Columbia College Chicago is not only the largest arts and media college in the nation -- providing access and opportunity to a remarkably diverse student body -- we are also one of the region's foremost presenters of visual, performing, and media arts. Columbia's research centers and institutes and our presenting units and public exhibition spaces, as well as our talented students, alumni, faculty, and staff contribute to the richness and diversity of American culture. Columbia News & Notes highlights some of our community's achievements.