Columbia College Chicago

06/24/2026

Columbia talent can be found in all corners of the new Obama Presidential Center.
Alum Sam Kirk '05 is a part of a team of Chicago artists behind the mural in center's basketball court.

Dorian Sylvain of Hyde Park and Sam Kirk of Little Village say they can't wait to see the public playing ball on Home Court.

06/23/2026

Columbia filmmaker Colson Foster wanted his BFA thesis film to tell a deeply personal story — and professional actor Marquise Vilsón said the project’s authenticity made it impossible to turn down.

Columbia College Chicago filmmaker Colson Foster wanted his BFA thesis film to tell a deeply personal transgender story — and professional actor Marquise Vilsón said the project’s authenticity made it impossible to turn down.

06/22/2026

Columbia Audio Arts students and alumni joined young musicians from the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns and Eddie Vedder to record this inspiring new song ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening celebration. "Better Believe" is now available on streaming platforms.

06/19/2026

Alum Norman Teague ’12 led the design of eight custom benches for the Obama Foundation Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey ’17.
Learn more about the benches and Teague's inspiration ⤵️

Norman Teague ’12 led the design of custom benches for the Obama Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey ’17.

06/18/2026

Columbia creatives played a big role in Eddie Vedder's performance at the Obama Foundation Presidential Center opening.
Students and alumni recorded and performed the song "Better Believe" alongside Vedder and musicians from the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns.
Learn more about the experience and listen to the recording ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vem505

06/17/2026

Today is Columbia College Chicago Day in the city 🩵
The City Council of Chicago officially recognized today as Columbia College Chicago Day. This recognition honors 135 years of contributions to the cultural, creative, and educational life of the city. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wgy7Xd

06/16/2026

Columbia College Chicago students put their own spin on tandem bikes.
As a part of Red Bull Spin Off, two teams from Columbia created custom bicycles and raced them across an obstacle-filled course suspended over Lake Michigan.

06/15/2026

Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of five deans to lead the college's eight schools.
These appointments represent an important milestone and reflect a commitment to strengthening the student experience, supporting the essential work of faculty and staff, deepening cross-school collaboration, and streamlining academic operations.

As part of Columbia College Chicago’s Renaissance Rising initiative, the college has appointed five deans to lead its eight schools beginning August 16, 2026.

06/13/2026

Convergence: Columbia’s Creative Homecoming 2026 celebrated our community of creatives and honored two alumni with inaugural awards.
Precious Brady-Davis ’13 received the Creative Catalyst Award and Sydney Corryn Holman ’12, received the Columbia Champion Award. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xdbPGV

06/10/2026

Our commencement speakers provided inspiring words to live by for the Class of 2026. ✨🎓
Relive all the speeches ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vmg4hx