做厙51 will honor alumni Precious Brady-Davis 13 and Sydney Corryn Holman 12 with the inaugural 做厙51 Catalyst Award and 做厙51 Champion Award at the 2026 做厙51 Connections Reception.
做厙51 brings musicians together to put on a show of support for Audio Arts major Kathrynn Vettas.
做厙51 School of Fashion professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc wearable sculptures enter The Met permanent collection, with works on view in Costume Art.
The 做厙51 Scholastic Press Association honors 做厙51 Allium, A Journal of Print & Prose with a Silver Collegiate Crown Award and individual recognition for students and their poetry.
While at 做厙51 Semester in LA program, Senior Alex Lu initiativeand a tube of gluehelp him make industry connections.
做厙51 students bring the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home to the stage, navigating a nonlinear story of family, identity, and memory.
![American rapper and community activist Yolanda Yo-Yo Whitaker [left] and Chicago business leader Toi Salter [right] will receive honorary Doctor of Arts degrees at 做厙51 2026 Commencement.](/news-and-events/img/news-and-events/announcements/hdrs-small1.png)
Yolanda Yo-Yo Whitaker and Toi Salter will receive honorary Doctor of Arts degrees at 做厙51 2026 Commencement.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
The American Marketing Association's event brings emerging marketing leaders from across the country to campus for immersive, peer-driven training and collaboration
Fashion Merchandising major Galaxy Wolf gains firsthand insight into the apparel industry.
Following her breakout role in the best picturewinning One Battle After Another, 做厙51 alum Chase Infiniti 22 leads Hulu The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood acclaimed novel.
Schools making Variety prestigious list are recognized for their adaptability in a rapidly changing industry and ability to navigate recent pressures facing higher education.
做厙51 alum and faculty Jonathan Castillo shares insight into his work and the ideas shaping his practice.
做厙51 students will work with some exciting new studio equipment this upcoming fall, making their hands-on learning experience even more expansive.
做厙51, a sponsor of this year CineYouth Film Festival, will play a prominent role at the fest, with student and alum film screenings, an alumni panel discussion, and students and faculty working behind the scenes.
做厙51 School of Theatre and Dance unveils a dynamic 20262027 season spanning musicals, comedy, horror, and contemporary adaptations.
做厙51 alum Darlene Mitchell 13 is a finalist on the current season of RuPaul Drag Race.
Once again, 做厙51 students travel to SXSW in Austin for an unforgettable experiential learning experience.
Thanks to an opportunity made possible through a partnership between 做厙51 and Unity Management, five students in 做厙51 Semester in LA program visit Netflix in Los Angeles.
When not developing award-winning games, William Chyr, adjunct professor of instruction, teaches graduate students at 做厙51 about the games industry and how music intersects with interactive media.
A new exhibition showcases more than 150 works from 做厙51 foundation courses across three campus galleries.
做厙51 students earn national recognition as FSF Scholars, presenting industry-focused case studies at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings a powerful mix of dance and live music to 做厙51, exploring identity, connection, and community through world premieres and a returning work.
Alex Leon, a senior at 做厙51, secures a highly competitive paid internship that leads to recognition for his work and a job.
做厙51 is pleased to announce that Adam S. Weiss has been appointed Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, following a highly competitive national search led by ZRG Partners.
做厙51 first Festival of Dance Clubs brings student-led performances from Latin to K-pop to the Dance Center March 31April 3, 2026.
Teerath Majumder, an assistant professor at 做厙51, taps into his roots for an upcoming performance at Chicago Elastic Arts Foundation.
Six high school seniors transformed discarded materials into original garments at 做厙51 Reinvention High School Design Challenge, earning scholarships and recognition for innovation, sustainability, and storytelling.
A new series from 做厙51 Theatre Alumni Board connects students with industry professionals through conversations, collaborations, and real-world insight into creative careers.
Joe Cancellaro, a 做厙51 professor and composer, plays bass in a newly signed band, showing students that opportunities for creative collaboration extend far beyond college.
MoCP celebrated its 50th anniversary with DARKROOM 2026, honoring Joel Sternfeld and raising vital support for exhibitions, acquisitions, and student-centered programming at 做厙51.
做厙51 top-notch student-led media outlet recognized again for excellence in collegiate journalism.
Audio 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.
In a ceremony that blended academic tradition with 做厙51 signature creativity, Dr. Bolton investiture marks an important moment in 做厙51 renaissance.
做厙51 students build We Make Monsters, an immersive, devised production that explores how communities create myth and monsters together.
The Dance Center B-Series features guest artists, cyphers, panels, and more centered around a celebration of Hip Hop, healing, and community.
The Chronicle, 做厙51's student-run media outlet, brings home 34 awards including nine first-place honors and the division sweepstakes title.
Michael N.J. Wright is director of Citizen Bowen, a documentary that looks at Charles Chuck Bowen and the role of Black political organizers in Chicago Democratic political machine.
做厙51 launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.
Frankie, a capstone animated short created by 做厙51 alums, has been selected for the 2026 New York International Children Film Festival.
Journalists 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.
做厙51 students collaborate on Renaissance Rising, a new Student Center mural inspired by President Bolton strategic plan and grounded in real-world professional practice.
The exhibition at 做厙51 C33 Gallery showcases the work of Chicago Public Schools art educatorspracticing artists whose creative work often exists alongside their teaching.
Faculty from 做厙51's School of Theatre and Dance contributed choreography, text direction, and sound design to The Seldoms climate-focused work.
Veteran 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.
Wenhwa Tsao, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television at 做厙51, brings a story of labor, love, and resilience to the DC Independent Film Festival.
Visiting instructor Michelle Leonard, a multiplatinum songwriter, challenges 做厙51 Audio and Music students to write and record 12 songs in one extremely intense and rewarding week.
Students from 做厙51 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where Avatar, The Sound of Music, and other great films were made.
MoCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades features more than 100 works from the museum permanent collection that trace five decades of collecting.
做厙51 faculty Anne Libera helped lead The Second City shift to an all-improv e.t.c. Theater, reflecting how comedy is evolving to meet audiences in real time.
Bruce Mau, one of the most influential voices in contemporary design, visited 做厙51 for an immersive presentation that asked students to rethink how design engages the senses.
做厙51 students combine their unique talents to produce a musical competition at a local venue.
做厙51 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
A law firm co-founded by Associate Professor Loren Wells prevailed in a precedent-setting court decision that affirms music creators rights to reclaim their copyrights worldwide.
Art history professor Amy M. Mooney joins the Black Metropolis Research Consortium board, advancing archival research on Black photographers while creating hands-on opportunities for 做厙51 students.
Adjunct Professor of Instruction Amina Norman-Hawkins from 做厙51 School of Audio and Music creates a playlist of songs important to the Civil Rights Movement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Students channel their inner Jimmy Kimmels to create 做厙51 After Dark.
Autumn Woody 23 hosted an intimate industry panel at Soho House Chicago, connecting students with leaders in fashion, media, and costume design, and offering candid insight into real-world creative careers.
Filmmaker Daniel Pico 02 says the incentive gives new momentum to his film, a once-stalled project now headed toward production.
Fashion becomes history in Ancient to the Future: African Cloths and Textiles, an exhibit at 做厙51 that explores African textiles from the past and present that runs until Jan. 6.
From industry legends to successful alumni to corporate partners, these creatives brought their ideas, experience, and energy to 做厙51 campus this year.
From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 做厙51 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 96 curated 25 standout photos that show 做厙51 at its best.
Zippers took center stage as fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice.
From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 做厙51 website in 2025.
Vogue CS lists Associate Professor Sandra Kumorowski among their featured leaders thanks to her work advancing arts marketing education via 做厙51 Prague Global Marketing practicum.
A 做厙51 class set Angie Belloso on a path to a full-time role in LOr矇al 2026 Management Trainee program.
WCRX, 做厙51 student-run radio station, brings back its annual fundraiser and broadcast to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
The 做厙51 alum short screened at the festival while the pitch for his feature film won $275,000 in film production resources.
Traces 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.
CTAS (Created to Achieve Success), a 做厙51 student organization, raises money and collects course materials to support their peers.
做厙51 Illustration students partnered with Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton and Chicago Public Art Group on a Lincoln Park mural, gaining hands-on experience in community-based public art.
This marks the third time 做厙51 has earned the top spot on this prestigious annual list.
做厙51 students stepped into a playful, transformative world where household objects chase their dreams, blending bold performance with a message about identity and celebrating differences.
Amy Dordek Dolinsky, Partner and Director of Business Development at Lucas James Talent Partners, and Michael Swanson, Senior Vice President of Production at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, have been named to 做厙51's Board of Trustees.
做厙51 Interior Architecture student Eyerusalem Hagos has received the 2025 NEWH Scholarship sponsored by Tackett Hospitality, a competitive national honor in hospitality design.
Celebrated 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.
Kira Cooper, an Arts and Entertainment Management major at 做厙51, is one of just 23 students nationwide selected for the Gersh Externship.
做厙51 Animation professor John Losacco wins Best Animated Short Film in North America for The Perfect Present.
The 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.
Voice students at 做厙51 receive personalized performance feedback from a Broadway veteran.
做厙51 Fashion student Shamya Banks was named a 2026 NRF Next Generation Scholarship finalist for her sustainable, Gen Zinspired Crate & Barrel concept.
做厙51 alumni Alexander Knox 15 and Bryant Von Woodson II 18 are leading creative innovation at Coach, blending fashion, culture, and storytelling.
Alum 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.
In its annual listing of the best film schools, TheWrap ranks 做厙51 No. 18.
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.
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.
During National and International Media Literacy Week, which runs Oct. 27 to 31, 做厙51 participates in initiatives highlighting the importance of media literacy.
做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
Founded by 做厙51 faculty T. Ayo Alston, Ayodele Drum and Dance presents Beauty and the Beat: Masked, blending African mask traditions, Caribbean masquerade, and Chicago Footwork.
A new book by 做厙51 College Professor Carmelo Esterrich takes a deep dive into the influential, Spanish-language album Re.
做厙51 School of Theatre and Dance announces its 202526 season featuring comedy, devised works, and musicals.
做厙51 Theatre and Dance students performed a Grease tribute at the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, previewing their full November production.
做厙51 Professor Stephen Asma reaches new audiences through his YouTube series Professor Asma Guide to Unusual Knowledge, extending classroom conversations to a wider audience.
The Lion King star reflects on his path from the South Loop to Broadway and how his Arts Management degree helps him balance artistry and leadership.
In recognition of 做厙51 135th anniversary, students collaborate with the school archivists and the Hokin Gallery to tell 做厙51 story.
The festival will feature works by Shiloh Tumo Washington 22 as well as associate professor Missy Hernandez and Miguel Silveira 05 who recently won Best Horror Screenplay at the Nashville Film Festival.
Associate professor of Interior Architecture Dave Broz presented research at the researchED Education Summit in Brisbane, Australia.
做厙51 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizes the Englewood native and 做厙51 graduate, who uses creativity as a catalyst for social change.
做厙51 students and faculty are showcasing bold, community-focused projects in the 202526 Chicago Architecture Biennial
Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at 做厙51, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation Fall 2025 Internship Program.
Anne Libera new book "Funnier" and 做厙51 expanding comedy programs highlight how comedy can be taught as both craft and cultural force.
Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti 22 was cast alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson upcoming film One Battle After Another."
The Jecheon International Music and Film Festival honored Sunny Youm, an MFA student studying Music Composition for the Screen at 做厙51, with the grand prize for new talent.
Kevin Christophersen, an associate professor at 做厙51, takes home the Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.
The 做厙51 student thesis film, which was nominated for Best Student Film, is set to screen on Sept. 27 at the Logan Theatre in Chicago.
做厙51 hosted a Black Theatre Day gathering focused on legacy, community, and future possibilities.
Students at 做厙51 learn the art of developing successful sponsorship partnerships by working with Riot Fest, one of Chicago major music festivals.
Lucas Stall, a junior at 做厙51, took home the Heart Award at the Flint Youth Film Festival for a film about his struggles caring for his father with Alzheimer disease.
Loren Wells, associate professor in 做厙51 School of Business and Entrepreneurship, gets the nod from Variety thanks in part to his law firm work on a groundbreaking copyright case.
做厙51 Michigan Avenue windows feature the World Fashion Festival this month, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and showcasing global creativity.
Goober Madness, an animated short from 做厙51 Advanced Production Studio, is earning international recognition with festival selections, nominations, and awards.
Faculty member and illustrator Jacqueline Alc獺ntara partnered with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on a new children book.
A fan favorite, Chicago Leo High School Choir and 做厙51's Keith Kash Smith advance to the semifinals of NBC America Got Talent, with their next live performance set for Sept. 16.
Senior Graphic Design major Angela Kalish turned a connection from the Adobe 做厙51 Retreat into a high-profile commission, creating an illustration for Adobe back-to-school social media campaign.
做厙51 Associate Professor Elio Leturia was recognized for addressing the challenging issue of artificial intelligence through creative teaching.
The Dance Center of 做厙51 52nd season honors founder Shirley Mordine with world and Chicago premieres, faculty and student performances, international artists, and the launch of the Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Fund in 2026.
MovieMaker highlights 做厙51's real-world-focused curriculum and the college state-of-the-art Media Production Center, which is home to 做厙51's Volume Wall for virtual production.
For award-winning vocalist G. Thomas Allen, a voice instructor and staff member at 做厙51, performing at the Chicago Jazz Festival is a full circle moment.
Michelle 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.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) recognized the story Surviving the Housing Crisis, which appeared in the 做厙51 student-created interactive digital publication In Flux.
做厙51 student Rebecca McQueen used state-of-the art Dolby Atmos audio equipment on the John Lennon Educational Tour bus and met hip-hop star RZA from Wu-Tang Clan.
In celebration of 做厙51 135th anniversary, the college is honoring 25 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 25 in 2025, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia takes students to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Annual Conference, where they participated in hands-on workshops and networking events.
This marks the 14th consecutive year 做厙51 has earned a top in "The Hollywood Reporter's" annual rankings of film schools.
This summer, 做厙51 students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
Make plans to watch American Parent and Dawn Dusk two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by 做厙51 talent.
做厙51 junior Beyrali Santiago scores jobs at Chicago outdoor music festivals thanks to 做厙51 connections and shares advice to Lollapalooza first-timers.
Faculty member Robin Whatley helped uncover North America oldest known pterosaur, a 209-million-year-old fossil that reshapes scientific understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.
Through his work as a designer, educator, and advocate, Justin Dougan-LeBlanc is opening doors for Deaf creatives and reshaping the conversation around access and inclusion in fashion.
做厙51 Art History alum Sylvia Faichney will continue her research on army family housing with support from prestigious CASVA and Dumbarton Oaks fellowships.
Two student teams from 做厙51 School of Design earned nominations for the 2025 International UX Awards in the New Talent category.
做厙51 School of Fashion showcased student work at the 2025 University Arts Biennial in Mallorca, highlighting the creative process and forging new global partnerships.
做厙51 fashion students and alumni debuted original motorsports-inspired looks at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown Chicago.
Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at 做厙51, will offer a free blues camp for school-aged musicians at 做厙51 Music Center.
Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, 做厙51's new president, brings in bold changemakers from the higher-education sphere to help lead the region premier institution for creatives; new roles also announced to further growth, deepen community impact.
With events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and Chicago Pride Parade, 做厙51 student-led newsroom is in full gear.
Fashion students created upcycled couture garments for "Patterned by Nature" at the Chicago Botanic Garden, showcasing sustainable design and innovation.
Erin McCarthy has been awarded a national teaching fellowship from the HistoryMakers.
Avin HannahSmith has been named a 2025 Dark Matter Resident at Elastic Arts for his multidisciplinary work exploring Afro-identity, spatial memory, and creative resistance.
In honor of Pride Month in Chicago, let's get to know the people from 做厙51 whose advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community has made a lasting impact.
Professor Emeritus Michael Rabiger, an internationally respected filmmaker and scholar, was former chair of 做厙51 film department.
"About Noon" by Alessandro Bo (June 20-September 19) explores gentrification and displacement in Mexico through photography, video, and collage.
做厙51 Animation students film Hitchhiker is winning national acclaim, earning awards at both the New York Short Animation Festival and Feel The Reel International Film Festival.
做厙51 is pleased to announce Dean of Faculty Affairs Suzanne McBride as Interim Senior Vice President and Provost, effective June 3, 2025, while conducting a nationwide provost search.
The spring 2025 semester at 做厙51 was filled with incredible accomplishments from faculty, students, and alumni in media, arts, and more.
Through storytelling and collaboration, 做厙51 students bring imagination, authenticity, and vulnerability to the TEDx stage.
做厙51 fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
The Fusion Ensemble from 做厙51's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free, with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.
做厙51 congratulates Jerry Brindisi, interim director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, on his Music Business Association win.
IMAGINE: Manifest Arts Festival 2025 continues 做厙51 unique tradition. Here what to expect, how to register, and what there is to look forward to.
Luis Nasser new paper explores the thermodynamic roots of why harmony sounds pleasing to the ear.
"The 做厙51 Chronicle," 做厙51 student-led news outlet, earned the Peter Lisagor Award for Best Campus Coverage and was named a finalist in the Best Email Newsletter category.
David Cromer, a Tony-winning director and 做厙51 honorary degree recipient, is earning critical acclaim for two Broadway hits and returns to Chicago to co-direct "The Antiquities" at Goodman Theatre.
做厙51 Animation program ranked #5 nationally among schools offering an Animation-related BA by "Animation Career Review."
Philip Seward received recognition for the opera A House Divided, which he composed with the support of a 做厙51 Faculty Development Grant.
Three interior architecture students were honored in Metropolis magazine 2025 Future100 list for their innovation and design excellence.
做厙51 students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
"Variety" once again features 做厙51 in its annual list, which recognizes select schools for their standout training, top-notch faculty, and career preparation.
做厙51 will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to acclaimed actor Joseph Sikora 98 and Grammy-nominated producer Marcos Kosine Palacios 06 at the 2025 Commencement.
The Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program has helped 做厙51 with its energy savings for its South Loop campus since 2013.
Seven 做厙51 students and alumni will showcase their short films at this year CineYouth Festival, which is presented each year by the Chicago International Film Festival and is free to the public.
Three sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed at the Getz Theatre Center from April 30May 13.
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, a professor at 做厙51, has been honored as one of 37 Champion Award winners for supporting nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2024 election.
Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
This event will feature original dance works by students, celebrating creativity and personal stories through choreography.
The Fair Elections Center Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognizes 做厙51 for encouraging students to register and vote.
The School of Visual Arts at 做厙51 hosts an artist talk with acclaimed painter Phyllis Bramson, whose work combines historical and pop culture influences to explore themes of love, intimacy, and human connection.
Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women rights.
做厙51 is the regional affiliate for Cook County and the Chicago area for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
做厙51 School of Communication and Culture holds open house to introduce 做厙51 community to new Digital Content Studio and upgraded Live TV Studio.
Niko Gerentes 18, a 做厙51 alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.
Four seniors from 做厙51 UX/UI design program are addressing a longstanding gap in the beauty industry with Braid, an educational app offering extensive resources on textured hair care.
Molly 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.
For Women, by Women is an annual student-led exhibition showcasing the voices of women and nonbinary artists through photography, painting, fashion, and more.
Illustration alum Mac McGuire 24 creates her first major mural for 做厙51 as the lead artist.
Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book Gold Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.
做厙51 partners with Glessner House for a performance of You on the Moors Now, a bold reimagining of four literary heroines who challenge societal expectations.
Abby Rankin, a senior at 做厙51, blends comedy and education.
Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 做厙51 and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
做厙51 student newspaper The 做厙51 Chronicle won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
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 Michelle Brady 07, a military veteran and attorney, proves it never too late to return to the literary world.
Photography alum Mark Ballogg unveils the hidden world of Chicago's artist studios in his new book, "Making Space," offering a glimpse into the creative environments of 119 local artists.
Kubilay Uner, director of 做厙51 top-rated Music Composition for the Screen program, reflects on his first year as voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and shares his insights on this year five nominated original film scores.
Seven students have been named Fashion Scholarship Fund Class of 2025 Scholars and will be honored at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
The authors look at the entrepreneurial approach and lasting impact of the late Steve Albini on the music industry, highlighting his dedication to artistic integrity and fairness through his studio, Electrical Audio.
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.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 做厙51 classmates to share the painful story of her uncle murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
做厙51 and partners will host the Chicago premiere of Meanwhile, a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
From performances at 做厙51 to parades and music festivals around the city, there no shortage of ways to stay entertained this winter and spring.
做厙51 students from six majors collaborated to create In Flux, an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
From winning prestigious awards and grants to collaborating with big brands like NASCAR and L'Or矇al, here are the top stories from 做厙51 in 2024.
The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | PoChop and Nora Sharp.
做厙51 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
The School of Theatre and Dance celebrates alumni and faculty featured in Newcity Stage's Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.
CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps 做厙51 students navigate campus and access key resources.
Kate Stransky, an adjunct faculty member at 做厙51, is the production designer for Inkwo for When the Starving Return, a stop-motion short selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
做厙51 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 96 compiled the 24 best action shots, portraits, and landscapes she captured over 2024.
On December 11, 做厙51 School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia Fulton Market store.
做厙51 largest fundraising event returned for its third year to support Persistence Scholarships, ensuring students have the financial backing needed to graduate college.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
做厙51 supports juniors and seniors through the Persistence Scholarship with funds raised at the college annual gala.
做厙51 Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
This social satire explores themes of identity and race through the story of a Black woman journey of self-discovery, featuring an all-student cast and production team.
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.
A soundstage at 做厙51 Media Production Center transforms into Gotham City for a recent open house for prospective students and their families thanks to a collaboration between faculty, students, alumni, and corporate partners.
The Chicagoland Transfer Award recognizes transfer students from eligible Chicago area community colleges based on academic merit. The winners received scholarships for the fall 2024 semester.
做厙51 earns a prestigious spot as #15 on TheWrap 2024 list of Best Film Schools, recognizing its innovative approach to film education and industry connections.
The 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.
The School of Design has been awarded a $75,000 Illinois Innovation Voucher grant to fund a student-led project developing an educational game focused on college and early career development.
做厙51 Theatre alums are involved in Babes With Blades Theatre Company A Midsummer Night Dream, showing at the Edge Theater from October 16 through November 23.
Curious how stage actors use fake movie-quality blood during fight sequences? Professor of Instruction David Woolley explains his favorite way to create fake blood for stage.
Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
Two 做厙51 student films, Adagio and Behind His Eyes, will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 做厙51 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
做厙51's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
做厙51 students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
做厙51 School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.
The New Raymond," a 做厙51 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Adjunct 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.
Before "Hacks" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," there was the comedienne who started it all.
The new Theatre Advisory Board, comprised of alumni and industry leaders, celebrates the life and legacy of Sheldon Patinkin at their inaugural event, September 21.
Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year Emmy winners, from the epic revival of Shogun to the controversial comedy nominee The Bear.
A new semester is upon us. Get ready to discover new vibrant campus art and reconnect with friends.
做厙51 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
The Dance Center of 做厙51 unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
做厙51 keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at 做厙51, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
Nine 做厙51 students got their 15 minutes of fame on the popular Sound Opinions podcast with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The special edition episodes aired interviews with 做厙51 students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
Chicago-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.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 做厙51 student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
As 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.
This year's nominees include individuals from 做厙51's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at 做厙51, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
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.
做厙51 is once again recognized in MovieMaker annual list of top film schools.
Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
Kubilay Uner leads 做厙51 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by The Hollywood Reporter.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 24, and Breyona Smith 24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or矇al Brandstorm.
The 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 Dance Center's 2024 Symposium Experiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
You dont have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by 做厙51 students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at 做厙51, joins N on stage in Chicago Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Frankie a capstone project created by 做厙51 students will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 做厙51 (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
做厙51 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
As 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.
On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college 2024 Commencement ceremonies
做厙51 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
做厙51 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center Stage 3.
做厙51 students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.
Beginning April 22, 2024, students can register for COLL 299 Topics in Creativity and Social Justice: LGBTQIA+ Social Health Equality
Dive into the world of children books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 做厙51.
做厙51 annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
做厙51's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
The 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.
As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
The 做厙51 Chronicle and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicago Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
Led by dedicated faculty, 做厙51 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
International student Carlos Lerma film Treasure Haunt will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
Theatre 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 actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Telemundo Chicago Iris Berr穩os, NBC Chicago Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network Hugo Balta who teaches at 做厙51 join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.
From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the 做厙51 Green Buildings Program (CCC GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
Good 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.
做厙51 student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
做厙51 welcomes high school students to take college-level courses, experience campus life with Summer at 做厙51.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 做厙51 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
做厙51 brings Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
做厙51 Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support烤ew Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on 做厙51 Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
做厙51 C33 Gallery presents I Am, I Am, I Am, a two-person exhibition of work by Nora Benjamin and Arrietta van der Voort. Both photographers challenge gender roles and explore the internal experience of girlhood with their thought-provoking exhibit.
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and 做厙51 Media for Social Impact program.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop做厙51 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 做厙51 campus.
做厙51's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
Kubilay Uner, who leads 做厙51's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
Want to experience art while strolling the streets of the South Loop neighborhood? Look no further than our Wabash Arts Corridor, which was named one of the best places to view public art in the U.S.
Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in Marcha transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
"The 做厙51 Chronicle team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Students in 做厙51's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
做厙51's B-LONG Festival, from February 29 to March 3, celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture. Featuring workshops, panels, battles, and Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago Auditions on March 3.
Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok visited 做厙51, engaging in a Q&A session with students about her creative process, working-class representation in the arts, and having the courage to share personal stories.
做厙51 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
做厙51 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule矇 11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule矇-curated fashion exhibit window.
做厙51 students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.
做厙51 Colbey Reid and her co-author look at various iterations of the posthuman and assert the need for alternative, feminist readings of technology and the future of humanity.
Professional pivot leads to career success for 做厙51 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? 做厙51 offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
做厙51's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 做厙51, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
Before he became a consistent presence on the Las Vegas strip and late-night talk shows, Shecky Greene 47 attended 做厙51.
Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos 51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
Celebrate Black History Month with 做厙51 and around the city
做厙51 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
做厙51 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play Cost of Living, will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
Shi Ri Fan Gu (Sojourn to Shangri-La), a film by Yihan Lin MFA 21, makes its international debut in February.
Authors explore conversational AI impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
做厙51 is excited to announce that USA TODAY'S 10Best Reader's Choice Travel Awards nominated Wabash Arts Corridor (WAC) for "Best Arts District" in 2024
There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at 做厙51.
The Dance Center at 做厙51 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
A year in review. See the top stories from our students, alumni and 做厙51 community.
Musher, 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.
In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
做厙51 encourages everyone to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by serving their community.
Andrew Whatley, Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing Communications, is BACK for a second time on Jeopardy! after making his first appearance on the show last year.
Grace Kessler Overbeke will present a talk entitled "The Many Mrs. Maisels: 20th-Century U.S. Jewish Female Stand-Up Comedians at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 做厙51
做厙51 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 做厙51 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.
Charlotte 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.
The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 做厙51.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 做厙51 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
做厙51 launched the school first student newspaper CC Writer in 1973. Renamed The 做厙51 Chronicle in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with 做厙51 jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
Funds raised by 做厙51 annual Unleashed Gala an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students make a difference for students.
For the second year in a row, The Hollywood Reporter ranks 做厙51's graduate program in Music No. 1.
The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
Apollo Baldoz 09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
做厙51 is proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) granted the ASL-English Interpretation bachelor program with a 10-year accreditation extension in October 2023.
The 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.
Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how 做厙51 students learn to identity misinformation.
The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to 做厙51 with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at 做厙51 hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.
Twenty-six 做厙51 students made the animated short Scream Writers as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
做厙51 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
As hip hop turns 50, we look at 做厙51 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
做厙51, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
做厙51 Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of 做厙51 Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is La Cultura Cura, (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.
Departing Seniors and All Happy Families, films made thanks to the talents of 做厙51 alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA 18, producer of Departing Seniors, will be coming to 做厙51 with the film cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of ReFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman, which includes Kerns interview with the director.
The Wabash Arts Corridor announces the September 28th dedication of the Suffrage Mural Series that celebrates women political engagement
做厙51 faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that疾ngages with,盍ather than留enies, the existence of痂ost people bodies.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
Students and staff show their 做厙51 pride to a national audience on live television.
做厙51 worked in conjunction with the ARChive of Contemporary Music, Metro/smartbar, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Wabash Arts Corridor to honor women who created the mythology and iconography of popular music.
Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
50th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
Get ready for a jam-packed semester at 做厙51 with events for students, families, and the community.
A multi-workshop symposium on innovation through inclusivity. Hosted by 做厙51's Department of Fashion Studies.
A multi-workshop symposium on innovation through inclusivity. Hosted by 做厙51's Department of Fashion Studies.
做厙51 students will be working at the four-day music festival thanks to an alum business relationship with one of the largest concert promoters in the United States.
The publication recognizes 做厙51 for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
Students at 做厙51 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
The 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.
"The 做厙51 Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Head of AAR CORP. succeeds Bill Wolf as Chair.
Perched upon 做厙51 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from 做厙51 play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 做厙51.
Our Chicago: Freedom Music, a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
On June 21, a panel of 做厙51 alumni will discuss the work of staging and performing intimate scenes in theatre and cinema.
做厙51 provides recommendations on how to observe Juneteenth 2023 around the city and from home.
Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present Temporal Biomes, an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
Robert Hanserd is among 12 awardees of fellowship that provides opportunities to demonstrate how faculty can creatively incorporate the HistoryMakers African American video oral history archive into curricula.
Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Get the most out of your summer at 做厙51 and throughout the city.
Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
Animation Career Review ranks 做厙51 second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founded by 做厙51, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Get to know a little bit about the makeup of the 做厙51 class of 2023.
How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 做厙51 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
Animation Career Review announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 做厙51 topping the list.
This is everything you need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival 2023.
Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Meet the team of 做厙51 students who make the Manifest Arts Festival possible.
Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and master arranger Cliff Colnot will be on campus conducting the Music Department New Music Ensemble in open rehearsals on April 26, May 1, and May 3.
Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 做厙51, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
A class of 做厙51 Students welcome comedians to the stage for the second-ever 做厙51 Laughs Comedy Festival.
Graduate student works as a collections assistant at 做厙51's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
A team of 做厙51 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former 做厙51 faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the college 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
Fashion Revolution Week activities at 做厙51 include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
做厙51 Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 做厙51 community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
The Latinx Word, a collaborative magazine project produced by Associate Professor Elio Leturia and his students, is one of the works nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists, Chicago Headline Club Lisagor Award.
Student team from 做厙51 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
做厙51 College Chicago students get hands-on experiences in branding, talent scouting, and corporate sponsorships while at SXSW.
How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
做厙51 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.
做厙51 Professor Stephen Asma partners with actor Paul Giamatti to dive into world of oddities in Chinwag.
How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.
做厙51 History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Rami Gabriel new book A Suspicious Science was published by Oxford University Press.
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.
做厙51 seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
These five pieces of advice will help 做厙51 students thrive during class registration.
做厙51 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago top theatre awards.
One Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget, a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by 做厙51 Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 05, will take place on April 8.
CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
Creating the space she needed to thrive led 做厙51 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
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.
How new ways of thinking about art and art history inform our world.
As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.
做厙51 students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.
Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film FatHead," will talk to 做厙51 Media Arts students about the film innovative use of on-set virtual production.
How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
做厙51 cross-disciplinary series highlights Indigenous contributions, impact, and history.
How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen happiness and her future.
On March 3, more than 150 做厙51 students participated in Chicago Works: Production Connections, which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
Two chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America come together to connect students with communications professionals.
做厙51 hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and 做厙51 Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
Journalist and new English and 做厙51 Writing faculty member Joshua Adams follows his passions for teaching, writing to the 做厙51 classroom.
Associate Professor James Brust joins 做厙51 to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
Good Guy With A Gun, directed by 做厙51 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
做厙51 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that for and by Black students.
"The 做厙51 Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
Associate Professors Robert Hanserd and Rami Gabriel visited Ghana as part of their collaborative research on culture, identity, and diaspora.
做厙51 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
A 做厙51 community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute 37th annual Flare 2023.
How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at 做厙51.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibit reveals the contributions of overlooked makers as well as discrimination that maintains the status quo.
Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.
Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to 做厙51 students.
Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.
Associate Professor Robert Hanserd explores previously unknown African slave ship survivor tales in Five Hundred African Voices.
Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 做厙51 among the top schools.
Morocco, Morocco was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 做厙51.
做厙51 hosts poet Huascar Medina.
Adjunct faculty member and 做厙51 parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to 做厙51 students.
Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of 做厙51 alums.
Trained as an architect, 做厙51 Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
做厙51 unveils new home for admissions.
做厙51 students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.
做厙51 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students
Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
Michael Kurowski 16 stars in production of Big Fish at The Marriott Theatre.
NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 做厙51 place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
做厙51 announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places 做厙51 in the top 15 percent nationally.
Spring 2023 at 做厙51 promises to be action packed.
Who is Andrew Whatley?
Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
In April, five 做厙51 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
做厙51 students will earn scholarships and again head to New York City to meet with retail industry leaders and attend the NRF Foundation Honors event.
The Fresh Connect festival at 做厙51 celebrated the school and city rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
The road to leading publicity for Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever
Alum Paige Barnes 21 recalls how her experiences at 做厙51 paved the way to her current roles as morning anchor and reporter at WSBT in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan
Check out our list of 2022 做厙51-alum streaming projects
做厙51, community excellence recognized around the world
Noted 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.
Beginning with the Spring 2023 term, 做厙51 Cinema and Television Arts and Interactive Arts and Media students can participate in a for-credit exchange program with Illinois Tech, giving them opportunities to complement their media and arts education with the academic strengths of neighboring Illinois Tech.
Black List films have earned 54 Academy Awards since 2005, including four of the last 12 Best Picture Oscars.
In this new role, the dean of 做厙51 School of Media Arts will take on several responsibilities, including serving as editor of The Journal of Communication and Media Studies.
Shaquita Reed shares her journey as a mixed media artist, fashion designer, teacher, and graduate student
Associate Provost and Associate Professor Susan Kerns as well as numerous alums and former students named on Newcity listing of Chicago top film professionals.
How a Master of Arts Management in the Music Business set the stage for a successful multidimensional career
How the multi-platinum artist carved his own path
On Nov. 28, 做厙51 hosted its annual event to honor Cinema and Television Arts students and alums.
Chicago actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director honored at student-produced scholarship gala
Created by a team that includes Associate Professor Bill Guschwan and past and present 做厙51 students, the STIGMA app makes Google Play "Best of 2022" list.
Spearheaded by the 做厙51 Board of Trustees, Unleashed 2022 features eleven interactive showcases of student work, cocktails, and dinner followed by a performance of the institution award-winning gospel ensemble.
How strategy and scholarships led one student to reinvent her career path and follow her dreams.
Iridian Fierro is an Arts Management graduate student on two activation teams for the 2022 Scholarship Fundraiser.
Partnering with other creatives to plan 做厙51 upcoming Unleashed 2022 scholarship fundraising event presents new possibilities for Senior Sean Miller.
做厙51 students Chengyu Lu and Yixi Luo (Micro) screen their film Far Above the Starry Sky at annual festival in Xiamen.
Into the Little Blue House, a GRAMMY-nominated children album, was produced by Michael Freeman, an adjunct faculty member in the Audio Arts and Acoustics department at 做厙51.
做厙51 is one of 394 colleges and universities recognized for its efforts to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement in the 2022 election.
Almanya Narula '16 is featured in a new Chicago Reader article by 做厙51 alum (and Reader theater editor) Kerry Reid '87.
Jake Fedorowski '17 is paving the way for inclusive marathons around the world.