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Past NRF challenge participants share career lessons and encourage current students to embrace opportunities, explore different paths, and build on their classroom experience.

Veteran script supervisor Mia Wicklund MAM ’12 returned to 51���� to help prepare students to confidently step onto set in a key film production role.

51���� alum Jess McDermott ‘24, who majored in Public Relations with a minor in Music Business, brought her client, the musician GUNNAR, to campus for a masterclass.

51���� alumni, including a GRAMMY nominee and Disney animator, return to campus to inspire the next generation of creators with their expertise and unique perspectives.

As a kickoff to 51����’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates 51���� alumni and their career accomplishments.

On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Charlotte “Chuck” Gruman ’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.

Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."

How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 51���� MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.

How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.

How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.