Columbia Welcomes CPS Students to Diversity in Writing
(CHICAGO, IL) On the weekend of May 3 and 4, about a dozen juniors and seniors from Chicago Public High Schools, will gather on the Columbia campus to be mentored in their writing skills by two nationally recognized writers. Afro-Chicano... more ...
Earth, Wind & Fire; Dan Rather, Graciela Iturbide to Receive Honorary Degrees
(CHICAGO, IL) Columbia College Chicago undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will extend over two days and three ceremonies. Ceremonies will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.... more ...
30 Years of PJ Love With Pulitzer Prize Photojournalist John H. White
Photojournalist John H. White and Columbia College Celebrate 30 Years of Photojournalism “The camera is this great tool, this wonderful passport that allows me to go out there and be the eyes for others.” John H. White-- CHICAGO—Pulitzer prize-winner John... more ...
Pamela Kendall-Rijos Appointed to Board of Trustees
CHICAGO, IL – Pamela Kendall-Rijos, a Vice-President at Goldman Sachs & Co., has been named to the Columbia College Chicago Board of Trustees, announced college President Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D. During her twenty-year professional career, Kendall-Rijos has been an investment... more ...
Columbia J-Team Wins National Award
Alumna Allison Riggio and Student Hunter Clauss Recognized for Report on City Corruption (CHICAGO, IL) Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc., (IRE) recognizes the most outstanding watchdog journalism each year. IRE Medals, the top honor bestowed by the organization, are generally... more ...
Education Department Receives State No Child Left Behind Grant
Teacher Skill Building Initiative Targets Math for English Language Learners CHICAGO, IL -- The Education Department, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Columbia College Chicago has received $305,058 to continue their work on “Extending Teacher Capacity to Increase ELL Success... more ...