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The Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., is now open for guests for the first time in over a year.

The Hilton Chicago reopens, bringing jobs, more business to the South Loop

June 14, 2021
In front of a portrait of Frida Kahlo is displayed a replica of the bed from which she made a lot of her paintings after the bus accident. She used the mirror at the top of the bed to create self-portraits.

Former Columbia faculty member curates largest collection of Frida Kahlo’s work

June 7, 2021
This photo provided by Bryan Fenster shows his brother Danny Fenster in September of 2019 in Kraków, Poland. Courtesy Byron Fenster via AP

Journalist and Columbia alum detained in Myanmar

June 2, 2021

Columbia alums create one of the first NFT feature films

May 26, 2021
The Chicago Department of Public Health plans on initiating several events and programs meant to incentivize young people to get vaccinated, including a series of monthly music events and vaccine exemptions for Chicago businesses.

Chicago health commissioner takes vaccination outreach directly to young people

May 19, 2021
Elizabeth Jacobs sits on her nanny's lap before she was adopted from an orphanage in Cambodia. Courtesy of

Student-led documentary investigates Cambodian adoption mystery

May 19, 2021
Columbia’s campus is filled with Manifest signs promoting the final virtual event of the Spring 2021 semester. One of them can be seen in a parking lot on Wabash Avenue.

Web series celebrates Manifest’s 20th anniversary, work by seniors and alumni

May 7, 2021
Samira Carr, a sophomore musical theatre major who learned about the event through her friend Charlotte Briskin, sits in a tree and doodles.

Chicago student artists create art way up in the tree branches

May 6, 2021
The Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave., designed by Gensler, a global architecture and design firm recently announced as an Honorary Degree recipient, provides students with a state-of-the-art creative environment.

Honorary degree recipients to be celebrated for noteworthy contributions to Columbia

May 4, 2021
While the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., is hosting most of its events virtually due to the pandemic, it is still open for in-person visits following CDC guidelines.

‘Voice to the more-than-human world’: Artists speak about the climate crisis

May 4, 2021
Oscar Sanchez, a Hegewisch resident, works with youth in order to promote change for Chicago residents.

Chicago youth activists discuss activism burnout, visions for the future

April 22, 2021
If HB 155 passes in the Illinois House of Representatives, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be extended to cover menstrual products.

She Votes Illinois pushes for menstrual equity

April 7, 2021
Demolition of the Lawrence Red Line station has already begun, with work vehicles beginning the early stages of preparation. Trains are still accessible from the stop.

Many Columbia students, business owners to be impacted by the CTA’s new modernization program

March 30, 2021
Chicago women-led organizations uplift women year-round

Chicago women-led organizations uplift women year-round

March 26, 2021
Angel Page Smigielski stands in front of their exhibit titled

Black Souls Welcome continues celebration of Black History Month

March 11, 2021
Bill Gates calls for innovation, corporate investment in fighting climate change

Bill Gates calls for innovation, corporate investment in fighting climate change

March 4, 2021
Pauly’s Pizza, located at 719 S State St, was a staple of the south loop for over a decade. Pauly’s was a fan favorite of the Columbia College community.

Columbia students lose restaurants that once brought them together

February 24, 2021
Understanding hormonal contraceptives one story at a time

Understanding hormonal contraceptives one story at a time

February 12, 2021
Straight A's and self care: Columbia community shares resolutions for 2021 that have stuck so far

Straight A’s and self care: Columbia community shares resolutions for 2021 that have stuck so far

February 8, 2021
Columbia students from California grieve the damage of record-breaking wildfires in their home state

Columbia students from California grieve the damage of record-breaking wildfires in their home state

December 18, 2020
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