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In its continued efforts to extend its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the college is implementing a new Social Justice Initiative.

[Photo] New Social Justice Initiative joins college’s call for change

February 9, 2021
Vaccinations will be available at Columbia for those who are eligible per the four phases based on state and city guidelines, but it will not be required.

[Photo] BREAKING: Columbia will serve as a vaccination site for employees, students

January 21, 2021
Before the start of the Spring 2021 semester, the college announced a new Social Justice Initiative that will feature opportunities for ongoing discussions and collaboration in addressing social justice issues on campus.

[Photo] College announces Social Justice Initiative to support its commitment to DEI

January 19, 2021
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim and members of his cabinet answered students' questions about the upcoming Spring and Fall 2021 semesters during a student forum over Zoom.

[Photo] President and cabinet talk testing, enrollment and another Zoom commencement

December 18, 2020
During the Faculty Senate's last meeting of the semester, members discussed plans for the Spring 2021 semester.

[Photo] Faculty Senate says COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for Spring 2021 semester

December 18, 2020

A socially distanced education 4,544 miles away from home

December 18, 2020
Columbia's Student Center has been recognized in three separate awards this year.

[Photo] Student Center wins two awards from American Institute of Architects Chicago

December 11, 2020
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[Photo] BREAKING: College updates COVID-19 response, requires negative test before traveling students return

December 2, 2020
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[Photo] BREAKING: ‘Making Week’ to replace spring break at Columbia in 2021

November 2, 2020
In light of Election Day, Columbia will provide extra security and support services throughout the week.

[Photo] BREAKING: College cancels evening classes on election night, provides extra security, support services

November 2, 2020
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[Photo] BREAKING: College suspects first ‘positive on-campus transmission’ of COVID-19

October 21, 2020
With the exception of 21 courses, in-person instruction at Columbia will go fully remote after Thanksgiving break.

[Photo] BREAKING: College announces remote learning guidelines for after Thanksgiving

October 20, 2020
Faculty Senate members discussed the importance of faculty being informed about important changes to course capacities during an Oct. 9 virtual meeting after Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David said capacities could increase next semester.

[Photo] Faculty members express concerns over potential changes in course capacity

October 12, 2020

[Video] Bylines: Working remotely while parenting is a daunting task for Columbia staff and faculty

October 2, 2020

Your guide for the return to the Student Center

September 23, 2020
Three days before hybrid and some in-person classes were scheduled to resume on campus, the college announced changes to its reopening plan due to air assessments and a late order of UVGI installations.

[Photo] BREAKING: College alters reopening plan for ongoing assessments and installations

September 18, 2020
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[Photo] Welcome back Columbia: Here’s what campus looks like now

September 4, 2020

[Video] Reopening Columbia: Keeping campus safe

August 21, 2020
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[Photo] Uncooked: Chicago’s first zero-waste dining experience opens in Fulton Market

August 13, 2020
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[Photo] Campus closed following night of looting and violence downtown

August 10, 2020
Noble Golder College Prep, 1454 W. Superior St., is among one of the Chicago Public Schools to go fully remote for the first quarter of the upcoming school year.

[Photo] BREAKING: CPS moves to remote instruction for first quarter

August 5, 2020
Hemal Patel, a senior illustration major, had a feeling Artist & Craftsman would close due to the pandemic because of other stores closing nearby, but had hoped he would be wrong.

[Photo] Columbia students say goodbye to beloved art supply shop in the South Loop: ‘It felt like our store’

July 31, 2020

FYI: What defunding the police could mean for Chicago

July 24, 2020
Data analysis: nearly half of fall classes to be held entirely online

Data analysis: nearly half of fall classes to be held entirely online

July 20, 2020
BREAKING: Trump administration rescinds restrictive regulations for international students

BREAKING: Trump administration rescinds restrictive regulations for international students

July 14, 2020
International students concerned for fall semester amid online classes, new ICE regulations

International students concerned for fall semester amid online classes, new ICE regulations

July 9, 2020
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[Photo] Columbia students impacted physically and emotionally by protests, police violence

June 10, 2020
Outside the police station on Division Street, protesters were met with police and a military vehicle blocking both sides of the street.

Thousands gather for peaceful Lakeview protest

June 5, 2020

Everything you should know about hand washing during the coronavirus pandemic

April 22, 2020

In the Booth: with alt-rock Columbia band SŌK

February 24, 2020

Show me your ‘O’ face

February 14, 2020
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