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New Leadership at Columbia College Chicago

Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, Columbia College Chicago's new president, brings in bold changemakers from the higher-education sphere to help lead the region’s premier institution for creatives; new roles also announced to further growth, deepen community impact.

Steering the 'Columbia Chronicle' Through a High-Speed, High-Stakes Summer

With events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and Chicago’s Pride Parade, Columbia College Chicago’s student-led newsroom is in full gear.

Fashion Meets Flora: Columbia Students Bring Sustainable Couture to Chicago Botanic Garden

Fashion students created upcycled couture garments for "Patterned by Nature" at the Chicago Botanic Garden, showcasing sustainable design and innovation.

Columbia Associate Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship for Innovative Teaching

Erin McCarthy has been awarded a national teaching fellowship from the HistoryMakers.

Avin HannahSmith, Columbia MFA student, pictured in his art studio

MFA Candidate Avin HannahSmith Awarded 2025 Dark Matter Residency

Avin HannahSmith has been named a 2025 Dark Matter Resident at Elastic Arts for his multidisciplinary work exploring Afro-identity, spatial memory, and creative resistance.

New Leadership at Columbia College Chicago

Steering the 'Columbia Chronicle' Through a High-Speed, High-Stakes Summer

Fashion Meets Flora: Columbia Students Bring Sustainable Couture to Chicago Botanic Garden

Columbia Associate Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship for Innovative Teaching

MFA Candidate Avin HannahSmith Awarded 2025 Dark Matter Residency

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