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An empty hall awaits students for New Student Orientation on Monday, July 13, 2026 on the 4th floor of the Student Center building at 754 S Wabash Ave.
New student loan borrowing limits could leave gaps for some Columbia families
For the first time, Parent PLUS loans have annual and lifetime borrowing limits, changing how some families may finance a college education.
Ava Simone Forster, Reporter
August 10, 2026
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Newly admitted students meet with academic advisors during New Student Orientation on the second floor of the Student Center on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Columbia caps most Big Chicago classes to 45 students
The change makes smaller class sizes the standard for Columbia's required first-year seminar, with college leaders hoping students will build stronger connections with classmates and faculty.
Anna Bitz, Deputy Editor
July 22, 2026
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
Columbia banners hang along S. Wabash Ave. on April 16, 2026.
Breaking: College lays off 5 instructional specialists
The college currently has no plans to replace the staff who helped managed spaces such as the print center and photo studio.
William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2026
ShopColumbia, located at 619 S. Wabash Ave., features Columbia merchandise and student-made work on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Breaking: Chicago police investigate break-in at ShopColumbia
The incident occurred on Monday, June 29 at the store on South Wabash, which sells Columbia College merchandise and student and alumni art work.
Sofía Oyarzún, Campus News Editor
July 1, 2026
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Chronicle TV: Columbia students’ reactions to Bad Bunny winning Album of The Year
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Bilingual Reporter
February 6, 2026
Chronicle TV: Winter Layering
Jaylen Barlow, Chronicle TV Reporter/Producer
January 31, 2026
Chronicle TV: Fall 2025 graduates reflect on their Columbia experience
Jaylen Barlow, Chronicle TV Reporter/Producer
December 12, 2025
Chronicle TV: Staff vs. students volleyball game
Jaylen Barlow, Chronicle TV Reporter/Producer
December 5, 2025
Chronicle TV: Wicked: For Good Advance Screening
Jaylen Barlow, Chronicle TV Reporter/Producer
November 19, 2025
Chronicle TV: Registration is underway and Columbia students are wasting no time
Jaylen Barlow, Chronicle TV Reporter/Producer
November 12, 2025
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