CampusThe college is showing signs of recovery after a historic enrollment decline, but its financial position remains serious. Total enrollment increased to 4,265 students for Fall 2026, according to figures presented at the State of the College on Wednesday, Oct. 7.Read Story
PodcastsColumbia’s President and CEO Shantay Bolton will address faculty and staff at the annual State of the College address on Wednesday, Oct. 7. In this special episode of Chronversations, students talk about the future of the college and what they hope won’t change if there are additional cuts to balance the budget.Read Story
CampusNew federal guidance limits work authorization for F-1 students pursuing elective internships, affecting international students whose degree programs do not require internships. The rules were paused by federal Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV until a hearing on Friday, Oct. 2.Read Story

The new Bingo Club featured Grocery Bingo, giving students a place to turn the classic game into a night of competition, community and prizes.

As students prepare for the November election, Columbia Votes is helping them navigate registration and voting from out of state.

Writer Lisa Fishman, professor at the School of Communication and Culture, and alum Samantha Schaefer read from their work as part of the Efroymson Creative Writing Reading Series.
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Riot Fest persists despite rain and mud
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As commuters walked through Chicago on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, the sun set between the skyscrapers, a phenomenon that happens around the spring and autumn equinoxes.

After closing early yesterday due to inclement weather, Riot Fest day three faced delays with a late start.

Rock fans across the midwest and beyond join day one of Riot Fest. Thousands of attendees spent day one crowd-surfing and experiencing circle pits across all five stages.

A survey of the damage to lawns, landscaping and other infrastructure is set to take place this week.

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In preparation of the upcoming sketch show, the crew behind the production prepare and reflect on how the show connects to Chicago and the world at large.

Despite digital photography still being widely used by photographers, Columbia photography students and faculty explained why they still gravitate towards film photography.
Dreamworks’ 2026 film delivers with strong messages, but with pacing too quick for its own good.

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Enrollment and retention are up, a sign of hope for Columbia’s future. But the college needs to provide specifics about how it will address the remaining $18 million projected deficit, writes the Editorial Board.

Columbia’s interim chief financial officer told the Faculty Senate that the college’s projected budget deficit will fall to about $18 million this fiscal year. Now the college needs to be transparent about how it will tackle the remaining deficit, writes the Editorial Board.

East-West University’s higher rates led Columbia to reduce gym hours, but the college’s effort to divide the remaining time equally doesn’t account for the different needs of student organizations, writes the Editorial Board.

From SGA elections to packed classrooms and busy student organizations, the fall semester is off to an encouraging start, writes the Editorial Board.

Tras su histórico debut en el partido de los Chicago Bears el 28 de septiembre, los integrantes de Mi Gente reflexionan sobre el impacto emocional y cultural de llevar su arte a un escenario de la NFL.

El evento ofreció admisión y becas inmediatas a estudiantes de varias universidades con estatus de institución al servicio de estudiantes hispanos, que cumplan con los requisitos.

Estudiantes de música en Columbia recuerdan sus raíces latinas mientras definen su identidad musical
Participando en conjuntos musicales, tomando cursos y colaborando, los estudiantes y graduados de música de Columbia incorporan sus influencias culturales en sus propias creaciones.

Desde sus inicios, Teatro Vista ha contribuido a transformar al teatro de Chicago al ampliar las oportunidades profesionales para artistas latinos, fortalecer su representación en los escenarios de la ciudad y consolidarse como una de las principales compañías del teatro latino de la ciudad.