Fall 2024 at Columbia: Get Ready to Make Your Mark
Sep 03, 2024A new semester is upon us. Get ready to explore new academic programs, discover vibrant campus art, and reconnect with friends.
Students Stories
Students Paint the Town: Columbia and Partners Expand Wabash Arts Corridor With New Murals
Aug 01, 2024Columbia College Chicago, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
Spring Semester In Review At Columbia
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: Columbia College Chicago Highlights
Columbia College Chicago Students Gear Up for TEDx Impulse and Impact Event on May 2
Apr 24, 2024Columbia students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.
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.
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.
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Win $400 Prize by Submitting Your Art to Black Album Mixtape
Mar 13, 2024Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
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.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Then, Now, Next—The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago’s 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at Columbia College Chicago on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
Columbia Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 2023Columbia 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
Journalism Symposium Brings Secretary of Interior to Columbia and Learning Opportunities to Students
Oct 18, 2023The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to Columbia with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
Business and Entrepreneurship Re-Launches American Marketing Association Chapter
Oct 17, 2023On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at Columbia College Chicago hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.
La Cultura Cura Bridges the Gap Between Heritage and Mental Health
Oct 05, 2023Columbia’s Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of Columbia’s Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is “La Cultura Cura,” (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.
Columbia Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
Columbia Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools
Jul 31, 2023The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
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.
'The Columbia Chronicle' Wins Grant to Investigate Mental Health Issues
Jul 17, 2023"The Columbia Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Columbia Installs New Radio Tower for Student-Led WCRX
Jul 10, 2023Perched upon Columbia College Chicago’s 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
Columbia Sound Professionals Along for the Ride at NASCAR's Chicago Pit Stop
Jun 27, 2023Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from Columbia College Chicago play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
Columbia College Chicago Faculty, Alums, and Students Nominated for Journalism Award
Apr 13, 2023“The Latinx Word,” a collaborative magazine project produced by Associate Professor Elio Leturia and his students, is one of the works nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists, Chicago Headline Club Lisagor Award.
Career Day Brings Advertising Professionals Together With Columbia Students
Feb 28, 2023Columbia College Chicago hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation’s Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
Columbia Holds Sixth Annual Hip-Hop Festival
Dec 19, 2022The Fresh Connect festival at Columbia College Chicago celebrated the school and city’s rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
Columbia Votes Prepares Students for Midterm Elections
Oct 31, 2022Columbia Votes! also collaborated with Jones College Prep on a new student voter registration initiative.
National Transfer Student Week
Oct 17, 2022In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five Columbia students about their transfer experience.
Meg Konieczka Is Out of Their Shell
Oct 10, 2022Theatre student Meg Konieczka on how acting gave their dreams direction
Kate Apostolacus Knows Where She’s Going
Oct 04, 2022New Jersey native Kate Apostolacus sets out on the path to find herself and does just that at Columbia College Chicago.
Dance Over Everything
Sep 26, 2022Columbia student tells us why she chose Dance over a pre-med education and how it’s paying off.
Civic Media Students Win Top Honors in the 2022 AEJMC Student Magazine Contest
Sep 16, 2022Columbia graduate students Francia Garcia Hernandez and Jordyn Harrison recognized for stories written in Professor Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin’s Solutions Journalism class.
Two Columbia Students Named Next Generation Scholarship Semifinalists by NRF Foundation
Jun 22, 2022Columbia students once again earn top spots and compete for $10,000 and $25,000 scholarships.
A Columbia Student Film Makes the 2022 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards Shortlist
May 26, 2022Columbia College Chicago student Tridev (Tejo)'s film was among the 82 projects shortlisted for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' 2022 Yugo Student Awards.
Columbia College Chicago announces the 2022 recipients of the Chicagoland Transfer Award
May 23, 2022The award provides ten $12,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to Columbia.
International Student Seizes Opportunities After Emerging From COVID-19 Isolation
May 16, 2022A native of Poland, Ksymena Pawlowicz leverages each and every opportunity at Columbia to realize her professional and personal ambitions.
Photography Student Erica McKeehen Tests the Limits of Our Assumptions
Mar 07, 2022McKeehen, MA ’21 MFA ’23 on how photography can combat the vilification of femme- presenting people.
AAA Student Ella Pinceloup on Happy Surprises in Audio Arts
Mar 07, 2022At Columbia, student finds like-minded women in audio and discovers new corners of the audio industry.
NRF Videos Feature Columbia Fashion Studies Finalist and Faculty
Feb 28, 2022The National Retail Foundation releases videos featuring Columbia Fashion Studies finalist Robert Davison Long and Associate Professor Dana Connell.
Yulia Yrkoski on Illustration and Staying True to Yourself
Nov 30, 2021Illustration student Yulia Yrkoski talks about their Columbia experience, revolutionizing the industry
Fashion Studies Student Ben Sill on Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Nov 08, 2021Since his second year at Columbia, Fashion student Ben Sill has been dedicated to making the most of his time with experts in the field.
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