February Events at Columbia College Chicago
Feb 03, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Communication Stories
From Columbia College Chicago to CNN: Katherine Iorio’s Career Journey Toward an Emmy Award
Feb 12, 2025Columbia College Chicago Journalism alum Katherine Iorio ’13 wins Emmy for CNN's breaking news coverage of the Israel-Hamas War as part of CNN's team that covered outbreak of Israel-Hamas conflict.
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024Columbia students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Columbia Professor Jackie Spinner Wins Prestigious Media Award
May 14, 2024Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
The Columbia Community Gathers for Solar Eclipse
Apr 12, 2024“The Columbia Chronicle” and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicago’s Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
NBCU Academy and 'The Columbia Chronicle' Host Panel Discussion About LatinX Voter Engagement
Apr 04, 2024Telemundo Chicago’s Iris Berríos, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network’s Hugo Balta — who teaches at Columbia — join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.
Empowering Creatives at ShopColumbia
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopColumbia a unique shopping experience in the heart of Columbia College Chicago’s campus.
'Columbia Chronicle' Wins 20 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Award Ceremony
Feb 20, 2024"The Columbia Chronicle” team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Super Bowl Ads: What Matters and What Works
Feb 05, 2024Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at Columbia College Chicago, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Meet the Face of Columbia College Chicago's TikTok
Apr 17, 2023Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the Columbia College Chicago community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
Columbia and DePaul Students Plan and Host Communications Career Conference
Mar 07, 2023Two chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America come together to connect students with communications professionals.
Advertising Innovator Brings His Passion for Branded Entertainment to Columbia
Feb 13, 2023Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to Columbia students.
Chicago Reporter Names Hugo Balta Executive Editor
Feb 06, 2023Adjunct faculty member and Columbia parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to Columbia students.
Columbia Students Named Finalists in NRF Foundation’s Student Challenge
Dec 20, 2022Columbia students will earn scholarships and again head to New York City to meet with retail industry leaders and attend the NRF Foundation Honors event.
Anchor and Reporter Paige Barnes ’21 Found Stories Worth Telling at Columbia
Dec 19, 2022Alum Paige Barnes ’21 recalls how her experiences at Columbia paved the way to her current roles as morning anchor and reporter at WSBT in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan
Professor, Alum, and Student Part of Award-Winning Integrated Marketing Campaign
Nov 08, 2022Professor Laurence Minsky — along with alum Dmitry Sandel ’96 and student Madison Apton — helps team win gold at Marcom Awards, an international competition.
Cultivating Creativity at Columbia: A Student Finds His Place
Nov 07, 2022Advertising major Christian Navas flexes his creativity in multiple mediums and finds like-minded creatives at Columbia College Chicago.
Ryan Seacrest Gives Shout Outs to Columbia Students
Nov 02, 2022Columbia College Chicago Radio students meet media personality Ryan Seacrest at the Radio Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony and get a special shout out from the stage before introducing Ellen K for her induction.
Columbia Communication Students Have Surprise Meeting with Governor J.B. Pritzker
Oct 19, 2022Students take the opportunity to tout Columbia’s impressive record of getting out the vote and enjoy a photo opp with the Governor.
Audiobook Produced and Directed by Columbia Adjunct Faculty Member Wins Top Prize
Sep 23, 2022'Winnie-the-Pooh' audiobook receives AudioFile Magazine’s Earphones Award.
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