
April 8, 2026
Columbia College Chicago named Adam S. Weiss as Vice President of Legal Affairs after a national search led by ZRG Partners. Weiss brings over ten years' experience at Columbia handling legal matters across campus life.
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April 8, 2026
William Chyr from Columbia College Chicago won a top technical achievement award at this year's D.I.C.E. Awards for his virtual reality game "Hotel Infinity." The recognition underscores advancements in immersive gaming technology and its impact on education.
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April 4, 2026
Alex Leon, a senior at Columbia College Chicago, earned recognition as intern of the year after completing an internship with ESPN Chicago. His work led to both an award from Good Karma Brands and a job offer as digital producer.
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March 23, 2026
Columbia College Chicago will launch its first Festival of Dance Clubs from March 31–April 3 at its Dance Center. The event features student-led showcases spanning Latin dance traditions through K-pop competition formats.
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March 23, 2026
Teerath Majumder of Columbia College Chicago will present an immersive audiovisual performance on April 10 at Elastic Arts Foundation. The event blends traditional tabla music with digital technology for a unique audience experience.
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March 21, 2026
Joe Cancellaro of Columbia College Chicago joins The Second Summer as bassist after their recent record deal with Hardstop Records. His experiences performing with the band inform his teaching approach for students.
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March 21, 2026
Columbia College Chicago’s Theatre Alumni Board has launched 'Spotlight,' a new series connecting students directly with industry professionals through events and collaborations. The initiative aims to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience in theatre. Upcoming events include alumni-led discussions and a collaborative production at Raven Theatre.
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March 21, 2026
Six high school seniors turned discarded materials into fashion statements at Columbia College Chicago's Reinvention High School Design Challenge. The event highlighted sustainability and creativity while awarding scholarships to emerging designers.
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March 20, 2026
The Columbia Chronicle at Columbia College Chicago won four Apple Awards at a national college media convention. Students were recognized for excellence across several categories including news website and photography.
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March 20, 2026
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago marked its 50th anniversary with DARKROOM 2026. The benefit auction raised nearly $445,000 to support future exhibitions and educational programs while honoring photographer Joel Sternfeld.
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