Second Annual 黑料网911 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.
Fine and Performing Arts Stories
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024黑料网911 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
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911 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
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024黑料网911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911 Stages to the Bright Lights: Theatre Alums Offer Industry Insights in Panel Discussion
Apr 19, 2024黑料网911's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
黑料网911 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.
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 Bluest Eye: Exploring Transdisciplinary Storytelling at 黑料网911
Mar 12, 2024黑料网911 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.
Empowering Creatives at Shop黑料网911
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop黑料网911 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 黑料网911鈥檚 campus.
Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" Comes to 黑料网911 March 15-23, Featuring Exclusive March 22 Blackout Performance
Mar 04, 2024黑料网911'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.
Award Winning Playwright Martyna Majok Shares Insight, Experiences with 黑料网911 Students
Feb 13, 2024Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok visited 黑料网911, 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.
Drag Superstar Shea Coule茅 鈥11 Returns to 黑料网911
Feb 13, 2024黑料网911 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule茅 鈥11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule茅-curated fashion exhibit window.
Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid Publishes New Book and Article on the Domestic Posthuman
Feb 12, 2024黑料网911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.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to 黑料网911 Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024黑料网911's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024黑料网911 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
鈥诹贤911 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.
Then, Now, Next鈥擳he Dance Center at 黑料网911鈥檚 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at 黑料网911 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
黑料网911 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.
What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: 黑料网911 Edition
Dec 18, 2023黑料网911 and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Corporate Collaboration Presents Students Opportunity to Bring Gift Bag Designs to Market
Jul 31, 2023Students at 黑料网911 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
MAM Alum Alissa Klaus on Art, Community, and Career Fulfillment
May 08, 2023How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 黑料网911 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
Dance Senior Tristen Sanborn on Tap, Teaching, and Taking on Life After 黑料网911
May 01, 2023How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
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.
Professor Susan Imus on the Therapeutic Impact of the Arts
Apr 17, 2023黑料网911 Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
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911 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.
黑料网911 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.
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911 Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
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.
SXSW: 黑料网911 Students Experience the Ultimate Field Trip
Mar 20, 2023黑料网911 students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.
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.
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.
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911.
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.
Fashion Studies Associate Professor Justin Dougan-LeBlanc Pushes Boundaries
Jan 30, 2023Trained as an architect, 黑料网911鈥檚 Justin Dougan-LeBlanc takes on challenges in both fashion and art.
黑料网911 Alums Meet With Students at NRF 2023 in New York City
Jan 23, 2023黑料网911 alums working in fashion, advertising, PR, and marketing communication share their experiences and insights with current students
Theatre Alum Brings 黑料网911 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911 Students Named Finalists in NRF Foundation鈥檚 Student Challenge
Dec 20, 2022黑料网911 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911 Holds Sixth Annual Hip-Hop Festival
Dec 19, 2022The Fresh Connect festival at 黑料网911 celebrated the school and city鈥檚 rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
5 Questions with 黑料网911 Alum and Trustee Staci R. Collins Jackson
Dec 19, 2022The road to leading publicity for 鈥楤lack Panther 2: Wakanda Forever鈥
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911 鈥 wrote the music for the neo-western film 鈥淕od鈥檚 Country.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
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
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911鈥檚 upcoming 鈥淯nleashed 2022鈥 scholarship fundraising event presents new possibilities for Senior Sean Miller.
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.
Thank You, 黑料网911 Community
Nov 21, 2022黑料网911 recognizes the students, faculty, and staff who comprise 黑料网911's vibrant creative community.
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911 students.鈥
黑料网911 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.
Sophomore Fashion Studies Student Awarded Rising Star Scholarship
Nov 09, 2022Created by the NRF Foundation, Rising Star Scholarships help students like 黑料网911's Mollie Baker gain valuable opportunities to learn about career opportunities in retail and attend the NRF Foundation Student Program in January.
Joseph Sikora: From Stage and Screen to Behind the Scenes
Nov 07, 2022黑料网911 alum Joseph Sikora 鈥98 on acting, performance reviews, and fostering safe spaces to create
黑料网911's Music Department Brings in Former Prince Collaborator Morris Hayes for Residency
Oct 28, 2022Renowned keyboardist Morris Hayes will perform at the 黑料网911 Music Center Concert Hall on Friday, November 18.
黑料网911 Fashion Studies Students Compete in O鈥橦are Fashion Packed Challenge While CTVA Students Document the Action
Oct 24, 2022Five Fashion Studies students are participating in the Fourth Annual O'Hare Fashion Packed Challenge, which has all been caught on camera by CTVA documentary students hired by the Chicago Department of Aviation.
Finding the Right Fit
Oct 17, 2022Aspiring to help build a more inclusive-fashion industry on the business side, senior Miranda Prater discovers her perfect fit at 黑料网911.
黑料网911 Interior Architecture Students Reimagine Chicago
Oct 17, 2022黑料网911 courses use Chicago as a focal point for students studying Interior Architecture.
National Transfer Student Week
Oct 17, 2022In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we interviewed five 黑料网911 students about their transfer experience.
Kate Apostolacus Knows Where She鈥檚 Going
Oct 04, 2022New Jersey native Kate Apostolacus sets out on the path to find herself and does just that at 黑料网911.
Tyler Bradley MAM 鈥18 Takes Her Dreams to Infinity and Beyond
Oct 03, 2022Since completing 黑料网911's Arts Management (MAM) program, Bradley has continued to grow her business, found success in various roles at Disney, and now has advice for students with the same determination.
Dance Over Everything
Sep 26, 2022黑料网911 student tells us why she chose Dance over a pre-med education and how it鈥檚 paying off.
The 黑料网911 Dance Center Receives CityArts Program Grant
Sep 23, 2022The funding will go towards the Dance Center's project "Chicago Artists Spotlight Platform."
Remembering Jazz Great Ramsey Lewis
Sep 19, 2022Scott Hall, professor and coordinator of contemporary musicianship and jazz at 黑料网911, reflects on his collaborations with Ramsey Lewis and the legacy Lewis leaves behind.
Two 黑料网911 Students Named Next Generation Scholarship Semifinalists by NRF Foundation
Jun 22, 2022黑料网911 students once again earn top spots and compete for $10,000 and $25,000 scholarships.
黑料网911's Cezanne Window Exhibit Pays Tribute to Artist Through Fashion Design
Jun 07, 2022黑料网911-trained designers delve into painter Paul Cezanne鈥檚 process and showcase their Cezanne-inspired designs at 618 S. Michigan.
黑料网911 Earns Spot on List of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest
May 16, 2022Animation Career Review ranked 黑料网911 #13 on their list of Top Graphic Design Schools in the Midwest.
黑料网911 Fashion Dominates NRF Foundation Honors 2022
Apr 11, 2022This year, nine 黑料网911 students have risen to the top level of two major student competitions鈥攖he NRF Foundation Student Challenge and the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship. The winners will be announced April 13.
Music Instructor and Saxophonist Sharel Cassity on the Transformative Magic of Jazz
Apr 04, 2022Making bold choices in music transformed Cassity鈥檚 life. Here鈥檚 how.
黑料网911 Longtime Faculty Member Talks Olfactory Art, Teaching and Practicing Art and Art History
Apr 04, 2022Dr. Debra Riley Parr on her 黑料网911 experience and latest projects
Practitioner-in-Residence Typhanie Monique Coller on the Beauty of Imperfection
Mar 21, 2022Typhanie Monique Coller knows firsthand how passion and drive can take projects from humble beginnings to the world stage.
Fashion Study Collection Wedding Salon on March 16 and 23
Mar 15, 2022The Fashion Study Collection at 黑料网911, which includes wedding attire and wedding-related items, is home to more than 6,000 items dating back to the 1840s.
黑料网911 Announces Spring 2022鈥檚 B-Series Dance Festival
Mar 14, 2022黑料网911鈥檚 underground dance festival to take place March 18-19.
Deep Dish Music Festival Brings College and High School Performers to 黑料网911
Mar 08, 2022On March 4, local college and high school ensembles gathered at 黑料网911 to celebrate and cultivate their unique musical talents.
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