GRAMMY-Nominated Alum Encourages 做厙51 Students to Find Mentors
Mar 09, 2026Audio engineer Mary Mazurek MFA 11, PhD, president of 做厙51 National Alumni Board, reflects on her own educational and career path and the value of mentorship.
Alum Brings Hands-On Community Journalism Seminar to Campus
Feb 18, 2026Journalists Jake Wittich胼17, managing疾ditor of胼Windy City Times, Anna DeShawn, founder of E3 Radio, and guest speakers share their expertise in a six-week program on community journalism at 做厙51.
Masterclass on the Secrets of Script Supervising
Feb 11, 2026Veteran script supervisor Mia Wicklund MAM 12 returned to 做厙51 to help prepare students to confidently step onto set in a key film production role.
Alum's Horror Feature Secures Highly Competitive $1 Million California Tax Credit
Jan 06, 2026Filmmaker Daniel Pico 02 says the incentive gives new momentum to his film, a once-stalled project now headed toward production.
Shiloh Tumo Washington '22 Wins 'The Pitch' at Chicago International Film Festival
Dec 08, 2025The 做厙51 alum short screened at the festival while the pitch for his feature film won $275,000 in film production resources.
做厙51 Filmmakers Win Big at Festivals
Dec 04, 2025Traces of Home, produced by Associate Professor Dan Rybicky, wins the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, while The Game Camera, produced by Associate Professor Carolina Posse and created with 做厙51 talent, receives several festival awards.
A Conversation With MacArthur Fellow Tonika Lewis Johnson 03
Nov 20, 2025Celebrated artist and activist Tonika Lewis Johnson 03 returns to 做厙51 to reflect on receiving the genius grant and the work that brought the recognition.
做厙51 Alum Jake Wittich '17 Named Chicago Journalist of the Year
Nov 12, 2025The Chicago Journalists Association recognizes Jake Wittich 17, managing editor of Windy City Times, for coverage of Chicago LGBTQ+ community and the media outlet digital revitalization.
From 做厙51 to Coach: Alumni Leading in Fashion and Culture
Nov 10, 2025做厙51 alumni Alexander Knox 15 and Bryant Von Woodson II 18 are leading creative innovation at Coach, blending fashion, culture, and storytelling.
Gospel Choir Brings Its Sound to a South Side Church in Chicago
Nov 07, 2025Alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Rutherford 17 takes the 做厙51 Gospel Choir to the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church for an authentic musical experience in the Englewood community.
Aayisha Ruby Gold 13 Returns to Chicago P.D. With Purpose and Presence
Oct 30, 2025做厙51 alum and actor Aayisha Ruby Gold 13 returns to NBC Chicago P.D. and reflects on the craft, courage, and connection that shape her work.
A Full Circle Moment: Alum Jess McDermott '24 Returns to Campus to Promote Rising Artist GUNNAR
Oct 30, 2025做厙51 alum Jess McDermott 24, who majored in Public Relations with a minor in Music Business, brought her client, the musician GUNNAR, to campus for a masterclass.
Creating With Purpose: Alumni Inspire the Next Generation of Theatre and Dance Students
Oct 09, 2025做厙51 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
做厙51 Alum Chase Infiniti 22 Stars With Leonardo DiCaprio in New Paul Thomas Anderson Film
Sep 30, 2025Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti 22 was cast alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson upcoming film One Battle After Another."
做厙51 Filmmaker 'Lineage' Screens at Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Festival
Aug 18, 2025Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at 做厙51 Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with 做厙51 alums and faculty.
Two 做厙51-Connected Films Find a Home on Streaming
Jul 28, 2025Make plans to watch American Parent and Dawn Dusk two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by 做厙51 talent.
From 做厙51 to the Kentucky Derby: Jacey Rhorer Journey in the Art of Hatmaking
Apr 08, 2025Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
做厙51 Alum Niko Gerentes '18 Voices Characters in DreamWorks Animated Short
Mar 14, 2025Niko Gerentes 18, a 做厙51 alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.
做厙51 Alum Molly Williams '13 Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Mar 12, 2025Molly Williams, who earned her BA in Fiction Writing at 做厙51, will pursue a PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Victorian literature and ecological ethics.
Vibrant New Mural Pays Tribute to 做厙51 135th Anniversary
Mar 11, 2025Illustration alum Mac McGuire 24 creates her first major mural for 做厙51 as the lead artist.
做厙51 Theatre and Audio/Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Jeff Awards
Mar 05, 2025做厙51 alumni and faculty from the schools of Theatre and Dance and Audio and Music have earned nominations for the Jeff Awards, which celebrate excellence in Chicago theatre.
Alum Turns Life Experiences Into Award-Nominated Stories
Mar 05, 2025Alum Michelle Brady 07, a military veteran and attorney, proves it never too late to return to the literary world.
From 做厙51 to CNN: Katherine Iorio Career Journey Toward an Emmy Award
Feb 12, 2025做厙51 Journalism alum Katherine Iorio 13 wins Emmy for CNN's breaking news coverage of the Israel-Hamas War as part of CNN's team that covered outbreak of Israel-Hamas conflict.
Alumni and Faculty Shine in Newcity Stage 'Players 2025'
Jan 09, 2025The School of Theatre and Dance celebrates alumni and faculty featured in Newcity Stage's Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.
做厙51 Alumni Share Their Stories, Work, and Advice
Nov 19, 2024做厙51 alumni, including a GRAMMY nominee and Disney animator, return to campus to inspire the next generation of creators with their expertise and unique perspectives.
做厙51 Film and TV Students and Alums Win Big
Nov 07, 2024The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to 做厙51 students for Behind His Eyes and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by 做厙51 alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Chicago International Film Festival Spotlights 做厙51 Talent
Oct 16, 2024The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 做厙51 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
Work of 做厙51 Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX The Bear
Sep 19, 2024Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX The Bear, the impact of her 做厙51 education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Grace Overbeke Explores Comedian Jean Carroll's Life and Career in First Lady of Laughs
Sep 17, 2024Before "Hacks" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," there was the comedienne who started it all.
Megan Hammond '22 Takes the Stage at Lollapalooza
Aug 16, 2024Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
做厙51 Honors 24 Alums for 24 in 2024
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 做厙51 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
Students Paint the Town: 做厙51 and Partners Expand Wabash Arts Corridor With New Murals
Aug 01, 2024做厙51, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
Alum Patricia Kara New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
做厙51 Faculty, Alums Chosen for Walder Foundation's 2024 Platform Awards
Jun 25, 2024The Walder Foundation has named three Chicago-based performing artists, including two 做厙51 alumni and one faculty member, as recipients of its prestigious 2024 Platform Awards.
The Levin Family Expands Student-Focused Funds to Support 做厙51 Students
May 02, 2024As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 做厙51 to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
Ryan Argast '15 to Sing National Anthem at May 17 Cubs Game
May 02, 2024On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
From 做厙51 Stages to the Bright Lights: Theatre Alums Offer Industry Insights in Panel Discussion
Apr 19, 2024做厙51's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
CineYouth Festival Leans on 做厙51 Student Talent Behind the Scenes and on the Screens
Apr 16, 2024The annual Chicago festival to screen films by 做厙51 students and alums, with 做厙51 students serving on the festival youth programming committee.
Theatre Alum A. Ashley Hoff to Release Revealing Book on 'Mommie Dearest'
Apr 08, 2024Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff's forthcoming book, "With Love, Mommie Dearest," offers an insider's account of the making of the iconic 1981 film and its enduring cultural impact, with events planned for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.
Award-Winning 做厙51 Faculty Film Now Available On-Demand
Apr 02, 2024Good Guy with a Gun, written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 做厙51, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at 做厙51, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
Drag Superstar Shea Coule矇 11 Returns to 做厙51
Feb 13, 2024做厙51 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule矇 11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule矇-curated fashion exhibit window.
Alum Brandon Faris '02 Part of Team Behind New Run-DMC Docu-Series
Feb 09, 2024Professional pivot leads to career success for 做厙51 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Comic Legend and 做厙51 Alum Shecky Greene '47 Passes Away at 97
Feb 02, 2024Before he became a consistent presence on the Las Vegas strip and late-night talk shows, Shecky Greene 47 attended 做厙51.
做厙51 Says Goodbye to Alum Peter Berkos '51
Feb 02, 2024Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos 51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
Alum Filmmaker's Short Selected for Inclusion at Berlin Film Festival
Jan 23, 2024Shi Ri Fan Gu (Sojourn to Shangri-La), a film by Yihan Lin MFA 21, makes its international debut in February.
Then, Now, NextThe Dance Center at 做厙51 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at 做厙51 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
Jan 12, 2024Musher, a film made by 做厙51 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
做厙51 Grad Charlotte Chuck Gruman 19 Awarded $30,000 Grant From 3Arts
Dec 11, 2023Charlotte Chuck Gruman 19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
Apollo Baldoz 09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Nov 13, 2023Apollo Baldoz 09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
做厙51 Alum and AIDS Activist Danny Sotomayor '80 Subject of New PBS Documentary
Nov 02, 2023The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and 做厙51 Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 76.
Student Short Part of 29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov 01, 2023Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
做厙51 Professor, Alum Explore Conversational AI in New Book
Aug 16, 2023Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
做厙51 Alums Among the 2023 Emmy Nominees
Jul 17, 2023The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with 做厙51 alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
做厙51 Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicago Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023Our Chicago: Freedom Music, a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
做厙51 Alums Have Films Showcased During Cannes Film Festival
May 11, 2023The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
MAM Alum Alissa Klaus on Art, Community, and Career Fulfillment
May 08, 2023How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 做厙51 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
Alum Jacob Mooney Lands Job at Pioneering Interactive Trading Card Company
May 01, 2023Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
Dance Senior Tristen Sanborn on Tap, Teaching, and Taking on Life After 做厙51
May 01, 2023How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Choose Chicago Names Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 Artist of the Year
Apr 27, 2023Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Fashion Studies Alum's Internship Launches Career in Apparel Design
Apr 24, 2023Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
Alum George Chen on Building a Life in Development
Apr 10, 2023How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
Music Alum Performs With Beyonc矇 and Lizzo to Uplift Audiences
Apr 03, 2023做厙51 Alum DZhari Bolden 17 describes her experiences working with two of music biggest superstars and her passion for making music that makes people feel good.
Alumni, Faculty Shine at Jeff Awards
Mar 30, 2023做厙51 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago top theatre awards.
Midwest Film Festival Emerging Filmmaker Night to Screen 做厙51 Alums Film
Mar 21, 2023CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Dance and Cultural Studies Alum Brianna Heath '17 on the Importance of Listening to Your Genuine Self
Mar 20, 2023Creating the space she needed to thrive led 做厙51 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
Pinball Wizard Jessica Durbala '21 Launches Her First Game
Mar 20, 2023做厙51 Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.
Alum Mary Kate Ashe '19 Promotes Accessibility at SXSW
Mar 20, 2023As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.
Instructor Jason Stephens on the Power and Possibility of Documentary Filmmaking
Mar 13, 2023How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
MAM Alum and MFA Student Erica McKeehen on Choosing the Artist Life
Mar 13, 2023How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen happiness and her future.
Alum Ashley Brown '10 on Live Events, Tour Managing, and Business Building
Mar 06, 2023How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
Instructor and Alum Vanessa Wright '02 on Filmmaking, Marketing, and Success at Cannes
Feb 20, 2023How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
Award Season Shines Light on Talents of 做厙51 Alums
Feb 06, 2023Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of 做厙51 alums.
做厙51 Alums Meet With Students at NRF 2023 in New York City
Jan 23, 2023做厙51 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students
Theatre Alum Brings 做厙51 Learned Skills to Center Stage
Jan 23, 2023Michael Kurowski 16 stars in production of Big Fish at The Marriott Theatre.
5 Questions with 做厙51 Alum and Trustee Staci R. Collins Jackson
Dec 19, 2022The road to leading publicity for Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever
Make 做厙51 Part of Your Holiday Season: Watch Alum Movies and Shows
Dec 19, 2022Check out our list of 2022 做厙51-alum streaming projects
DeAndre James Allen-Toole '15, MFA '17 Receives ASCAP Foundation Michelle and Dean Kay Award
Dec 19, 2022Noted for his eclectic style, Allen-Toole who earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from 做厙51 wrote the music for the neo-western film God Country.
Screenplay by Alum Michael Burgner MFA '14 Makes 2022 Black List
Dec 16, 2022Black List films have earned 54 Academy Awards since 2005, including four of the last 12 Best Picture Oscars.
Fashion Design Alum Shaquita Reed 18 Expresses Herself Using Different Mediums
Dec 12, 2022Shaquita Reed shares her journey as a mixed media artist, fashion designer, teacher, and graduate student
Alum Calid Bowen 10 on Building a 做厙51 Life
Dec 12, 2022How a Master of Arts Management in the Music Business set the stage for a successful multidimensional career
Nine-Time GRAMMY Nominated Music Producer Alum Marcos Palacios 06 on Living His Dream
Dec 12, 2022How the multi-platinum artist carved his own path
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