
Columbia Alum Molly Williams '13 Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Mar 12, 2025Molly 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.
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.
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.
Alum Michelle Brady 07, a military veteran and attorney, proves its never too late to return to the literary world.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
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.
勛圖惇蹋 and partners will host the Chicago premiere of Meanwhile, a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
勛圖惇蹋 students from six majors collaborated to create In Flux, an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Columbia's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
Columbia students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
勛圖惇蹋 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
Nine Columbia students got their 15 minutes of fame on the popular Sound Opinions podcast with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The special edition episodes aired interviews with Columbia students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
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.
As a kickoff to 勛圖惇蹋s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
Spring 2024: 勛圖惇蹋 Highlights
Columbia students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
This is everything attendees need to know before 勛圖惇蹋s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the colleges 2024 Commencement ceremonies
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.
As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
The Columbia Chronicle and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicagos Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
Led 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.
Telemundo Chicagos Iris Berr穩os, NBC Chicagos Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino 勛圖惇蹋 Networks Hugo Balta who teaches at Columbia join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.
From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the 勛圖惇蹋 Green Buildings Program (CCC GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
勛圖惇蹋s student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
勛圖惇蹋 brings Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and Columbias Media for Social Impact program.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopColumbia a unique shopping experience in the heart of 勛圖惇蹋s campus.
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 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? Columbia offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 勛圖惇蹋, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 勛圖惇蹋
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.
勛圖惇蹋 is proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) granted the ASL-English Interpretation bachelors program with a 10-year accreditation extension in October 2023.
At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how Columbia students learn to identity misinformation.
The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to Columbia with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
勛圖惇蹋, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Six 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.
"The Columbia Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Perched upon 勛圖惇蹋s 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 勛圖惇蹋.
Our Chicago: Freedom Music, a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicagos Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
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.
Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 勛圖惇蹋, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
A team of 勛圖惇蹋 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former Columbia faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the colleges 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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.
Student team from 勛圖惇蹋 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
"The Columbia Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
Morocco, Morocco was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 勛圖惇蹋.
Columbia students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.
NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from Columbia place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
In April, five 勛圖惇蹋 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
Alum Paige Barnes 21 recalls how her experiences at Columbia paved the way to her current roles as morning anchor and reporter at WSBT in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan