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Columbia College Chicago is a college for creatives located in the heart the city's Cultural Mile. We inspire and empower our community to Shape Whats Next.
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Congratulations to Columbia alum and two-time GRAMMY winner Jonathan McReynolds '11 for being nominated for another GRAMMY!
McReynolds is nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song for "Still (Live)."
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A formation of six Thunderbirds, the USAF air demonstration squadron, flying in close formation near the top of the John Hancock Center in Chicago.
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Today we honor those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation.
To all who have served, and to those who continue to serve, we honor you, we thank you, and we stand with you.
Stay out of the cold by coming to campus this November.
Join us for theatre, dance, arts, and more ⤵️
We 🩵 our Columbia College Chicago alums.
Joseph Sikora '98, HDR '25, appeared on the Tamron Hall Show this week and discussed his inspiring speech to Columbia grads and the art of the pivot.
Columbia College Chicago alum Jess McDermott ’24 had a full circle moment recently when she returned to campus as a music industry professional promoting her client, the rising artist GUNNAR.
The musician met with students for a Q&A masterclass thanks to McDermott.
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Yesterday alum @aayisharubygold.bsky.social ’13 returned to NBC’s “Chicago P.D.”
She sat down to reflect on the craft, courage, and connections that shape her work ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hC4ucH
A group of students on a virtual production student film set.
A jubilant graduate holding up a video camera while making a peace sign, standing on a stage at a graduation ceremony.
Film crew member operates a camera focused on another crew member standing under a red light in a room with graffiti-covered walls.
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Columbia College Chicago is #18 on The Wrap's recent ""Top 50 Film Schools of 2025" list!
The list highlights the college's flexible curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oGfFmO
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Tourist on a sight seeing bus hold their phones in the air as they pass by the 600 S. Michigan Columbia College Chicago building.
A CTA train passes in front of the Bubble Gum Moose mural and Columbia blue wall.
A young man skateboards past a black and white mural near the music building.
Thanks for joining us at Open House on Saturday!
Couldn't make it here this weekend? Join us for our Virtual Open House on November 15 or take our new virtual tour.
RSVP for Virtual Open House ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qxJwQl
Take our virtual tour ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JBljro
Columbia College Chicago celebrated National and International Media Literacy Week last week with a series of global and campus-wide initiatives highlighting the importance of media literacy and responsible engagement with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
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A person dressed as a referee paints on a canvas at a bustling event, with spectators observing and engaging in various activities around the artist.
Three people wearing large, ornate skull masks with long, twisted horns and black and red attire march in a parade on a city street at night, with the Chicago Theater sign illuminated in the background.
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Happy Halloween, Columbia! 🎃
Halloween is the artist's holiday, and creatives from across the college celebrated as a part of the Arts in the Dark parade and afterparty. Read more about the participants and how they harness their Columbia creativity 🕸️ https://bit.ly/47MjIZ8
Next month the iconic musical "Grease" will show in Columbia's Getz Theatre.
Students previewed the show with a tribute performance at the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to honor creator Jim Jacobs HDR ’14.
A new book by Columbia College Chicago Professor Carmelo Esterrich takes a deep dive into the influential, Spanish-language album “Re.”
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Get your tickets now because you don't want to miss this year's School of Theatre and Dance season ⤵️
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Broadway actor, Chicago native, and Arts Management #ColumAlum Aaron Nelson ’12 starred as Simba in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Now on the national tour, Nelson talks about his Columbia experience and the importance of falling in love with the process.
Promotional graphic for 'Professor Asma's Guide to Unusual Knowledge' featuring a person standing on a flying pig surrounded by a cheering crowd, all in a vintage style.
Columbia College Chicago Professor Stephen Asma reaches new audiences through his YouTube series “Professor Asma’s Guide to Unusual Knowledge,” extending classroom conversations to a wider audience. Read more ➡️
https://bit.ly/4qbV8bz
Congratulations to Columbia alum Precious Brady-Davis ’13 for being named OUT magazine’s 2025 OUT100 list!
This list honors her as one of “the LGBTQ+ people making the world bolder and brighter in 2025.”
Explore the new exhibition “135 Years in Art and Objects.”
In recognition of Columbia College Chicago’s 135th anniversary, students collaborated with the school’s archivists and the Hokin Gallery to tell Columbia’s story.
Columbia College Chicago faculty impact education down under 🦘
Associate professor of Interior Architecture Dave Broz presented at the researchED Education Summit in Brisbane, Australia.
A group of individuals engaged in a creative workshop, crafting artwork with various materials spread across tables in a well-lit studio.
A person painting a large paper mache sculpture of an animal head on a table, surrounded by paint supplies.
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An artist working on a paper mache sculpture in a workshop.
Take a sneak peek at how some Columbia College Chicago students are preparing for his weekend's Arts in the Dark parade 👻
Be on the lookout for Columbia students at Saturday's parade!
Promotional image for The Chicago Leadership Circle featuring 2025-2026 Fellow Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, President and CEO, Columbia College Chicago. Includes the logos of Crain's Chicago Business and The University of Chicago Graham School on a backdrop of the Chicago skyline.
We are proud to share that President Shantay N. Bolton has been selected for the Chicago Leadership Circle, a fellowship convened by Crain’s Chicago Business and the University of Chicago Graham School.
The program brings together business, civic, and nonprofit leaders shaping Chicago’s future.
Columbia will be well represented at this year’s 61st Chicago International Film Festival.
Catch new work from faculty member Missy Hernandez and alum Miguel Silveira ’05 as well as alum Shiloh Tumo Washington ’22.
Columbia alumni teach our students to create with purpose.
Recently alumni from the School of Theatre and Dance shared their stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
Columbia College Chicago is a partner in the 2025–26 Chicago Architecture Biennial, the largest architecture and design exhibition in North America. Across multiple projects, Columbia students and faculty are responding to the Biennial’s theme “SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change.”
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Columbia College Chicago alum Tonika Johnson ’03 was named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow, a prestigious honor that recognizes creative individuals who demonstrate the ability to impact society in a significant way.
Johnson studied journalism and photojournalism.
Make sure you have some trips to Columbia on your calendar this October.
See some of the exciting events on the agenda for this month ⤵️
Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at Columbia College Chicago, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation’s Fall 2025 Internship Program.
https://bit.ly/4nXcrea
Kevin Christophersen, an associate professor from the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, took home the Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.
The PCC recognized his media relations consulting work with BevLedge.
Lucas Stall, a junior at Columbia College Chicago, took home the Heart Award at the Flint Youth Film Festival for a film about his struggles caring for his father with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Sunny Youm, an MFA student at Columbia College Chicago studying Music Composition for the Screen, won the New Talent Grand Prize at the 21st Jecheon International Music and Film Festival in South Korea.
Youm won for his score of the short film “The Game of Sisyphus.”
Columbia alum Chase Infiniti '22 plays Willa in the box office hit film "One Battle After Another."
She shares how Columbia put her on the path to early career success and offers advice for current Columbia students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzu7l_vpYhs
