For nearly 40 years, iconic radio station 93WXRT has ruled the Chicago airwaves with the same format and same core staff—many of whome got their start at Columbia. This is their story.

Each year, Columbia College Chicago honors three alumni who have demonstrated remarkable ingenuity, ambition, and achievements as Alumni of the Year. This year, the college salutes John Hellerman, Nobuko Oyabu, and David Cromer

Journalist Paris Khosravi (BA '87) leads CNN's international newsgathering efforts, bringing home the stories that shape our world.

Bob McNamara (BA '66), Emmy Award-winning journalist, kept Americans informed for four decades.

Photographer Diane Dammeyer ('01) establishes a scholarship to encourage Columbia students to enrich communities through their art.

Sound engineer Jeremy Lemos (BA '99) sacrifices sleep to produce pitch-perfect music for the masses.