Adjunct Instructor Demetrio Maguigad on Solving Problems with Social Media
Mar 18, 2021Communication Instructor Demetrio Maguigad on the promise and potential of social media.
Faculty Stories
For the Love of the Music: Instructor Stuart Greenspan on Living a Full Life
Mar 18, 2021Stuart Greenspan knows what it is to devote your life to music and to live limitlessly. This is his story.
Assistant Professor Melissa Gamble Questions the Rules
Mar 18, 2021Assistant Professor Melissa Gamble on asking the hard questions, and why asking them pays off.
A One-of-a-Kind Ride: Associate Professor Peg Murphy on Communication at Columbia College Chicago
Feb 18, 2021For Associate Chair and Associate Professor Peg Murphy, applied creativity has always been at the heart of her interests.
“It Will Give You a Sense of Purpose in Life:” Sam Roe on the Burden and Brilliance of Investigative Reporting
Feb 01, 2021Sam Roe is best known as a pathbreaking and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist who has decades of experience in his field. He is also an adjunct instructor in Communication at Columbia College Chicago.
Pushing the Limits of Existence: Immersive Technology Sparks New Questions on Personhood
Feb 01, 2021Assistant Professor Joshua A. Fisher on interactive design, immersive technology, and how posthumous personhood may come to define our legacies for the next generation.
Alive and Kicking: Journalism, Storytelling, and the Fight for a Better World
Jan 29, 2021Associate Professor Curtis Lawrence, watching the events unfolding at the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, felt a familiar grim disappointment in the threads of racism and ignorance woven through the storming of a prominent symbol of the democracy.
CTVA Faculty Member Ruth Leitman on Documentary Work, Empowerment through Film, and Working with the Columbia Community
Dec 02, 2020CTVA faculty member Ruth Leitman co-designed the Interdisciplinary Documentary field with CTVA faculty member Eric Scholl and regularly teaches courses in nonfiction writing, distribution, and production.
Associate Professor Kristin Pichaske on Teaching, Documentary Filmmaking, and Mentorship
Dec 02, 2020Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Kristin Pichaske discusses her unique path to success as a documentary filmmaker.
Russell Gunn on the Trumpet and Building a Life in Music
Nov 25, 2020Music Artist-in-Residence Russell Gunn discusses mentorship, community building, and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunity.
Associate Professor Michelle Yates Receives Illinois Arts Council Agency Grant for Documentary Rebel Bells
Jan 13, 2020Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Michelle Yates produces first short film
Shining a Light on Broadway
Nov 15, 2019Theatre Design Associate Professor Heather Gilbert discusses her award-winning work in the Broadway play The Sound Inside.
Congratulations to All of Our Graduates
May 13, 2019Columbia College Chicago celebrated the class of 2019 at this year's Commencement ceremonies.
2018 Year in Review: Shape What’s Next
May 13, 2019A look back at some the past year’s highlights and accomplishments by Columbia College Chicago’s creative and scholarly community.
Jim DeRogatis and His New Book Make the Case Against R. Kelly
Apr 22, 2019Jim DeRogatis discusses how his decades of reporting led him to his new book, "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly."
Columbia’s Newly Tenured Faculty
Apr 02, 2019This year’s newly tenured faculty members share more about themselves and their work.
"It's About the Girls": Journalist Jim DeRogatis Takes on R. Kelly
Mar 05, 2019Music critic, journalist, and faculty member Jim DeRogatis details his decades-long journey uncovering the story behind R. Kelly and his alleged victims.
Intersectionality at the Heart of the 4th Annual Chicago Feminist Film Festival
Feb 26, 2019Co-directors Michelle Yates and Susan Kerns reflect on some of the films that make this year’s festival “the best yet.”
The Next Generation of Philanthropy
Jan 29, 2019With the new Tonika Johnson Scholarship for Photography, Tonika Johnson ’03 gives back to Columbia with purpose. Congratulations to first year student Nyia Sissac, the inaugural winner of the scholarship.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Story from Page to Screen
Dec 04, 2018Former faculty member Daniel Stiepleman, the screenwriter of the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic "On the Basis of Sex," recalls finding his voice and getting his big Hollywood break with the help of Karen Loop, associate dean of Los Angeles programs.
Confronting the Legacy of Whiteness
Nov 20, 2018Chair of the Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Department C. Richard King discusses his vision for the department and how his scholarship applies to his new role.
At the Forefront of Fashion Studies
Nov 13, 2018Lauren Downing Peters and Justin LeBlanc join the Fashion Studies Department to advance the department’s mission toward a curriculum focused on innovation and inclusion.
Columbia College Chicago "In the News" 2018
Oct 30, 2018Columbia’s students, alumni, and faculty filled the headlines over the last academic year with top rankings, historic achievements, and continued engagement with art and activism.
Dan Rybicky's Documentary on the National Healthcare Crisis
Oct 18, 2018Student Yasmeen Qahwash writes about Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Dan Rybicky's new film "Accident, MD," now streaming on Vimeo.
A Space for Storytelling
Oct 16, 2018Sez Me: The Columbia Story Hour (and a Half) brings a Chicago sensibility to the new live storytelling series on campus.
Animating Empathy Through Tiny Details
Sep 11, 2018Interactive Arts and Media Associate Professor K-J Mathieson discusses her award-winning animated short film “Corky.”
Imagining the Future of Fashion
May 01, 2018After a semester full of accolades, the Fashion Studies Department is looking to the future of fashion through sustainability.
What Are You Working On?
May 01, 2018We asked a handful of faculty and staff what projects they’ll be working on over the summer.
FSSI Event Continues to Raise Funds
May 01, 2018The Faculty and Staff Scholarship Initiative event exceeded expectations and continues to raise funds for students in need.
2017 Year in Review
Apr 25, 2018A look back at the achievements, highlights, and innovations of faculty, students, and alumni of Columbia College Chicago in the past year.
The Origins of Joan Giroux’s 'eco monopolies'
Apr 17, 2018Joan Giroux discusses her ongoing 'eco monopolies' project, the focus of her residency in the Commons at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
The New Frontier: Augmented and Virtual Realities
Apr 17, 2018Industry leaders bring their expertise to Columbia’s new online courses.
How Would You Define Chicago Hip-Hop?
Apr 03, 2018With the launch of Columbia’s Hip-Hop Studies minor, members of Columbia and the Hip-Hop community share their perspectives on what makes Chicago Hip-Hop unique.
Haystack and Columbia Craft a Community
Apr 03, 2018Haystack Mountain School of Crafts partners with Columbia to offer fellowships for students of color exploring the haptic arts.
Columbia’s Newly Tenured Faculty
Apr 03, 2018This year’s newly tenured faculty members share more about themselves and their work.
Hidden Treasures in Columbia’s Archives
Mar 06, 2018The College Archives and Special Collections finds and shares Columbia’s legacy of art, activism, and everything in between.
Celebrating Faculty Publications
Mar 06, 2018The annual Publication Celebration showcases a compelling range of work by Columbia's faculty and recognizes their 2017 publishing achievements.
Film Narratives We Need Now
Feb 20, 2018The third annual Chicago Feminist Film Festival showcases the diverse experiences audiences want to see on screen. March 7-9 at Columbia College Chicago.
A Wealth of Talent: Faculty and Staff Fundraise for Students
Feb 20, 2018The Faculty and Staff Scholarship Initiative (FSSI) group volunteers their time and talents to support the next generation of creative professionals.
A Dancer and Her Tools: Onye Ozuzu’s “Project Tool”
Feb 06, 2018Onye Ozuzu performs at the Chicago Cultural Center with award-winning work and a plan for survival.
Black Arts Festival Looks Back to 1968 and Moves Forward
Feb 06, 2018Alivia Blade ’17 and Bri Heath ’17 bring the 2018 Black Arts Festival to Columbia—the first of its kind in 50 years.
New Faculty Bring Dynamic Intersectional Work to School of Media Arts
Jan 23, 2018Columbia welcomes three new assistant professors to the School of Media Arts who are "pushing their fields forward."
Columbia Recommends
Dec 12, 2017Columbia staff and faculty members share the books, podcasts, and TV shows they can’t get enough of.
Who is Chicago for?
Dec 12, 2017Associate Professor Joan Giroux and Assistant Professor René King guide students’ exploration of Chicago through its urban planning and activism.
What We Can Still Learn from Harold Washington
Dec 11, 2017Associate Professor Alton Miller imparts lessons from the charismatic and revered mayor to his "Big Chicago" students.
Linguistic Diversity and ASL
Nov 28, 2017American Sign Language (ASL) Associate Professor Diana Gorman Jamrozik believes students who take ASL courses are part of a “revolution” in Deaf awareness.
Authoring Chicago's Past and Present
Nov 28, 2017First-semester students in Sam Weller's "Big Chicago" course find inspiration in the city and tap into their own stories.
Crafting the New Activism
Oct 31, 2017Faculty member Shannon Downey’s viral embroidery balances traditional crafts with internet activism.
Monsters of Our Making
Oct 31, 2017Professor Stephen Asma’s “Big Chicago” course rethinks monsters and our capability of being monstrous.
The Curious Space Between Death and Desire
Oct 31, 2017Evolution, cultural studies, and Chicago history provoke curiosity in the "Big Chicago" course taught by Robin Whatley and Ames Hawkins.
An Anti-Racist Institution
Oct 03, 2017A year of Undoing Racism workshops show Columbia’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Get Reel: Authenticity in Chicago Filmmaking
Oct 03, 2017Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Karla Fuller explores authorship in filmmaking in the “Big Chicago” course, Chicago Film History.
ASL Turns 25
Oct 03, 2017In its 25th year, Columbia’s American Sign Language (ASL) Department continues to reflect the evolution of Deaf culture.
Interrogating Pop Culture Through Dance
Sep 19, 2017Raquel “Rocky” Monroe weaves dance scholarship and pop culture studies in her “Big Chicago” Dance, Sex, and Popular Culture course.
The Critical Art of Criticism
Sep 19, 2017In Jim DeRogatis’ “Big Chicago” course, first-year students learn from a music critic, an investigative reporter breaking national stories, and a Chicagoan.
Teaching Beyond the Syllabus
Sep 07, 20172017 Excellence in Teaching Award winners Ann Gunkel and Kristi Bramlett present on what makes their pedagogies unique.
Scoring for the Screen
May 09, 2017Composer-in-Residence Miriam Cutler and Kubilay Uner, director of the Music Composition for the Screen MFA, discuss how they prepare student-composers for their industry.
Celebrating the Dammeyer Fellowship
May 09, 2017Ervin Johnson’s Dammeyer Fellowship culminated in a weekend-long exhibition at Ravenswood’s Gallery 19.
Photography Faculty Member Brad Temkin Wins Guggenheim
Apr 25, 2017Photography faculty member Brad Temkin talks about what it means for him to win the prestigious award.
In Good Company
Apr 25, 2017Years of collaborative relationships converge in Photography faculty member Cecil McDonald Jr.’s debut monograph.
The Future of Their Disciplines: Columbia’s Newly Tenured Faculty
Apr 11, 2017Columbia’s eight newly tenured faculty members share more about themselves and their work.
Storytelling and Curiosity at the Faculty Showcase
Apr 11, 2017A preview of Tania Richard's and Fo Wilson’s upcoming presentations at the April 26 Faculty Showcase.
Move Over Moodle, Canvas is Coming
Mar 28, 2017Columbia’s new LMS will create more collaborative and effective classroom time through its ease of mobile use.
The New Faculty Showcase
Mar 14, 2017Andrew Causey and Anne Marie Mitchell will present their recent scholarship at the first of many cross-departmental showcases.
Why We Need 'truth talk' Now
Feb 28, 2017Assistant professor of English Nicole Spigner writes on the impetus for Columbia’s 'truth talk' series and the need to address police brutality as a community.
An Activist Marches Forward
Dec 13, 2016HHSS adjunct faculty member Rozell “Prexy” Nesbitt shares his insights on activism in and out of the classroom.
Diversifying the Writer's Portfolio
Dec 13, 2016The Creative Writing Department proposes a new undergraduate curriculum that would go into effect Fall 2017.
800 Years and Counting
Nov 29, 2016The Annual Service Award Celebration honors the faculty and staff who have worked at Columbia for 10 or more years.
From One Place to Another
Nov 29, 2016Art and Art History faculty member Mat Wilson's approach to an upcoming CTA installation about immigration is personal and political.
Under the Covers
Nov 29, 2016Associate professor of Design Ivan Brunetti reveals his creative process behind illustrating covers for 'The New Yorker.'
Classroom Stories: The Day After
Nov 15, 2016Provost Wearden addresses the Chairs Council; Columbia students and faculty share their classroom experience the day after the 2016 election.
President Kim Appoints 2016-17 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Nov 11, 2016The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is comprised of individuals whose experience and expertise ensure a wide range of perspectives will be brought to bear in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Columbia College Chicago.
We're Laughing With You: Part 2
Nov 01, 2016Theatre assistant professor Anne Libera talks about creating the first ever BA in Comedy Writing and Performance and why the next Tina Fey is probably here at Columbia.
Faculty Perspective on Politics this Election Year
Nov 01, 2016Columbia faculty members weigh in on how they facilitate the discussion of politics in the classroom.
Comedy, Truth, Distance and Poop: Part 1
Oct 18, 2016Theatre assistant professor Anne Libera talks about comedy theory, re-thinking safe spaces and the joys (and dangers) of comedy during an election year.
Language Arts
Oct 18, 2016Associate Professor Dr. Jim Van Manen explores the intersection of visual art and Deaf Culture in preparation for the "In the Eyes of Deaf Artists III" exhibition.
The Current Climate
Oct 04, 2016Artist and Photography professor Judy Natal shares moments that shaped her work in preparation for her keynote address at the Chicago Climate Festival.
Space Odyssey
Sep 06, 2016Director of Graduate Studies for Art and Art History and Associate Professor Paul Catanese’s "Visible from Space" is on view at the Chicago Cultural Center.
The Musicology of Rosita Sands
Sep 06, 2016Newly appointed Chair of Music, Rosita Sands, EdD, shares her personal journey with music and education, and connects that experience with Columbia’s path ahead.
A Permanent Collection
May 10, 2016The Art Institute of Chicago acquires four fabric pieces by professor Michael Olszewski of Fashion Studies.
A Heart for Václav Havel Comes to Columbia College Chicago
Apr 26, 2016Consulate General of the Czech Republic to present sculpture and commemorate Havel's life and work.
Onye Ozuzu Named Dean of School of Fine and Performing Arts
Apr 12, 2016Dance professor, dancer and choreographer Onye Ozuzu named Dean of School of Fine and Performing Arts.
Ten For Tenure
Mar 29, 2016Congratulations all around to our ten newly tenured faculty members!
Suzanne McBride Appointed Chair of the Department of Communication and Media Innovation
Mar 29, 2016Associate Chair Suzanne McBride appointed Chair of the recently formed Department of Communication and Media Innovation.
Ames Hawkins Appointed Inaugural Faculty Fellow
Mar 01, 2016Department of English Associate Chair Ames Hawkins is appointed as Columbia College Chicago’s first Faculty Administrative Fellow.
Peter Cook Named Chair of American Sign Language Department
Mar 01, 2016Associate Professor and acclaimed storyteller Peter Cook has been promoted to chair of the Department of American Sign Language.
Two Faculty Members Nominated for Grammy Awards
Jan 26, 2016Associate professor Ilya Levinson and adjunct faculty member Jonathan McReynolds recognized in classical and gospel music categories.
Howard Sandroff Shares Historic Interview with Late Composer Pierre Boulez
Jan 26, 2016Audio Arts & Acoustics professor Howard Sandroff reflects on his friendship with late composer Pierre Boulez after unearthing a stowed-away 1994 interview.
Sabina Ott Recognized for Exceptional Work as Artist, Educator
Jan 12, 2016Professor and Guggenheim Fellow Sabina Ott built her life around her artistic philosophy—and she’s having a great year.
Mighty Writers
Nov 24, 2015The Department of Creative Writing positions itself to be the flagship program in Chicago following merger of Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry.
What Might a Columbia Education Mean?
Nov 10, 2015The College Assembly and the Universal Learning Outcomes Committee invite all to discuss recommendations for college-wide learning outcomes.
Aleksandar Hemon Joins Columbia College Chicago as First Distinguished Writer-in-Residence
Oct 12, 2015MacArthur Foundation Fellow (“genius” grant recipient), Guggenheim Fellow and National Book Award Finalist begins three-year residency.
Truth to Power: Documentary Filmmaking as Catalyst for Change
May 12, 2014There’s a spirit to the Spitz family style of documentary filmmaking that’s distinctively grounded in the Chicago tradition of storytelling.
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