Columbia College Chicago

Creative careers start here.
Columbia College Chicago is a college for creatives located in the heart the city's Cultural Mile.

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President Shantay N. Bolton recently joined @ABC7Chicago "Our Chicago" with Samantha Chatman for a conversation about the future of higher ed and Columbia College Chicago.
Watch the segment ➡️ https://t.co/kepVc4bytv

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Columbia College Chicago is proud to be the first private college in Illinois to offer free tuition and wraparound support to students who have experienced foster care.
Learn more about the new opportunity ⤵️
https://t.co/cwi64qt906

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Columbia College Chicago is now the first private college in Illinois to offer free tuition and wraparound support to students who have experienced foster care. https://t.co/pohgErVYLG

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A study from Arts Alliance Illinois shows that the creative sector accounts for nearly 213,000 jobs and generates $50 billion in economic output for the city.
Learn how Columbia prepares its graduates to enter Chicago's third-largest industry. ➡️ https://t.co/XNsdhR3RL1

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It's official! For the 15th consecutive year, Columbia College Chicago is on "The Hollywood Reporter" list for best film schools in the U.S ⭐️
The rankings highlight Columbia's diversity, facilities, and Semester in LA program.
Learn more ⤵️ https://t.co/q2ipDZtLu6

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Today would have been Emmett Till's 85th birthday.
A new exhibition "If Emmett Till Lived", opens on Sept. 10 at @MoCP_Chicago which asks the public to envision the full life Till could have experienced, and what that life could have meant for our own. https://t.co/Rzk6dyeEVn

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Your assigned summer reading: the latest edition of the award-winning "@AlliumJournal." The recently released online version of the publication features works of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. 📚 https://t.co/OfvEFm0dl7

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This month marks one year under the leadership of President Shantay N. Bolton.
With the launch of her strategic plan “Renaissance Rising: Shaping Tomorrow Together,” we’re excited and energized to see what the next year has in store!

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Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, and staff lend their voice and production talents to make “The Liberty Boys 1776,” an audio series recognizing America’s 250th anniversary.
Listen to the trailer and have a safe and happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 https://t.co/t2TYXSxvTH

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Alum Johnathan Webster '26 was already booked and busy within a few weeks of graduation. He spoke with @chronicle about how Columbia gave him the versatility to succeed in today's workforce.
https://t.co/2vyPtQvxxP

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Alum Norman Teague ’12 led the design of eight custom benches for the Obama Foundation Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey ’17.
Learn more about the benches and Teague's inspiration ⤵️ https://t.co/Ph7UqnJIzj

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Such a joy to see my @ColumbiaChi student Jaylen Barlow @ItsJaylenBarlow in action as an intern for @NBCNews at the Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Making his mentor proud! 🙌🏿

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Columbia students and alums recorded and performed the song "Better Believe" alongside @eddievedder and musicians from the nonprofit @guitarsoverguns for the @ObamaFoundation Presidential Center opening.
Learn about the experience and hear the recording ➡️ https://t.co/AC2g4CT0AA

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Today is Columbia College Chicago Day in the city 🩵
The City Council of Chicago officially recognized today as Columbia College Chicago Day. This recognition is in honor of the college's longstanding and lasting impact on the creative life of the city. https://t.co/rUoZ397mW1

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Columbia College Chicago has appointed Lisa Chester and Rob Biodrowski to its Board of Trustees, adding leadership expertise in philanthropy, finance, organizational growth, and community engagement.
https://t.co/nieL9kyUOg

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Columbia knows how to turn commencement into a party.
Relive the inspiring moments with speeches from President Shantay N. Bolton, Honorary Degree Recipients Toi Salter and Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker, and students Lacresha White and Ben Levy ➡️ https://t.co/QL4BmfmSQC

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Chase Infiniti ’22 is stepping into a leading role in “The Testaments,” following a year that positioned her among the industry’s fastest-rising actors.
https://t.co/aDVp5oSakw

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Take a look through the KALEIDOSCOPE ⭐️

The competition-winning song "I Am Enough" by Tamar “Tamarrow” Mitchell '26 set the perfect tone for the Manifest Arts Festival 2026: KALEIDOSCOPE music video.
https://t.co/1x0dFziTD0

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Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Watch Columbia College Chicago's commencement ceremonies live at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ➡️ https://t.co/RLCtLEEnFO