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In his first public appearance since leaving the Oval Office, Barack Obama inspired the next generation in a April 24 panel discussion at the University of Chicago.

[Photo] Obama encourages next generation in welcomed return home

April 24, 2017
Turning the page: Chicago independent bookstores tell unique story

[Photo] Turning the page: Chicago independent bookstores tell unique story

April 24, 2017
Kelsie Johnson, lead vocalist for band JuiiX who won second place at the 2017 Biggest Mouth Competition, energized the crowd with her upbeat music and dance moves. 

[Photo] Biggest Mouth brings fresh fusion of sound

April 24, 2017
Colbey Emmerson Reid gave a speech about her experience and vision in fashion and marketing with students and faculty members at 618 S. Michigan Ave. Apr 10.

[Photo] First of three candidates for Fashion Chair speak to department

April 10, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and 19 mayors from five different continents exchange ideas for waterway development projects Mar. 13.

[Photo] 19 worldwide mayors ban together against EPA cuts

March 13, 2017
An approved motion made during the Faculty Senate’s March 10 meeting will have the Senate vote on the Workload Workgroup’s new document before approval.

[Photo] Senate to vote on workload group’s document

March 13, 2017
Stephanie Hanson Production co-director of Tedx Columbia College Chicago and Senior Business and Entrepreneurship  major, thanks the people that came in support of the event at 623 S. Michigan Ave. Mar 8.

[Photo] TEDx speakers to ‘Evoke Presence’

March 13, 2017
Six-time Grammy award winner Malik Yusef has worked with musicians such as Kanye West, Beyoncé and Common. He won his latest Grammy for co-writing “Sandcastles” with Beyoncé.

[Photo] Kanye West mentor foresees future of hip-hop

March 6, 2017
Beverly Anderson, Associate Dean of Student Health and Support, provided faculty members legal information about accommodations students with disabilities.

[Photo] Series educates faculty on legal obligations in the classroom

March 3, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, pictured here at a City Council meeting Feb. 22, has yet to introduce a plan to implement the recent Department of Justice recommendations

[Photo] Alderman, activist search for reform updates

February 27, 2017
Chicago-based comic group remembers Forgotten History

[Photo] Chicago-based comic group remembers ‘Forgotten History’

February 27, 2017
Chicago was one of many cities throughout the nation that drew protests on Presidents Day Feb. 20

[Photo] Protestors: ‘Donald Trump has got to go’

February 20, 2017
During the Feb. 10 Faculty Senate meeting, Greg Foster-Rice, associate professor in the Photography Department and Faculty Senate president, introduced a new curriculum approval process designed for efficiency and transparency. 

[Photo] Faculty Senate discusses curriculum, faculty changes

February 13, 2017
District 12 Cmdr. Ed Kulbida addressed recent shootings, one of which occurred the afternoon of Feb. 3 on Chicago Avenue, at a Feb. 6 community meeting.

[Photo] West Town demands answers for surge in violent crimes

February 13, 2017
Metra plans to use new revenue from increases in fares to help pay for projects to improve facilities and repairs.

[Photo] Metra increases fares to fund capital projects

February 13, 2017
Lisa Thompson works with at-risk and homeless youth through a 12-week program, teaching them the skills it takes for future full-time jobs.

[Photo] Notable Native: Lisa Thompson

February 6, 2017
“Now when I see teenagers, they directly associate graffiti with some way of money making,” said Miguel Aguilar (pictured), community educator and graffiti artist who teaches graffiti to high schoolers.

[Photo] Pilsen graffitist paints arts education as opportunity

February 6, 2017
Library Dean Jan Chindlund received the 2017 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award Jan. 17, for the staff’s commitment to community engagement on campus.

[Photo] Columbia wins national library award

January 30, 2017
Vinyl Emergency’s host and creator, Jim Hanke, celebrated his podcast’s first anniversary Jan 15.

[Photo] Podcast Vinyl Emergency celebrates first year

January 23, 2017
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson presented and discussed the departments new Use of Force policy at the Union League Club Nov. 29.

[Photo] CPD Superintendent: ‘Law enforcement is under scrutiny like never before’

December 5, 2016
“The Chicago Coloring Book: Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems” designed by Chris Arnold, an associate professor in the Design Department, became available this month in stores and online.

[Photo] Professor explores Chicago with adult coloring book

November 28, 2016
Senior theatre major Aaron Branch and senior cinema art + science major Michael Ray organized the Open Discussion About Election Results forum held Nov. 15 in the lobby of the Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. 

[Photo] Election results inspire students’ political involvement

November 21, 2016
Adam Hirzel, Saki Record store manager, working at Saki Records 3716 W Fullerton Ave. Nov 11

[Photo] Final track ends for Logan Square music store

November 14, 2016
In response to the election of Donald Trump, thousands of protesters took to the street Nov. 9. The protest shut down major streets in the Loop during rush hour and late into the night.

[Photo] Photos: Anti-Trump protest erupts near Trump Tower, spreads throughout Loop

November 11, 2016
Donald Trump announced as president

[Photo] Donald Trump announced as next president

November 9, 2016
Kimberly Soenen, a documentary creative consultant who helped create the film Bring it to the Table, presented the political documentary  Oct. 31 at Stage Two auditorium in the 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building 

[Photo] Documentary brings political tolerance to the table

November 7, 2016
Hailee Steinfeld, who visited Columbia Oct. 24, said her new film, ‘The Edge of Seventeen,’ allowed her to express herself on camera more than any of her previous roles. 

[Photo] Hailee Steinfeld hosts early screening for students

October 31, 2016
Rebecca O Neal, co-host and notable Chicago comic, performing her sketch at Coles Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee Ave., Oct 26.

[Photo] Small clubs, big stars: Established and amateur comics flock to comedy open mics

October 31, 2016
Members of Columbia College were evacuated from the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building due to a bomb threat made by an anonymous caller Oct. 19. 

[Photo] Campus community alerted of bomb threat

October 20, 2016
Shelters, such as You Can Make It Family Shelter in the Englewood neighborhood, have been taking steps to help the city’s large homeless population since the start of Chicago’s five-year housing plan in 2014 

[Photo] Large-scale homeless shelter coming to Humboldt Park

September 19, 2016
Pedro Ortiz, an urban beekeeper, extracting his bees from the hive supers (drawers) to check for honey on Aug. 15. His garden is located at 6632 N. Glenwood Ave.

[Photo] Native bees say, ‘don’t forget about me!’

September 19, 2016
Students compete for spot in Millennium Park showcase

[Photo] Students compete for spot in Millennium Park showcase

September 12, 2016
New Chicago-based architect group advocates for climate change legislation

[Photo] New Chicago-based architect group advocates for climate change legislation

September 12, 2016
Olivia Renteria, center, and Erin McGrath, right, star as Marcia Brady and Laurie Partridge in “The Bardy Bunch,” which will open in Chicago on Sept. 15.

[Photo] To ‘Brady’ or not to ‘Brady?: Show crossing Shakespeare themes, ‘70s TV to make Chicago debut

September 12, 2016
Sharon Wilson-Taylor. associate vice president and dean of student at Columbia College Chicago.

[Photo] College cancels national search plans, appoints Sharon Wilson-Taylor as Mark Kelly’s successor

September 8, 2016
XS Tennis and Education Foundation is working on a construction of a new facility at 5400 S. State St.

[Photo] New XS Tennis facility to construct a path to college

September 6, 2016
CiTE eliminated, lack of administrative announcement raises questions among faculty, staff

[Photo] CiTE eliminated, lack of administrative announcement raises questions among faculty, staff

August 23, 2016
The Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. houses the colleges dance majors. 

[Photo] Dance, Theatre departments merge as chair steps down

August 5, 2016
Kelly shares final Hell Yeah, says goodbye to college community

[Photo] Kelly shares final ‘Hell Yeah,’ says goodbye to college community

July 29, 2016
Interim V.P. of Student Success talks new role, carrying on Kellys work

[Photo] Interim Vice President of Student Success talks new role, carrying on Kelly’s work

July 20, 2016
Jenny Ball, lead singer of Jenny and the Mexicats, performed at Ruido Festival on July 9.

[Photo] Local Latin music lovers return to Ruido Fest

July 12, 2016
Protesters block traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the citys South Side during evening rush hour in protest of the fatal shootings of two black men by police in Minnesota and Louisiana.

[Photo] ‘It is our duty to fight for our freedom’: Protesters link arms, stop traffic against police shootings

July 8, 2016
Columbia is in the preliminary processes of selling the 820 S. Michigan Ave. Building, which was purchased by the college in 2010 after serving as Ebony and Jet magazines headquarters for several decades. 

[Photo] Columbia to sell vacant, historical Johnson Building

June 22, 2016
Part-time faculty union President Diana Vallera enters the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., May 18 for an ongoing National Labor Relations Board hearing regarding full-time staff members eligibility to teach courses and have union representation.

[Photo] P-Fac members, more college witnesses take stand in NLRB hearing

June 6, 2016
Attorney Michael Persoon (Left) along with Nic Ruly (center) and part-time faculty union president Diana Vallera enter the Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn St., Suite 808 on May 18 for a hearing regarding a dispute between P-Fac and full-time staff members who teach part-time.

[Photo] NLRB hearing begins with college, staff questioning

May 23, 2016
Bree Bracey (left), a sophomore theatre major and panelist for “The National Epidemic is Our Epidemic: Rape on College Campus” discussion, brought the conversation of campus sexual assault to the DocYourWorld collective.

[Photo] DocYourWorld gives glimpse into students’ creative work with nonfiction

May 9, 2016
Faculty Senate welcomes new members, approves end-of-year motions

[Photo] Faculty Senate welcomes new members, approves end-of-year motions

May 9, 2016
Chicago Readers news stand at 623 S. Wabash Ave. on Feb 27, 2016. The Chicago Reader’s “Save the Chicago Reader” petition gained attention on social media April 21 and has been supported by local musicians and businesses.

[Photo] Community unites to ‘Save The Chicago Reader’

May 2, 2016
Taylor Goldsmith, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the folk-rock Los Angeles-based group Dawes, led the rest of the all-male quartet in high spirits at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.

[Photo] Dawes brings ‘All Your Favorite Bands’ to The Vic

May 2, 2016
There will be three repair stations located along the 606 path at the Walsh Park, Ridgeway and Talman locations, according to Jean Linsner, Exelon fellow for Education for The Trust for Public Land.

[Photo] Repair sites along 606 trail to provide free bike aid

April 25, 2016
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis spoke to attendees of the City Club of Chicago luncheon April 20, focusing on education issues, lack of funding for CPS and CTU contract negotiations.  

[Photo] Karen Lewis: Rauner is a liar, lacks ability to govern

April 25, 2016
Cinematographer and 1980 film alumnus Michael Goi talked about his filming techniques at an April 19 lecture and Q&A in the Film Row Cinema auditorium in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building.

[Photo] Cinematographer puts a spin on ‘horror stories’

April 25, 2016
Ricky Lee Gordon, an artist from South Africa, completed his mural (left) at 634 S. Wabash Ave. on April 19, contributing to the WAC art project, which features local and international artwork like that of Heidi Unkefer, a 2013 design major whose work (right) on 623 S. Wabash Ave and was completed in summer of 2015. 

[Photo] New ‘Big Wall’ artists to join WAC family

April 25, 2016
Senior journalism major Alex Wroblewski is scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama on April 18 after winning the 2016 “Eyes of History” photography contest.

[Photo] Photojournalism: From protests to war zones

April 18, 2016
The Faculty Senate discussed and approved two motions regarding summer graduate credit hours and the position of academic ombudsperson on April 8.

[Photo] Faculty Senate approves two new motions

April 11, 2016
Students and faculty participated in the Stencil Project, held at the 33 E. Congress Parkway Building on April 6, to help raise awareness of sexual assault.

[Photo] Sexual assault awareness to expand through creative displays

April 11, 2016
Alumnae Edye Deloch-Hughes, Maggie Ness, Skye Rust and Lauren McGrady presented at a business panel on March 30 at HAUS, 623 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Alumnae panel: From classrooms to startups

April 4, 2016
The Center for Black Music Research will be more closely integrated with the curriculum and the library and will introduce archival material to students as a source of inspiration for creative works, according to CBMR librarian Janet Harper. 

[Photo] Center for Black Music Research to fortify resources through curricular merge

April 4, 2016
Interim Chair of the Communication and Media Innovation Department Suzanne McBride’s “Covering Politics: 2016 Presidential Election” course students said they were able to better understand objective political reporting.  

[Photo] ‘Covering Politics’ students talk caucuses, primaries

April 1, 2016
Nick Colella, owner of Great Lake Tattoo, located at 1148 W Grand Ave, is selling know your flag print to curious customers and proud Chicagoans

[Photo] Local tattoo artist leaves his mark on Chicago flag prints

February 22, 2016
Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff, artist and owner at Fugscreens Studios, will be celebrating his 10th anniversary with a show on Feb 19 at Galerie F, 2381 N Milwaukee Ave. 

[Photo] FugScreens celebrates 10 years as unique printmaking studio

February 15, 2016
Martin Courtney played a set to support his solo album Many Moons at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Feb. 9.

[Photo] Martin Courtney mellows out Schubas with solo set

February 15, 2016
Darryl Holliday joined the Citizens Police Data Project, which focuses on collecting and translating police documents, in August 2015.

[Photo] Alumnus awarded prestigious grant for police data collection

February 8, 2016
Onye Ozuzu, Interim Dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is starting a new committee called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, that focus on enhancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion across the campus.

[Photo] DEI committee announced, members from various backgrounds

February 8, 2016
The Loyola University Museum of Art is the 11th stop of the sex trafficking exhibit, sponsored by Girls Educational & Mentoring Services, a nonprofit organization in New York that helps sex trafficking victims.

[Photo] Exhibit aims to empower sex trafficking survivors

February 1, 2016
Luther Hughes, newly-elected SGA president and a senior creative writing major, encouraged students to join the association at the introductory social on Jan. 26.

[Photo] SGA sets new agendas for diversity, transparency

February 1, 2016
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