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Marcelo Sabatés, a professor at the School of Communication and Culture, teaches his class, "Hispanics in the U.S. Since 1800," on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Latino and Latine Studies minor to drop language requirements for Fall 2026
The change is part of a larger effort to streamline minors in the School of Communication and Culture.
Sofía Oyarzún, La Crónica Editor
May 19, 2026
Columbia celebrates first commencement under Bolton with dancing and a message about facing fear
Graduates from schools of Business and Entrepreneurship, Communication and Culture, Fashion, and Film and Television crossed the stage Sunday morning, May 17 at Credit Union 1 Arena during the first of the college’s two commencement ceremonies.
Marc Balbarin, Reporter
May 17, 2026
Manifest 2026: Live updates from Columbia’s 25th annual arts festival
The 25th anniversary of the college’s annual arts festival is a public all-day event showcasing graduating senior and graduate student work.
Anna Bitz, Assistant Campus News Editor
May 16, 2026
Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist and Columbia College alum Chris Sweda for his contribution in The Chicago Tribunes “64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz” in front of the 618 S. Michigan Ave. building on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Columbia alum Chris Sweda contributes to Pulitzer-winning Tribune project
The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for “64 Days in Chicago: The Story of Operation Midway Blitz.”
Anthony Hernandez, Reporter
May 13, 2026
The bassist of the band Lever (left) jumps during the chorus of one of their songs during a house show in Chinatown on Friday, April 10, 2026.
In pictures: House show at Livewire Lounge
People in the crowd cheer, dance and mosh as the bands at Livewire Lounge play music during a house show.
Alice Bortel, Photographer
April 25, 2026
Protestor holds up a sign reading "ICE out of our cities" at the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
In pictures: Thousands rally in Chicago’s South Loop as ‘No Kings’ protests sweep the nation
Demonstrators gathered in Grant Park and marched through downtown Chicago on Saturday, March 28 as part of a nationwide day of action targeting Trump administration policies.
Anthony Hernandez, Reporter
March 28, 2026
Attendees gather at Raja Krishnamoorthi’s election night watch party during the Illinois Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Breaking: Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins hotly-contested Democratic primary race
In one of the most consequential Illinois elections in decades, Stratton secured the Democratic nomination in a race reshaping the state’s political landscape. She now advances to the November general election, where she will face Republican candidate Don Tracy in a race that will test whether Democrats can maintain their long hold on the seat.
Emma Jolly and Sydney Richardson
March 18, 2026
Columbia creative writing professors publish new works spanning fiction and poetry
Columbia creative writing professors publish new works spanning fiction and poetry
A new novel by Lisa Fishman and a restored collection of Beat poet writings edited by Tony Trigilio are bringing conversations about experimentation, literary history and publishing into Columbia classrooms.
Ava Simone Forster, Reporter
May 21, 2026
Aaron Daane making music in a studio at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. on April 24, 2026.
Columbia student named finalist for $20,000 independent music prize
Audio arts senior Aaron Daane, who performs as “aaron's book club,” earned national recognition after releasing his latest indie album, “Doggies.”
Liam Rieber, Reporter
May 13, 2026
Senior music business major Ethan Alonzo performs for a crowd of students at the "Unity Ball" at the Haus at 623 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, May 8, 2026.
In pictures: Columbia’s second annual ‘Unity Ball’ celebrates queer culture
Columbia’s “Unity Ball” returns to highlight queer identity through dancing, music and self expression.
Marc Balbarin, Reporter
May 9, 2026
Chronversations with Levi Libson: Cozy Cinema Club and finding a good balance between study and comfort
Chronversations with Levi Libson: Cozy Cinema Club and finding a good balance between study and comfort
May 8, 2026
Chronversations with Levi Libson: Comedy Night
Chronversations with Levi Libson: Comedy Night
May 1, 2026
A back porch is seen in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Back porches are a common architectural feature of many Chicago residential buildings and serve as a gathering spot for residents. This photo is part of the Columbia Chronicle’s "77 Community Areas" project documenting Chicago ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
Editor’s Note: Why the Chronicle is documenting Chicago’s 77 community areas
Amelia Baird, Photojournalist
June 1, 2026
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
May 14, 2026
Editorial: Columbia should stop sending graduation gowns to landfills
Editorial: Columbia should stop sending graduation gowns to landfills
More than 5 million graduation gowns are tossed each year. Columbia doesn't have to keep contributing to that number, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
May 14, 2026
Why queer identity matters in climate justice
Why queer identity matters in climate justice
Climate change does not affect everyone equally. Understanding how identity shapes vulnerability helps explain why and what justice should look like.
Venus Tapang, Copy Editor
May 13, 2026
Galería: Sueños regresa a Grant Park para su quinto festival anual
Sofía Oyarzún, Carlos Alanis-Avila, and Anthony Hernandez
May 26, 2026
‘La Plaza’ amplifica DJ Drip y la música de artistas de Chicago en Sueños
La Plaza casi duplicó su tamaño este año, acogiendo a 18 artistas locales, e invitó a los asistentes a explorar múltiples culturas latinas en su jornada final.
Anthony Hernandez and Julia Martinez Arroyo
May 24, 2026
Amor por la cultura latine reina en el festival de música Sueños
Miles de fans acuden a la inauguración del quinto año de Sueños con cálidas brisas envolviendo a Grant Park.
Anthony Hernandez and Julia Martinez Arroyo
May 23, 2026
Flores decorativas comienzan a exhibirse en la Fuente de Buckingham para el Festival de Música Sueños 2026 el jueves 21 de mayo de 2026.
Festival de Música Sueños atraerá miles a Grant Park este fin de semana
El festival masivo anual de música latine de dos días regresa en su quinta edición con un cartel que incluye a Kali Uchis, Fuerza Regida y el regreso de J Balvin.
Anthony Hernandez, Bilingual Reporter
May 22, 2026