Columbia In The News: 2025
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Associate Professor Missy Hernandez, who recently won Best Horror Feature Screenplay at the 56th Nashville Film Festival for her script “I Don’t Dream in Spanish Anymore," talks about her Nashville Film Festival experience in this YouTube video. Chicagoan of the Year in Dance: Dancemaker Erin Kilmurray Looks for What's Next After 'Fly Honey'
Chicago Tribune, Dec 18, 2025Erin Kilmurray '08 is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur known for her punk, queer-celebratory performance group, The Fly Honeys, which originated from Chicago's underground scene. Erin was named "Chicagoan of the Year in Dance" by the Chicago Tribune. Dwayne Johnson, Chase Infiniti and Other First-Time Nominees Celebrate at Golden Globes Luncheon (Exclusive Photos)
The Hollywood Reporter, Dec 17, 2025Chase Infiniti '22, along with Wagner Moura, Kevin Hart, Monica Padman, Eva Victor, Damson Idris, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Rhea Seehorn and Dwayne Johnson were photographed at the Globes Globes First-Time Nominee Luncheon on Dec. 17. When Chicago Theatre Artists Are Down, Season of Concern Lifts Them Back Up
Playbill, Dec 17, 2025Playbill highlights Season of Concern, a nonprofit providing emergency financial assistance to Chicago theatre workers, and features Columbia College Chicago alum Teressa LaGamba ’13, who is receiving support while managing a serious illness that has prevented her from working. Reiner Murders Stun Hollywood
ABC-7 Chicago, Dec 16, 2025Eric Scholl, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television at Columbia College Chicago, speaks to the legacy of the late actor/director Rob Reiner and the quotable movies he made. (Story starts at timecode 4:45 in video.) Golden Globes Add Podcast Category
Chicago Now (Fox 32), Dec 12, 2025Matt Cunningham, an associate professor at Columbia College Chicago, discusses world of podcasts and the inclusion of podcasts at this year's Golden Globes. (Link to segment not available due to live broadcast restrictions.) Paramount and Netflix Bid for Warner Bros.
ABC-7 Chicago, Dec 08, 2025Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor Sharon Ross offers her perspective on the bids for Warner Bros., noting consumers may pay price regardless of who takes control of the media company. (Story starts at timecode 17:39 in video.) Veteran Jazz Educator J. Richard ‘Dick’ Dunscomb Dies
Downbeat, Dec 02, 2025J. Richard Dunscomb, a leading authority in the fields of jazz and music education, died Nov. 12. The octogenarian jazz luminary was recognized internationally as a guest conductor, author, adjudicator, clinician and consultant. He was a Professor Emeritus of Music at Columbia College Chicago, where he formerly chaired the Music Department. Actor and Director Robert Townsend Raises Funds for West Side Nonprofits With Pop-up Film Fest
Chicago Tribune, Dec 02, 2025Columbia College Chicago will host Robert Townsend’s pop-up film festival, a two-day celebration of cinema and community that supports West Side nonprofits while bringing the acclaimed director back to his hometown roots. Best Show 2025: Ej Hill, 52 Walker, New York
ARTFORUM, Dec 02, 2025School of Visual Arts alum EJ Hill '11 received an Artforum “Best Show 2025” honor for his exhibition at 52 Walker in New York. Driehaus Fashion Awards Spotlight Emerging Chicago Designers
Modern Luxury, Nov 26, 2025A talented group of contestants— including fashion students from Columbia College Chicago—were critiqued by a panel of industry insiders, who scored each collection on sewing techniques, fabric selection and overall excellence in garment construction at the The Driehaus Fashion Awards, one of Chicago’s longest-running independent fashion shows. Dance Center's "Lamentations for Peace" Makes #1 on New City's Dance Top 5 for December
New City Stage, Nov 25, 2025The new evening-length holiday show by South Chicago Dance Theatre founder and director Kia S. Smith is aimed at fostering a sense of audience connection. (Dec. 6-7, 2025) The Middle
The Middle, Nov 27, 2025Stephen Asma, professor of philosophy at Columbia College Chicago, helps explore the philosophical middle, and how philosophy can help veer us away from extremes in our daily lives. Chicago Students Spotlight Creativity in Short Film 'The Method'
ABC-7 Chicago, Nov 19, 2025Students at Columbia College Chicago are making the short film 'The Method," part of the school's Fictional Cinema Production course. The team is raising funds to finish the project and cover film festival submission fees.
Under New Leadership, Can Columbia College Chicago Overcome Its Financial Woes?
Chicago Tribune, Nov 15, 2025In an interview with the "Chicago Tribune," Columbia College Chicago President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, shares her commitment to financial stability with equal parts pragmatism and optimism. Villanova Celebrates Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month: Frank Waln Discussion
The Villanovan, Nov 12, 2025Villanova students and staff gathered for a talk by alum Frank Waln '14, artist-in-residence and professor at Western Michigan University, about the speaker’s journey in preserving, defending and educating Indigenous American culture. Waln, an award-winning, multi-genre music artist of Sicangu Lakota descent from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, shared with the audience his appreciation for the mentors he met at Columbia College Chicago.
Chase Infiniti Can’t Believe Her Life Either
ELLE, Nov 12, 2025Appearing on the cover of ELLE's "Women in Hollywood" issue, Chase Infiniti '22 is garnering awards buzz for her very first film role.
GRAMMY Nominations 2026
Variety, Nov 07, 2025Columbia College Chicago alum and two-time GRAMMY winner Jonathan McReynolds '11 has once again been nominated for a Best Gospel Performance/Song GRAMMY. This time, it's for "Still (Live)." WTTW Wins 10 Regional Emmy Awards
WTTW, Nov 01, 2025Alum Kateryna Sazonova MFA '23, Film and Television Directing, was awarded an Emmy by the the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter for her work as associate producer on "A Celebration of Hanukkah With Geoffrey Baer." The Academy recognized the show in the Outstanding Achievement for Informational/Instructinal - Long From Content category.
Why We Love Being Scared — the Psychology of Monsters and Horror
Fox 32 Chicago, Oct 31, 2025Professor Stephen Asma, PhD, of Columbia College Chicago joined Fox 32's ChicagoNOW to explore the lore and psychology behind our obsession with monsters — and why humans love to be scared. The Top 50 Film Schools of 2025
TheWrap, Oct 30, 2025Columbia College Chicago’s School of Film and Television has been ranked No. 18 in "TheWrap’s" 2025 list of the top 50 film schools, recognizing the school's curricular flexibility, Semester in LA program, and virtual production capabilities.
Chase Infiniti Joins Spotlight Conversation at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit
The Wrap, Oct 30, 2025Chase Infiniti '22 joins TheWrap's Power Women Summit in a Spotlight Conversation on "One Battle After Another." Get to Know the Journal Sentinel's Frank Vaisvilas, Who Covers Indigenous Affairs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , Oct 29, 2025Alum Frank Vaisvilas '05 began covering Indigenous Affairs in 2020. Here, he talks about himself and his current beat. Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees, Including Precious Brady-Davis ’13
Windy City Times, Oct 23, 2025Columbia College Chicago alum Precious Brady-Davis ’13 has been inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, joining past Columbia honorees Albert “Bill” Williams ’73, Daniel “Danny” Sotomayor ’80, and Robert T. Ford ’87. The Annual Chicago Scholars Event Brings Universities and Schools, Under One Roof.
ABC7 Chicago, Oct 21, 2025ABC7 interviews one of Columbia College Chicago's most recent admits, Houefa "Claudine" Agassounon from Art in Motion Charter School, who wants to pursue a BFA in Interior Architecture. Chase Infiniti '22, Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs To Star In Coming-Of-Age Drama ‘The Julia Set’ From Niki Byrne
DEADLINE, Oct 21, 2025Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti ’22 will play Julia, a talented mathematician operating within a fiercely competitive academic environment in “The Julia Set,” a coming-of-age drama from writer-director Niki Byrne. Precious Brady-Davis ’13 Named to OUT Disruptors 2025 OUT100 List
OUT Magazine, Oct 20, 2025Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum Precious Brady-Davis ’13 was named to OUT magazine’s 2025 OUT100 list, honoring her as one of “the LGBTQ+ people making the world bolder and brighter in 2025.” Student Government President Jenna Davis Honored in 51st Annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Program
Sun Times News, Oct 17, 2025The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities, including Columbia's SGA president Jenna Davis, will be honored during special ceremony hosted by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Chicago Artist Carlos Rolón ‘89 Uses Tarp Art to Help Provide Shelter to Those in Need in Puerto Rico
CBS, Oct 15, 2025Chicago artist Carlos Rolón (also known as Dzine), a 1989 Columbia College Chicago graduate, was featured in a CBS story highlighting how he’s supporting hurricane victims in Puerto Rico through his art. Redleg Films Begins Filming 'The Elkhorn Special' in Chicago Suburbs
Reel Chicago, Oct 10, 2025Filming soon to get under way on "The Elkhorn Special," an independent feature directed by Columbia College Chicago alum Daniel John Harris '07, that will be set against the suburban backdrop of Berwyn and Riverside in Illinois. Chase Infiniti to Campaign for Lead Actress Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety, Oct 08, 2025Awards strategists and campaign teams for the film have confirmed exclusively to Variety that Chase Infiniti '22 will seek consideration in the lead actress category for the upcoming Oscar season. Chicago Artist and Photojournalism Alum Tonika Lewis Johnson ‘03 Among 22 Winners of Coveted Macarthur ‘Genius Grant’
Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 08, 2025The Englewood native whose work focuses on inequity in Chicago, is among this year’s class of MacArthur Fellows. The list of international fellows receiving the $800,000 prize includes several artists and scientists. Joy and Sisterhood: Ayodele Drum & Dance Make Their Dance Center of Columbia College Debut
New City Stage, Oct 08, 2025Ayodele Drum & Dance makes its standalone concert debut at the Dance Center of Columbia College, where founder and artistic director T. Ayo Alston has served on faculty for a decade. The Power of Independent Filmmaking
Daytime Chicago, Oct 03, 2025Filmmaker Carlos Lerma, a student at Columbia College Chicago, discusses making a name for himself in Chicago by exploring themes of heartbreak, body image, boyhood, and the immigrant experience in his work. World Fashion Festival Brings Blobal Flair to Chicago
Chicago Star, Oct 02, 2025The World Fashion Festival took place at Macy’s State Street Sept. 18, turning the historic Walnut Room into a grand stage for fashion, dance and cultural exchange. Students from Columbia College Chicago were involved in production and staging, gaining real-world experience in presenting a large-scale fashion event. Latin American Music Festival to Feature Mariachi, Scholarly Talks, and a Free Indoor Block Party
Broadway World, Sep 29, 2025Carmelo Esterrich, a professor in Columbia College Chicago's School of Communication and Culture and author of "Concrete and Countryside: The Urban and the Rural in 1950s Puerto Rican Culture," will share insights on Latin American cinema, popular music, and cultural studies. P.T. Anderson Is Betting It All on Chase Infiniti. No Pressure
The Hollywood Reporter, Sep 26, 2025With a few searing seconds from a movie trailer, a star was born. The complete unknown at the heart of 'One Battle After Another' is not wasting her moment. Chase Infiniti is Chicago’s Latest Claim to Fame
Chicago Reader , Sep 24, 2025The young actor and Columbia College Chicago graduate makes her feature film debut in "One Battle After Another." Dean's A-List Interview: Columbia College alum Chase Infiniti on 'One Battle After Another'
WGN, Sep 23, 2025WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Columbia College Chicago alum Chase Infiniti '22 to talk about her role in the new movie "One Battle After Another." ‘One Battle After Another’ Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Returns to the Modern World with a Blisteringly Hilarious Dad-Core Masterpiece
Indie Wire , Sep 19, 2025IndieWire reviews Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” highlighting Columbia College Chicago alum Chase Infiniti ’22 in her breakout role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Infiniti is also garnering press in other major outlets as excitement builds around the film. Hispanic Heritage Month: World Fashion Festival
NBC, Sep 18, 2025LeeAnn Trotter talks to School of Fashion Director Colbey Reid, PhD, and introduces the founder and producer of the World Fashion Festival, which features garments in the 618 S. Michigan windows this month. Leo High School Makes Chicago Proud, Receives Standing Ovation for AGT Performance
Fox 32 Chicago, Sep 17, 2025Chicago's Leo High School, which includes Columbia College Chicago Freshman Keith "Kash" Smith, has taken the national stage by storm. They will now appear as finalists on the Sept. 23 episode of "America's Got Talent." Second City’s Anne Libera to Present New Book, “Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy”
Broadway World, Sep 15, 2025School of Theatre and Dance faculty member Anne Libera's new book offers a way to think about comedy and then guides readers through concrete strategies for making their work smarter, richer, and funnier. College Students on the State of Public Discourse Following Charlie Kirk’s Death
WTTQ, Sep 15, 2025The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has spurred public discourse on political violence and the rhetoric that perpetuates it. Columbia College Chicago student Sydney Richardson, the deputy editor of "The Columbia Chronicle," shares her insights along with other college students. Chicago Alum Part of Emmy-Winning Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Chicago Sun-Times, Sep 13, 2025Columbia alum Mike Carson was part of the production design and creative direction of the Super Bowl half time show, which won an Emmy for Music Direction of Kendrick Lamar.
Chicago Fall film Guide 2025: Local Stories — and Emerging Filmmakers — Dominate Must-See Movie List
WBEZ, Sep 11, 2025A film directed by Columbia College Chicago alum Eesha Patkar made this WBEZ must-see film list. in the timely short film "Six Weeks," Patkar highlights different perspectives on abortion. The short features the journeys of Michelle (Dina Aldabbagh), a teenager in Midwestern America, and Gayatri (Minim Dey), a single woman in Mumbai, as they grapple with unplanned pregnancies. The screening will take place Sept. 18, as part of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
Bruce DuMont, Who Helped Launch ‘Chicago Tonight’ During Decades-long Broadcasting Career, Dies at 81
Chicago Tribune, Sep 11, 2025The "Chicago Tribune" remembers Bruce DuMont, who studied radio and TV at Columbia College Chicago. DuMont was a long-time Chicago radio and TV broadcaster who founded the Museum of Broadcast Communications in 1987. Today In Culture, Wednesday, September 3, 2025: Columbia College’s Rising Star
New City, Sep 03, 2025Columbia College Chicago Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti '22 makes her first major feature appearance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic, “One Battle After Another,” released on September 26. HBO Wins Bidding War for ‘Fort Bragg Cartel’ Book to Develop as Series
The Hollywood Reporter, Aug 28, 2025Former HBO Films head Len Amato '75, HDR '15, a Columbia College Chicago alum, and author Seth Harp are behind the project. Chicago’s Leo Catholic High School Choir Advances to ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semifinals After Captivating U.S.
WBEZ, Aug 28, 2025Incoming Columbia College Chicago freshman Keith Smith is part of the all-boys choir from the South Side that has been competing on the popular show. Smith (aka hbk Ka$h) will be studying Music Business at Columbia this fall.
Block Club Podcast Interview with Dr. Bolton
Block Club Podcast, Aug 26, 2025Jon Hansen, host of the Block Club podcast, interviews Dr. Shantay N. Bolton about her vision for Columbia in it's 135th year as a college for creatives. The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, 2025
MovieMaker, Aug 26, 2025'MovieMaker' names Columbia College Chicago among the 30 best film school, noting that the schools on the list highlight hands-on filmmaking. Hip-Hop’s Role in Today's Classrooms
USA Today, Aug 25, 2025Educators like Andre “Add-2” Daniels, an adjunct professor of instruction at Columbia College Chicago, use hip-hop in the classroom. Danels sees hip-hop as a confidence builder and a universally welcome culture.
Chicago's Columbia College Marks Move-in Day for Hundreds of Students
NBC5 Chicago, Aug 25, 2025Columbia College Chicago students move in to their dorms as the college celebrates its 135th birthday. Chicago Band Case Oats ‘Accidentally’ Made One of the Standout Debuts of 2025
WBEZ, Aug 22, 2025The coming-of-age lyrics of Columbia College Chicago alum Casey Gomez Walker '16, soar over the potent talents of a band that includes Spencer Tweedy. Gomez Walker came to Columbia to study writing. With MS NOW Name Change, the TV Industry Continues to Rebrand — but the Truth Is That It’s Given Up on Branding Altogether
Chicago Tribune, Aug 19, 2025Laurence Minsky, a professor at Columbia College Chicago's School of Business and Entrepreneurship, offers his thoughts on MSNBC's upcoming rebrand to MS NOW.
Rashid Johnson on Art as a Source of Potential Joy
CBS Sunday Morning , Aug 17, 2025Artist and Columbia alum Rashid Johnson '00 has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." CBS correspondent Alina Cho reports. Need Someone to Play a Famous Actor’s Kid? Call Chase Infiniti
Vanity Fair, Aug 14, 2025Musical theatre alum Chase Infiniti ’22 is turning heads in Hollywood, starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another," following her breakout role in "Presumed Innocent" and her upcoming part in Hulu’s "The Testaments." An Ideal Day in Chicago With Genndy Tartakovsky
Axios Chicago, Aug 14, 2025Columbia College Chicago alum Genndy Tartakovsky gained fame directing "Dexter's Laboratory," "Powerpuff Girls" and the "Hotel Transylvania" movie series, but this week he's making waves with his R-rated cartoon "Fixed" on Netflix. In the story, he shares his favorite Chicago hangouts. Honoring Alumni in a Landmark Year with 25 in 2025
Crain's Chicago Business, Aug 11, 2025Crain's Chicago Business featured Columbia's 25 distingusihed alumni who are honoreed for 25 in 2025 spotlight. This campaign features the "Connecting Creatives with Business" slogan. School of Fashion and Chicago Botanic Garden Collaboration Featured in Time Out Chicago
Time Out Chicago, Aug 05, 2025"Patterned By Nature," the latest exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden, showcases the patterns and prints that adorn the natural world, including a collection of upcycled fashion sourced from garden materials by Columbia College Chicago’s School of Fashion. BET Pulls Music Awards Shows; Chicago Professor Weighs In
Fox 32, Aug 06, 2025Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor of Instruction Mike Harvey, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music, discusses the decision to pull "The Soul Train Awards" and the "BET Hip Hop Awards" from the broadcast lineup. Chicago Fashion Brand Achieves Responsible in the Quest for Sustainable
Chicago Reader , Aug 01, 2025The Chicago Reader highlights "All We Remember," a sustainable fashion collective founded by Columbia College Chicago Fashion Studies faculty Jacob Victorine and Noah Zagor. The article explores how the brand prioritizes responsible design, local production, and social impact—values reflected in their teaching at Columbia. Music Legal Elite 2025
Variety, Jul 30, 2025Meet the attorneys behind the top stars, big deals, and complex cases rocking the music business, including Loren Wells, associate professor in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Columbia College Chicago. London’s Barbican Centre Hires Siskel Center Film Chief Rebecca Fons as Head of Cinema
Deadline, Jul 29, 2025Columbia College Chicago alum Rebecca Fons '11 (MAM) will relocate from Chicago to London and assume the post from September. Her role will include overseeing the Barbican’s cinema program, which includes three screens. Review: With a Remarkable ‘Angels in America’ From Invictus, Off-Loop Theater Roars Back in Chicago
Chicago Tribune, Jul 22, 2025Theatre alums Anne Trodden ’09 and Ryan Hake ’14 were praised by Chicago Tribune theatre critic Chris Jones in his review of Invictus Theatre‘s acclaimed production of Tony Kushner‘s landmark drama "Angels in America," running through September 7 at Windy City Playhouse. Media Literacy Education Lacks Consistency Across Illinois
Capitol News Illinois, Jul 24, 2025Yonty Friesem, an associate professor at Columbia College Chicago and a co-founder of Illinois Media Literacy Coalition, discusses the state law that requires instruction, which was passed three years ago.
Amazon’s ‘Barbershop’ Series to Begin Filming in Chicago This Fall
Screen Magazine, Jul 17, 2025Forces behind the original "Barbershop" films, Columbia College Chicago alums George Tillman ’91 and Robert Teitel ’90 will serve as the show's executive producers. Lilly Wachowski’s Anarchists United Foundation Reveals Grant Recipients, Writers Discovery Fellows
The Hollywood Reporter, Jul 17, 2025The list of lucky recipients includes Alum Marco Bermudez '19, who wrote and directed the short "Rey," which was named best Latin/Hispanice film at the 2021 IndieFEST Film Awards. Harry Teinowitz '83, Sports Talk Radio Host Who Co-wrote Play on Sobriety After Dui Arrest, Dies at 64
Chicago Tribune, Jul 17, 2025Harry Teinowitz, Columbia College Chicago Theatre alum and creator of the stage comedy, “When Harry Met Rehab,” died of complications from a liver transplant on July 15. Katie DeLuna '04 Talks Lollapalooza Style on WGN
WGN, Jul 16, 2025Fashion stylist and Columbia alum Katie DeLuna appeared on WGN to share her top tips for fun, comfortable festival style—showcasing model-styled outfits for Lollapalooza and beyond. Crafting Truth: Remembering Teacher, Mentor and Filmmaker Michael Rabiger (1939-2025)
Newcity, Jul 15, 2025A remembrance of Professor Emeritus Michael Rabiger, an internationally respected filmmaker and scholar, who was former chair of Columbia College Chicago’s film department. Skims Has Been the Future of Underwear. So Why Did It Just Launch ‘Retro Intimates’?
USA Today, Jul 10, 2025Lauren Downing Peters of the School of Fashion weighs in on the societal and cultural factors influencing Skims’s new 1950s‑inspired intimates and loungewear collection. The Art of Rhythm and Emotion: Tiecheng Gu, the Visionary Editor Shaping the Future of Short Films and Modern Film Editing
Film Daily, Jul 10, 2025Alum Tiecheng Gu MFA '24, a film editor, has carved out a distinctive niche in the competitive world of short-form cinema and has already left an indelible mark on the international film scene. 5 Must-See Theater Shows To Check Out In July
Block Club Chicago , Jul 08, 2025Block Club Chicago included "Angels in America" in its roundup of must-see theater shows this month. This production by Invictus Theatre features a strong Columbia College Chicago connection through its cast, design, and creative team. Columbia Theatre and Music alums Ryan Hake, Nicki Rossi, Anne Trodden, and Kevin Rolfs, along with faculty member Petter Wahlbäck, are all part of the show. Pterosaur fossil discovered in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park fills gap in record
USA Today, Jul 08, 2025School of Design faculty Robin Whatley was involved in a Smithsonian paper about the discovery of North America’s oldest known pterosaur. Fashion Goes From Raceway to Runway Ahead of Nascar’s Chicago Street Race
WGN, Jul 02, 2025WGN featured Columbia College Chicago fashion students designing NASCAR-inspired looks for a runway competition ahead of the Chicago Street Race. Professional AI Use: Is There A Double Standard In Who Uses It?
TechRound, Jun 27, 2025Columbia Professor Laurence Minsky joins a panel of experts in offering insights on the use of AI. How Chicago Drag Designers Are Pushing the Boundaries of Fashion
Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 26, 2025Drag designers in Chicago, including Fine Arts alum Mats Dahlberg, are creating showstopping looks for everything from club nights to TV series ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ AbelsonTaylor Group Announces the 2025 nextgenerATion Summer Interns
REEL Chicago, Jun 16, 2025AbelsonTaylor Group has named nine students—including Columbia College Chicago Fashion/Product Development alum Asia Crumb '25 —to its 2025 nextgenerATion summer internship program. True Colors Drag Troupe Inspires Audiences to Be Their True Selves
Chicago Tribune, Jun 16, 2025Chrome Snatchica, a performer and Columbia College Chicago alum, is featured in a Chicago Tribune story about True Colors—a local drag troupe composed of artists with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities who are inspiring audiences with inclusive, joy-filled performances. Documentary Producers Alliance Launches Ethics Resource Library
The Hollywood Reporter, Jun 11, 2025Columbia College Chicago is among the endorsers of a new searchable database that is meant to help filmmakers ethically respond to challenges in all stages of production. Live Music From Fernando Jones
WGN News, Jun 06, 2025WGN's "Midday Fix" segment features a performance by Adjunct Professor Fernando Jones, a blues musician who hosts an annual blues camp at Columbia College Chicago for 12 to 18 year olds. This year's camp will be held July 6 to 11. Chicago Photographer Gonzalo Guzman's Pictures Are Worth Far More Than 1,000 Words
CBS News Chicago, Jun 06, 2025In recognition of Pride Month, CBS News Chicago's "Eye on Chicago" features photographer Gonzalo Guzman, who took his first photography class at Columbia and later returned to work at Columbia's Career Center. In the segment, Guzman shares his passion for capturing all facets of life in photos and says the real secret to his success is empathy. Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre’s Spring Concert Series
WGN , Jun 03, 2025Wilfredo Rivera, co-founder and artistic director of Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre and assistant professor and musical theatre coordinator at the School of Theatre and Dance shares the staying power and stories behind the company and the 2026 Spring Concert Series. Sky Unguarded: Off the Court & Taking Charge
WCIU, Apr 29, 2025This WCIU segment highlights the collaboration between The Chicago Sky, Columbia College Chicago’s School of Fashion, and local brand SOUNDOFF to create custom fan apparel. Columbia Students, Soundoff Launch Fresh Chicago Sky Fan Fashion
ABC , May 22, 2025Columbia College Chicago fashion students have joined forces with the Sky and local streetwear brand SOUNDOFF to create a limited-edition line of custom apparel inspired by the team's energy and Chicago's vibrant culture. Jerry Brindisi Named in 2025 Bizzy Award Winners
Music Row, May 15, 2025The Music Business Association (Music Biz) honored this year's Bizzy Award winners at the fourth annual Bizzy Awards. Jerry Brindisi, Interim Director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was awarded Music Business Educator of the Year. Kym Mazelle '86 Helped Create House Music. Four Decades Later, She Hasn’t Missed a Beat
WGN, May 09, 2025Columbia College Chicago Alum Kym Mazelle '86 returns to campus to discuss how she became "The First Lady of House Music,” having played a critical role in pioneering the electronic dance music genre in the mid-1980s. David Cromer’s Astonishingly Busy Spring With George Clooney, ‘Dead Outlaw’ and Now ‘The Antiquities’
Chicago Tribune, May 08, 2025David Cromer, who attended Columbia College Chicago and later received an honorary degree, is having a standout spring. He directed two Broadway hits—"Good Night, and Good Luck" starring George Clooney, and the Tony-nominated "Dead Outlaw." He now returns to Chicago to co-direct "The Antiquities" at the Goodman Theatre. Local 4 Welcomes Metro Detroit Native to its Reporting Team
The Detroit News, May 05, 2025Columbia College Chicago alum Lauren Kostiuk '17 joins WDIV-TV in Detroit after working for five years at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. A Look at the Enduring Legacy of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ as It Turns 50
NPR, May 05, 2025The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" turns 50, and NPR explores its lasting legacy and cultural impact—including a quote from Director of Comedy Studies Ann Libera and her ties to Second City and Columbia College Chicago. Modern Dance Pioneer and Dance Center Founder Shirley Mordine Dies at 89
Chicago Tribune, May 02, 2025Dancer, choreographer and dance educator Shirley Mordine has died. Her five-decade career in Chicago included founding the dance department at Columbia College Chicago and originating the college’s revered Dance Presenting Series. Chicago ‘Dark Pop Diva’ Chillona Breaks Rules With New Album — and Maximalist Personal Style
WBEZ, May 01, 2025Columbia College Chicago Music Alum Chillona (aka Carolina Soto '20), who will headline at Metro this Saturday, breathes new life into old quinceañera dresses and fast fashion for a bold, eclectic look. They’re Funny, They’re Viral, and They’re Coming for Late Night
Rolling Stone , Apr 30, 2025A new generation of TikTok creators like Tiff Baira and Kareem Rahma are reinventing the late-night talk show for the digital age, and "Rolling Stone" spoke with Columbia College Chicago professor Ann Libera about how these hosts are building trust and comedy through parasocial connection. Churn Rate: Definition, Calculation, Strategies
Taboola, Apr 28, 2025Columbia College Chicago Professor Laurence Minsky discusses churn rate, a marketing metric that lets you monitor customer turnover so that you can identify ways to improve it. Blue Paradox Earth Day Fashion Show Highlights Chicago’s Sustainable Designers
Chicago Star, Apr 26, 2025On Earth Day 2025 (April 22) the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry became the epicenter of innovation and environmental advocacy as it hosted The Blue Paradox Sustainable Fashion Show, sponsored by SC Johnson. Columbia College Chicago participated and Fashion Studies student Kelsey Gibson was mentioned. Not Your Average Joe
Chicago Reader , Apr 25, 2025Keenyn Perry (Fashion Design, '21) gets stopped by the Chicago Reader at Trader Joe's and breaks down his outfit. Like NYC and Paris, Chicago Was Once a Hub for Fashion Designers
WBEZ, Apr 23, 2025Chicago was a major U.S. fashion hub in the 1970s and ’80s, and while the industry declined due to economic shifts, today’s designers are rebuilding Chicago’s fashion scene through education (like Columbia College Chicago's School of Fashion,) direct-to-consumer models, and community-driven efforts like Chicago Fashion Week. Dont Fret, Local Street Art Legend and Colum Alum Who Championed The Underdog, Dies At 36
Block Club, Apr 22, 2025Friends and family of Dont Fret remember him as a loving, humorous, and helping hand who enjoyed soccer, fishing, and sausages—all of which are reflected in his work. Young Filmmakers Showcase Their Talents at the CineYouth Festival
WGN Radio, Apr 21, 2025Christy LeMaster, CineYouth Director and Programming Coordinator for the Chicago International Film Festival, joins John Landecker alongside filmmakers Columbia College Chicago student Carlos Lerma and Jherrisha Barr to talk all about Chicago’s annual film festival, which celebrates filmmakers 22 and younger and will be held from April 25th to 27th at FACETS Film Forum. New Generation Filmmakers Forum Makes Space for Emerging, Cutting-Edge, and Underrepresented Filmmaking
Chicago Reader, Apr 21, 2025Heading into their fourth year, founders and directors Moon Abbott '21 and Alex Tammaru '22, who met at Columbia College Chicago, have big plans for their festival built by and for the Chicago filmmaking community. Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt coming to Columbia College Chicago
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 17, 2025As part of Columbia College Chicago’s production of “Rent,” three panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be viewable by the public starting April 30. The quilt honors over 100,000 people who died of AIDS-related causes with over 50,000 handcrafted panels. In This and Every Moment: A Preview of Red Clay Dance’s “16” at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
New City Stage, Apr 15, 2025Red Clay Dance celebrates its 16th anniversary with a performance at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. Informed by a decade of reflection, the updated work explores the complex intersections of race, identity, and systemic structures. WGN Midday Fix: Live Performance From Red Clay Dance Company, Led by Columbia Alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward ‘02
WGN, Apr 08, 2025WGN gives a sneak peek of "16," a performance happening April 17-19 at the Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago. The Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company, Vershawn Sanders-Ward, is an alum of Columbia College Chicago's Dance program. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra to Honor Studio Executive Paul Broucek '74
Broadway World, Apr 04, 2025Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will roll out the red carpet to celebrate Columbia College Chicago Alum Paul Broucek '74, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Music, who has made a global impact on the film and television industry. Changing the Lives of Kids Through Music
WGN, Apr 01, 2025Once again the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns comes to the Columbia College Chicago campus to work in campus studios to record music. Chicago Tonight: Black Voices with Columbia Professor Robert Hanserd
WTTW, Mar 26, 2025Professor Robert Hanserd joins WTTW to talk about how consumers across the U.S. are trying to hit large corporations where they hurt: their bottom line.
Columbia Alum Michael Wojcik '96 Shares His Vision of Chicago Through Photography
WGN, Mar 25, 2025Chicago's very own: Legally blind photographer Michael Wojcik '96 shares his vision on Chicago with WGN Columbia College Chicago Taps Next President
Crain's Chicago Business, Mar 17, 2025Columbia College Chicago announced today that Shantay Bolton will become its next president, starting July 1. Caroline Neff ‘07 Talks to CBS About “Fool for Love”
CBS, Mar 12, 2025Steppenwolf ensemble member and Columbia College Chicago alum, Caroline Neff '07 talks with CBS about "Fool for Love," running through March 23. Elon Musk Blames ‘Massive Cyberattack’ as X Crashes for Thousands
The New York Post, Mar 10, 2025Professor Larry Minsky comments on outages on Elon Musk’s X. Oscars' Red Carpet Fashion Hits and Misses
WGN, Mar 03, 2025Lauren Downing Peters, PhD from Columbia College Chicago's School of Fashion shares her favorite (and least favorite) Oscars looks with WGN. Biggest Surprises From the Oscars
ABC-7, Mar 03, 2025Ron Falzone '79, a Columbia College Chicago alum and associate professor emeritus, returns to ABC-7 to discuss the night's winners and losers. Red Carpet Fashion
ABC-7 , Mar 03, 2025Columbia College Chicago Associate Professor of Fashion Lauren Downing Peters, PhD, discusses the Oscars Red Carpet looks. Columbia College Expert Makes Oscar Picks
ABC-7, Feb 28, 2025Ron Falzone '79, associate professor emeritus at Columbia College Chicago and an alum, provides his insights into this year's Oscar race. Something Smells in Marketing
Destination CRM, Feb 28, 2025Laurence Minsky, a professor in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Columbia College Chicago, discusses
scent marketing, which is gaining new traction.Columbia College Chicago School of Fashion Director Colbey Reid Weighs In: What’s The Difference Between $50 Jeans And $500 Jeans?
Huffington Post, Feb 26, 2025“Denim prices are wildly divergent and not necessarily affixed to sensible-seeming things, like how much it costs to make them,” explained Colbey Reid, the director of the School of Fashion and professor of fashion studies at Columbia College Chicago. The Oscars Have Historically Snubbed Horror. Demi Moore's Performance in 'The Substance' Could Change That.
Yahoo Entertainment, Feb 25, 2025Zoran Samardzija, a professor of Film and Television at Columbia College Chicago, talks to Yahoo Entertainment about what separates 'The Substance" from other horror films and why Demi Moore may have a shot at this year's Oscar for best actress. B-Series Hip Hop Festival Opens at Dance Center
Chicago Tribune, Feb 24, 2025The Chicago Tribune interviewed co-directors Meredith Sutton and Roell Schmidt for a story detailing how the Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago is adapting to change. Columbia's Executive Director of MoCP Highlights the Museum's Impact on Photography
Modern Luxury, Feb 24, 2025Read Natasha Egan's full interview with Modern Luxury Magazine about the importance of photography as a medium and MoCP's role in preserving it. Rising Neo-Soul Singer and Columbia College Chicago Alum m.e.h. Delivers Velvety Vocals in New Ballad 'Hiding'
Block Club, Feb 18, 2025In her upcoming single “Hiding,” Chicago alternative neo-soul singer Megan Hammond (BMus '22) better known by her stage name m.e.h., is doing anything but. Columbia College Chicago Alum Michael Goi Receives American Society of Cinematographer's Career Achievement in Television Award
American Cinematographer, Feb 14, 2025Columbia College Chicago alum Michael Goi, ASC, ISC recieves the American Society of Cinematographer's Career Achievement in Television Award for his work as a cinematographer. Columbia Alum's Book Details How To Succeed and How to Pivot
Citizen Weekly, Feb 12, 2025Arika Linton '12 wrote the book "Creative Disruption: 7 Effective Strategies For Millennials To Lead In The Workplace" based on a TED Talk she gave at Columbia College Chicago in Spring 2024. Sonic Branding: Enhancing Brands With Audio Design
Advertising & Society Quarterly, Feb 04, 2025This article features an interview with sonic branding experts Laurence Minsky, a professor at Columbia College Chicago, and Colleen Fahey, who explain how audio branding shapes brand perception and consumer engagement. Chicago Native Carlton McDowell Discusses Recent Grammy Nomination
WGN, Jan 31, 2025Adjunct Professor Fernando Jones and his Blues Camp, which is held each summer at Columbia College Chicago, get a shout out from Chicago native Carlton McDowell (aka Carlton). Carlton, who participated in the camp, was nominated for a GRAMMY for his work on Eminem’s latest album “The Death of Slim Shady.” “Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It”
Daytime Chicago, Jan 29, 2025Alum Tonika Johnson '03, who studied journalism and photojournalism at Columbia College Chicago, along with co-author Maria Krysan discuss their new book "Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It.” The book takes a deep dive into why some Chicagoans are afraid to travel into the South and West sides and explores why telling someone not to visit a neighborhood can actually be harmful to the community. 'Sound Opinions' Hits 1,000 Episodes As ‘World’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Talk Show’
Block Club, Jan 23, 2025The nationally syndicated, long-running program, which has been a learning place for Columbia interns, is helmed by two veteran Chicago journalists: Columbia Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and his long-time colleague Greg Kot. The Power of a Good Question
Leveraging Thought Leadership, Jan 21, 2025In this episode of the "Leveraging Thought Leadership" podcast, Laurence Minsky, a professor in Business and Entrepreneurship at Columbia College Chicago, discusses the power of identifying knowledge gaps, collaborating with experts, and turning curiosity into content that creates opportunities. The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2025
MovieMaker, Jan 22, 2025Columbia College Chicago is one of the reasons "MovieMaker" ranks Chicago as the fourth best place for filmmakers to work and live. TikTok Ban: What Will Happen on Sunday? Expert Weights In
Fox32, Jan 17, 2025Calid Bowen, assistant professor in business and entrepreneurship at Columbia College Chicago, talks to Fox32 about the upcoming TIkTok ban the day of the Supreme Court's decision. Niece’s Documentary Honors Legacy of Uncle Killed at St. Louis Hotel
Fox2, Jan 13, 2025A Film and Television student from Columbia College Chicago discusses the documentary she made about her late uncle. Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago
New City Stage, Jan 07, 2025Columbia College Chicago's School of Theatre and Dance alumni and faculty are recognized in Newcity Stage's “Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.”
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