Czech Edition of 'Vogue' Spotlights Professor Leadership
Dec 15, 2025Vogue 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.
Announcement Stories
Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship
Oct 01, 2025Jas 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.
做厙51 Grads Take Their Nominated Thesis Film to Chicago Horror Fest
Sep 23, 2025The 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.
Recent 做厙51 Graduates Win Second Place at AEJMC Student Magazine Awards for 'In Flux'
Aug 14, 2025The 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 Students Attend Chicago Women's History Conference
Apr 03, 2025Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women rights.
Resource Reboot: School of Communication and Culture Maximizes Potential of Existing Spaces and Equipment
Mar 21, 2025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.
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.
Ten Women Who Shaped Film: 做厙51 Professor Shares Her Picks for Most Influential Female Filmmakers
Mar 07, 2025Karla 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 Chronicle' Wins 33 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Awards
Mar 07, 2025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 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.
Academy Award Voter Kubilay Uner Talks Oscar-Nominated Film Scores
Feb 24, 2025Kubilay 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.
New Article by 做厙51 Professors Explores the Legacy of Sonic Pioneer Steve Albini and Electrical Audio
Feb 13, 2025The 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.
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.
Student's First-Year Film Brings Healing and Hope
Feb 11, 2025First-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.
The Power of Persistence: 做厙51's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
做厙51 Students Help Austin Airport Win Prestigious Marketing Award
Nov 21, 2024做厙51 Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
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.
Student Films Nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards
Oct 18, 2024Two 做厙51 student films, Adagio and Behind His Eyes, will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
做厙51 Welcomes NBCU Academy AI Summit to Campus
Oct 02, 2024做厙51 students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
做厙51's Carolina Posse Selected for Prestigious Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship
Sep 26, 2024The 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 Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival
Sep 24, 2024The New Raymond," a 做厙51 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
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.
做厙51 TV Expert Predicts This Year Emmy Winners
Sep 04, 2024Dr. 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.
Summer Programs at 做厙51 Ignite Young Talent
Aug 23, 2024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.
'Wanderer' Publication Clinches Silver Award
Aug 13, 2024The 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.
GRAMMY-Winning 做厙51 Faculty Member Inducted Into Chicago Blues Hall of Fame
Aug 08, 2024Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at 做厙51, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
'MovieMaker' Ranks 做厙51 Among the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Jul 17, 2024做厙51 is once again recognized in MovieMaker annual list of top film schools.
做厙51's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads 做厙51 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by The Hollywood Reporter.
做厙51 Students Rock LOr矇al's Global Competition
Jun 26, 2024Angie 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.
Adjunct Faculty Member to Perform at Midsommarfest Street Festival
Jun 07, 2024Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at 做厙51, joins N on stage in Chicago Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Film Festival Selects Animated Student Short for Screening
May 29, 2024Frankie a capstone project created by 做厙51 students will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024做厙51 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Celebrating World Book Day with Caldecott Award Committee Member Katie Paciga
Apr 22, 2024Dive into the world of children books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 做厙51.
Associate Professor Yonty Friesem Presents Keynote Address on Media Literacy in Brussels
Mar 07, 2024Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and 做厙51 Media for Social Impact program.
Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" Comes to 做厙51 March 15-23, Featuring Exclusive March 22 Blackout Performance
Mar 04, 2024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.
'做厙51 Chronicle' Wins 20 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Award Ceremony
Feb 20, 2024"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.
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.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to 做厙51 Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024做厙51's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Super Bowl Ads: What Matters and What Works
Feb 05, 2024Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 做厙51, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
When the World Is Your Classroom, You Make Amazing Discoveries
Jan 30, 2024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.
秣腴51 Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Martyna Majok
Jan 26, 2024Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play Cost of Living, will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
Book by Professor Larry Minsky and Co-Authors Named Finalist for Prestigious Marketing Award
Jan 22, 2024Authors explore conversational AI impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Semester
Jan 19, 2024There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at 做厙51.
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 and Local Nonprofit Collaborate to Showcase Valuable LBGTQ+ Community Resource
Jan 12, 2024In 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.
'Jeopardy!' Invites 做厙51 Staff Member Back a Second Time
Jan 02, 2024Andrew 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.
What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: 做厙51 Edition
Dec 18, 2023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.
Five 做厙51 Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once 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.
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.
做厙51 and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership
Dec 11, 2023The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 做厙51.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 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.
'The 做厙51 Chronicle' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
Nov 28, 2023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.
Persistence Scholarships Support Student Success
Nov 20, 2023Funds raised by 做厙51 annual Unleashed Gala an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students make a difference for students.
'The Hollywood Reporter' Once Again Names 做厙51 Music Composition for Screen MFA the Best in World
Nov 16, 2023For the second year in a row, The Hollywood Reporter ranks 做厙51's graduate program in Music No. 1.
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.
Associate Professor in Communication Is Keynote Speaker at Fulbright Conference in Romania
Nov 01, 2023At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how 做厙51 students learn to identity misinformation.
Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six 做厙51 students made the animated short Scream Writers as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 2023做厙51 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As 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.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023做厙51, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
La Cultura Cura Bridges the Gap Between Heritage and Mental Health
Oct 05, 2023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.
Chicago International Film Festival to Feature Work by 做厙51 Alums
Oct 03, 2023Departing 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.
做厙51 Associate Provost Editor of New Book on 'Desperately Seeking Susan' Director Susan Seidelman
Sep 26, 2023Film 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.
做厙51 Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity
Aug 22, 2023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.
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 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).
Adjunct Faculty Member Ryan Black to Perform an Experimental Soundscape
Jun 06, 2023Performance 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.
The HistoryMakers Awards 2023-2024 Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship to 做厙51 Associate Professor Robert Hanserd
Jun 02, 2023Robert 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.
Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes
Jun 01, 2023Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
做厙51 Professor Gilbert Nominated for Tony Award
May 25, 2023Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
做厙51 Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023Animation 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 做厙51 Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The 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.
Wabash Arts Corridor Nominated in 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards
May 18, 2023Founded by 做厙51, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
做厙51 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
做厙51 Faculty, Alums, and Students Nominated for Journalism Award
Apr 13, 2023The 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.
做厙51 Alum and Assistant Professor to Lead Film Workshop at the Chicago Cultural Center
Mar 28, 2023One 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.
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.
Communication Associate Professor Invites Acclaimed Performer to 做厙51
Mar 20, 2023Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
做厙51 Welcomes Executive Producer of Innovative Short Film
Mar 14, 2023Erik 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.
做厙51 Faculty Members Film Sells Out at Midwest Film Festival
Feb 28, 2023Good 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.
CTVA Associate Professor to Discuss Her New Book on Diverse Screenwriting at the Chicago Cultural Center
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.
做厙51 Named One of 2023 Top Game Design Schools
Feb 07, 2023The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 做厙51 among the top schools.
New Welcome Center Opens
Jan 30, 2023做厙51 unveils new home for admissions.
Semester in LA Amplifies Opportunities for Audio Arts and Acoustics Student
Jan 23, 2023Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
The Dance Center at 做厙51 Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 2023做厙51 announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
做厙51 Named One of 2023 Top Animation Schools
Jan 09, 2023The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places 做厙51 in the top 15 percent nationally.
Looking Ahead to the Spring Semester
Jan 09, 2023Spring 2023 at 做厙51 promises to be action packed.
做厙51 Staff Member to Appear on Jeopardy!
Jan 09, 2023Who is Andrew Whatley?
做厙51 Rankings and Awards in 2022
Dec 19, 2022做厙51, community excellence recognized around the world
做厙51 Honors Robert Townsend With First 做厙51 Icon Award
Dec 05, 2022Chicago actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director honored at student-produced scholarship gala
做厙51 Hosts First Student-Programmed Gala to Raise Money for Scholarships
Nov 28, 2022Spearheaded 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.
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