendy Clinard and Akito Tsuda team up to create art out of the sights and sounds of Pilsen 

  Chicago Reader, Apr 03, 2018

  Photographer Akito Tsuda ’93, has teamed up with Clinard Dance founder Wendy Clinard for an ongoing multimedia project, tentatively titled Everyday People/Everyday Action.

• Sorrow, Then Rage 

  WBEZ, Apr 01, 2018

  Humanities, 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, 2018

  Honorary 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, 2018

  Former 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.

• Dance Top 5: April 2018 

  Newcity Stage, Mar 30, 2018

  The 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.

• The Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence 

  K Fashion Speak, Mar 30, 2018

  Columbia’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.

• Terra Foundation Awards $300,000 in Grants to Chicago Arts Organizations 

  Art News, Mar 29, 2018

  As 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.

• Curtain Call — Theater previews and openings March 29 – April 5, 2018 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 28, 2018

  Molly 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.

• Polish works, Lira Quartet Singers at Northwest Symphony concert 

  Daily Herald, Mar 27, 2018

  Music 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.

• Sundance Breakthrough, Filmmakers of Color; The Doc Talk Show #13: Diverse Voices 

  Screen Mag, Mar 27, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• How One AP Veteran Exposes Corruption in Illinois 

  Columbia Journalism Review, Mar 27, 2018

  Journalism 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.”

• Interview with Actor BEHZAD DABU | A Unique Perspective 

  The Hedonist, Mar 22, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Lena Waithe: The ‘Ready Player One’ Interview with Kam Williams 

  EUR Web, Mar 27, 2018

  Television 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.

• The Fruits of Christine Mangan’s Labor 

  WWD, Mar 27, 2018

  Creative 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, 2018

  Alum Asia Hamilton ’02, the director and chief curator of NorWest Art Gallery, discusses the “black artistic renaissance” and future of Detroit’s arts scene.

• Book Review: ‘A Well-Respected Man’ by David W. Berner 

  San Francisco Review of Books, Mar 25, 2018

  Radio 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.”

• Olympia Fields woman brings her voice to ‘American Idol’ Sunday 

  ABC 7, Mar 23, 2018

  Former 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.

• Lena Waithe Is Changing the Game 

  Vanity Fair, Mar 22, 2018

  Television 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.

• Valparaiso U celebrates jazz at yearly fest 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 22, 2018

  Music Associate Professor Bill Boris’ trio will perform on the final night of Valparaiso University’s Jazz Festival April 6.

• Movie shines a light on Wisconsin supper clubs 

  Green Bay Press Gazette, Mar 22, 2018

  Film 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.

• SPRING DANCE PREVIEW Women lead the pack this dance season 

  Windy City Times, Mar 20, 2018

  Columbia’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.
   

• Free hip-hop/house festival April 13-14 

  Windy City Times, Mar 20, 2018

  Columbia’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.

• The Future is Always Now 

  The Good Men Project, Mar 21, 2018

  Former student and Afrofuturist academic Ytasha Womack discusses Afrofuturism and her hopes for the movement in the wake of Blake Panther’s success.

• Reel Women: Jeanne Caliendo, “Chi Med” co-producer 

  Reel Chicago, Mar 20, 2018

  Photography alum Jeanne Caliendo ’79, Unit Production Manager for NBC’s Chicago Med, shares her experiences as a woman in the film industry.

• SXSW: Gideon Adlon Is Your New Favorite Scion Starlet 

  WWD, Mar 20, 2018

  Former student Gideon Adlon discusses her debut role in the SXSW breakout film Blockers and her upcoming projects.

• Michael Allen Harris’s 'Kingdom' reveals a young playwright on the brink of greatness 

  Chicago Reader, Mar 13, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Columbia is one of the first higher-education institutions to introduce Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality courses, which are designed and taught by industry experts.

• Russell Gunn in Residence at Columbia College Chicago 

  Downbeat Magazine, Mar 14, 2018

  Russell 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.

• PAWS Chicago Takes Over the Catwalk for LAUNCH Fashion Show 

  Northbrook Patch, Mar 16, 2018

  Several Fashion Design students showcased their work at the March 18 “Launch: Driving Fashion Forward” gala benefiting PAWS Chicago.

• Why Chicago is a Hub for Crime Fiction 

  Chicago Magazine, Mar 16, 2018

  Fiction 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.

• A Truly Chicago Story: Inside The Musical Universe of ‘The Chi’ 

  Nylon, Mar 16, 2018

  Television alum Lena Waithe ’06’s Showtime series The Chi fills its soundtrack with Chicago artists to tell the authentic story of the city.

• ‘It’s about time’: Mixed reaction after National Geographic admits ‘racist’ past in new issue 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 16, 2018

  Dean 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.”

• ‘The Chi’ Season 1 post-mortem: Lena Waithe talks about what worked and what didn’t 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 18, 2018

  Television 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.

• Way Up North, Gay Up North 

  Lavender Magazine, Mar 15, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• Second City improv club to bring its legendary sketches to Eugene 

  The Register-Guard, Mar 16, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Beyond Frank Lloyd Wright: A Broader View of Art in Chicago 

  The New York Times, Mar 08, 2018

  Art 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.

• Listen to ‘The Daily’: Women We Overlooked 

  The New York Times, Mar 16, 2018

  Business 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.

• Decatur native lands role on Chicago P.D. 

  NBC 17 Decatur, Mar 14, 2018

  Business and Entrepreneurship alum Taylor Mallory ’09 joined the cast of Chicago P.D., his performance debuting last night.

• Jay Ross, lawyer who fought for the rights of musicians including Muddy Waters and James Brown, dies 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 14, 2018

  Former part-time faculty member Jay Ross, who taught at the college from 1988-2008, has passed away.

• Chicago Artist You Should Know: Ajani Jones 

  WGN Radio, Mar 13, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• Columbia College Wins Student Challenge Team Case Competition 

  NBC5, Mar 13, 2018

  The 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.

• ‘Claire’s Camera’ is a highlight of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema’s new season 

  TimeOut Chicago, Mar 13, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Walkout Wednesday: students risk punishment for joining gun control protest 

  The Guardian, Mar 13, 2018

  Student Sara Jaffe discusses Columbia’s March 14 #ENOUGH walkout, citing Parkland High School student Emma Gonzalez as her inspiration in working for gun reform.

• Back Alley Jazz will reignite a Chicago tradition in 4 South Shore garages 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 13, 2018

  BLKHaUS 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.

• The Woman Who Said R. Kelly Abused Her Refuses To Be Silenced 

  BuzzFeed, Mar 13, 2018

  English 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.

• Jonathan McReynolds Opens Up About Loneliness, Struggles with Prioritizing God 

  The Christian Post, Mar 13, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Fashion 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  School 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, 2018

  Journalism 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, 2018

  Student 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.

• Here Are The Projects Being Developed By Chicago-Area Universities 

  Bisnow, Mar 08, 2018

  Columbia’s student center is one of several new properties under development in the Chicago education sector.

• University-based art museums are raking it in 

  Crain’s Chicago Business, Mar 09, 2018

  The 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.

• Gotta dance: Four performances to see 

  Crain’s Chicago Business, Mar 09, 2018

  Choreographer 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.

• Chicago comedy spotlight for Thursday, March 8-Sunday, March 11, 2018 

  Chicago Now, Mar 08, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• ‘I represent’: Rapper Ajani Jones on the city, his mother’s encouragement—and his fascination with dragonflies 

  Chicago Reader, Mar 08, 2018

  Business 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.

• Sanicole talks filmmaking and taking off the ‘Training Wheels’ 

  Rolling Out, Mar 09, 2018

  Former student Sandrel “Sanicole” Young discusses her fantastical short film “Training Wheels” and the need for more “Black Girl Magic” in the filmmaking industry.

• Reel Women: Sheila Brown, Media Entrepreneur 

  Reel Chicago, Mar 08, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  With 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, 2018

  Kingdom, 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.

• Todo listo para el arranque de la tercera edición del Festival de Cine Feminista de Chicago 

  Univision, Mar 06, 2018

  Journalism 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).

• Philadelphia Celebrates Women’s History Month 

  PhillyBite Magazine, Mar 07, 2018

  Neysa 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.

• 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• Fifty years after Chicago ‘riot,’ new photos emerge—and develop a story 

  Columbia Journalism Review, Mar 07, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• Lena Waithe wants to see your script — but only if it’s good 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 06, 2018

  Television 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.

• Property taxes, spending top concerns in DuPage Board Democratic primary 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 05, 2018

  Alum 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.

• A Dreamer discusses the uncertainty of DACA in the Trump era 

  Hello Giggles, Mar 05, 2018

  Former student Edwin Saucedo discusses his life as a Dreamer, working to provide for his mother and sisters while also seeking a path to citizenship.

• Five African Americans Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education 

  The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Mar 02, 2018

  Carolyn 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.

• Robservations: Cara Carriveau exits WSHE 

  Robert Feder, Mar 02, 2018

  Communications 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.

• Six candidates compete in crowded 17th Representative District race 

  Chicago Tribune, Mar 02, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Communication 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, 2018

  Writer 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, 2018

  Music 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, 2018

  Film 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, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Theatre faculty member Andrea J. Dymond will direct the Lady Macbeth-inspired play The Witches of Birnam at the Fighting Words Festival May 19-20.

• Standards: The Missing Gear for Deploying Audiovisual Technology Across the Corporate Enterprise 

  IAS Technology, Feb 17, 2018

  Audio 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.”

• Sam Weller inspires students to “make a life worth living” 

  The Observer, Feb 26, 2018

  English 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.”

• How can we prepare our kids with special needs for a school crisis? 

  The Washington Post, Feb 27, 2018

  Journalism Associate Professor Jackie Spinner examines school efforts to adequately prepare children with special needs, like her two sons with autism, for emergencies.

• Likely the last chance to see founder lead the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan 

  Chicago Tribune, Feb 27, 2018

  The 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.

• Book Review: ‘There’s a Hamster in the Dashboard’ by David W. Berner 

  San Francisco Review of Books, Feb 25, 2018

  Radio 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.”

• Democratic candidate for MWRD commissioner: Debra Shore 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 25, 2018

  Debra 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.

• David Mamet talks about his new book ‘Chicago,’ all about gangsters and Tribune reporters 

  Chicago Tribune, Feb 22, 2018

  Pulitzer 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.

• Natalie Krick Plays with Fashion and Beauty Ideals in a New Book 

  PDN, Feb 23, 2018

  Natalie Krick MFA ’12 challenges the fashion industry’s problematic beauty standards in her new photography book Natural Deceptions.

• Get ready for Sahar Habibi 

  Chicago Tribune, Feb 22, 2018

  Musician Sahar Habibi ’16, who has signed with Los Angeles-based label Soulection, is dubbed “the next big thing.”

• NERDS Hosts 5th Annual Youth Gathering with Record Number of Attendees 

  Ledger Dispatch, Feb 22, 2018

  Audio 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.

• Stephanie Graham: Redefining the Visual Culture of African American Art 

  Chicago Defender, Feb 23, 2018

  Film alum Stephanie Graham ’05 is profiled for her socially-conscious visual art, which documents and contextualizes movements like #BlackLivesMatter in a politically tumultuous era.

• 'Breaking Bad' is just one place you might have heard Chicago's Tight Phantomz 

  Chicago Tribune, Feb 22, 2018

  Audio 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, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Lin 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.

• Getting to Yes, And… | Anne Libera, Columbia College and Second City – “An Education in Comedy.” 

  WGN Radio, Feb 20, 2018

  Assistant 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.

• Why Millennials Could Prosper From Lerone Bennett Jr.’s History Lessons 

  Blavity, Feb 20, 2018

  Communication 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.

• New Columbia College student center ready to plant its roots in the South Loop 

  Curbed Chicago, Feb 19, 2018

  On 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.

• An In-Depth Interview With the Music Professional, Alexander Burke 

  All Access Music, Feb 16, 2018

  Music alum Alexander Burke ’05, who has composed pieces for Iron Man 3 and New Girl, discusses his musical background and his upcoming projects.

• Lerone Bennett Jr., Historian of Black America, Dies at 89 

  The New York Times, Feb 16, 2018

  Trustee 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.

• “Joseph Lappie: Personal Mythologies,” February 24 through May 20 

  River Cities’ Reader, Feb 13, 2018

  St. 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, 2018

  Former 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.”

• Review: In rare performance, choreographer Doug Varone takes to stage along with his dancers at Columbia 

  Chicago Tribune, Feb 09, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Take Ten festival brings theater director Joanie Schultz home to Aspen 

  The Aspen Times, Feb 10, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Chicago Feminist Film Festival 

  Reel Chicago, Feb 08, 2018

  Columbia 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.

• The Colonie Expands Editorial, Motion Design, VFX Capabilities with Signing of Multiple Talent 

  4rfv, Feb 09, 2018

  Film 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.

• Warner Bros TV Promotes Jeff Tobler to Communications SVP 

  The Wrap, Feb 07, 2018

  Communication 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.

• 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Facts 

  Wallethub, Feb 07, 2018

  Ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Journalism Associate Professor Laurence Minsky provides his expertise on the potential return of investment for host cities.

• In the Crawlspace: Hill, Franken, and #MeToo Pain 

  The A-line, Feb 06, 2018

  English 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.”

• Young Introduces Training Wheels Film 

  The Chicago Citizen, Feb 08, 2018

  Former 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, 2018

  Theatre alum Tyler Christie ‘14 will make his professional directing debut with In The Heights at the New Hampshire theatre company.

• Appleton Boychoir to give ‘Peace’ a chance Saturday 

  Post Crescent, Feb 07, 2018

  To 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?”

• Shannon Downey on artistic/activist ‘craftivism,’ other feats 

  Windy City Times, Feb 07, 2018

  Business 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, 2018

  Music 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.

• Minnesota-born artist takes to Instagram to make a statement about breaking gender roles 

  City Pages, Feb 06, 2018

  Graphic 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, 2018

  Karen Irvine, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Photography, is the 2018 juror for Appalachia’s Allegany National Photography Competition.

• Rodger Jackson chats about ‘No Chiraq,’ creating content and Chicago talent 

  Rolling Out, Feb 03, 2018

  Chicago-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, 2018

  Acoustics 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.”

• Interviews and video: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical based on the movie ‘School of Rock’ rolls into OKC 

  NewsOK, Feb 04, 2018

  Theatre 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, 2018

  Dean 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.

• 60 Things to Do in Chicago in February 

  Chicago Magazine, Feb 01, 2018

  The 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, 2018

  The Ruttenberg brothers discuss making their $1 million donation to the Museum of Contemporary Photography in honor of their parents.

• Nate Rodgers Joins ‘Chasing News’ 

  TV NewsCheck, Feb 01, 2018

  Following 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, 2018

  Cinema 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.

• Journalist Sam Weller to visit ECC for Writers Center Reading Series event Feb. 15 

  Chicago Tribune, Feb 01, 2018

  English 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.

• Million-plus gifts support photography locally 

  Crain's, Feb 01, 2018

  Brothers 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.

• OPERA America’s 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients Announced 

  Broadway World, Jan 30, 2018

  2003 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.

• Showtime picks up ‘The Chi’ for a second season 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 30, 2018

  The 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.

• Maura Braun Shares Her Interior Design Style and Inspiration 

  Chicago Woman, Jan 29, 2018

  Maura 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.

• Classic laughs: Comedy the theme for 10th season of the Park Ridge Library Classic Film Series 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 29, 2018

  Creative 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, 2018

  Alum 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.

• Roeper Sidelined at Sun-Times Over Twitter Investigation 

  NBC Chicago, Jan 29, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Aidy Bryant Fun Facts: 8 Things To Know About ‘SNL’ Cast Member 

  IBT, Jan 27, 2018

  SNL 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.

• Must Reads 

  AEF, Jan 03, 2018

  Communication 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, 2017

  Music 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. 

• Queering Dance, at Last 

  Los Angeles Review of Books, Jan 24, 2018

  Dance 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.

• ‘Pirates of Penzance,’ with a piña colada: Gilbert & Sulivan plays as interactive party 

  Los Angeles Times, Jan 26, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• Impressions of a city: Two Juans document Wilson as artists in residence 

  The Wilson Times, Jan 26, 2018

  Juan 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.

• The Animators of Animaniacs Take Us Inside the Iconic Cartoon Series 

  Syfy Wire, Jan 26, 2018

  In 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.

• Michelle Alegria to join ‘Good Day Chicago’ as traffic reporter 

  Robert Feder, Jan 29, 2018

  Journalism 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, 2018

  Various 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.

• Elaine Rojas-Castillo 

  NBC Right Now, Jan 25, 2018

  Elaine 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.

• Film Comedy and the American Dream 

  New Books Network, Jan 25, 2018

  In 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.

• LOADING DOC: A Double Oscar Nomination, Sundance News and More 

  Screen Magazine, Jan 24, 2018

  Associate 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.

• Quest to fill void on family tree leads to documentary film on lost opera 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 24, 2018

  The 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.

• Top 5 Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in Illinois – 2018 Rankings 

  Animation Career Review, Jan 05, 2018

  Columbia is ranked as a top Graphic Design school in Illinois for our Graphic Design program offerings, internships, and study abroad opportunities.

• 2018 Best College Locations in America 

  Niche, Jan 22, 2018

  Columbia 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, 2018

  Steven 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.

• From Sundance to Starz: 'America to Me' goes deep and wide on race, education 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 22, 2018

  Participant 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."

• Kym Mazelle returns home to take care of some chores 

  Gary 411 News, Jan 22, 2018

  Alum 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, 2018

  What 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.

• Facebook Changes to Algorithm Stir Strong Reactions 

  NBC 5, Jan 12, 2018

  Communication Associate Chair Anne Marie Mitchell praises Facebook for the company's decision to "go back to their roots" with their new algorithm.

• Web series inspired by trading platform Bunz 

  The Canadian Jewish News, Jan 17, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• PIE Chat: David Comp, Assistant Provost for Global Education, Columbia College Chicago 

  The Pie News, Jan 17, 2018

  Assistant Provost for Global Education David Comp discusses the impact social media has on global education, particularly international students' shifting perceptions of the United States.

• Chicago singer Anna Agosta took the leap, for which we should all be grateful 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 18, 2018

  Music 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.

• Not clowning around: Studio audience TV returns to WGN with ‘People’ 

  WGN-TV, Jan 18, 2018

  Film 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.

• Country music radio pioneer 'Uncle Len' dead at 89 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 18, 2018

  Founder 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.

• WINTER DANCE SPECIAL Contemporary dance, ballet and much more 

  Windy City Times, Jan 16, 2018

  Among 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, 2018

  Part-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.

• Exhibits featuring work of local artists open Wednesday at ICC 

  Journal Star, Jan 12, 2018

  Art 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. 

• Years of persistence led to holiday honoring King 

  USA Today, Jan 12, 2018

  Marketing 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.

• Waste360 Names Szczepanski as Editorial Director, Kuffel as Associate Editor 

  Waste 360, Jan 16, 2018

  Journalism 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."

• Shannelle Armstrong-Fowler talks People TV's plus size bridal series 'The Perfect Fit' 

  ABC 7 Chicago, Jan 11, 2018

  Communication 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.

• Lena Waithe keeps Chicago cliches out of 'The Chi' 

  Chicago Reader, Jan 12, 2018

  In 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.

• Sold-out NRF Foundation Gala Raises $2.8 Million to Support Student Scholarships and Retail Career Initiatives 

  Business Wire, Jan 15, 2018

  Two 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.

• One at Optimus Welcomes Mary Ann Holecek as EP/Managing Director and Damian Huck as EP 

  SHOOT, Jan 11, 2018

  Film 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.

• New Chazen Art Museum director brings industrial Midwest background 

  Wisconsin State Journal, Jan 12, 2018

  Photography 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." 

• 8 Chicago Women That Are Kickin' Ass in 2018 

  Urban Matter, Jan 11, 2018

  Television 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.

• 'The Chi' Creator Lena Waithe Says Television 'Taught Me How To Dream' 

  NPR, Jan 11, 2018

  Television 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. 

• Former youth filmmaker recalls time in the Guam International Film Festival 

  Pacific Daily News, Jan 10, 2018

  Former 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.

• From a Yardie to a Yankee 

  NoHo Arts District, Jan 09, 2018

  Theatre 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.

• MCCC presenting 'Eleven Years' Jan. 25-Feb. 22 

  NJ.com, Jan 08, 2018

  Alum 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. 

• Chicago bridal pro at center of 'The Perfect Fit' reality show 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 08, 2018

  The 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.

• 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.

• Players 2018: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago 

  Newcity, Jan 04, 2018

  Alum 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.

• A mother's anguish never ebbed as case of her son's killer dragged on 

  Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 05, 2018

  Communication 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.

• In 2018 Are We Allowed to Enjoy the Red Carpet? 

  Glamour, Jan 05, 2018

  Television student Danielle Acton, along with other women, speaks about balancing activism and indulgence on the red carpet in a post-Weinstein Hollywood.

• Queer history comes to life in 'Mattachine' podcast 

  Chicago Pride, Jan 06, 2018

  Television 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.

• Harlem is Here: Dawoud Bey brings the New York neighborhood to Kalamazoo 

  Revue, Jan 04, 2018

  Photography 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.

• Catalyst Movmnt showcases the experiences of black womyn through dances of their own making 

  Chicago Reader, Jan 04, 2018

  In 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.

• After historic Emmy win, Lena Waithe aims to open minds with Showtime's 'The Chi' 

  Los Angeles Times, Jan 04, 2018

  Praised 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. 

• Master of None's Lena Waithe: 'If you come from a poor background, TV becomes what you dream about' 

  The Guardian, Jan 05, 2018

  Television 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, 2018

  Journalism 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.

• CBS Announces the 21 Performers Participating in the 2018 Diversity Comedy Showcase 

  The Hollywood Times, Jan 03, 2018

  Television alum Steve Szlaga ’07 is one of 21 performers selected for the annual CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase in Los Angeles.

• For Liz Williams and her Outerwear Line, Coat Check, Business is Always Heating Up 

  Newcity, Jan 03, 2018

  Fashion 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.”

• Streep, Hanks deliver vital newsroom drama with Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ 

  Daily Herald, Jan 03, 2018

  Film alum Janusz Kaminski ’87 “brings visual vitality to newsroom sets” as cinematographer on his 17th Spielberg film.

• In Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi,’ life as it is lived on the South Side 

  Chicago Tribune, Jan 03, 2018

  Television 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.

• Jacob Saenz Awarded 2018 APR/Honickman First Book Prize 

  The American Poetry Review, Jan 02, 2018

  English 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.

• The 2017 Curbed Cup winner is... South Loop! 

  Curbed Chicago, Jan 02, 2018

  Columbia’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.” 

• An Airbnb that’s an art gallery? As Seattle rents soar, DIY art galleries crop up in homes, garages 

  Seattle Times, Jan 03, 2018

  Photography alum Josh Poehlein ’13, along with other artists and curators, discusses the trend of converting unconventional space into art galleries.

• 12 Voices: On The Front Porch to the Hallowed Halls of Higher Education 

  Chicago Defender, Jan 03, 2018

  Communication Associate Professor Shanita Baraka Akintonde writes about her experience as a student, mentor, and educator of color.

• With ‘The Chi,’ Lena Waithe Heads Home in Search of the Real Chicago 

  New York Times, Jan 02, 2018

  Television 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.

• On Sabina Ott’s Social Practice 

  Los Angeles Review of Books, Dec 19, 2017

  Writer Chris Kraus explores Art and Art History Professor Sabina Ott’s evolution as a multimedia artist whose work is both “social and celebratory.”

• Meet the P-C's 10 people to watch in 2018 

  Press-Citizen, Dec 29, 2017

  Arts 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. 

• Chicago collective puts black characters in fantasy, horror and sci-fi films 

  Chicago Tribune, Dec 30, 2017

  Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller discusses the value in expanding representation for blacks in film genres beyond comedies and urban dramas.

• How Online Videos Changed The Dance World 

  Dance Magazine, Jan 01, 2018

  School 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."