Columbia College Chicago

09/03/2026

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

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

09/02/2026

We love our Columbia College Chicago family.

Thank you to the families, friends, and supporters who are helping their loved ones start their creative careers at Columbia.

09/02/2026

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

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

09/01/2026

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

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

08/31/2026

Welcome home, Columbia students 🩵

We’re excited to start this new chapter with our creative community.

08/28/2026

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

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

08/27/2026

It's been a big summer for a little penguin — and there's more adventure to come.
With multiple honors already under its belt, the animated short "Penguin With a Sword" still has 19 festivals ahead. The short was created as a capstone project in Columbia’s Animation Production Studio.

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

08/26/2026

It's almost time for the Fall 2026 semester!
Our faculty are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our new and returning students, and shared what they're most excited about for the coming semester.

08/25/2026

"MovieMaker” has named Columbia's School of Film and Television among the 30 best film schools in the U.S. and Canada in its Summer 2026 issue.

The list highlights Columbia's hands-on experiences for students, the college's state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the speakers who visit campus, and the internship opportunities offered through Semester in LA (Columbia College Chicago).

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

08/24/2026

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

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