鈥楩un Home鈥 (April 30 to May 9) Explores Memory, Identity, and the Complexity of Family
May 01, 2026黑料网 students bring the Tony Award-winning musical 鈥淔un Home鈥 to the stage, navigating a nonlinear story of family, identity, and memory.
Announcements
Yolanda 鈥淵o-Yo鈥 Whitaker and Toi Salter to Receive Honorary Degrees at 黑料网鈥檚 2026 Commencement
Apr 29, 2026Yolanda 鈥淵o-Yo鈥 Whitaker and Toi Salter will receive honorary Doctor of Arts degrees at 黑料网鈥檚 2026 Commencement.
May Events at 黑料网
Apr 29, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
黑料网 Hosts 2026 AMA Leadership Labs
Apr 28, 2026The American Marketing Association's event brings emerging marketing leaders from across the country to campus for immersive, peer-driven training and collaboration
Fashion Student Galaxy Wolf Builds Industry Momentum at URBN
Apr 27, 2026Fashion Merchandising major Galaxy Wolf gains firsthand insight into the apparel industry.
Chase Infiniti 鈥22 Stars in Hulu鈥檚 鈥淭he Testaments鈥 After Award-Winning Breakout
Apr 24, 2026Following her breakout role in the best picture鈥搘inning 鈥淥ne Battle After Another,鈥 黑料网 alum Chase Infiniti 鈥22 leads Hulu鈥檚 鈥淭he Testaments,鈥 based on Margaret Atwood鈥檚 acclaimed novel.
黑料网 Named Top School in 'Variety's' Education Impact Report
Apr 23, 2026Schools making 鈥淰ariety鈥檚鈥 prestigious list are recognized for their adaptability in a rapidly changing industry and ability to navigate recent pressures facing higher education.
Guggenheim Fellow Jonathan Castillo MFA 鈥19 Explores Community, Place, and Power
Apr 22, 2026黑料网 alum and faculty Jonathan Castillo shares insight into his work and the ideas shaping his practice.
NBCUniversal Gifts TV Studio Equipment to Support 黑料网 Journalism Students
Apr 20, 2026黑料网 students will work with some exciting new studio equipment this upcoming fall, making their hands-on learning experience even more expansive.
黑料网 Supports Young Filmmakers at CineYouth Film Festival
Apr 20, 2026黑料网, a sponsor of this year鈥檚 CineYouth Film Festival, will play a prominent role at the fest, with student and alum film screenings, an alumni panel discussion, and students and faculty working behind the scenes.
School of Theatre and Dance Announces 2026鈥2027 Season
Apr 16, 2026黑料网鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance unveils a dynamic 2026鈥2027 season spanning musicals, comedy, horror, and contemporary adaptations.
黑料网 Alum Darlene Mitchell 鈥13 Advances to 鈥淩uPaul鈥檚 Drag Race鈥 Finale
Apr 15, 2026黑料网 alum Darlene Mitchell 鈥13 is a finalist on the current season of 鈥淩uPaul鈥檚 Drag Race.鈥
黑料网 Students Learn in Real-Time at SXSW
Apr 14, 2026Once again, 黑料网 students travel to SXSW in Austin for an unforgettable experiential learning experience.
黑料网 Students Learn From Entertainment Marketing Pros at Netflix
Apr 13, 2026Thanks to an opportunity made possible through a partnership between 黑料网 and Unity Management, five students in 黑料网鈥檚 Semester in LA program visit Netflix in Los Angeles.
Adjunct Faculty Member鈥檚 Game Wins Award for Technical Achievement
Apr 08, 2026When not developing award-winning games, William Chyr, adjunct professor of instruction, teaches graduate students at 黑料网 about the games industry and how music intersects with interactive media.
鈥楲ove You, Love Your Work鈥 Brings Student Art Crawl to Campus
Apr 07, 2026A new exhibition showcases more than 150 works from 黑料网鈥檚 foundation courses across three campus galleries.
黑料网 Students Recognized by Fashion Scholarship Fund and Virgil Abloh 鈥淧ost-Modern鈥 Scholars for Industry-Focused Work
Apr 06, 2026黑料网 students earn national recognition as FSF Scholars, presenting industry-focused case studies at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Makes Debut With 鈥淯rgent Motion/Shared Ground鈥
Apr 03, 2026Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings a powerful mix of dance and live music to 黑料网, exploring identity, connection, and community through world premieres and a returning work.
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.
黑料网 Appoints Adam S. Weiss as Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel Following National Search
Mar 25, 2026黑料网 is pleased to announce that Adam S. Weiss has been appointed Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, following a highly competitive national search led by ZRG Partners.
Festival Of Dance Clubs Showcases Student Choreography
Mar 20, 2026黑料网鈥檚 first Festival of Dance Clubs brings student-led performances from Latin to K-pop to the Dance Center March 31鈥揂pril 3, 2026.
黑料网 Professor Blends Sound and Technology to Produce a Unique Audience Experience
Mar 19, 2026Teerath Majumder, an assistant professor at 黑料网, taps into his roots for an upcoming performance at Chicago鈥檚 Elastic Arts Foundation.
From Waste to Wearable: High School Designers Take on 黑料网鈥檚 Reinvention Fashion Challenge
Mar 18, 2026Six high school seniors transformed discarded materials into original garments at 黑料网鈥檚 Reinvention High School Design Challenge, earning scholarships and recognition for innovation, sustainability, and storytelling.
黑料网 Theatre Alumni Launch 鈥淪potlight鈥 Series Connecting Students With Industry Leaders
Mar 18, 2026A new series from 黑料网鈥檚 Theatre Alumni Board connects students with industry professionals through conversations, collaborations, and real-world insight into creative careers.
Record Deal Gives Momentum to Professor Joe Cancellaro's Latest Band
Mar 17, 2026Joe Cancellaro, a 黑料网 professor and composer, plays bass in a newly signed band, showing students that opportunities for creative collaboration extend far beyond college.
DARKROOM 2026 Marks 50 Years of MoCP
Mar 13, 2026MoCP celebrated its 50th anniversary with DARKROOM 2026, honoring Joel Sternfeld and raising vital support for exhibitions, acquisitions, and student-centered programming at 黑料网.
'The 黑料网 Chronicle' Wins College Media Association Awards
Mar 13, 2026黑料网鈥檚 top-notch student-led media outlet recognized again for excellence in collegiate journalism.
GRAMMY-Nominated Alum Encourages 黑料网 Students to Find Mentors
Mar 09, 2026Audio engineer Mary Mazurek MFA 鈥11, PhD, president of 黑料网鈥檚 National Alumni Board, reflects on her own educational and career path and the value of mentorship.
Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, Formally Installed as 11th President of 黑料网
Mar 06, 2026In a ceremony that blended academic tradition with 黑料网鈥檚 signature creativity, Dr. Bolton鈥檚 investiture marks an important moment in 黑料网鈥檚 renaissance.
Led by Brian Shaw 鈥86, Students Create Immersive Experience in 鈥淲e Make Monsters鈥
Mar 04, 2026黑料网 students build 鈥淲e Make Monsters,鈥 an immersive, devised production that explores how communities create myth 鈥 and monsters 鈥 together.
黑料网 Dance Center鈥檚 B-Series Returns With 鈥淏-PRESENT鈥 and a Month of Hip Hop and Street Dance Programming
Feb 25, 2026The Dance Center鈥檚 B-Series features guest artists, cyphers, panels, and more 鈥揷entered around a celebration of Hip Hop, healing, and community.
'黑料网 Chronicle' Dominates Illinois College Press Association Awards
Feb 24, 2026The 鈥淐hronicle,鈥 黑料网's student-run media outlet, brings home 34 awards 鈥 including nine first-place honors and the division sweepstakes title.
黑料网 Filmmaker鈥檚 Documentary Explores Chicago Power and Politics
Feb 23, 2026Michael N.J. Wright is director of 鈥淐itizen Bowen,鈥 a documentary that looks at Charles 鈥淐huck鈥 Bowen and the role of Black political organizers in Chicago鈥檚 Democratic political machine.
黑料网 Announces Two New Online Graduate Programs: Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management
Feb 20, 2026黑料网 launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.
黑料网 Students鈥 Animated Short 鈥淔rankie鈥 Selected for Oscar-Qualifying New York International Children鈥檚 Film Festival
Feb 19, 2026鈥淔rankie,鈥 a capstone animated short created by 黑料网 alums, has been selected for the 2026 New York International Children鈥檚 Film Festival.
Alum Brings Hands-On Community Journalism Seminar to Campus
Feb 18, 2026Journalists Jake Wittich鈥17, managing鈥痚ditor of鈥淲indy City Times,鈥 Anna DeShawn, founder of E3 Radio, and guest speakers share their expertise in a six-week program on community journalism at 黑料网.
Students Help Bring 黑料网鈥檚 鈥淩enaissance Rising鈥 Vision to Life in New Mural
Feb 17, 2026黑料网 students collaborate on 鈥淩enaissance Rising,鈥 a new Student Center mural inspired by President Bolton鈥檚 strategic plan and grounded in real-world professional practice.
RE:CONNECT Exhibition Brings CPS Art Educators鈥 Creative Work to 黑料网
Feb 13, 2026The exhibition at 黑料网鈥檚 C33 Gallery showcases the work of Chicago Public Schools art educators鈥攑racticing artists whose creative work often exists alongside their teaching.
黑料网 Faculty Collaborate Across Disciplines for Dance Center鈥檚 Chicago Premiere of "Floe"
Feb 12, 2026Faculty from 黑料网's School of Theatre and Dance contributed choreography, text direction, and sound design to The Seldoms鈥 climate-focused work.
Masterclass on the Secrets of Script Supervising
Feb 11, 2026Veteran script supervisor Mia Wicklund MAM 鈥12 returned to 黑料网 to help prepare students to confidently step onto set in a key film production role.
黑料网's Wenhwa Tsao Screens Personal Short Film at DC Indie Festival
Feb 06, 2026Wenhwa Tsao, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television at 黑料网, brings a story of labor, love, and resilience to the DC Independent Film Festival.
黑料网 Classes Come Together to Write and Produce Songs at Industry-Level Pace
Feb 03, 2026Visiting instructor Michelle Leonard, a multiplatinum songwriter, challenges 黑料网 Audio and Music students to write and record 12 songs in one extremely intense and rewarding week.
黑料网鈥檚 Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026Students from 黑料网 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where 鈥淎vatar,鈥 鈥淭he Sound of Music,鈥 and other great films were made.
鈥淢oCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades鈥 Opens January 26
Jan 27, 2026鈥淢oCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades鈥 features more than 100 works from the museum鈥檚 permanent collection that trace five decades of collecting.
黑料网 Faculty, Alums Help Redefine The Second City鈥檚 e.t.c Theater
Jan 26, 2026黑料网 faculty Anne Libera helped lead The Second City鈥檚 shift to an all-improv e.t.c. Theater, reflecting how comedy is evolving to meet audiences in real time.
Bruce Mau Challenges 黑料网 Students to Design for the Full Human Experience
Jan 22, 2026Bruce Mau, one of the most influential voices in contemporary design, visited 黑料网 for an immersive presentation that asked students to rethink how design engages the senses.
Battle of the Bands Brings Students Together
Jan 22, 2026黑料网 students combine their unique talents to produce a musical competition at a local venue.
黑料网 Students Win $35,000 in Scholarships and Gain National Exposure at NRF in New York City
Jan 21, 2026黑料网 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
黑料网's Loren Wells Helps Secure Landmark Copyright Victory
Jan 16, 2026A law firm co-founded by Associate Professor Loren Wells prevailed in a precedent-setting court decision that affirms music creators鈥 rights to reclaim their copyrights worldwide.
Faculty Amy M. Mooney Joins Black Metropolis Research Consortium Board, Advances Research on Black Visual History
Jan 15, 2026Art history professor Amy M. Mooney joins the Black Metropolis Research Consortium board, advancing archival research on Black photographers while creating hands-on opportunities for 黑料网 students.
MLK Day Playlist: 黑料网 Expert Reflects on Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Jan 15, 2026Adjunct Professor of Instruction Amina Norman-Hawkins from 黑料网鈥檚 School of Audio and Music creates a playlist of songs important to the Civil Rights Movement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
And We're Live: Commentary Class Produces Late-Night Talk Show
Jan 08, 2026Students channel their inner Jimmy Kimmels to create 鈥満诹贤 After Dark.鈥
Alum-Led Panel Connects Students With Fashion and Media Industry Leaders
Jan 08, 2026Autumn Woody 鈥23 hosted an intimate industry panel at Soho House Chicago, connecting students with leaders in fashion, media, and costume design, and offering candid insight into real-world creative careers.
Alum's Horror Feature Secures Highly Competitive $1 Million California Tax Credit
Jan 06, 2026Filmmaker Daniel Pico 鈥02 says the incentive gives new momentum to his film, a once-stalled project now headed toward production.
Students Get a History Lesson by Curating African Textiles
Dec 23, 2025Fashion becomes history in 鈥淎ncient to the Future: African Cloths and Textiles,鈥 an exhibit at 黑料网 that explores African textiles from the past and present that runs until Jan. 6.
Look Who Came to 黑料网鈥檚 Campus in 2025
Dec 23, 2025From industry legends to successful alumni to corporate partners, these creatives brought their ideas, experience, and energy to 黑料网鈥檚 campus this year.
黑料网鈥檚 25 Favorite Photos of 2025
Dec 19, 2025From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 黑料网 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 curated 25 standout photos that show 黑料网 at its best.
黑料网 Fashion Students Work With YKK on Real-World Design Challenge
Dec 19, 2025Zippers took center stage as fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice.
Top Stories of 2025: What Readers Loved Most
Dec 16, 2025From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 黑料网鈥檚 website in 2025.
Czech Edition of 'Vogue' Spotlights Professor鈥檚 Leadership
Dec 15, 2025鈥淰ogue CS鈥 lists Associate Professor Sandra Kumorowski among their featured leaders thanks to her work advancing arts marketing education via 黑料网鈥檚 Prague Global Marketing practicum.
Graphic Design Student Lands Career-Launching Role at L鈥橭r茅al
Dec 12, 2025A 黑料网 class set Angie Belloso on a path to a full-time role in L鈥橭r茅al鈥檚 2026 Management Trainee program.
Holly Jolly Fundraiser Returns for 23rd Year
Dec 09, 2025WCRX, 黑料网鈥檚 student-run radio station, brings back its annual fundraiser and broadcast to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Shiloh Tumo Washington '22 Wins 'The Pitch' at Chicago International Film Festival
Dec 08, 2025The 黑料网 alum鈥檚 short screened at the festival while the pitch for his feature film won $275,000 in film production resources.
黑料网 Filmmakers Win Big at Festivals
Dec 04, 2025鈥淭races of Home,鈥 produced by Associate Professor Dan Rybicky, wins the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, while 鈥淭he Game Camera,鈥 produced by Associate Professor Carolina Posse and created with 黑料网 talent, receives several festival awards.
Students Helping Students One Textbook at a Time
Dec 01, 2025CTAS (Created to Achieve Success), a 黑料网 student organization, raises money and collects course materials to support their peers.
黑料网 Illustration Students Join Chicago Public Art Group on Large-Scale Lincoln Park Mural
Nov 26, 2025黑料网 Illustration students partnered with Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton and Chicago Public Art Group on a Lincoln Park mural, gaining hands-on experience in community-based public art.
黑料网 Ranked No. 1 Music School in the World by 鈥楾he Hollywood Reporter鈥
Nov 25, 2025This marks the third time 黑料网 has earned the top spot on this prestigious annual list.
Theatre Students Bring Transformation and Imagination to 鈥業 Want to Be a Vase鈥
Nov 24, 2025黑料网 students stepped into a playful, transformative world where household objects chase their dreams, blending bold performance with a message about identity and celebrating differences.
黑料网 Names Two New Members to its Board of Trustees
Nov 24, 2025Amy Dordek Dolinsky, Partner and Director of Business Development at Lucas James Talent Partners, and Michael Swanson, Senior Vice President of Production at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, have been named to 黑料网's Board of Trustees.
Interior Architecture Student Receives Prestigious 2025 NEWH National Scholarship
Nov 21, 2025黑料网 Interior Architecture student Eyerusalem Hagos has received the 2025 NEWH Scholarship sponsored by Tackett Hospitality, a competitive national honor in hospitality design.
A Conversation With MacArthur Fellow Tonika Lewis Johnson 鈥03
Nov 20, 2025Celebrated artist and activist Tonika Lewis Johnson 鈥03 returns to 黑料网 to reflect on receiving the 鈥済enius grant鈥 and the work that brought the recognition.
黑料网 Student Leverages Gersh Externship to Advance Her Career in the Business of Film and Television
Nov 19, 2025Kira Cooper, an Arts and Entertainment Management major at 黑料网, is one of just 23 students nationwide selected for the Gersh Externship.
Animation Professor John Losacco Wins International Award for 鈥淭he Perfect Present鈥
Nov 13, 2025黑料网 Animation professor John Losacco wins Best Animated Short Film in North America for 鈥淭he Perfect Present.鈥
黑料网 Alum Jake Wittich '17 Named Chicago Journalist of the Year
Nov 12, 2025The Chicago Journalists Association recognizes Jake Wittich 鈥17, managing editor of 鈥淲indy City Times,鈥 for coverage of Chicago鈥檚 LGBTQ+ community and the media outlet鈥檚 digital revitalization.
Broadway Star JJ Niemann Inspires 黑料网 College Students in Voice Masterclass
Nov 11, 2025Voice students at 黑料网 receive personalized performance feedback from a Broadway veteran.
黑料网 Fashion Student Shamya Banks Named 2026 NRF Next Generation Finalist
Nov 11, 2025黑料网 Fashion student Shamya Banks was named a 2026 NRF Next Generation Scholarship finalist for her sustainable, Gen Z鈥搃nspired Crate & Barrel concept.
From 黑料网 to Coach: Alumni Leading in Fashion and Culture
Nov 10, 2025黑料网 alumni Alexander Knox 鈥15 and Bryant Von Woodson II 鈥18 are leading creative innovation at Coach, blending fashion, culture, and storytelling.
Gospel Choir Brings Its Sound to a South Side Church in Chicago
Nov 07, 2025Alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Rutherford 鈥17 takes the 黑料网 Gospel Choir to the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church for an authentic musical experience in the Englewood community.
'TheWrap' Names 黑料网 Among the Top 20 Film Schools
Oct 31, 2025In its annual listing of the best film schools, 鈥淭heWrap鈥 ranks 黑料网 No. 18.
Aayisha Ruby Gold 鈥13 Returns to 鈥楥hicago P.D.鈥 With Purpose and Presence
Oct 30, 2025黑料网 alum and actor Aayisha Ruby Gold 鈥13 returns to NBC鈥檚 鈥淐hicago P.D.鈥 and reflects on the craft, courage, and connection that shape her work.
A Full Circle Moment: Alum Jess McDermott '24 Returns to Campus to Promote Rising Artist GUNNAR
Oct 30, 2025黑料网 alum Jess McDermott 鈥24, who majored in Public Relations with a minor in Music Business, brought her client, the musician GUNNAR, to campus for a masterclass.
黑料网 Celebrates Media Literacy Week with Global and Campus Initiatives
Oct 29, 2025During National and International Media Literacy Week, which runs Oct. 27 to 31, 黑料网 participates in initiatives highlighting the importance of media literacy.
黑料网 Lights Up State Street at Chicago鈥檚 Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct 28, 2025黑料网 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city鈥檚 annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
Ayodele Drum and Dance Brings 鈥楤eauty and the Beat: Masked鈥 to the Dance Center
Oct 28, 2025Founded by 黑料网 faculty T. Ayo Alston, Ayodele Drum and Dance presents 鈥淏eauty and the Beat: Masked,鈥 blending African mask traditions, Caribbean masquerade, and Chicago Footwork.
Professor and Author Carmelo Esterrich Puts His Spin on Caf茅 Tacvba鈥檚 Album 鈥楻e鈥
Oct 23, 2025A new book by 黑料网 College Professor Carmelo Esterrich takes a deep dive into the influential, Spanish-language album 鈥淩e.鈥
黑料网 School of Theatre and Dance Announces 2025鈥26 Season
Oct 22, 2025黑料网鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance announces its 2025鈥26 season featuring comedy, devised works, and musicals.
黑料网 Students Perform 鈥楪rease鈥 Tribute at Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Oct 21, 2025黑料网 Theatre and Dance students performed a 鈥淕rease鈥 tribute at the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, previewing their full November production.
Professor Stephen Asma Explores the Unusual: From Monsters to Mysticism
Oct 16, 2025黑料网 Professor Stephen Asma reaches new audiences through his YouTube series 鈥淧rofessor Asma鈥檚 Guide to Unusual Knowledge,鈥 extending classroom conversations to a wider audience.
Aaron Nelson 鈥12 on Playing Simba, Staying Grounded, and Following the Process
Oct 16, 2025鈥淭he Lion King鈥 star reflects on his path from the South Loop to Broadway 鈥 and how his Arts Management degree helps him balance artistry and leadership.
Students Help Bring 黑料网鈥檚 History to Life in '135 Years in Art and Objects' Exhibition
Oct 15, 2025In recognition of 黑料网鈥檚 135th anniversary, students collaborate with the school鈥檚 archivists and the Hokin Gallery to tell 黑料网鈥檚 story.
黑料网 Alums and Faculty to Screen Films at Chicago International Film Festival
Oct 13, 2025The festival will feature works by Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 as well as associate professor Missy Hernandez and Miguel Silveira 鈥05 who recently won Best Horror Screenplay at the Nashville Film Festival.
Designing for Better Learning: Dave Broz Presents Research at Global Education Summit
Oct 10, 2025Associate professor of Interior Architecture Dave Broz presented research at the researchED Education Summit in Brisbane, Australia.
Creating With Purpose: Alumni Inspire the Next Generation of Theatre and Dance Students
Oct 09, 2025黑料网鈥檚 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
Alum Tonika Lewis Johnson '03 Named MacArthur Fellow
Oct 08, 2025The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizes the Englewood native and 黑料网 graduate, who uses creativity as a catalyst for social change.
Students and Faculty Explore Radical Futures in the Chicago Architecture Biennial
Oct 06, 2025黑料网 students and faculty are showcasing bold, community-focused projects in the 2025鈥26 Chicago Architecture Biennial
Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship
Oct 01, 2025Jas 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.
Finding What鈥檚 Funny: Anne Libera on Comedy, Craft, and 黑料网鈥檚 Growing Role in Comedy Education
Sep 30, 2025Anne Libera鈥檚 new book "Funnier" and 黑料网鈥檚 expanding comedy programs highlight how comedy can be taught as both craft and cultural force.
黑料网 Alum Chase Infiniti 鈥22 Stars With Leonardo DiCaprio in New Paul Thomas Anderson Film
Sep 30, 2025Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti 鈥22 was cast alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson鈥檚 upcoming film 鈥淥ne Battle After Another."
Student Scores Big With Grand Prize Win at International Music and Film Festival
Sep 26, 2025The Jecheon International Music and Film Festival honored Sunny Youm, an MFA student studying Music Composition for the Screen at 黑料网, with the grand prize for new talent.
黑料网 Professor Wins Award for Media Relations Excellence
Sep 24, 2025Kevin Christophersen, an associate professor at 黑料网, takes home the Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.
黑料网 Grads Take Their Nominated Thesis Film to Chicago Horror Fest
Sep 23, 2025The 黑料网 student thesis film, which was nominated for Best Student Film, is set to screen on Sept. 27 at the Logan Theatre in Chicago.
Black Theatre Day Brings History and Community to 黑料网
Sep 23, 2025黑料网 hosted a Black Theatre Day gathering focused on legacy, community, and future possibilities.
黑料网 Students Learn Sponsorship Strategy at Riot Fest
Sep 19, 2025Students at 黑料网 learn the art of developing successful sponsorship partnerships by working with Riot Fest, one of Chicago鈥檚 major music festivals.
黑料网 Student Wins Award at Flint Youth Film Festival
Sep 18, 2025Lucas 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.
黑料网 Professor Named to 'Variety's' List of Music Legal Elite
Sep 15, 2025Loren Wells, associate professor in 黑料网鈥檚 School of Business and Entrepreneurship, gets the nod from 鈥淰ariety鈥 thanks in part to his law firm鈥檚 work on a groundbreaking copyright case.
黑料网 Showcases World Fashion Festival in September Window Display
Sep 15, 2025黑料网鈥檚 Michigan Avenue windows feature the World Fashion Festival this month, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and showcasing global creativity.
鈥楪oober Madness鈥 Short Film Earns Multiple Awards on the Festival Circuit
Sep 12, 2025鈥淕oober Madness,鈥 an animated short from 黑料网鈥檚 Advanced Production Studio, is earning international recognition with festival selections, nominations, and awards.
Faculty Member Jacqueline Alc谩ntara Partners with Justice Sonia Sotomayor on New Children鈥檚 Book
Sep 10, 2025Faculty member and illustrator Jacqueline Alc谩ntara partnered with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on a new children鈥檚 book.
Freshman Keith 鈥淜ash鈥 Smith Balances Spotlight on 鈥楢merica鈥檚 Got Talent鈥 With Starting College
Sep 09, 2025A fan favorite, Chicago鈥檚 Leo High School Choir and 黑料网's Keith 鈥淜ash鈥 Smith advance to the semifinals of NBC鈥檚 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Got Talent,鈥 with their next live performance set for Sept. 16.
黑料网 Senior鈥檚 Illustration Featured in Adobe Social Media Campaign
Sep 05, 2025Senior Graphic Design major Angela Kalish turned a connection from the Adobe Creative Retreat into a high-profile commission, creating an illustration for Adobe鈥檚 back-to-school social media campaign.
Associate Professor Receives Teaching Award for AI-Innovative Project
Aug 29, 2025黑料网 Associate Professor Elio Leturia was recognized for addressing the challenging issue of artificial intelligence through creative teaching.
Dance Center鈥檚 52nd Season Honors Founder Shirley Mordine
Aug 27, 2025The Dance Center of 黑料网鈥檚 52nd season honors founder Shirley Mordine with world and Chicago premieres, faculty and student performances, international artists, and the launch of the Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Fund in 2026.
'MovieMaker' Names 黑料网 Among the Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Aug 26, 2025鈥淢ovieMaker鈥 highlights 黑料网's real-world-focused curriculum and the college鈥檚 state-of-the-art Media Production Center, which is home to 黑料网's Volume Wall for virtual production.
黑料网's G. Thomas Allen to Make Chicago Jazz Festival Debut
Aug 21, 2025For award-winning vocalist G. Thomas Allen, a voice instructor and staff member at 黑料网, performing at the Chicago Jazz Festival is a full circle moment.
黑料网 Filmmaker鈥檚 'Lineage' Screens at Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Festival
Aug 18, 2025Michelle West, assistant director and adjunct professor at 黑料网鈥檚 Semester in LA program, wrote, directed, and produced the very personal film in collaboration with 黑料网 alums and faculty.
Recent 黑料网 Graduates Win Second Place at AEJMC Student Magazine Awards for 'In Flux'
Aug 14, 2025The 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 Audio Arts Student Works With Wu-Tang Clan鈥檚 RZA on John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
Aug 14, 2025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.
黑料网 Celebrates Its 135th Anniversary by Honoring 25 Distinguished Alumni for 鈥25 in 2025鈥
Aug 11, 2025In celebration of 黑料网鈥檚 135th anniversary, the college is honoring 25 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 25 in 2025, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 黑料网 alumni and their career accomplishments.
黑料网 Journalism Students Gain Experience and Connections at NAHJ Conference
Aug 06, 2025Associate Professor Elio Leturia takes students to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Annual Conference, where they participated in hands-on workshops and networking events.
黑料网 Earns National Recognition as a Top 15 Film School by 'The Hollywood Reporter鈥
Aug 05, 2025This marks the 14th consecutive year 黑料网 has earned a top in "The Hollywood Reporter's" annual rankings of film schools.
黑料网 Students Explore Creativity and Culture in Japan
Jul 30, 2025This summer, 黑料网 students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
Two 黑料网-Connected Films Find a Home on Streaming
Jul 28, 2025Make plans to watch 鈥淎merican Parent鈥 and 鈥淒awn Dusk鈥濃 two films rooted in personal storytelling and backed by 黑料网 talent.
Behind the Barricades: Practical Lollapalooza Tips From a 黑料网 Student Who Has Worked at Festivals
Jul 28, 2025黑料网 junior Beyrali Santiago scores jobs at Chicago鈥檚 outdoor music festivals thanks to 黑料网 connections and shares advice to Lollapalooza first-timers.
Robin Whatley and Research Team Discover North America鈥檚 Oldest Known Pterosaur
Jul 25, 2025Faculty member Robin Whatley helped uncover North America鈥檚 oldest known pterosaur, a 209-million-year-old fossil that reshapes scientific understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.
Justin Dougan-LeBlanc on Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Fashion
Jul 17, 2025Through his work as a designer, educator, and advocate, Justin Dougan-LeBlanc is opening doors for Deaf creatives and reshaping the conversation around access and inclusion in fashion.
Art History Alum Sylvia Faichney Awarded Two Prestigious Fellowships in Support of her Dissertation on Army Family Housing
Jul 17, 2025黑料网 Art History alum Sylvia Faichney will continue her research on army family housing with support from prestigious CASVA and Dumbarton Oaks fellowships.
黑料网 Design Students Earn Global UX Award Nominations
Jul 16, 2025Two student teams from 黑料网鈥檚 School of Design earned nominations for the 2025 International UX Awards in the New Talent category.
Process Meets Practice: 黑料网鈥檚 School of Fashion Joins Global Biennial in Mallorca, Spain
Jul 16, 2025黑料网鈥檚 School of Fashion showcased student work at the 2025 University Arts Biennial in Mallorca, highlighting the creative process and forging new global partnerships.
Redefining Fast Fashion: 黑料网 Partners With NASCAR for Street Race Fashion Show
Jul 07, 2025黑料网 fashion students and alumni debuted original motorsports-inspired looks at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown Chicago.
July 6-11 Named International Fernando Jones' Blues Camp Week by Illinois Governor
Jul 02, 2025Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at 黑料网, will offer a free blues camp for school-aged musicians at 黑料网鈥檚 Music Center.
New Leadership at 黑料网
Jul 01, 2025Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, 黑料网's new president, brings in bold changemakers from the higher-education sphere to help lead the region鈥檚 premier institution for creatives; new roles also announced to further growth, deepen community impact.
Steering the '黑料网 Chronicle' Through a High-Speed, High-Stakes Summer
Jun 30, 2025With events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and Chicago鈥檚 Pride Parade, 黑料网鈥檚 student-led newsroom is in full gear.
Fashion Meets Flora: 黑料网 Students Bring Sustainable Couture to Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun 25, 2025Fashion students created upcycled couture garments for "Patterned by Nature" at the Chicago Botanic Garden, showcasing sustainable design and innovation.
黑料网 Associate Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship for Innovative Teaching
Jun 20, 2025Erin McCarthy has been awarded a national teaching fellowship from the HistoryMakers.
MFA Candidate Avin HannahSmith Awarded 2025 Dark Matter Residency
Jun 18, 2025Avin HannahSmith has been named a 2025 Dark Matter Resident at Elastic Arts for his multidisciplinary work exploring Afro-identity, spatial memory, and creative resistance.
Pride in Action: LGBTQ+ Advocates Who Got Their Start at 黑料网
Jun 16, 2025In honor of Pride Month in Chicago, let's get to know the people from 黑料网 whose advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community has made a lasting impact.
黑料网 Mourns the Passing of Michael Rabiger, Visionary Filmmaker and Educator
Jun 12, 2025Professor Emeritus Michael Rabiger, an internationally respected filmmaker and scholar, was former chair of 黑料网鈥檚 film department.
黑料网 Exhibition Explores Gentrification and Urban Borders in Mexico Through Photography
Jun 12, 2025"About Noon" by Alessandro Bo (June 20-September 19) explores gentrification and displacement in Mexico through photography, video, and collage.
黑料网 Animation Students鈥 Film Wins Multiple Animation Festival Awards
Jun 12, 2025黑料网 Animation students鈥 film 鈥淗itchhiker鈥 is winning national acclaim, earning awards at both the New York Short Animation Festival and Feel The Reel International Film Festival.
Announcing Suzanne McBride as 黑料网's New Interim Provost
Jun 09, 2025黑料网 is pleased to announce Dean of Faculty Affairs Suzanne McBride as Interim Senior Vice President and Provost, effective June 3, 2025, while conducting a nationwide provost search.聽
The Spring 2025 Semester in Review
Jun 02, 2025The spring 2025 semester at 黑料网 was filled with incredible accomplishments from faculty, students, and alumni in media, arts, and more.
'Unwoven:' 黑料网 Students Curate Connection and Courage at TEDx Conference
May 28, 2025Through storytelling and collaboration, 黑料网 students bring imagination, authenticity, and vulnerability to the TEDx stage.
黑料网 Students Bring Game Day Style to Chicago Sky Season Opener
May 23, 2025黑料网 fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
黑料网's Fusion Ensemble Earns DownBeat Student Music Award Recognition
May 19, 2025The 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.
黑料网's Jerry Brindisi Wins 2025 Music Business Educator of the Year Award
May 15, 2025黑料网 congratulates Jerry Brindisi, interim director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, on his Music Business Association win.
What to Look Forward to at Manifest Arts Festival 2025
May 13, 2025IMAGINE: Manifest Arts Festival 2025 continues 黑料网鈥檚 unique tradition. Here鈥檚 what to expect, how to register, and what there is to look forward to.
Science and Mathematics Professor Luis Nasser Publishes Research on Musical Harmony
May 12, 2025Luis Nasser鈥檚 new paper explores the thermodynamic roots of why harmony sounds pleasing to the ear.
'黑料网 Chronicle' Wins Prestigious Lisagor Award
May 12, 2025"The 黑料网 Chronicle," 黑料网鈥檚 student-led news outlet, earned the Peter Lisagor Award for Best Campus Coverage and was named a finalist in the Best Email Newsletter category.
David Cromer Directs George Clooney, 鈥楧ead Outlaw鈥 and Now 鈥楾he Antiquities鈥 at the Goodman
May 09, 2025David Cromer, a Tony-winning director and 黑料网 honorary degree recipient, is earning critical acclaim for two Broadway hits and returns to Chicago to co-direct "The Antiquities" at Goodman Theatre.
Animation Career Review Ranks 黑料网鈥檚 Animation Program Among the Best in the Nation
May 05, 2025黑料网鈥檚 Animation program ranked #5 nationally among schools offering an Animation-related BA by "Animation Career Review."
黑料网 Audio and Music Professor Named Finalist for American Prize in Composition
Apr 30, 2025Philip Seward received recognition for the opera 鈥淎 House Divided,鈥 which he composed with the support of a 黑料网 Faculty Development Grant.
黑料网 Interior Architecture Students Selected for Metropolis Future100
Apr 28, 2025Three interior architecture students were honored in 鈥淢etropolis鈥 magazine鈥檚 2025 Future100 list for their innovation and design excellence.
Global Grooves: 黑料网 Students Travel to Germany for International Band and Business Camp
Apr 28, 2025黑料网 students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
鈥榁ariety鈥 Lists 黑料网 in Annual Education Impact Report
Apr 25, 2025"Variety" once again features 黑料网 in its annual list, which recognizes select schools for their standout training, top-notch faculty, and career preparation.
Producer Marcos 鈥楰osine鈥 Palacios and Actor Joseph Sikora to Receive Honorary Degrees at 黑料网's 2025 Commencement
Apr 22, 2025黑料网 will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to acclaimed actor Joseph Sikora 鈥98 and Grammy-nominated producer Marcos 鈥淜osine鈥 Palacios 鈥06 at the 2025 Commencement.
黑料网 Recognized for its Commitments to Energy Efficiency Over the Last Decade
Apr 21, 2025The Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program has helped 黑料网 with its energy savings for its South Loop campus since 2013.
CineYouth Festival to Feature Work by 黑料网's Emerging Filmmakers
Apr 17, 2025Seven 黑料网 students and alumni will showcase their short films at this year鈥檚 CineYouth Festival, which is presented each year by the Chicago International Film Festival and is free to the public.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Sections to Be Displayed at 黑料网 During 鈥淩ENT鈥 Production
Apr 16, 2025Three sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed at the Getz Theatre Center from April 30鈥揗ay 13.
黑料网 Professor Recognized as 2025 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Award Winner
Apr 09, 2025Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, a professor at 黑料网, has been honored as one of 37 Champion Award winners for supporting nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2024 election.
From 黑料网 to the Kentucky Derby: Jacey Rhorer鈥檚 Journey in the Art of Hatmaking
Apr 08, 2025Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
Dance Students Premiere New Works at Student Performance Night, April 10-11
Apr 07, 2025This event will feature original dance works by students, celebrating creativity and personal stories through choreography.
黑料网 Once Again Designated a Voter-Friendly Campus
Apr 04, 2025The Fair Elections Center鈥檚 Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognizes 黑料网 for encouraging students to register and vote.
黑料网 School of Visual Arts Hosts Artist Talk with Phyllis Bramson, April 16
Apr 03, 2025The School of Visual Arts at 黑料网 hosts an artist talk with acclaimed painter Phyllis Bramson, whose work combines historical and pop culture influences to explore themes of love, intimacy, and human connection.
黑料网 Students Attend Chicago Women's History Conference
Apr 03, 2025Thanks 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 Community Comes Together to Select Local Winners of Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Mar 25, 2025黑料网 is the regional affiliate for Cook County and the Chicago area for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Resource Reboot: School of Communication and Culture Maximizes Potential of Existing Spaces and Equipment
Mar 21, 2025黑料网鈥檚 School of Communication and Culture holds open house to introduce 黑料网 community to new Digital Content Studio and upgraded Live TV Studio.
黑料网 Alum Niko Gerentes '18 Voices Characters in DreamWorks Animated Short
Mar 14, 2025Niko Gerentes 鈥18, a 黑料网 alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short 鈥淭he Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.鈥
Smart Strands: 黑料网 Students Launch 'Braid' App for Textured Hair Education
Mar 12, 2025Four seniors from 黑料网鈥檚 UX/UI design program are addressing a longstanding gap in the beauty industry with Braid, an educational app offering extensive resources on textured hair care.
黑料网 Alum Molly Williams '13 Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Mar 12, 2025Molly Williams, who earned her BA in Fiction Writing at 黑料网, will pursue a PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Victorian literature and ecological ethics.
Art, Identity, and Empowerment: For Women, by Women Art Exhibition Returns to 黑料网
Mar 11, 2025For Women, by Women is an annual student-led exhibition showcasing the voices of women and nonbinary artists through photography, painting, fashion, and more.
Vibrant New Mural Pays Tribute to 黑料网鈥檚 135th Anniversary
Mar 11, 2025Illustration alum Mac McGuire 鈥24 creates her first major mural for 黑料网 as the lead artist.
黑料网 Associate Professor Molly Schneider Wins 2025 Broadcast Historian Award
Mar 10, 2025Molly Schneider, PhD, receives the prestigious award for her book 鈥淕old Dust on the Air: Television Anthology Drama and Midcentury American Culture.鈥
Literary Legends Reimagined: 黑料网 and Glessner House Present Special Women鈥檚 History Month Performance of 鈥淵ou on the Moors Now鈥
Mar 10, 2025黑料网 partners with Glessner House for a performance of 鈥淵ou on the Moors Now,鈥 a bold reimagining of four literary heroines who challenge societal expectations.
Not Just Clowning Around: Abby Rankin Crafts a Purposeful Comedy Career at 黑料网
Mar 10, 2025Abby Rankin, a senior at 黑料网, blends comedy and education.
Ten Women Who Shaped Film: 黑料网 Professor Shares Her Picks for Most Influential Female Filmmakers
Mar 07, 2025Karla Rae Fuller, PhD, a professor at 黑料网 and author of a recent book on inclusive screenwriting, shares her perspective on the women who have had the most profound impact on film.
'黑料网 Chronicle' Wins 33 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Awards
Mar 07, 2025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.
黑料网 Theatre and Audio/Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Jeff Awards
Mar 05, 2025黑料网 alumni and faculty from the schools of Theatre and Dance and Audio and Music have earned nominations for the Jeff Awards, which celebrate excellence in Chicago theatre.
Alum Turns Life Experiences Into Award-Nominated Stories
Mar 05, 2025Alum Michelle Brady 鈥07, a military veteran and attorney, proves it鈥檚 never too late to return to the literary world.
Mark Ballogg '81 Captures Chicago鈥檚 Creative Spaces in Book 鈥淢aking Space鈥
Feb 26, 2025Photography alum Mark Ballogg unveils the hidden world of Chicago's artist studios in his new book, "Making Space," offering a glimpse into the creative environments of 119 local artists.
Academy Award Voter Kubilay Uner Talks Oscar-Nominated Film Scores
Feb 24, 2025Kubilay Uner, director of 黑料网鈥檚 top-rated Music Composition for the Screen program, reflects on his first year as voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and shares his insights on this year鈥檚 five nominated original film scores.
Seven 黑料网 Students Earn National Fashion Scholarship
Feb 17, 2025Seven students have been named Fashion Scholarship Fund Class of 2025 Scholars and will be honored at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
New Article by 黑料网 Professors Explores the Legacy of Sonic Pioneer Steve Albini and Electrical Audio
Feb 13, 2025The authors look at the entrepreneurial approach and lasting impact of the late Steve Albini on the music industry, highlighting his dedication to artistic integrity and fairness through his studio, Electrical Audio.
From 黑料网 to CNN: Katherine Iorio鈥檚 Career Journey Toward an Emmy Award
Feb 12, 2025黑料网 Journalism alum Katherine Iorio 鈥13 wins Emmy for CNN's breaking news coverage of the Israel-Hamas War as part of CNN's team that covered outbreak of Israel-Hamas conflict.
Student's First-Year Film Brings Healing and Hope
Feb 11, 2025First-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.
黑料网 and Partners to Host Chicago Premiere of "Meanwhile" with Director Q&A, February 24
Feb 04, 2025黑料网 and partners will host the Chicago premiere of 鈥淢eanwhile,鈥 a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
Winter to Spring: A Guide to Chicago鈥檚 Unmissable Events at 黑料网 and Beyond
Jan 24, 2025From performances at 黑料网 to parades and music festivals around the city, there鈥檚 no shortage of ways to stay entertained this winter and spring.
Students Launch 鈥淚n Flux,鈥 an Interactive Digital Magazine
Jan 17, 2025黑料网 students from six majors collaborated to create 鈥淚n Flux,鈥 an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
Top Stories from 黑料网 in 2024
Jan 17, 2025From winning prestigious awards and grants to collaborating with big brands like NASCAR and L'Or茅al, here are the top stories from 黑料网 in 2024.
The Dance Center Presents the Chicago Solo Spotlight Festival, March 13-15
Jan 14, 2025The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | Po鈥機hop and Nora Sharp.
黑料网 Team Wins National NRF Retail Challenge
Jan 14, 2025黑料网 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
Alumni and Faculty Shine in Newcity Stage鈥檚 'Players 2025'
Jan 09, 2025The School of Theatre and Dance celebrates alumni and faculty featured in Newcity Stage's 鈥淧layers 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.鈥
UX Design Students Develop App Prototype for Easier Campus Navigation
Jan 06, 2025CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps 黑料网 students navigate campus and access key resources.
黑料网's Kate Stransky Celebrates Sundance Selection
Dec 20, 2024Kate Stransky, an adjunct faculty member at 黑料网, is the production designer for 鈥淚nkwo for When the Starving Return,鈥 a stop-motion short selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
黑料网鈥檚 24 Favorite Photos of 2024
Dec 19, 2024黑料网 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 compiled the 24 best action shots, portraits, and landscapes she captured over 2024.
Winning Student Designers Recognized at Patagonia Worn Wear Event
Dec 13, 2024On December 11, 黑料网鈥檚 School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia鈥檚 Fulton Market store.
黑料网 Raises More Than $640,000 for Student Scholarships at Annual Gala
Dec 10, 2024黑料网鈥檚 largest fundraising event returned for its third year to support Persistence Scholarships, ensuring students have the financial backing needed to graduate college.
The Power of Persistence: 黑料网's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Persistence Scholarships Provide Relief for 黑料网 Students
Nov 26, 2024黑料网 supports juniors and seniors through the Persistence Scholarship with funds raised at the college鈥檚 annual gala.
黑料网 Students Help Austin Airport Win Prestigious Marketing Award
Nov 21, 2024Creative Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport鈥檚 concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
School of Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淔abulation, or the Re-Education of Undine,鈥 November 20-December 7
Nov 20, 2024This social satire explores themes of identity and race through the story of a Black woman鈥檚 journey of self-discovery, featuring an all-student cast and production team.
黑料网 Alumni Share Their Stories, Work, and Advice
Nov 19, 2024黑料网 alumni, including a GRAMMY nominee and Disney animator, return to campus to inspire the next generation of creators with their expertise and unique perspectives.
Gotham City Comes to 黑料网: A Creative Collaboration Inspired by the Batcycle and a New Partnership
Nov 13, 2024A soundstage at 黑料网鈥檚 Media Production Center transforms into Gotham City for a recent open house for prospective students and their families thanks to a collaboration between faculty, students, alumni, and corporate partners.
11 黑料网 Students Awarded the Chicagoland Transfer Award for 2024
Nov 13, 2024The Chicagoland Transfer Award recognizes transfer students from eligible Chicago area community colleges based on academic merit. The winners received scholarships for the fall 2024 semester.
黑料网 Ranks #15 in 'TheWrap's' 2024 Best Film Schools List
Nov 11, 2024黑料网 earns a prestigious spot as #15 on TheWrap鈥檚 2024 list of Best Film Schools, recognizing its innovative approach to film education and industry connections.
黑料网 Film and TV Students and Alums Win Big
Nov 07, 2024The 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.
School of Design Receives $75,000 Grant for Student-Led Game Development
Nov 04, 2024The School of Design has been awarded a $75,000 Illinois Innovation Voucher grant to fund a student-led project developing an educational game focused on college and early career development.
Theatre Alums Slay in Babes With Blades' "A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream"
Nov 04, 2024黑料网 Theatre alums are involved in Babes With Blades Theatre Company鈥檚 A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream, showing at the Edge Theater from October 16 through November 23.
Stage Combat Professor Demonstrates How to Make a Blood Pack
Oct 30, 2024Curious how stage actors use fake movie-quality blood during fight sequences? Professor of Instruction David Woolley explains his favorite way to create fake blood for stage.
Fashion Students Shine at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024 in Milan
Oct 30, 2024Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
School of Fashion Teams Up With Patagonia for Sustainable Design Challenge
Oct 30, 2024The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
Student Films Nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards
Oct 18, 2024Two 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.
Chicago International Film Festival Spotlights 黑料网 Talent
Oct 16, 2024The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 黑料网 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
The Chronicle Grows Its Spanish Language Section With the Guidance of New Bilingual Faculty Advisor
Oct 14, 2024黑料网's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
黑料网 Welcomes NBCU Academy AI Summit to Campus
Oct 02, 2024黑料网 students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
Fashion Design Student Joelle Olabode Wins CFDA Scholarship
Sep 30, 2024Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
黑料网's Carolina Posse Selected for Prestigious Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship
Sep 26, 2024The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation鈥檚 annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
鈥楤oy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake鈥 Collab Makes Waves in Adaptive Fashion
Sep 25, 2024黑料网鈥檚 School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.
黑料网 Student Film 'The New Raymond' to Compete at Glendale International Film Festival
Sep 24, 2024鈥淭he New Raymond," a 黑料网 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Work of 黑料网 Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX鈥檚 鈥楾he Bear鈥
Sep 19, 2024Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 鈥19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX鈥檚 鈥淭he Bear,鈥 the impact of her 黑料网 education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Grace Overbeke Explores Comedian Jean Carroll's Life and Career in 鈥楩irst Lady of Laughs鈥
Sep 17, 2024Before "Hacks" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," there was the comedienne who started it all.
Theatre Advisory Board Launches with Inaugural Event Honoring Sheldon Patinkin
Sep 04, 2024The new Theatre Advisory Board, comprised of alumni and industry leaders, celebrates the life and legacy of Sheldon Patinkin at their inaugural event, September 21.
黑料网 TV Expert Predicts This Year鈥檚 Emmy Winners
Sep 04, 2024Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year鈥檚 Emmy winners, from the epic revival of 鈥淪hogun鈥 to the controversial comedy nominee 鈥淭he Bear.鈥
Fall 2024 at 黑料网: Get Ready to Make Your Mark
Sep 03, 2024A new semester is upon us. Get ready to discover new vibrant campus art and reconnect with friends.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024黑料网 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
The Dance Center Announces Season 51 With an Eye Toward Intergenerational and Diverse Dancemaking
Aug 28, 2024The Dance Center of 黑料网 unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
Summer Programs at 黑料网 Ignite Young Talent
Aug 23, 2024黑料网 keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at 黑料网, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
Meet the 'Sound Opinions' Scholarship Prize Winners From 黑料网
Aug 21, 2024Nine 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.
Megan Hammond '22 Takes the Stage at Lollapalooza
Aug 16, 2024Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza鈥檚 Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
'Wanderer' Publication Clinches Silver Award
Aug 13, 2024The 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 Honors 24 Alums for 鈥24 in 2024鈥
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 黑料网鈥檚 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 鈥24 in 2024,鈥 a college-wide initiative that celebrates 黑料网 alumni and their career accomplishments.
黑料网 Theatre and Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2024 Joseph Jefferson Awards
Aug 08, 2024This year's nominees include individuals from 黑料网's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
GRAMMY-Winning 黑料网 Faculty Member Inducted Into Chicago Blues Hall of Fame
Aug 08, 2024Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at 黑料网, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
Students Paint the Town: 黑料网 and Partners Expand Wabash Arts Corridor With New Murals
Aug 01, 2024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.
'MovieMaker' Ranks 黑料网 Among the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada
Jul 17, 2024黑料网 is once again recognized in 鈥楳ovieMaker鈥檚鈥 annual list of top film schools.
Alum Patricia Kara鈥檚 New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
黑料网's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads 黑料网鈥檚 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter.鈥
黑料网 Students Rock L鈥橭r茅al's Global Competition聽
Jun 26, 2024Angie 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.
黑料网 Faculty, Alums Chosen for Walder Foundation's 2024 Platform Awards
Jun 25, 2024The Walder Foundation has named three Chicago-based performing artists, including two 黑料网 alumni and one faculty member, as recipients of its prestigious 2024 Platform Awards.
Second Annual 黑料网 Dance Center Symposium Welcomes Proposals through August 9
Jun 24, 2024The Dance Center's 2024 Symposium 鈥淓xperiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm鈥 is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
黑料网 Students Partner With NASCAR to Create Race-Themed Games
Jun 13, 2024You 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.
Adjunct Faculty Member to Perform at Midsommarfest Street Festival
Jun 07, 2024Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at 黑料网, joins N脝 on stage in Chicago鈥檚 Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Film Festival Selects Animated Student Short for Screening
May 29, 2024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.
Spring Semester In Review At 黑料网
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 黑料网 Highlights
New Exhibition, Captured Earth, Opens May 24 at MoCP
May 20, 2024The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 黑料网 (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024黑料网 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
黑料网 Professor Jackie Spinner Wins Prestigious Media Award
May 14, 2024Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 黑料网鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
The Levin Family Expands Student-Focused Funds to Support 黑料网 Students
May 02, 2024As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 黑料网 to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
Ryan Argast '15 to Sing National Anthem at May 17 Cubs Game
May 02, 2024On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
黑料网 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college鈥檚 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Ask the Expert: How to Style Yourself for Graduation
Apr 30, 2024黑料网 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
Creativity Without Limits: 黑料网 Students Bring Imaginary World to Life With Virtual Production
Apr 25, 2024黑料网 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center鈥檚 Stage 3.
黑料网 Students Gear Up for TEDx Impulse and Impact Event on May 2
Apr 24, 2024黑料网 students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.聽
Registration Now Open for the Scholarship-Eligible Summer Social Justice Institute
Apr 23, 2024Beginning April 22, 2024, students can register for COLL 299 Topics in Creativity and Social Justice: LGBTQIA+ Social Health Equality
Celebrating World Book Day with Caldecott Award Committee Member Katie Paciga
Apr 22, 2024Dive into the world of children鈥檚 books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 黑料网.
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024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.
From 黑料网 Stages to the Bright Lights: Theatre Alums Offer Industry Insights in Panel Discussion
Apr 19, 2024黑料网's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
CineYouth Festival Leans on 黑料网 Student Talent Behind the Scenes and on the Screens
Apr 16, 2024The 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.
黑料网 Team Wins U.S. L'Or茅al Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
The 黑料网 Community Gathers for Solar Eclipse
Apr 12, 2024鈥淭he 黑料网 Chronicle鈥 and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicago鈥檚 Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led 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.
Upcoming Festivals to Showcase Animated Short by Sophomore Film and Television Student
Apr 09, 2024International student Carlos Lerma鈥檚 film 鈥楾reasure Haunt鈥 will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
Theatre Alum A. Ashley Hoff to Release Revealing Book on 'Mommie Dearest'
Apr 08, 2024Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff's forthcoming book, "With Love, Mommie Dearest," offers an insider's account of the making of the iconic 1981 film and its enduring cultural impact, with events planned for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-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.
NBCU Academy and 'The 黑料网 Chronicle' Host Panel Discussion About LatinX Voter Engagement
Apr 04, 2024Telemundo Chicago鈥檚 Iris Berr铆os, NBC Chicago鈥檚 Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network鈥檚 Hugo Balta 鈥 who teaches at 黑料网 鈥 join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.鈥
Ask the Expert: Beth Davis-Berg on Environmental Science
Apr 02, 2024From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the 黑料网 Green Buildings Program (CCC 鈥 GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
Award-Winning 黑料网 Faculty Film Now Available On-Demand
Apr 02, 2024鈥淕ood Guy with a Gun,鈥 written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 黑料网, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at 黑料网, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
鈥樅诹贤 Chronicle鈥 Soars, Crowned Best Newspaper by National College Media Association
Apr 02, 2024黑料网鈥檚 student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
Summer at 黑料网 Offers Immersive Experience for Young Creatives
Mar 29, 2024黑料网 welcomes high school students to take college-level courses, experience campus life with Summer at 黑料网.
黑料网 Student Film Garners Awards Worldwide
Mar 25, 2024"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 黑料网 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Win $400 Prize by Submitting Your Art to Black Album Mixtape
Mar 13, 2024Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
The Bluest Eye: Exploring Transdisciplinary Storytelling at 黑料网
Mar 12, 2024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.
Music Department to Host Concert Benefitting Migrants
Mar 12, 2024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.
DARKROOM Leap Night Celebrates Excellence in Photography on the Rare Extra Day of the Year
Mar 11, 2024Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on 黑料网鈥檚 Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
I Am, I Am, I Am Exhibition Explores the Pitfalls of Traditional Femininity
Mar 08, 2024黑料网鈥檚 C33 Gallery presents I Am, I Am, I Am, a two-person exhibition of work by Nora Benjamin and Arrietta van der Voort. Both photographers challenge gender roles and explore the internal experience of girlhood with their thought-provoking exhibit.
Associate Professor Yonty Friesem Presents Keynote Address on Media Literacy in Brussels
Mar 07, 2024Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and 黑料网鈥檚 Media for Social Impact program.
Empowering Creatives at Shop黑料网
Mar 07, 2024During 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.
Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" Comes to 黑料网 March 15-23, Featuring Exclusive March 22 Blackout Performance
Mar 04, 2024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.
Film Composer and Professor Discusses Original Score Oscar Nominees
Mar 04, 2024Kubilay Uner, who leads 黑料网's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
黑料网鈥檚 Wabash Arts Corridor Named to List of USA Today Best10 Arts Districts
Mar 01, 2024Want to experience art while strolling the streets of the South Loop neighborhood? Look no further than our Wabash Arts Corridor, which was named one of the best places to view public art in the U.S.
LaTasha Barnes' The Jazz Continuum Takes Center Stage at The Dance Center
Feb 27, 2024Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in March鈥攁 transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
'黑料网 Chronicle' Wins 20 Awards at Illinois College Press Association Award Ceremony
Feb 20, 2024"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.
黑料网 Students Prepare for 16th Annual Paint it Black Showcase
Feb 19, 2024Students in 黑料网's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
B-Series Festival Celebrates a Decade of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture with B-LONG
Feb 14, 2024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.
Award Winning Playwright Martyna Majok Shares Insight, Experiences with 黑料网 Students
Feb 13, 2024Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok visited 黑料网, engaging in a Q&A session with students about her creative process, working-class representation in the arts, and having the courage to share personal stories.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024黑料网 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Drag Superstar Shea Coule茅 鈥11 Returns to 黑料网
Feb 13, 2024黑料网 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule茅 鈥11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule茅-curated fashion exhibit window.
Student-Run C3 Expo Welcomes Anime and Manga Fans to 黑料网
Feb 13, 2024黑料网 students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.
Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid Publishes New Book and Article on the Domestic Posthuman
Feb 12, 2024黑料网鈥檚 Colbey Reid and her co-author look at various iterations of the posthuman and assert the need for alternative, feminist readings of technology and the future of humanity.
Alum Brandon Faris '02 Part of Team Behind New Run-DMC Docu-Series
Feb 09, 2024Professional pivot leads to career success for 黑料网 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Learn 5 ASL Signs to Spread the Love at 黑料网
Feb 08, 2024Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? 黑料网 offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to 黑料网 Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024黑料网's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Super Bowl Ads: What Matters and What Works
Feb 05, 2024Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 黑料网, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
Comic Legend and 黑料网 Alum Shecky Greene '47 Passes Away at 97
Feb 02, 2024Before he became a consistent presence on the Las Vegas strip and late-night talk shows, Shecky Greene 鈥47 attended 黑料网.
黑料网 Says Goodbye to Alum Peter Berkos '51
Feb 02, 2024Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos 鈥51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Black History Month in Chicago
Jan 31, 2024Celebrate Black History Month with 黑料网 and around the city
When the World Is Your Classroom, You Make Amazing Discoveries
Jan 30, 2024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.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024黑料网 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
鈥诹贤 Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Martyna Majok
Jan 26, 2024Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play 鈥淐ost of Living,鈥 will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
Alum Filmmaker's Short Selected for Inclusion at Berlin Film Festival
Jan 23, 2024鈥淪hi Ri Fan Gu鈥 (鈥淪ojourn to Shangri-La鈥), a film by Yihan Lin MFA 鈥21, makes its international debut in February.
Book by Professor Larry Minsky and Co-Authors Named Finalist for Prestigious Marketing Award
Jan 22, 2024Authors explore conversational AI鈥檚 impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
USA TODAY Travel Awards Nominates Wabash Arts Corridor for Best Arts District
Jan 22, 2024黑料网 is excited to announce that USA TODAY'S 10Best Reader's Choice Travel Awards nominated Wabash Arts Corridor (WAC) for "Best Arts District" in 2024
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Semester
Jan 19, 2024There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at 黑料网.
Then, Now, Next鈥擳he Dance Center at 黑料网鈥檚 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at 黑料网 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Top Stories at 黑料网 in 2023
Jan 16, 2024A year in review. See the top stories from our students, alumni and 黑料网 community.
Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
Jan 12, 2024鈥淢usher,鈥 a film made by 黑料网 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
黑料网 and Local Nonprofit Collaborate to Showcase Valuable LBGTQ+ Community Resource聽
Jan 12, 2024In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
Honoring MLK In and Around Chicago
Jan 11, 2024黑料网 encourages everyone to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by serving their community.
'Jeopardy!' Invites 黑料网 Staff Member Back a Second Time
Jan 02, 2024Andrew Whatley, Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing Communications, is BACK for a second time on Jeopardy! after making his first appearance on the show last year.
Grace Kessler Overbeke to Present The Many Mrs Maisels 20th Century US Jewish Female StandUp Comedians
Dec 21, 2023Grace Kessler Overbeke will present a talk entitled "The Many Mrs. Maisels: 20th-Century U.S. Jewish Female Stand-Up Comedians鈥 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
ASL Conference Brings High School and College Students Together at 黑料网
Dec 18, 2023ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 黑料网
What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: 黑料网 Edition
Dec 18, 2023黑料网 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Five 黑料网 Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 黑料网 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.鈥
黑料网 Grad Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 Awarded $30,000 Grant From 3Arts
Dec 11, 2023Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
黑料网 and the Chicago Fashion Incubator Announce New Partnership
Dec 11, 2023The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at 黑料网.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at 黑料网 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
'The 黑料网 Chronicle' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
Nov 28, 2023黑料网 launched the school鈥檚 first student newspaper 鈥淐C Writer鈥 in 1973. Renamed 鈥淭he 黑料网 Chronicle鈥 in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
GRAMMY-Nominated Artist-in-Residence Russell Gunn to Perform With 黑料网 Student Ensembles
Nov 21, 2023Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with 黑料网鈥檚 jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
Persistence Scholarships Support Student Success
Nov 20, 2023Funds 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 Hollywood Reporter' Once Again Names 黑料网鈥檚 Music Composition for Screen MFA the Best in World
Nov 16, 2023For the second year in a row, 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter鈥 ranks 黑料网's graduate program in Music No. 1.
Audio Arts and Acoustics Student Awarded Scholarship to Travel To New York City for Audio Engineering Conference
Nov 14, 2023The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
Apollo Baldoz 鈥09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Nov 13, 2023Apollo Baldoz 鈥09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Accreditation for ASL Bachelor鈥檚 Renewed for Next 10 Years
Nov 06, 2023黑料网 is proud to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) granted the ASL-English Interpretation bachelor鈥檚 program with a 10-year accreditation extension in October 2023.
黑料网 Alum and AIDS Activist Danny Sotomayor '80 Subject of New PBS Documentary
Nov 02, 2023The WTTW documentary was written, directed, and produced by WTTW Producer and 黑料网 Alum Daniel Andries and edited by Adjunct Faculty Member and Alum Sharon Zurek 鈥76.
Student Short Part of 29th Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov 01, 2023Filmmaker Shiloh Tumo Washington 鈥22 will have his short screened on Nov. 4 and 11 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Associate Professor in Communication Is Keynote Speaker at Fulbright Conference in Romania
Nov 01, 2023At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how 黑料网 students learn to identity misinformation.
Journalism Symposium Brings Secretary of Interior to 黑料网 and Learning Opportunities to Students
Oct 18, 2023The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to 黑料网 with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
Business and Entrepreneurship Re-Launches American Marketing Association Chapter
Oct 17, 2023On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at 黑料网 hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.
Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six 黑料网 students made the animated short 鈥淪cream Writers鈥 as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Semester in LA Students Go Where Entertainment, Media, and Technology Converge
Oct 10, 2023黑料网 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As hip hop turns 50, we look at 黑料网鈥檚 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023黑料网, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
La Cultura Cura Bridges the Gap Between Heritage and Mental Health
Oct 05, 2023黑料网鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) department has developed a month-long program of events that aims to showcase the culture, history, and contributions of 黑料网鈥檚 Latine/Hispanic community. Among them is 鈥淟a Cultura Cura,鈥 (Culture Heals) a mental health conversation featuring Dr. Ricardo Camacho, founder of Salud Chicago.
Chicago International Film Festival to Feature Work by 黑料网 Alums
Oct 03, 2023鈥淒eparting Seniors鈥 and 鈥淎ll Happy Families,鈥 films made thanks to the talents of 黑料网 alums, will be shown at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Dashawna Wright MFA 鈥18, producer of 鈥淒eparting Seniors,鈥 will be coming to 黑料网 with the film鈥檚 cast and crew for a preview and discussion.
黑料网 Associate Provost Editor of New Book on 'Desperately Seeking Susan' Director Susan Seidelman
Sep 26, 2023Film producer and feminist film festival co-founder Susan Kerns is editor of 鈥淩eFocus: The Films of Susan Seidelman,鈥 which includes Kerns鈥 interview with the director.
Wabash Arts Corridor Unveils Two New Murals Dedicated to Women's Political Engagement
Sep 21, 2023The Wabash Arts Corridor announces the September 28th dedication of the Suffrage Mural Series that celebrates women鈥檚 political engagement
黑料网 Fashion Studies Symposium Teaches Lessons in Inclusivity
Aug 22, 2023黑料网 faculty explore what it means to make, merchandise, retail, market and celebrate fashion that鈥痚ngages with,鈥痳ather than鈥痙enies, the existence of鈥痬ost people鈥檚 bodies.
黑料网 Professor, Alum Explore Conversational AI in New Book
Aug 16, 2023Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
The Hollywood Reporter Ranks 黑料网 12th Best Film School in US
Aug 15, 2023Emmy-nominated talent and new virtual production programming highlighted.
黑料网 Students Rise and Shine on 'Good Morning America'
Aug 14, 2023Students and staff show their 黑料网 pride to a national audience on live television.
Outdoor Installation Honors Women Who Photograph Music
Aug 14, 2023黑料网 worked in conjunction with the ARChive of Contemporary Music, Metro/smartbar, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Wabash Arts Corridor to honor women who created the mythology and iconography of popular music.
黑料网 Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
Then, Now, Next鈥擳he Dance Center at 黑料网 Celebrates 50 Years of Dedication to Sharing the Present Moment of Dance
Aug 07, 202350th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
Welcome to Fall 2023 at 黑料网
Aug 07, 2023Get ready for a jam-packed semester at 黑料网 with events for students, families, and the community.
Live Body Fashion
Aug 04, 2023A multi-workshop symposium on innovation through inclusivity. Hosted by 黑料网's Department of Fashion Studies.
Live Body Fashion
Aug 04, 2023A multi-workshop symposium on innovation through inclusivity. Hosted by 黑料网's Department of Fashion Studies.
Lollapalooza Provides Students Valuable Festival Work Experience Thanks to Alum
Aug 03, 2023黑料网 students will be working at the four-day music festival thanks to an alum鈥檚 business relationship with one of the largest concert promoters in the United States.
黑料网 Makes 'MovieMaker's' 2023 List of 25 Best Film Schools
Jul 31, 2023The publication recognizes 黑料网 for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate film and TV degree programs as well as its Semester in LA program.
Corporate Collaboration Presents Students Opportunity to Bring Gift Bag Designs to Market
Jul 31, 2023Students at 黑料网 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
黑料网 Alums Among the 2023 Emmy Nominees
Jul 17, 2023The Television Academy recently announced its list of Emmy nominees for the 2022-2023 television season, with 黑料网 alums earning recognition for their outstanding work.
'The 黑料网 Chronicle' Wins Grant to Investigate Mental Health Issues
Jul 17, 2023"The 黑料网 Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
黑料网 Board of Trustees Elects John M. Holmes as New Chair
Jul 13, 2023Head of AAR CORP. succeeds Bill Wolf as Chair.
黑料网 Installs New Radio Tower for Student-Led WCRX
Jul 10, 2023Perched upon 黑料网鈥檚 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
黑料网 Sound Professionals Along for the Ride at NASCAR's Chicago Pit Stop
Jun 27, 2023Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from 黑料网 play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
黑料网 Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 黑料网.
黑料网 Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicago鈥檚 Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023鈥淥ur Chicago: Freedom Music,鈥 a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago鈥檚 Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 鈥17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
黑料网 to Host Virtual Panel on Intimacy for Stage and Screen
Jun 13, 2023On June 21, a panel of 黑料网 alumni will discuss the work of staging and performing intimate scenes in theatre and cinema.
Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
Jun 12, 2023黑料网 provides recommendations on how to observe Juneteenth 2023 around the city and from home.
Adjunct Faculty Member Ryan Black to Perform an Experimental Soundscape
Jun 06, 2023Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present 鈥淭emporal Biomes,鈥 an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
The HistoryMakers Awards 2023-2024 Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship to 黑料网 Associate Professor Robert Hanserd
Jun 02, 2023Robert Hanserd is among 12 awardees of fellowship that provides opportunities to demonstrate how faculty can creatively incorporate the HistoryMakers鈥 African American video oral history archive into curricula.
Designing Bandages: Curad Competition Scores Students Cash Prizes
Jun 01, 2023Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
Summer Season at 黑料网
May 30, 2023Get the most out of your summer at 黑料网 and throughout the city.
黑料网 Professor Gilbert Nominated for Tony Award
May 25, 2023Professor Heather Gilbert is nominated for second Tony in lighting design.
黑料网 Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023鈥淎nimation Career Review鈥 ranks 黑料网 second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
The 黑料网 Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events鈥 new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wabash Arts Corridor Nominated in 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers鈥 Choice Awards
May 18, 2023Founded by 黑料网, the South Loop corridor is in the running for Best Arts District.
黑料网 Alums Have Films Showcased During Cannes Film Festival
May 11, 2023The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
Class of 2023 by the Numbers
May 08, 2023Get to know a little bit about the makeup of the 黑料网 class of 2023.
MAM Alum Alissa Klaus on Art, Community, and Career Fulfillment
May 08, 2023How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 黑料网 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
黑料网 Ranked No. 1 Illustration School in Illinois
May 05, 2023鈥楢nimation Career Review鈥 announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 黑料网 topping the list.
Looking Ahead to Manifest Unlocked
May 01, 2023This is everything you need to know before 黑料网鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival 2023.
Alum Jacob Mooney Lands Job at Pioneering Interactive Trading Card Company
May 01, 2023Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
Dance Senior Tristen Sanborn on Tap, Teaching, and Taking on Life After 黑料网
May 01, 2023How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Meet Team Manifest
Apr 27, 2023Meet the team of 黑料网 students who make the Manifest Arts Festival possible.
Choose Chicago Names Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 Artist of the Year
Apr 27, 2023Visual Artist Vashon Jordan Jr. recognized for work that exemplifies spirit of Chicago.
Renowned Conductor in Residence With 黑料网's New Music Ensemble
Apr 26, 2023Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and master arranger Cliff Colnot will be on campus conducting the Music Department鈥檚 New Music Ensemble in open rehearsals on April 26, May 1, and May 3.
黑料网 Student Recognized for Her Work Getting Out the Vote on Campus and Beyond
Apr 26, 2023Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 黑料网, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
Fashion Studies Students Participate in ARC'TERYX Design Challenge
Apr 25, 2023The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
Fashion Studies Alum's Internship Launches Career in Apparel Design
Apr 24, 2023Alum and Designer Rebecca Martin BFA 鈥19 now works in New York City on brands seen at Walmarts and Targets across the country.
黑料网 Students Hold Second Annual Comedy Festival
Apr 24, 2023A class of 黑料网 Students welcome comedians to the stage for the second-ever 黑料网 Laughs Comedy Festival.
Arts Management Master's Degree Opens Doors of Opportunity for Museum Professional Jessica Meis
Apr 24, 2023Graduate student works as a collections assistant at 黑料网's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Advertising Students Earn a Spot on Prestigious Young Ones Student Award Shortlist
Apr 18, 2023A team of 黑料网 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
黑料网 to Confer Degrees on Theatre Critic, Jazz Artist at Commencement 2023
Apr 18, 2023Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former 黑料网 faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the college鈥檚 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
黑料网 To Host Fashion Revolution Week Activities April 20-27
Apr 17, 2023Fashion Revolution Week activities at 黑料网 include an ethical fashion panel discussion with "Worn鈥" author Sofi Thanhauser, a display of student work, a mending workshop, and more.
Professor Susan Imus on the Therapeutic Impact of the Arts
Apr 17, 2023黑料网 Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
Meet the Face of 黑料网's TikTok
Apr 17, 2023Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 黑料网 community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
CineYouth Festival Features Three 黑料网 Student Films
Apr 14, 2023See the selected films at the annual free festival, which will be held in-person April 21 to 23 at Facets in Chicago.
黑料网 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
黑料网 Faculty, Alums, and Students Nominated for Journalism Award
Apr 13, 2023鈥淭he Latinx Word,鈥 a collaborative magazine project produced by Associate Professor Elio Leturia and his students, is one of the works nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists, Chicago Headline Club Lisagor Award.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for 黑料网's L'Or茅al Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from 黑料网 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Students Help Real-Life Clients Meet Real-World Business Goals at SXSW
Apr 10, 2023黑料网 College Chicago students get hands-on experiences in branding, talent scouting, and corporate sponsorships while at SXSW.
Alum George Chen on Building a Life in Development
Apr 10, 2023How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
Students Get to Work in the Music Business at SXSW
Apr 10, 2023黑料网 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.
Professor Stephen Asma Launches Podcast 'Chinwag' With Actor Paul Giamatti
Apr 10, 2023黑料网 Professor Stephen Asma partners with actor Paul Giamatti to dive into world of oddities in 鈥淐hinwag.鈥
黑料网 Faculty Reveal Keys to the Trade in New Book on Music Marketing
Apr 03, 2023How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.
HHHS Associate Professor Publishes Book Decades in the Making
Apr 03, 2023黑料网 History, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor Rami Gabriel鈥檚 new book 鈥淎 Suspicious Science鈥 was published by Oxford University Press.
Music Alum Performs With Beyonc茅 and Lizzo to Uplift Audiences
Apr 03, 2023黑料网 Alum D鈥橺hari Bolden 鈥17 describes her experiences working with two of music鈥檚 biggest superstars and her passion for making music that makes people feel good.
Brower Brothers Make the Leap With Semester in LA
Apr 03, 2023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.
Fall 2023 Course Registration Now Open
Apr 03, 2023These five pieces of advice will help 黑料网 students thrive during class registration.
Alumni, Faculty Shine at Jeff Awards
Mar 30, 2023黑料网 Theatre alumni and faculty were honored at Chicago鈥檚 top theatre awards.
黑料网 Alum and Assistant Professor to Lead Film Workshop at the Chicago Cultural Center
Mar 28, 2023鈥淥ne Day to Make a Movie: Indie Filmmaking Without a Budget,鈥 a free 2-part workshop and double screening led by 黑料网 Assistant Professor Missy Hernandez and Alum Miguel Silveira 鈥05, will take place on April 8.
Midwest Film Festival鈥檚 Emerging Filmmaker Night to Screen 黑料网 Alums鈥 Film
Mar 21, 2023CTVA Alums Dalin Nelson and Rachel Toenies, who both graduated in 2021, will have their film Bliss shown on March 27.
Communication Associate Professor Invites Acclaimed Performer to 黑料网
Mar 20, 2023Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
Dance and Cultural Studies Alum Brianna Heath '17 on the Importance of Listening to Your Genuine Self
Mar 20, 2023Creating the space she needed to thrive led 黑料网 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
Pinball Wizard Jessica Durbala '21 Launches Her First Game
Mar 20, 2023黑料网 Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.
Art History Assistant Professor Onur 脰zt眉rk on Architecture, Decolonization, and Our Intertwined World
Mar 20, 2023How new ways of thinking about art and art history inform our world.
Alum Mary Kate Ashe '19 Promotes Accessibility at SXSW
Mar 20, 2023As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.
SXSW: 黑料网 Students Experience the Ultimate Field Trip
Mar 20, 2023黑料网 students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.
黑料网 Welcomes Executive Producer of Innovative Short Film
Mar 14, 2023Erik Weaver, the executive producer of the short film 鈥淔atHead," will talk to 黑料网 Media Arts students about the film鈥檚 innovative use of on-set virtual production.
Instructor Jason Stephens on the Power and Possibility of Documentary Filmmaking
Mar 13, 2023How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
Assistant Professor Dave Pabellon on Design, Equity, and Communities of Protest
Mar 13, 2023Why leaning into connections and fostering relationships is more important than ever.
鈥楲istening to Indigenous Voices鈥 Series Kicks Off
Mar 13, 2023黑料网鈥檚 cross-disciplinary series highlights Indigenous contributions, impact, and history.
MAM Alum and MFA Student Erica McKeehen on Choosing the Artist鈥檚 Life
Mar 13, 2023How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen鈥檚 happiness and her future.
Career Center and CTVA Connect Students With Chicago Film and TV Industry Resources
Mar 07, 2023On March 3, more than 150 黑料网 students participated in 鈥淐hicago Works: Production Connections,鈥 which featured a panel discussion and resource fair.
黑料网 and DePaul Students Plan and Host Communications Career Conference
Mar 07, 2023Two chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America come together to connect students with communications professionals.
黑料网 to Host 6th Annual Deep Dish Music Festival
Mar 06, 2023黑料网 hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
Student Explores Video Game Storytelling and Wins Gold
Mar 06, 2023Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
Alum Ashley Brown '10 on Live Events, Tour Managing, and Business Building
Mar 06, 2023How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
Adams Brings Journalism Skills to ECW Classroom
Mar 06, 2023Journalist and new English and Creative Writing faculty member Joshua Adams follows his passions for teaching, writing to the 黑料网 classroom.
New Faculty Member Brings Expertise in Virtual Production to 黑料网
Mar 06, 2023Associate Professor James Brust joins 黑料网 to equip students with in-demand skills in virtual production and emerging technologies.
黑料网 Faculty Members鈥 Film Sells Out at Midwest Film Festival
Feb 28, 2023鈥淕ood Guy With A Gun,鈥 directed by 黑料网 Adjunct Professor John Mossman and produced by Associate Professor Kevin Cooper, had its Midwest premiere on February 27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023黑料网鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.
'黑料网 Chronicle' Wins 31 Awards From Illinois College Press Association
Feb 27, 2023"The 黑料网 Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
Trip to Ghana Emphasizes Importance of Music, Culture, and Connection
Feb 27, 2023Associate Professors Robert Hanserd and Rami Gabriel visited Ghana as part of their collaborative research on culture, identity, and diaspora.
Career Day Brings Advertising Professionals Together With 黑料网 Students
Feb 21, 2023黑料网 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation鈥檚 Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
黑料网 Filmmaking Team Premieres 'American Parent' in London
Feb 21, 2023A 黑料网 community of creatives comes together to bring a project to screen at the prestigious British Film Institute鈥檚 37th annual Flare 2023.
Instructor and Alum Vanessa Wright '02 on Filmmaking, Marketing, and Success at Cannes
Feb 20, 2023How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
Dancer Vi McMahon on Art, Activism, and Thriving (Not Surviving)
Feb 20, 2023How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
Ellen Winters Reynolds' Second Act as Professional Vocalist and Teacher
Feb 20, 2023A love of music leads to a life-changing career shift for Ellen Winters Reynolds, an adjunct faculty member at 黑料网.
'Refracting Histories' Exhibit Challenges Art Legacies
Feb 20, 2023The Museum of Contemporary Photography exhibit reveals the contributions of overlooked makers as well as discrimination that maintains the status quo.
CTVA Associate Professor to Discuss Her New Book on Diverse Screenwriting at the Chicago Cultural Center
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Karla Rae Fuller will read from her latest book 鈥淒o the Right Thing: Five Screenplays That Embrace Diversity.鈥
Advertising Innovator Brings His Passion for Branded Entertainment to 黑料网
Feb 13, 2023Assistant Professor Tom Eslinger pitches branded entertainment to 黑料网 students.
Cinema and Television Arts Students Forge Friendships While Creating Films
Feb 13, 2023Georgia Lee, Liberty Thomas, and Marissa Traver set their sights on careers in film and television production and find friendships along the way.
HHSS Associate Professor Co-Authors Groundbreaking Book 'Five Hundred African Voices'
Feb 13, 2023Associate Professor Robert Hanserd explores previously unknown African slave ship survivor tales in 鈥淔ive Hundred African Voices.鈥
Business and Entrepreneurship Student Hunter Meisel Carves Her Own Path
Feb 13, 2023Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
黑料网 Named One of 2023鈥檚 Top Game Design Schools
Feb 07, 2023The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥 annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 黑料网 among the top schools.
黑料网 Journalism Professor to Discuss Documentary with Pulitzer Prize Winner in D.C.
Feb 06, 2023鈥淢orocco, Morocco鈥 was directed by Associate Professor Jackie Spinner and funded in part by 黑料网.
Efroymson Creative Writing Series Welcomes First Artist of 2023
Feb 06, 2023黑料网 hosts poet Huascar Medina.
Chicago Reporter Names Hugo Balta Executive Editor
Feb 06, 2023Adjunct faculty member and 黑料网 parent Hugo Balta hopes new role at "The Chicago Reporter" brings opportunities to 黑料网 students.
Award Season Shines Light on Talents of 黑料网 Alums
Feb 06, 2023Films and shows nominated for prestigious awards are backed by the talents of 黑料网 alums.
Fashion Studies Associate Professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc Pushes Boundaries
Jan 30, 2023Trained as an architect, 黑料网鈥檚 Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
New Welcome Center Opens
Jan 30, 2023黑料网 unveils new home for admissions.
黑料网 to Partner With NBCU Academy
Jan 26, 2023黑料网 students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.
黑料网 Alums Meet With Students at NRF 2023 in New York City
Jan 23, 2023黑料网 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students
Semester in LA Amplifies Opportunities for Audio Arts and Acoustics Student
Jan 23, 2023Driven by a love of music and travel, Raina Villareal ventures to LA to meet sound professionals and explore sound engineering careers.
Theatre Alum Brings 黑料网 Learned Skills to Center Stage
Jan 23, 2023Michael Kurowski 鈥16 stars in production of 鈥淏ig Fish鈥 at The Marriott Theatre.
黑料网 Students Win Scholarships and Take on New York During NRF Foundation Student Program
Jan 18, 2023NRF Foundation scholarship recipients from 黑料网 place second in Student Challenge and enjoy three days of fashion industry events and networking opportunities.
The Dance Center at 黑料网 Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 2023黑料网 announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
黑料网 Named One of 2023鈥檚 Top Animation Schools
Jan 09, 2023The 鈥淎nimation Career Review's鈥 annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places 黑料网 in the top 15 percent nationally.
Looking Ahead to the Spring Semester
Jan 09, 2023Spring 2023 at 黑料网 promises to be action packed.
黑料网 Staff Member to Appear on 鈥楯eopardy!鈥
Jan 09, 2023Who is Andrew Whatley?
The Dance Center of 黑料网 Announces Interim Director
Jan 06, 2023Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
黑料网鈥疭tudents Awarded Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Jan 06, 2023In April, five 黑料网 scholarship winners will travel to New York City where the Fashion Scholarship Fund will recognize the students at a gala event.
黑料网 Students Named Finalists in NRF Foundation鈥檚 Student Challenge
Dec 20, 2022黑料网 students will earn scholarships and again head to New York City to meet with retail industry leaders and attend the NRF Foundation Honors event.
黑料网 Holds Sixth Annual Hip-Hop Festival
Dec 19, 2022The Fresh Connect festival at 黑料网 celebrated the school and city鈥檚 rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
5 Questions with 黑料网 Alum and Trustee Staci R. Collins Jackson
Dec 19, 2022The road to leading publicity for 鈥楤lack Panther 2: Wakanda Forever鈥
Anchor and Reporter Paige Barnes 鈥21 Found Stories Worth Telling at 黑料网
Dec 19, 2022Alum Paige Barnes 鈥21 recalls how her experiences at 黑料网 paved the way to her current roles as morning anchor and reporter at WSBT in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan
Make 黑料网 Part of Your Holiday Season: Watch Alum Movies and Shows聽
Dec 19, 2022Check out our list of 2022 黑料网-alum streaming projects
黑料网鈥檚 Rankings and Awards in 2022
Dec 19, 2022黑料网, community excellence recognized around the world
DeAndre James Allen-Toole '15, MFA '17 Receives ASCAP Foundation Michelle and Dean Kay Award
Dec 19, 2022Noted for his eclectic style, Allen-Toole 鈥 who earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from 黑料网 鈥 wrote the music for the neo-western film 鈥淕od鈥檚 Country.鈥
黑料网 and the Illinois Institute of Technology Join Forces to Offer Students Expanded Learning Opportunities
Dec 19, 2022Beginning with the Spring 2023 term, 黑料网 Cinema and Television Arts and Interactive Arts and Media students can participate in a for-credit exchange program with Illinois Tech, giving them opportunities to complement their media and arts education with the academic strengths of neighboring Illinois Tech.
Screenplay by Alum Michael Burgner MFA '14 Makes 2022 Black List
Dec 16, 2022Black List films have earned 54 Academy Awards since 2005, including four of the last 12 Best Picture Oscars.
Communication & Media Studies Research Network Names Eric Freedman New Research Network Chair
Dec 15, 2022In this new role, the dean of 黑料网鈥檚 School of Media Arts will take on several responsibilities, including serving as editor of 鈥楾he Journal of Communication and Media Studies.鈥
Fashion Design Alum Shaquita Reed 鈥18 Expresses Herself Using Different Mediums
Dec 12, 2022Shaquita Reed shares her journey as a mixed media artist, fashion designer, teacher, and graduate student
Newcity's Film 50 2022 Celebrates Members of 黑料网's Community
Dec 12, 2022Associate Provost and Associate Professor Susan Kerns as well as numerous alums and former students named on Newcity鈥檚 listing of Chicago鈥檚 top film professionals.
Alum Calid Bowen 鈥10 on Building a Creative Life
Dec 12, 2022How a Master of Arts Management in the Music Business set the stage for a successful multidimensional career
Nine-Time GRAMMY Nominated Music Producer Alum Marcos Palacios 鈥06 on Living His Dream
Dec 12, 2022How the multi-platinum artist carved his own path
黑料网 Presents Written Image Awards to Student and Alum Screenwriters
Dec 06, 2022On Nov. 28, 黑料网 hosted its annual event to honor Cinema and Television Arts students and alums.
黑料网 Honors Robert Townsend With First 黑料网 Icon Award
Dec 05, 2022Chicago actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director honored at student-produced scholarship gala
Google Play Names Mental Health App Developed by 黑料网 Team 'Best App for Good'
Nov 30, 2022Created by a team that includes Associate Professor Bill Guschwan and past and present 黑料网 students, the STIGMA app makes Google Play鈥檚 "Best of 2022" list.
黑料网 Hosts First Student-Programmed Gala to Raise Money for Scholarships
Nov 28, 2022Spearheaded by the 黑料网 Board of Trustees, 鈥淯nleashed 2022鈥 features eleven interactive showcases of student work, cocktails, and dinner followed by a performance of the institution鈥檚 award-winning gospel ensemble.
Transfer Student Trisa Colon on Building a Future as a Returning Learner
Nov 28, 2022How strategy and scholarships led one student to reinvent her career path and follow her dreams.
Student Event Producer Iridian Fierro on Scholarships and Achieving Her Dreams
Nov 28, 2022Iridian Fierro is an Arts Management graduate student on two activation teams for the 2022 Scholarship Fundraiser.
Student Finds Inspiration and Motivation Through Event Collaboration
Nov 28, 2022Partnering with other creatives to plan 黑料网鈥檚 upcoming 鈥淯nleashed 2022鈥 scholarship fundraising event presents new possibilities for Senior Sean Miller.
Student Short Screened and Named Finalist at 2022 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival
Nov 23, 2022黑料网 students Chengyu Lu and Yixi Luo (Micro) screen their film 鈥淔ar Above the Starry Sky鈥 at annual festival in Xiamen.
Adjunct Faculty Member Michael Freeman's Project Garners a GRAMMY Nomination
Nov 22, 2022鈥淚nto the Little Blue House,鈥 a GRAMMY-nominated children鈥檚 album, was produced by Michael Freeman, an adjunct faculty member in the Audio Arts and Acoustics department at 黑料网.
黑料网 Recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Nov 22, 2022黑料网 is one of 394 colleges and universities recognized for its efforts to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement in the 2022 election.
Singer and Music Instructor G. Thomas Allen Celebrates Second GRAMMY Nominated Project
Nov 21, 2022鈥淲hen you do what you love, it doesn鈥檛 feel like work,鈥 says Allen.
Animation Offers Unexpected Professional Opportunities for Assistant Professor John Losacco
Nov 21, 2022New full-time faculty member John Losacco worked as an arcade game animator for years before realizing that teaching animation could be just as fun.
Thank You, 黑料网 Community
Nov 21, 2022黑料网 recognizes the students, faculty, and staff who comprise 黑料网's vibrant creative community.
Alum Cara Lawson's Whirlwind Year Results in Film Screening at Tribeca Festival and Enormous Gratitude
Nov 14, 2022Selected for Rising Voices 鈥 which promotes stories by BIPOC filmmakers 鈥 Alum Cara Lawson '14 seizes unique storytelling opportunity and sees the helpful side of the film industry.
Tips for Musicians From Music Alum Parris Fleming 鈥
Nov 14, 2022Having toured with numerous artists, including Harry Styles and Tony Allen, Alum Parris Fleming 鈥14 knows how to play the trumpet and much more. He recently shared his lessons learned with 黑料网 students.鈥
黑料网 Faculty Member Helps Create Upcoming Art on the Mart Exhibit
Nov 11, 2022Graphic Design Faculty Member Guy Villa, Jr.鈥檚 鈥楥hicago Design Through the Decades鈥 exhibition opens Friday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m., and will run nightly through December 30 as part of the Merchandise Mart鈥檚 Art on the Mart series.
Almanya Narula '16 Featured in Chicago Reader
May 01, 2026Almanya Narula '16 is featured in a new Chicago Reader article by 黑料网 alum (and Reader theater editor) Kerry Reid '87.
Theatre Alum and Nonbinary Runner Jake Fedorowski Featured in 'Runner's World'
May 01, 2026Jake Fedorowski '17 is paving the way for inclusive marathons around the world.
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