May Events at 做厙51
Apr 29, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Design Stories
做厙51 Students Animated Short Frankie Selected for Oscar-Qualifying New York International Children Film Festival
Feb 19, 2026Frankie, a capstone animated short created by 做厙51 alums, has been selected for the 2026 New York International Children Film Festival.
做厙51 Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026Students 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.
Bruce Mau Challenges 做厙51 Students to Design for the Full Human Experience
Jan 22, 2026Bruce 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 25 Favorite Photos of 2025
Dec 19, 2025From 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.
Top Stories of 2025: What Readers Loved Most
Dec 16, 2025From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 做厙51 website in 2025.
Graphic Design Student Lands Career-Launching Role at LOr矇al
Dec 12, 2025A 做厙51 class set Angie Belloso on a path to a full-time role in LOr矇al 2026 Management Trainee program.
Interior Architecture Student Receives Prestigious 2025 NEWH National Scholarship
Nov 21, 2025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.
Animation Professor John Losacco Wins International Award for The Perfect Present
Nov 13, 2025做厙51 Animation professor John Losacco wins Best Animated Short Film in North America for The Perfect Present.
做厙51 Lights Up State Street at Chicago Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct 28, 2025做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
Designing for Better Learning: Dave Broz Presents Research at Global Education Summit
Oct 10, 2025Associate professor of Interior Architecture Dave Broz presented research at the researchED Education Summit in Brisbane, Australia.
Students and Faculty Explore Radical Futures in the Chicago Architecture Biennial
Oct 06, 2025做厙51 students and faculty are showcasing bold, community-focused projects in the 202526 Chicago Architecture Biennial
做厙51 Senior Illustration Featured in Adobe Social Media Campaign
Sep 05, 2025Senior 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.
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 Explore Creativity and Culture in Japan
Jul 30, 2025This 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.
Robin Whatley and Research Team Discover North America Oldest Known Pterosaur
Jul 25, 2025Faculty member Robin Whatley helped uncover North America oldest known pterosaur, a 209-million-year-old fossil that reshapes scientific understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.
做厙51 Design Students Earn Global UX Award Nominations
Jul 16, 2025Two 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 Animation Students Film Wins Multiple Animation Festival Awards
Jun 12, 2025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.
Science and Mathematics Professor Luis Nasser Publishes Research on Musical Harmony
May 12, 2025Luis Nasser new paper explores the thermodynamic roots of why harmony sounds pleasing to the ear.
Animation Career Review Ranks 做厙51 Animation Program Among the Best in the Nation
May 05, 2025做厙51 Animation program ranked #5 nationally among schools offering an Animation-related BA by "Animation Career Review."
做厙51 Interior Architecture Students Selected for Metropolis Future100
Apr 28, 2025Three interior architecture students were honored in Metropolis magazine 2025 Future100 list for their innovation and design excellence.
Smart Strands: 做厙51 Students Launch 'Braid' App for Textured Hair Education
Mar 12, 2025Four 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.
Students Launch In Flux, an Interactive Digital Magazine
Jan 17, 2025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.
UX Design Students Develop App Prototype for Easier Campus Navigation
Jan 06, 2025CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps 做厙51 students navigate campus and access key resources.
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.
School of Design Receives $75,000 Grant for Student-Led Game Development
Nov 04, 2024The 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.
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.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024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.
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.
做厙51 Honors 24 Alums for 24 in 2024
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 做厙51 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
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.
做厙51 Students Partner With NASCAR to Create Race-Themed Games
Jun 13, 2024You 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.
Spring Semester In Review At 做厙51
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
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.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
做厙51 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher 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
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024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 Team Wins U.S. L'Or矇al Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As 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.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led 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.
Empowering 做厙51s at Shop做厙51
Mar 07, 2024During 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.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024做厙51 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Student-Run C3 Expo Welcomes Anime and Manga Fans to 做厙51
Feb 13, 2024做厙51 students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024做厙51 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Apollo Baldoz 09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Nov 13, 2023Apollo Baldoz 09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
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.
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.
Corporate Collaboration Presents Students Opportunity to Bring Gift Bag Designs to Market
Jul 31, 2023Students at 做厙51 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
做厙51 Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 做厙51.
做厙51 Ranked No. 1 Illustration School in Illinois
May 05, 2023Animation Career Review announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 做厙51 topping the list.
做厙51 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for 做厙51's L'Or矇al Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from 做厙51 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Assistant Professor Dave Pabellon on Design, Equity, and Communities of Protest
Mar 13, 2023Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
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