Photography Alum, Guggenheim Fellow on How Columbia Helped Shape and Inform Her Practice
May 10, 2021Sama Alshaibi talks about how her experiences at Columbia helped shape her career and the projects she has been most passionate about
Photography Stories
Social Justice Through the Lens
Feb 22, 2021The Museum of Contemporary Photography and Columbia community members on the importance of visibility and the impact of photography on social justice
Taking a Look at the Man Behind the Lens
Aug 19, 2020Philip Dembinski ’08 on his love of photography and his favorite shoots
Video: "Birmingham, Alabama, 1963: Dawoud Bey/Black Star" at MoCP
May 06, 2019Photography Professor and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Dawoud Bey discusses his current exhibition, which runs through July 7 at Columbia's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
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.
Afrofuturism Then, Now, and 'In Their Own Form'
Apr 17, 2018The MoCP's new exhibition brings an opportunity to revisit the roots of Afrofuturism.
One Photograph at a Time: The Ruttenberg Legacy Continues
Mar 20, 2018Biff and Buzz Ruttenberg’s stewardship continues their parents’ legacy of supporting the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Focusing in on a Movement
Jan 23, 2018Photographer for the Hillary Clinton campaign, and most recently the Women’s March in Chicago, Sarah Matheson ’16 is always ready with her camera.
Columbia's First #GivingTuesday
Nov 27, 2017#GivingTuesday highlights the support of Columbia’s community and the direct impact generosity has on Columbia students.
90s Pilsen Through Akito Tsuda's Lens
Oct 17, 2017After more than two decades, the Pilsen community welcomes back Photography alum Akito Tsuda ’93 to celebrate his book and exhibition, "Pilsen Days."
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 World is Watching: Ai Weiwei at the MoCP
Mar 14, 2017Ai Weiwei’s first solo show in Chicago opens at the Museum of Contemporary Photography on April 13.
New Wave Journalism
Jan 31, 2017With the increasing tension between the current White House administration and the media, how will the next generation of mulitimedia journalists tell their stories?
Diane Dammeyer's Generous Pledge Funds Photography Fellowship Focused on Social Issues
May 10, 2016Fellowship creates new partnership between Columbia College Chicago and Heartland Alliance.
Alex Wroblewski Named Student Photographer of the Year by White House News Photographers Association
Mar 15, 2016Journalism student Alex Wroblewski (BA ’16) is named the 2016 Student Still Photographer of the Year by the White House News Photographers Association.
MoCP at 40 Celebrates Impressive Photography Collection
Mar 15, 2016The Museum of Contemporary Photography celebrates 40th anniversary with MoCP at 40.
Heriberto Quiroz Selected for Emerging Lens Program
Jan 13, 2015On January 14th, Columbia College Chicago Photography senior Heriberto Quiroz will debut a series of photographs for the exhibition Sustenance: Chicago and the Food Chain at ART WORKS Projects for Human Rights.
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