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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Acting student Asa LeCourbier took some time away from Columbia last semester to explore Hillman College in the Netflix reboot of "A Different World." LeCourbier spoke with Columbia about his unforgettable experience ➡️ bit.ly/4dOzMMD

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Asa LeCourbier with Glynn Turman, who is reprising his fan-favorite role as Colonel Bradford Taylor.

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LeCourbier with Cliff “Method Man” Smith, who plays Coach Coles on the series.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fall in love with Columbia College Chicago this October at one of the many events and performances open to the public. 🍁 See a full list of performances, readings, and more ➡️

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Students and alumni from Mi Gente, Columbia’s Latin dance club, took the field in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 as part of a halftime performance honoring Latinx/e culture and traditions during Hispanic Heritage Month. ¡Felicidades! 📸 Photos from Valentina Garcia Fadanelli

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A group of performers is on a decorated stage, featuring vibrant floral patterns, set on a sports field. They are dancing energetically around a percussionist playing conga drums. The performers wear colorful outfits in shades of blue, orange, and white. Bright vertical lights surround the stage.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This year Columbia starts a new chapter of the Semester in LA program at Sunset Gower Studios. Our of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends joined together to celebrate this program and the opportunity it provides for Columbia creatives.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Now open: "If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom of American Ground." The exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography brings together works by more than 110 artists from MoCP’s collection, inviting viewers to imagine and meditate on the years that Till missed. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4yU5ujA

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A group of people view a wall display of black-and-white photographs at an art exhibition. A person in a hat stands closely observing the images. Text on the wall reads, "If Emmett Till Lived.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Welcome to the new Center for Student Success ✂️ Established with grant funding from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the center will serve as Columbia’s primary hub for integrated student services.

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A newly renovated Center for Student Success is busy with people engaging at the reception desk. The room features modern design elements, including blue and white balloons and a ribbon stand with a sign indicating the center's name.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Columbia creatives are getting hands-on experience in the city of angels 🪽 🌴 This semester's co-hort of Semester in LA students is taking classes at Sunset Gower Studios and interning around the entertainment industry. Learn more about SiLA ✨ bit.ly/46u4KG0

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Columbia College Chicago community was well-represented at the 2026 Equity Jeff Awards. Alums and current and former faculty members earned recognition for directing, playwriting, scenic design, and ensemble performance.

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Columbia College Chicago Alums and Faculty Win 2026 Equity Jeff Awards

Columbia College Chicago alums and current and former faculty members earned 2026 Equity Jeff Awards for directing, playwriting, scenic design, and ensemble performance.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Columbia College Chicago Dance Center. The center will host programming from DESTINOS and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre’s Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival this fall.

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Two Latinx/e Performance Festivals Come to Columbia This Fall

Columbia College Chicago hosts programming from DESTINOS and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre’s Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival this fall.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to Columbia College Chicago alum Christian Sprenger ’07 for winning two Emmy Awards for his work on “Widow’s Bay” as a cinematographer and producer. Sprenger previously earned two Emmy awards for his cinematography work on the show “Atlanta.”

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Alum Christian Sprenger '07 Wins Two Emmy Awards for 'Widow’s Bay'

Columbia College Chicago alum Christian Sprenger ’07 adds two more Emmy Awards to his career achievements.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Welcome to the Center for Student Success in the 33 E. Ida B. Wells Drive building. This new first stop for academic, financial, and holistic support connects students with campus resources that guide them smoothly through their educational journeys, from orientation to graduation.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Columbia alums earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations this year, including two in cinematography categories. Christian Sprenger '07 won for for his work on "Widow's Bay" and Columbia spoke with first-time nominee Tari Segal '03 who was nominated for her work on "Margo's Got Money Troubles."

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From Columbia to the Emmys: Cinematographer Tari Segal '03

Columbia College Chicago alum Tari Segal '03 earns her first Emmy nomination for cinematography on “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

That's a wrap on week one of the Fall 2026 semester! Thanks for a great start to the school year, Columbia community.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Tonight, the exhibition "Emmett Till: Freedom on American Ground" opens at the Museum of Contemporary Photography. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4r461gl Photo: Stephen Marc, Untitled, from Changing Chicago Project, 1988. Gelatin silver print. Courtesy: MoCP at Columbia College Chicago.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago will bring local, national, and international dance artists together for its 53rd season, featuring performances shaped by distinct identities, cultural lineages, and lived experiences. See the full schedule and get your tickets ⤵️

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World Premieres, Chicago Debuts, and Columbia Artists Shape Dance Center’s 53rd Season

Season 53 features world and Chicago premieres, returning Columbia alums, student performances, interdisciplinary festivals, and the inaugural Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Awards.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy first day of classes, Columbia creatives! Let’s have a great Fall 2026 semester.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As we celebrate Labor Day, we want to extend our gratitude to the entire Columbia community. We hope today offers you a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with your loved ones.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Convocation 2026 is in the books ✅ We can’t wait to start the fall semester on Tuesday.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The much-anticipated Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibition "If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground" opens September 10. The exhibition of 116 works from the museum’s permanent collection honor Till’s unlived life and enduring legacy.

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MoCP Exhibition Imagines the Life Emmett Till Might Have Lived

MoCP’s “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground” brings together photographs by 116 artists to honor Till’s unlived life and enduring legacy.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The new school year brings new opportunities to experience Columbia creativity. Check out the galleries, shows, and readings coming up this September ⤵️

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September Events at Columbia College Chicago

A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Welcome home, Columbia students 🩵 We’re excited to start this new chapter with our creative community.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Columbia College Chicago takes center stage in a new behind-the-scenes video documenting the making of Eddie Vedder and Guitars Over Guns’ “Better Believe,” created for the Obama Presidential Center opening. Watch now in SPIN Magazine ⤵️

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Eddie Vedder’s 'Better Believe' Video Goes Behind The Scenes - SPIN

Eddie Vedder’s “Better Believe” now has a visual record of the collaboration that brought the song to life... Eddie Vedder’s “Better Believe” now has a visual record of the collaboration that brought ...

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

An animated short created as a capstone project in Columbia's Animation Production Studio is racking up honors and awards on the festival circut. "Penguin With a Sword" showcases the creativity, collaboration, and faculty mentorship behind student productions.

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Small Penguin, Big Summer: Columbia Animated Short Earns Festival Recognition

Columbia College Chicago’s “Penguin With a Sword” wins festival honors while showcasing the creativity, collaboration, and faculty mentorship behind the student production.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"MovieMaker” has named Columbia among the 30 best film schools in the U.S. and Canada in its Summer 2026 issue. The list highlights Columbia's hands-on experiences, the college's facilities and equipment, the speakers who visit campus, and the internships offered through the Semester in LA program.

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'MovieMaker' Places Columbia Among the Top Film Schools in U.S. and Canada

"MovieMaker" recognizes the firsthand experience offered at Columbia College Chicago and its ability to bring film industry professionals together with students.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Adjunct Professor Kate Stransky and Associate Professor David “Big” Krause, both production designers, shaped the visual world of the children's series "Fluff Piece" which is now streaming on Wonder Project through Amazon Prime.

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Columbia Faculty Help Bring Children's Series ‘Fluff Piece’ to Life

Adjunct Professor Kate Stransky and Associate Professor David “Big” Krause, both production designers, shaped the visual world of a series now streaming on Wonder Project through Amazon Prime.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Alum Ruby Bean '24 is behind a new mural in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Now a full-time muralist, Bean credits her work with Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton for inspiring this career path.

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Andersonville cowgirl mural — If you know, you know

The owner of a feminist adult shop wanted artist Ruby Bean's design to represent lesbianism and romance.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Rising senior Michael Kowalkowski represented Columbia College Chicago at the prestigious Babson Build summer program at Babson College. Working alongside entrepreneurship students from across the globe, he found that his creative background helped him stand out among his peers.

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Student Takes Columbia Business Education to Babson College Summer Program

Columbia College Chicago rising senior Michael Kowalkowski expands his entrepreneurial skills through Babson Build, a selective summer program at Babson College.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Alum Aimee Lee MFA ’06 took her first papermaking class while at Columbia. From there, she was hooked. She spoke with "The New York Times" about learning and preserving the ancient Korean art of papermaking, Hanji.

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Preserving Hanji, the Ancient Korean Craft of Papermaking, in Ohio

Aimee Lee learned to make hanji with Korean masters. Now she practices their traditional technique in the United States.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

"If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground" opens at the Museum of Contemporary Photography on September 10. MoCP Executive Director Natasha Egan and MoCP Chief Curator and Deputy Director Karen Irvine spoke to CNN about the exhibition.

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If Emmett Till had lived, what might he have seen? | CNN

Images of Emmett Till’s mutilated body galvanized the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-1950s. A powerful exhibition imagines what the Black teen’s life would have been like had he not been lynched in ...

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚨 Attention all Columbia alums 🚨 As a graduate of Columbia College Chicago, you're ready to reap the benefits of the college's alumni network. Join this dynamic community of creatives across the globe and take advantage of all it has to offer ➡️ bit.ly/4o2lTOF

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

President Shantay N. Bolton recently joined ABC7 Chicago's "Our Chicago" with Samantha Chatman for a conversation about the future of higher ed and Columbia College Chicago. Watch the segment ➡️ bit.ly/4cySoiZ

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Remain alert for approaching storms, take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Dominic A. Pacyga on winning The Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award at the Newberry Library He earned the award for his book “Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine.”

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Professor Emeritus Dominic A. Pacyga Earns Prestigious Chicago Book Award

The Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award at the Newberry Library recognizes Columbia College Chicago Professor Emeritus Dominic A. Pacyga's contributions to documenting Chicago's history.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Associate Professor Loren Wells is on “Billboard Magazine’s” list of Top Music Lawyers. Wells appears on the list alongside his business partner Tim Kappel after winning a precendent-setting court decision that affirms music creator’s copyrights. See the list ➡️ bit.ly/4ySv9tV

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Let's rewind to first day of Fall semester 2025 ⏪ There are only 35 days until the beginning of the 2026-27 school year and we're so excited to see what our Columbia creatives will accomplish this year.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It's a busy weekend in the neighborhood. Columbia is lucky to be at the center of the action on Chicago's cultural mile.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A study from Arts Alliance Illinois shows that the creative sector accounts for nearly 213,000 jobs and generates $50 billion in economic output for the city. Learn how Columbia prepares its graduates to enter Chicago's third-largest industry. ➡️ bit.ly/4kv53FT

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It's official! For the 15th consecutive year, Columbia College Chicago is on "The Hollywood Reporter" list for best film schools in the U.S ⭐️ The rankings highlight Columbia's diversity, facilities, and Semester in LA program. Learn more about the ranking ➡️ bit.ly/4fwELBG

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The Hollywood Reporter Ranks Columbia College Chicago 14th Best Film School in U.S.

Columbia named to “The Hollywood Reporter’s” best U.S. film school list for the 15th consecutive year, with the school’s Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming earning recognitio...

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Today would have been Emmett Till's 85th birthday. A new exhibition "If Emmett Till Lived", opens on September 10 at the Museum of Contemporary Photography. This exhibition asks the public to envision the full life Till could have experienced, and what that life could have meant for our own.

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If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground – MoCP

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Your assigned summer reading: the latest edition of the award-winning "Allium, a Journal of Poetry and Prose." The recently released online version of the publication features works of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. 📚 bit.ly/3RFkFxa

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Week 1 of New Student Orientation is in the books ✅ Thanks to everyone who joined us this week! We can't wait to welcome more new Columbia creatives this summer and to have everyone return to campus for the Fall semester.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What is the blues? Kids at Blues Camp Chicago are finding out for themselves. This free weeklong summer program was founded by Adjunct Professor of Instruction Fernando Jones. The camp brings young musicians from across the country to Columbia College Chicago to learn from seasoned blues artists.

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'The kids feel it' — summer camp at Columbia College has kids singing the blues

Blues Camp Chicago lets young musicians from all over the country learn from seasoned blues artists.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to all the nominees recognized for the 78th annual Emmy Awards. Among the nominees are Columbia alumni Chase Infiniti '22, Christian Sprenger '07, and Tari Segal ’03.

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Columbia College Chicago @columbiachi.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Music Composition for the Screen MFA student Matthew Hua is the first composer selected for Disability Belongs' 2026 Entertainment Lab, an entertainment pipeline program for film and television creatives with disabilities. Read more about Hua's journey as a composer with hearing loss ⤵️

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Graduate Student Brings Unique Perspective to Entertainment Lab for Disabled Creatives

Columbia College Chicago’s Matthew Hua, a Music Composition for Screen MFA student, becomes the first composer selected for Disability Belongs' 2026 Entertainment Lab, an entertainment pipeline progra...

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