"MoCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades" is one of the exhibitions to see this spring according to "The Chicago Tribune."
Join us today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the Investiture Weekend Collaboration Reception or see the exhibition through May 16 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YxoZhQ
Today Columbia College Chicago begins a new era.
If you can't attend the Investiture Ceremony in person today, stream it live beginning at 10 a.m.
Watch here ➡️ https://about.colum.edu/president/investiture/index
Tonika Lewis Johnson '03, a 2025 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, returned to campus for a screening and conversation about her "Folded Map Project."
The project uses photography, maps, data, and storytelling to draw attention to segregation and led to Lewis Johnson's "genius grant."
The “Chronicle,” Columbia's student-run media outlet, took home 34 awards — including nine first-place honors and the division sweepstakes title at the 2026 Illinois College Press Association Awards.
We're 3️⃣ days away from stepping into a new era of Columbia College Chicago.
Celebrate Renaissance Rising: 135 Years Bold, the official investiture of the college's 11th President and CEO Dr. Shantay N. Bolton.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4akYh1y
Michael N.J. Wright, adjunct professor of instruction at Columbia, recently gave audiences a sneak peek of his documentary “Citizen Bowen.” The film highlights the role of Black political organizing as seen through the eyes of longtime operative Charles “Chuck” Bowen.
Columbia College Chicago is excited to announce two new online graduate programs; the Master of Arts in Screenwriting and Development and the Master of Arts in Global Beauty Management.
Columbia College Chicago has a deep connection with Chicago Public Schools.
An exhibition currently on display in the C33 Gallery showcases the work of Chicago Public Schools art educators.
Columbia College Chicago is proud to host “Our Stories, Our Power,” a six-week community journalism seminar developed by "Windy City Times" and E3 Radio.
Alum and "Windy City Times" Managing Editor Jake Wittich '17 is co-leading the program.
Students collaborated on "Renaissance Rising," a mural on the Student Center's fifth floor inspired by President Shantay N. Bolton’s strategic plan and grounded in real-world practice.
Learn more about the mural ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aLis9c
📸 Some photos courtesy of Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton
Robert Hanserd is a historian and associate professor in the School of Communication and Culture.
On WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" he discussed how Black history is central to the American story.
Wenhwa Tsao, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television, brought a story of labor, love, and resilience to the DC Independent Film Festival in her short film “Yummy Cuisine.”
Columbia students graduate knowing the tricks of their trades.
That's thanks in part to #ColumAlums like Mia Wicklund MAM '12, a veteran script supervisor whose masterclass broke down how to bring a director's vision to life.
Congratulations to President Shantay N. Bolton on her selection to the Daniel Burnham Fellowship 2026 Cohort!
The Daniel Burnham Fellowship is a civic onboarding experience designed for executives with the ability to shape the future of Chicago. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bIfLar
The RISE Fund makes a long-term impact on Columbia College Chicago.
The Renaissance Innovation for Student Excellence Fund fuels bold, forward-facing initiatives.
Learn more about the fund ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MxEZgY
These tracks sound industry-ready.
Visiting instructor Michelle Leonard, a multiplatinum songwriter, challenged School of Audio and Music students to write and record 12 songs in one extremely intense and rewarding week.
Learn more 🎶 https://bit.ly/3O0s3Bi
Bad Bunny made history at last night's halftime show.
Carmelo Esterrich, a professor in the School of Communication and Culture, spoke with ABC-7 Chicago about the performance ➡️ https://abc7.ws/45R0oc4
Peg Murphy, an associate professor in the School of Entrepreneurship and Business, shares her insights about this year's Super Bowl ads ➡️ https://abc7.ws/3ZKRHg1
February is packed with activities at Columbia College Chicago. Join us for events celebrating Black History Month, supporting student and faculty artists, and showcasing Columbia talent on and off stage 📆 https://bit.ly/41Ah3i5
For the second year, Columbia's Semester in LA program will host its LA Speakers Series on the historic Fox Studios lot, putting students in the center of one of the most influential creative hubs in the entertainment industry 🎥 https://bit.ly/3MaWsMp
Columbia College Chicago students learn directly from industry leaders.
Bruce Mau, one of the most influential voices in contemporary design, visited Columbia College Chicago for an immersive presentation that asked students to rethink how design engages the senses.
Celebrate 50 years of the Museum of Contemporary Photography 📸 ⭐️
The newly opened "MoCP at Fifty" exhibition examines the evolving practice of building a dynamic collection, presenting a range of rarely exhibited and newly acquired works. Learn more about the exhibition ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YxoZhQ
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.
- All classes will be held remotely
- Administrative offices are not closed. Supervisors are expected to determine—based on operational needs and employee circumstances—whether work will be performed remotely or in-person
- Essential employees must report to campus as scheduled
Due to the Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service for Friday, January 23, Columbia College Chicago will operate under modified business operations for the day.
Amy M. Mooney, professor from the School of Visual Arts, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium, deepening her long-standing work in archives, American art history, and Black visual culture.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Adjunct Professor of Instruction Amina Norman-Hawkins compiled a playlist of songs that help define the Civil Rights Movement and its legacy of protest. Listen now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sHb7zq
This class of Columbia students got a taste of late-night show glory 🌙 🎥
"Columbia After Dark" was produced by Professor Jackie Spinner’s Opinion and Commentary class and highlighted the students' media skills in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Read more ⭐️ https://bit.ly/3Lsd4z0
Columbia College Chicago alumni are industry savvy.
This is how #ColumAlum Autumn Woody '23 is making sure current students have the same insights and tool to succeed after graduation.
Columbia College Chicago students learn to focus on the details — that includes the importance of zippers.
Last semester fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MLNvcz
