
Columbia Students Attend Chicago Women's History Conference
Apr 03, 2025Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of womens rights.
Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of womens rights.
勛圖惇蹋s School of Communication and Culture holds open house to introduce Columbia community to new Digital Content Studio and upgraded Live TV Studio.
Niko Gerentes 18, a 勛圖惇蹋 alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.
Molly Williams, who earned her BA in Fiction Writing at 勛圖惇蹋, will pursue a PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Victorian literature and ecological ethics.
Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 勛圖惇蹋 and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
勛圖惇蹋s student newspaper The Columbia Chronicle won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
勛圖惇蹋 alumni and faculty from the schools of Theatre and Dance and Audio and Music have earned nominations for the Jeff Awards, which celebrate excellence in Chicago theatre.
Alum Michelle Brady 07, a military veteran and attorney, proves its never too late to return to the literary world.
Kubilay Uner, director of 勛圖惇蹋s top-rated Music Composition for the Screen program, reflects on his first year as voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and shares his insights on this years five nominated original film scores.
The authors look at the entrepreneurial approach and lasting impact of the late Steve Albini on the music industry, highlighting his dedication to artistic integrity and fairness through his studio, Electrical Audio.
勛圖惇蹋 Journalism alum Katherine Iorio 13 wins Emmy for CNN's breaking news coverage of the Israel-Hamas War as part of CNN's team that covered outbreak of Israel-Hamas conflict.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 勛圖惇蹋 classmates to share the painful story of her uncles murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Creative Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airports concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to Columbia students for Behind His Eyes and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by Columbia alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Two Columbia student films, Adagio and Behind His Eyes, will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
Columbia students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundations annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
The New Raymond," a 勛圖惇蹋 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FXs The Bear, the impact of her Columbia education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this years Emmy winners, from the epic revival of Shogun to the controversial comedy nominee The Bear.
勛圖惇蹋 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.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 勛圖惇蹋 student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at Columbia, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
勛圖惇蹋 is once again recognized in MovieMakers annual list of top film schools.
Kubilay Uner leads Columbias Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by The Hollywood Reporter.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 24, and Breyona Smith 24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or矇al Brandstorm.
Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at Columbia, joins N on stage in Chicagos Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Frankie a capstone project created by 勛圖惇蹋 students will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Columbia students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Dive into the world of childrens books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 勛圖惇蹋.
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and Columbias Media for Social Impact program.
Columbia's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
"The Columbia Chronicle team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
勛圖惇蹋 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule矇 11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule矇-curated fashion exhibit window.
Professional pivot leads to career success for 勛圖惇蹋 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
勛圖惇蹋's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 勛圖惇蹋, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
勛圖惇蹋 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play Cost of Living, will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
Authors explore conversational AIs impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at 勛圖惇蹋.
Musher, a film made by 勛圖惇蹋 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
Andrew Whatley, Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing Communications, is BACK for a second time on Jeopardy! after making his first appearance on the show last year.
勛圖惇蹋 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 勛圖惇蹋 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.
Charlotte Chuck Gruman 19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 勛圖惇蹋.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 勛圖惇蹋 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 launched the schools first student newspaper CC Writer in 1973. Renamed The Columbia Chronicle in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
Funds raised by Columbias annual Unleashed Gala an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students make a difference for students.
For the second year in a row, The Hollywood Reporter ranks 勛圖惇蹋's graduate program in Music No. 1.
The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and Columbia Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 76.
Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how Columbia students learn to identity misinformation.
Twenty-six 勛圖惇蹋 students made the animated short Scream Writers as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Columbia students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
As hip hop turns 50, we look at Columbias connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
勛圖惇蹋, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Columbias Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of Columbias Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is La Cultura Cura, (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.
Departing Seniors and All Happy Families, films made thanks to the talents of Columbia alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA 18, producer of Departing Seniors, will be coming to Columbia with the films cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman, which includes Kerns interview with the director.
Columbia faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that疾ngages with,盍ather than留enies, the existence of痂ost peoples bodies.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Our Chicago: Freedom Music, a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicagos Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present Temporal Biomes, an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
Robert Hanserd is among 12 awardees of fellowship that provides opportunities to demonstrate how faculty can creatively incorporate the HistoryMakers African American video oral history archive into curricula.
Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
Animation Career Review ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founded by 勛圖惇蹋, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
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.
One Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget, a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 05, will take place on April 8.
CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film FatHead," will talk to 勛圖惇蹋 Media Arts students about the films innovative use of on-set virtual production.
Good Guy With A Gun, directed by 勛圖惇蹋 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 勛圖惇蹋 among the top schools.
勛圖惇蹋 unveils new home for admissions.
Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
Columbia announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places Columbia in the top 15 percent nationally.
Spring 2023 at 勛圖惇蹋 promises to be action packed.
Who is Andrew Whatley?
勛圖惇蹋, community excellence recognized around the world
Chicago actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director honored at student-produced scholarship gala
Spearheaded by the 勛圖惇蹋 Board of Trustees, Unleashed 2022 features eleven interactive showcases of student work, cocktails, and dinner followed by a performance of the institutions award-winning gospel ensemble.
Adjunct Music Professor Jonita Lattimore sang"Donde lieta"from Puccini'sLa Boheme on Backstory with Larry Potash.
Columbia Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 05 wrote and produced the documentary The Last Election and Other Love Stories, which was directed by Silveira.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia received the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award for The Latinx Word, a collaborative magazine project produced by Columbia students from two of his courses.
CTVA Professor David Tarleton served as producer, director, director of photography, and editor on the films Gray Area, Identity, and Karen.
Ancestors, a film co-directed by Columbia Alum Darren Lorenzi MFA 15, will be screening at the Urbanworld Film Festival in NYC.
The funding will go towards the Dance Center's project "Chicago Artists Spotlight Platform."
The Fall 2022 semester brings a class of students who embody the values and mission of 勛圖惇蹋.
The Columbia Votes initiative led the effort to increase voter turnout among Columbia students.
Associate Professor Sharon Ross discusses the convicted brothers TikTok defenders in Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?
The 2022 Project Windows visual display contest gives Best Design award to Fashion Studies Cezanne Undone: Another PerRetrospective window exhibit.
勛圖惇蹋 ranks #12 on the publication's annual list.
Alphonse has a distinguished career in private equity and Jackson MAM 06 in public relations.
The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding directing training, massive alumni base, and unique Semester in LA program.
Leturia exhibited his poster series No Literal in two European countries.
Theres still time to be part of the first-ever Summer Social Justice Institute.
Columbia is thrilled to honor our LGBTQIA+ community with a campaign including Alum Lena Waithe 06.
Animation Career Review ranked 勛圖惇蹋 #13 on their list of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest.
Fashion and Communication students from 勛圖惇蹋 pitch a product to empower inclusive beauty at LOr矇al Brandstorm 2022 and are recognized for their stellar work. Public voting between May 9 and 15 will help determine winners of the semifinals.
This summer the college will be launching its first-ever Summer Institute as part of the Social Justice Initiative.
The Art Career Project ranked 勛圖惇蹋 #8 on their list of Best Photography Schools in the U.S..
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating classes of 2022 at 勛圖惇蹋's annual Commencement exercises and Manifest Urban Arts Festival.
This summer the college will be launching its first-ever Summer Institute as part of the Social Justice Initiative.
Come to CODE to meet and hear industry leaders and recent alums share their career experiences.
Journalist Danny Fenster 09 and LGBTQ+ community leader Modesto Tico Valle will be honored at Columbias 2022 Commencement ceremonies. The May 14 and 15 celebrations mark the first time the colleges Commencement exercises will be held in person since 2019.
CODA star and Deaf actor Troy Kotsurs recent Best Supporting Actor Oscar took his career to new heights. It also inspired new conversations on the world of possibilities open to Deaf performers.