Upcoming Events at Columbia College Chicago
Mar 20, 2025A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Design Stories
Smart Strands: Columbia Students Launch 'Braid' App for Textured Hair Education
Mar 12, 2025Four seniors from Columbia’s UX/UI design program are addressing a longstanding gap in the beauty industry with Braid, an educational app offering extensive resources on textured hair care.
Students Launch “In Flux,” an Interactive Digital Magazine
Jan 17, 2025Columbia College Chicago students from six majors collaborated to create “In Flux,” an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
UX Design Students Develop App Prototype for Easier Campus Navigation
Jan 06, 2025CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps Columbia College Chicago students navigate campus and access key resources.
The Power of Persistence: Columbia College Chicago's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
School of Design Receives $75,000 Grant for Student-Led Game Development
Nov 04, 2024The School of Design has been awarded a $75,000 Illinois Innovation Voucher grant to fund a student-led project developing an educational game focused on college and early career development.
Work of Columbia Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX’s ‘The Bear’
Sep 19, 2024Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan ’19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX’s “The Bear,” the impact of her Columbia education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024Columbia College Chicago kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
Summer Programs at Columbia Ignite Young Talent
Aug 23, 2024Columbia College Chicago keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at Columbia, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
Columbia College Chicago Honors 24 Alums for ‘24 in 2024’
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to Columbia College Chicago’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
Columbia Students Rock L’Oréal's Global Competition
Jun 26, 2024Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes ’24, and Breyona Smith ’24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Oréal Brandstorm.
Columbia Students Partner With NASCAR to Create Race-Themed Games
Jun 13, 2024You don’t have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by Columbia students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Spring Semester In Review At Columbia
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: Columbia College Chicago Highlights
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.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before Columbia College Chicago’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Columbia to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024Columbia College Chicago’s annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
Columbia Team Wins U.S. L'Oréal Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led by dedicated faculty, Columbia students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
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.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024Columbia College Chicago students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Student-Run C3 Expo Welcomes Anime and Manga Fans to Columbia
Feb 13, 2024Columbia students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Apollo Baldoz ’09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Nov 13, 2023Apollo Baldoz ’09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023Columbia College Chicago, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Columbia Professor, Alum Explore Conversational AI in New Book
Aug 16, 2023Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Corporate Collaboration Presents Students Opportunity to Bring Gift Bag Designs to Market
Jul 31, 2023Students at Columbia College Chicago learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
Columbia College Chicago Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia Ranked No. 1 Illustration School in Illinois
May 05, 2023‘Animation Career Review’ announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with Columbia College Chicago topping the list.
Columbia Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for Columbia's L'Oréal Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from Columbia College Chicago wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Professor Paul Catanese Receives Fulbright Award
Apr 10, 2023Columbia College Chicago Professor Paul Catanese will work with faculty and students at the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Poland in the Spring of 2024 to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can expand the boundaries of printmaking.
Assistant Professor Dave Pabellon on Design, Equity, and Communities of Protest
Mar 13, 2023Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
Thank You, Columbia Community
Nov 21, 2022Columbia College Chicago recognizes the students, faculty, and staff who comprise Columbia's vibrant creative community.
Columbia Faculty Member Helps Create Upcoming Art on the Mart Exhibit
Nov 11, 2022Graphic Design Faculty Member Guy Villa, Jr.’s ‘Chicago Design Through the Decades’ exhibition opens Friday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m., and will run nightly through December 30 as part of the Merchandise Mart’s Art on the Mart series.
Columbia Interior Architecture Students Reimagine Chicago
Oct 17, 2022Columbia courses use Chicago as a focal point for students studying Interior Architecture.
National Transfer Student Week
Oct 17, 2022In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five Columbia students about their transfer experience.
Columbia College Chicago Earns Spot on List of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest
May 16, 2022Animation Career Review ranked Columbia College Chicago #13 on their list of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest.
Dave Pabellon on Being a Design Practitioner and Why He Chose Columbia
Apr 29, 2022Columbia faculty member talks about design, maintaining human connection, and dismantling privilege and power structures as an artist
Columbia’s Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Marketing Campaign Features the Artwork of Two Alums
Jan 26, 2022Columbia highlights the artistry of its alums in a marketing campaign that features an alum’s illustration work, commissioned by the college, and an alum’s public art installation.
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