Columbia College Chicago

06/02/2026

Columbia College Chicago alum Christopher Jobson '04 is the founder of "Colossal" a contemporary art platform that reaches global audiences through stories about art, design, photography, public installations, and visual culture.
Jobson is speaking at AIGA Chicago’s “Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine” on June 3.

Ahead of his June 3 AIGA Chicago conversation, Columbia College Chicago alum Christopher Jobson reflects on the interdisciplinary creative culture that helped shape contemporary art platform Colossal and Joy Machine gallery.

06/01/2026

Explore our campus through a new lens.
An award-winning Chicago Architecture Center tour explores Columbia College Chicago’s role in preserving architecture and shaping the South Loop through buildings like the Student Center and the Getz Theatre.
https://bit.ly/4fPs5HP

05/29/2026

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association honors Columbia College Chicago’s “Allium, A Journal of Print & Prose” with a Silver Collegiate Crown Award and individual recognition for students and their poetry.

05/29/2026

Columbia College Chicago students helped reimagine a family legacy.
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin—an entrepreneur, artist, and founder of the House of Vanderbilt—visited Columbia to participate in a series of events hosted and organized by the School of Business and Entrepreneurship that bridged history, culture, education, and business.

05/27/2026

Semester in LA (Columbia College Chicago) puts students in the position to succeed.
Alex Lu '26 took advantage of these opportunities and landed an internship at Sony. Learn the unique way Alex stood out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nL88Ef

05/26/2026

Columbia College Chicago has appointed Lisa Chester and Rob Biodrowski to its Board of Trustees, adding leadership expertise in philanthropy, finance, organizational growth, and community engagement.

Columbia College Chicago welcomes Lisa Chester and Rob Biodrowski to its Board of Trustees, bringing leadership experience across philanthropy, finance, business, and community engagement.

05/25/2026

Today we're wishing our entire Columbia College Chicago community a safe and restful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Columbia College Chicago knows how to turn commencement into a party.
Relive the inspiring moments with speeches from President Shantay N. Bolton, Honorary Degree Recipients Toi Salter and YoYo Whitaker, and students Lacresha White and Ben Levy ➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5K0ZtL5r1C1Jtsc3CCKnuomtr4waPwG&si=PSuzi88_M-QSU0E6

05/21/2026

⏪ Spring 2026 Semester rewind ⏪
Take a look back at just a handful of highlights from our Columbia creatives last semester.
Next up: Summer 2026 term 👀

05/20/2026

No one achieves anything alone 🩵
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and all those who stood beside them throughout their journeys.