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Incoming students line up to receive their Columbia ID cards on the first floor of the Student Center during orientation on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Orientation draws capacity crowds as college looks to rebound from enrollment dip
The college kicked off three weeks of orientation this week for incoming students and their families.
Sofía Oyarzún and Shawn Katz
July 15, 2026
Students hang out in the common area of 72 E. 11th St. on April 16, 2026.
Columbia replaces Handshake with ColumWorks
The new platform is now the college’s hub for on-campus jobs, internships and creative career opportunities with employers off campus.
William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
July 13, 2026
Blues Camp participants pose for a silly photo while waiting during a rehearsal session at 1014 S. Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Blues Camp founded by Columbia adjunct faculty uses music to build confidence and community
The weeklong camp provides opportunities for children to play the blues and strengthen their ensemble-building skills.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
July 8, 2026
Irene Hsiao performs as the Vermilion Bird of the South on a boardwalk path during a production of her work “Guardians of the Earth and Sky” at Palmisano Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
‘Guardians of the Earth and Sky’ blends Asian American history with Chinese culture through dance
Senior dance major Areli Ramirez was assistant producer for the performance, now in its third year. The production returns on July 19 to Ping Tom Park and on July 26 at Jackson Park.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
July 13, 2026
Chicago vendors line Columbus Drive in Grant Park at the Taste of Chicago food festival on Friday, July 10, 2026.
46th annual Taste of Chicago festival connects culture through food
Over 80 vendors are participating in the festival that continues through the weekend.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
July 10, 2026
A fan reacts with excitement at Thalia Hall on Monday, July 6, 2026, after the United States scored the opening goal against Belgium.
This summer’s soccer spotlight is helping grow the women’s game in Chicago
As fans gather to watch this summer's FIFA World Cup, coaches, players and families across the city hope the global spotlight inspires more girls to lace up their cleats and strengthen Chicago’s growing women's soccer community.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez, Reporter
July 7, 2026
Artifacts and signs highlighting the women’s suffrage movement are displayed in the “Facing Freedom” exhibition at the Chicago History Museum on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Chicago museum exhibit explores freedom through activism
As the nation marks its 250th Independence Day, the Chicago History Museum's refreshed "Facing Freedom" exhibit explores how generations of activists have shaped the meaning of freedom through stories rooted in Chicago.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez, Reporter
July 4, 2026
A poster advertises "Hair" at the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Classic protest musical ‘Hair’ gets a timely revival from Columbia alumni
The production, which is a part of their four-show season, will run until Sept. 12 at the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
July 21, 2026
Poster courtesy of Deserted production.
Behind the scenes of ‘Deserted’: Columbia artists help shape Redtwist’s world-premiere production
The play explores climate change, survival and queer love through a story about relationships tested in an uncertain future.
Shawn Katz, Reporter
July 16, 2026
Review: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ is a successful, chaotic final chapter
The fifth and final installment in the franchise features the “Jackass” crew’s typical stunts and phallic humor, along with throwbacks to their early days.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
June 27, 2026
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista destacado — Marcus Bailey
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista destacado — Marcus Bailey
June 28, 2026
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista Destacado — JusSoul
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista Destacado — JusSoul
June 12, 2026
David Moravec, cinema and television arts adjunct professor, and Wyatt Fritts, comedy writing and performance major, stand with the picket line outside of 1104 S. Wabash on Nov. 7, 2023. (File)
Editor’s Note: Why we’re changing how we identify part-time faculty
Going forward, the Chronicle will identify these employees as "adjunct faculty" on first reference. We believe this term is both accurate and easily understood by readers while aligning more closely with the terminology used by many academic institutions.
William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 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, Director of Photography
June 1, 2026
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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
Asistentes del Festival del Sol disfrutan comida de varios puestos de restaurantes latinos de Chicago el sábado 25 de julio de 2026.
Fiesta del Sol reúne a la comunidad Latina en Pilsen entre tradición y cambios
Asistentes, vendedores y organizaciones comunitarias coincidieron en que el festival sigue siendo un espacio para reunir a la comunidad latina, aunque muchos recuerdan cómo ha cambiado con el paso de los años.
Antonio Chaves, Bilingual Copy Editor
July 25, 2026
Miembros de la Compañía de Teatro Físico pusieron el corazón en su actuación de “Los Regalos”, una galardonada obra de teatro físico traída del Perú que se presentó el jueves 4 de junio de 2026 en el Centro de Danza de Columbia College Chicago.
‘Los Regalos’ viene del Perú al campus de Columbia para una actuación con máscaras
La actuación de baile contó la historia del ciclo de la vida de dos hijos y su papá, con una escena parecida a la ciudad nativa de la compañía peruana.
Sofía Oyarzún, Campus News Editor
June 5, 2026
Los asistentes del festival de música Sueños se toman una foto el sábado 23 de mayo de 2026.
Galería: Sueños regresa a Grant Park para su quinto festival anual
Sofía Oyarzún, Carlos Alanis-Avila, and Anthony Hernandez
May 26, 2026
Tokischa actúa su presentación en el escenario principal de Sueños, el domingo 24 de mayo de 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