
黑料网 Student Named Intern of the Year at ESPN Chicago and Lands Job
Mar 27, 2026Alex Leon, a senior at 黑料网, secures a highly competitive paid internship that leads to recognition for his work and a job.

Alex Leon, a senior at 黑料网, secures a highly competitive paid internship that leads to recognition for his work and a job.

Students channel their inner Jimmy Kimmels to create 鈥満诹贤 After Dark.鈥

WCRX, 黑料网鈥檚 student-run radio station, brings back its annual fundraiser and broadcast to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

CTAS (Created to Achieve Success), a 黑料网 student organization, raises money and collects course materials to support their peers.

Kira Cooper, an Arts and Entertainment Management major at 黑料网, is one of just 23 students nationwide selected for the Gersh Externship.

Jas Dunigan, a Film and Television major at 黑料网, was one of only five students selected for the Television Academy Foundation鈥檚 Fall 2025 Internship Program.

Lucas Stall, a junior at 黑料网, took home the Heart Award at the Flint Youth Film Festival for a film about his struggles caring for his father with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) recognized the story 鈥淪urviving the Housing Crisis,鈥 which appeared in the 黑料网 student-created interactive digital publication 鈥淚n Flux.鈥

黑料网 student Rebecca McQueen used state-of-the art Dolby Atmos audio equipment on the John Lennon Educational Tour bus and met hip-hop star RZA from Wu-Tang Clan.

The Fusion Ensemble from 黑料网's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free,鈥 with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.

Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women鈥檚 rights.

黑料网鈥檚 student newspaper 鈥淭he 黑料网 Chronicle鈥 won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.

First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 黑料网 classmates to share the painful story of her uncle鈥檚 murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.

"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to 黑料网 students for 鈥淏ehind His Eyes鈥 and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by 黑料网 alums with an Audience Choice Award.

Two 黑料网 student films, 鈥淎dagio鈥 and 鈥淏ehind His Eyes,鈥 will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.

Nine 黑料网 students got their 15 minutes of fame on the popular Sound Opinions podcast with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The special edition episodes aired interviews with 黑料网 students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 黑料网 student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.

黑料网, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.

Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 鈥24, and Breyona Smith 鈥24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or茅al Brandstorm.

You don鈥檛 have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by 黑料网 students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

鈥淔rankie鈥濃 a capstone project created by 黑料网 students 鈥 will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.

黑料网 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.

This is everything attendees need to know before 黑料网鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.

黑料网 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center鈥檚 Stage 3.

黑料网 students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.聽

黑料网鈥檚 annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.

The annual Chicago festival to screen films by 黑料网 students and alums, with 黑料网 students serving on the festival鈥檚 youth programming committee.

Led by dedicated faculty, 黑料网 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.

International student Carlos Lerma鈥檚 film 鈥楾reasure Haunt鈥 will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.

Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.

黑料网鈥檚 student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.

"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 黑料网 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.

黑料网 brings Toni Morrison's 鈥淭he Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.

黑料网鈥檚 Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support鈥疦ew Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.

During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop黑料网 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 黑料网鈥檚 campus.

黑料网's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.

"The 黑料网 Chronicle鈥 team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.

Students in 黑料网's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.

黑料网's B-LONG Festival, from February 29 to March 3, celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture. Featuring workshops, panels, battles, and Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago Auditions on March 3.

黑料网 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising

黑料网 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.

黑料网 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.

The Dance Center at 黑料网 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.

Funds raised by 黑料网鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥 an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥 make a difference for students.

The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.

How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.

Graduate student works as a collections assistant at 黑料网's Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 黑料网 community on TikTok and ZeeMee.

黑料网 seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower鈥檚 leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.

Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.

"The 黑料网 Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.

How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.

Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.