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Artistry of game design: Video games blend film, theater, architecture to create new worlds

September 3, 2021
Alt Space co-founders Jordan Campbell (left) and Jon Veal (right) in Hubbard Park in Austin, a West Side neighborhood, for their first project, “Project Stamp.” Courtesy of Alt Space

Alt Space Chicago innovates how murals, photography can nurture communities

May 26, 2021
From left to right, Suaznne McBride, professor and chair of the Communication Department; Paul Catanese, professor and director of Graduate Studies in the Art and Art History Department; and David Tarleton, associate professor in the Cinema and Television Arts Department are all candidates for the dean of the School of Graduate Studies position. Courtesy/Columbia College Chicago

Graduate Studies dean candidates present ideas for the future

May 18, 2021
The “Artists and Models: A Tribute to the South Side Community Art Center exhibit at C33 Gallery, 33 W. Ida B. Wells Drive.

Columbia students tell the story of the South Side Community Art Center’s impact with exhibit

May 2, 2021
Nature’s Care Company in West Loop, 810 W. Randolph St., is a Black-operated dispensary.

A year later: Racial inequities remain after legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois

April 29, 2021
BREAKING: Wabash Avenue temporarily closed after shots fired

BREAKING: Wabash Avenue temporarily closed after shots fired

April 26, 2021
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim held a series of forums for students, faculty and staff to express their concerns and ask questions about the college.

‘Burnout is real’: Faculty, staff and students voice their concerns to President Kim about the future of the college

April 22, 2021
BREAKING: COVID-19 vaccinations available on campus beginning Thursday

BREAKING: COVID-19 vaccinations available on campus beginning Thursday

April 21, 2021
Courtyard style apartment complexes, like this one in West Garfield Park, can be an alternative to high-rise apartments downtown.

A Chronicle guide to what first-time renters should know

April 9, 2021
Student-led initiative creates tentative contract with Soldier Field to hold in-person graduation

Student-led initiative creates tentative contract with Soldier Field to hold in-person graduation

April 2, 2021
Chicago businessman, philanthropist, maven of design, Richard H. Driehaus dies at 78

Chicago businessman, philanthropist, maven of design, Richard H. Driehaus dies at 78

April 1, 2021
Understaffed Counseling Services navigates ‘exacerbated’ student needs during the pandemic

Understaffed Counseling Services navigates ‘exacerbated’ student needs during the pandemic

March 18, 2021
Student-led initiative asks the college to reconsider virtual graduation plans

Student-led initiative asks the college to reconsider virtual graduation plans

March 5, 2021
Musician, deacon and teacher Martez Rucker remembered lovingly

Musician, deacon and teacher Martez Rucker remembered lovingly

February 18, 2021
In its continued efforts to extend its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the college is implementing a new Social Justice Initiative.

New Social Justice Initiative joins college’s call for change

February 9, 2021
Pullman neighbor, beloved colleague with star qualities Nancy Gahan dead at 73

Pullman neighbor, beloved colleague with ‘star qualities’ Nancy Gahan dead at 73

February 8, 2021
Prolific audio engineer, producer, teacher, Joshua Shapera dies at 49

Prolific audio engineer, producer, teacher, Joshua Shapera dies at 49

January 21, 2021
Event practicum students hold 4th annual Fresh Connect virtually

Event practicum students hold 4th annual Fresh Connect virtually

December 10, 2020
Chicago photographers celebrate family caregivers across the city

Chicago photographers celebrate family caregivers across the city

November 24, 2020
Democratic nominee Joe Biden was declared as the president-elect Nov. 7 after days of waiting for results.

Columbia faculty, students share their reactions to the 2020 election results

November 19, 2020
Chicago Gamespace: A video game history lesson within a gallery

Chicago Gamespace: A video game history lesson within a gallery

November 13, 2020
Rise with the Wise, music industry professionals offer real life lessons

‘Rise with the Wise,’ music industry professionals offer real life lessons

November 6, 2020
Queens rise for a night of beauty and horror

Queens rise for a night of beauty and horror

October 29, 2020
Voting for judges: More than a two-person race

Voting for judges: More than a two-person race

October 29, 2020
College administrators update COVID-19 safety precautions as positive cases increase

College administrators update COVID-19 safety precautions as positive cases increase

October 28, 2020
With the exception of 21 courses, in-person instruction at Columbia will go fully remote after Thanksgiving break.

BREAKING: College announces remote learning guidelines for after Thanksgiving

October 20, 2020
A rushed Supreme Court nomination in question, students and experts weigh in

A rushed Supreme Court nomination in question, students and experts weigh in

October 19, 2020
For a month a group of five Columbia students and alum have worked on developing an action-based 2D platform game called Hot Doggy Mania, based on the 1980s arcade game Burger Time.

Columbia alum leads college’s first virtual game jam

October 17, 2020
Renowned educator, artist Suzanne Cohan-Lange dies at 76

Renowned educator, artist Suzanne Cohan-Lange dies at 76

October 9, 2020
An Antiracism Transformation Team (ArTT) will be established at the college and is slated to begin its work during the 2021-22 academic year.

BREAKING: College will establish ‘Antiracism Transformation Team’

October 8, 2020
David Dolak, a professor of instruction in the Science and Mathematics Department, teaches his Big Chicago class Chicago: The Third Coast in-person and over zoom.

‘Big Chicago,’ Columbia’s largest courses go hybrid

October 2, 2020
The Illinois Youth Climate Movement’s Climate Classroom creates conversations around activism and politics surrounding climate change.

‘Climate Classroom’ offers insight, solutions to the climate crisis

September 29, 2020
Michael F. Guidotti remembered for passion, work in every Columbia building

Michael F. Guidotti remembered for passion, work in every Columbia building

September 14, 2020
Now that the school year has officially started, Isaiah Moore and Angel Page Smigielski are waiting for further response from the administration regarding a tuition reduction.

Student organizers at a loss after meeting with administrators

September 9, 2020
On the first day of the Fall 2020 semester, President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim announced two new initiatives at the college, pushing to be a completely anti-racist institution.

BREAKING: Columbia to roll out 2 new anti-racist initiatives

September 8, 2020
Columbia alumnus recognized for innovative advertising work on a national stage

Columbia alumnus recognized for innovative advertising work ‘on a national stage’

May 26, 2020
Columbia adds satisfactory/unsatisfactory option for graduate students, but few apply

Columbia adds satisfactory/unsatisfactory option for graduate students, but few apply

April 29, 2020
Alexandria Alexa Baute, a 27-year-old who attended Columbia in 2011, was shot and killed on April 7 while waiting outside a 7-Eleven.

Former Columbia student Alexandria “Alexa” Baute shot and killed in Logan Square

April 21, 2020
Coronavirus-induced recession causes uncertainty for graduating seniors

Coronavirus-induced recession causes uncertainty for graduating seniors

March 31, 2020
Jill Rose Quinn, a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and National LGBT Bar Association, is running to become the first openly trans judge on the Cook County Circuit Court.

Trans candidate for Cook County Circuit Court judge aims to bring outside perspective to the bench

March 16, 2020
Faculty Senate members react to the clarification that all in-class activity is suspended until April 6, as explained by Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David at the Faculty Senates Friday, March 13 meeting.

Provost provides clarification on classes and closings for confused Faculty Senate

March 13, 2020
Music student Dee Daniels shares his memorable learning experience during the Strategic Plan Workshop at the Student Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Looking to 2030: College seeks input for Master Plan

February 29, 2020
Ready, set, undress: Hundreds run in their undies for charity

Ready, set, undress: Hundreds run in their undies for charity

February 11, 2020
One day before the Iowa Caucus is set to take place, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 2020. At 38 years old, Buttigieg is the youngest candidate running.

Democrats deliver last pitch to Iowans before first-in-nation caucus

February 3, 2020
Incumbent Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) speaks with supporters after the candidate forum for Illinoiss 1st Congressional District, hosted by the First Unitarian Church of Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 23.

Candidates tackle health care, the environment and the economy in 1st Congressional District

January 30, 2020
Review: Relive Dragon Ball Z with Kakarot

Review: Relive ‘Dragon Ball Z’ with Kakarot

January 26, 2020
Camron Miller dresses up as Santa Claus in preparation for the 17th annual Holly Jolly Food Drive at WCRX.

Good golly, it’s the 17th annual Holly Jolly

November 29, 2019
Courtesy/Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Opinion: War can change if you want it to

November 9, 2019
Suzanne Blum Malley, senior associate provost an associate professor in the English and Creative Writing Department, will take over the provost position at North Carolinas Methodist University Jan. 15.

Suzanne Blum Malley departs college after 25 years, but feels Columbia is in ‘excellent hands’

November 8, 2019
Chicago public relations executive and public relations professor emeritus at Columbia, Mort H. Kaplan, 87, died Oct. 3 in his Streeterville home.

Morton H. Kaplan was ‘larger than life’

October 16, 2019
Columbia’s PRSSA chapter held a fundraiser at Chipotle, 10 E. Jackson Blvd., Sept. 16 from 4-8 p.m. Required to meet a sales goal of $300 to receive 33% of the profits in return, they attracted around 20 people.

Chipotle fundraiser ends in good taste with PRSSA

October 13, 2019
Released Sept. 20 and developed by House House—a video game company based in Melbourne, Australia—Untitled Goose Game allows its users to play as a goose.

REVIEW: A honkin’ good time with ‘Untitled Goose Game’

September 30, 2019
Columbia digs dinosaurs

Columbia digs dinosaurs

September 26, 2019
AnJi White (pictured) was nominated for The Ethel Waters Award for Best Actress in an Ensemble for her role in For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf.

Columbia theatre community honored in 25th annual Black Theatre Alliance Awards

September 20, 2019
(From left) SGA executive board members Ashley Moore, Kierah King, Jori Roberts and Anna Baumeister discuss plans for the upcoming week.

SGA plans to engage more students with new senator chairs and events

September 8, 2019
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