Columbia College Chicago to Install Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, as 11th President

Columbia College Chicago will formally install Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, PhD as its 11th president on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Columbia College Chicago Announces Two New Online Graduate Programs: Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management

Columbia College Chicago launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.

Columbia College Chicago's Loren Wells Helps Secure Landmark Copyright Victory

A law firm co-founded by Associate Professor Loren Wells prevailed in a precedent-setting court decision that affirms music creators’ rights to reclaim their copyrights worldwide.

Columbia Announces Three New Leadership Appointments to Advance Its Institutional Priorities Under President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD.

President Bolton Receives W.E.B. DuBois Higher Education Award from the National Alliance of Black School Educators

Chicago, IL (December 15, 2025) — Columbia College Chicago proudly announces that President Dr. Shantay N. Bolton has been named the recipient of the W.E.B. DuBois Higher Education Award by the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE).

Columbia College Chicago Expands Access to Creative Education With Direct Admit and Summer Bridge Programs

Columbia College Chicago is expanding access to higher education in creative disciplines grounded in liberal arts, technology, media, and business by launching two initiatives in the Summer and Fall of 2026.

Columbia College Chicago Launches Searches for Provost, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel

Columbia College Chicago announced the launch of national searches for three key executive positions: Senior Vice President and Provost, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel.

Columbia College Chicago Establishes a Scholarship with St. Augustine High School in New Orleans.

Columbia College Chicago announced a partnership with St. Augustine all-male Catholic High School in New Orleans.

Columbia Names Shantay Bolton as Its 11th President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, who has most recently served as the executive vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer at Georgia Tech, will officially start her presidential tenure at Columbia on July 1.

A New Art Exhibition Explores "Seven Skins" and Rebirth at Midlife

Columbia College Chicago’s Glass Curtain Gallery is pleased to present Seven Skins, a solo exhibition of work by Regin Igloria. Come celebrate the opening on Thursday, March 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the artist will be present.

Columbia Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships

Columbia College Chicago honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts

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