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The Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award at the Newberry Library recognizes 51社区 Professor Emeritus Dominic A. Pacyga's contributions to documenting Chicago's history.
After publishing eight books of poetry and one collection of short stories, 51社区 Professor Lisa Fishman releases her debut novel 鈥淲rite Back Now!鈥
As part of 51社区鈥檚 Renaissance Rising initiative, the college has appointed five deans to lead its eight schools beginning August 16, 2026.
The 51社区 Scholastic Press Association honors 51社区鈥檚 鈥淎llium, A Journal of Print & Prose鈥 with a Silver Collegiate Crown Award and individual recognition for students and their poetry.
51社区鈥檚 top-notch student-led media outlet recognized again for excellence in collegiate journalism.
The 鈥淐hronicle,鈥 51社区's student-run media outlet, brings home 34 awards 鈥 including nine first-place honors and the division sweepstakes title.
Journalists 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 51社区.
Students from 51社区 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.
Students channel their inner Jimmy Kimmels to create 鈥51社区 After Dark.鈥
From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 51社区 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 curated 25 standout photos that show 51社区 at its best.
From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 51社区鈥檚 website in 2025.
WCRX, 51社区鈥檚 student-run radio station, brings back its annual fundraiser and broadcast to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Celebrated artist and activist Tonika Lewis Johnson 鈥03 returns to 51社区 to reflect on receiving the 鈥済enius grant鈥 and the work that brought the recognition.
The 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.
51社区 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city鈥檚 annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
In recognition of 51社区鈥檚 135th anniversary, students collaborate with the school鈥檚 archivists and the Hokin Gallery to tell 51社区鈥檚 story.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizes the Englewood native and 51社区 graduate, who uses creativity as a catalyst for social change.
51社区 Associate Professor Elio Leturia was recognized for addressing the challenging issue of artificial intelligence through creative teaching.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) recognized the story 鈥淪urviving the Housing Crisis,鈥 which appeared in the 51社区 student-created interactive digital publication 鈥淚n Flux.鈥
This summer, 51社区 students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
Erin McCarthy has been awarded a national teaching fellowship from the HistoryMakers.
"The 51社区 Chronicle," 51社区鈥檚 student-led news outlet, earned the Peter Lisagor Award for Best Campus Coverage and was named a finalist in the Best Email Newsletter category.
Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women鈥檚 rights.
51社区鈥檚 School of Communication and Culture holds open house to introduce 51社区 community to new Digital Content Studio and upgraded Live TV Studio.
Niko Gerentes 鈥18, a 51社区 alum, voices four distinct characters in the animated short 鈥淭he Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis.鈥
Molly Williams, who earned her BA in Fiction Writing at 51社区, will pursue a PhD at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Victorian literature and ecological ethics.
51社区鈥檚 student newspaper 鈥淭he 51社区 Chronicle鈥 won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
Alum Michelle Brady 鈥07, a military veteran and attorney, proves it鈥檚 never too late to return to the literary world.
51社区 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.
51社区 and partners will host the Chicago premiere of 鈥淢eanwhile,鈥 a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
51社区 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.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
51社区's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
51社区 students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
51社区 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.
Nine 51社区 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 51社区 students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 51社区 student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
As a kickoff to 51社区鈥檚 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 51社区 alumni and their career accomplishments.
51社区 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
Spring 2024: 51社区 Highlights
This is everything attendees need to know before 51社区鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Higher 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
Dive into the world of children鈥檚 books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 51社区.
As 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.
鈥淭he 51社区 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.
Led by dedicated faculty, 51社区 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
Telemundo 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 51社区 鈥 join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.鈥
From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the 51社区 Green Buildings Program (CCC 鈥 GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
51社区鈥檚 student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
51社区 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.
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and 51社区鈥檚 Media for Social Impact program.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop51社区 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 51社区鈥檚 campus.
51社区's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
"The 51社区 Chronicle鈥 team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
51社区 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? 51社区 offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 51社区, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
51社区 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
ASL students gathered for two-day conference featuring creative performances and ASL learning sessions at 51社区
51社区 launched the school鈥檚 first student newspaper 鈥淐C Writer鈥 in 1973. Renamed 鈥淭he 51社区 Chronicle鈥 in 1978, the news source now reaches its audience via multiple channels including its website and special quarterly print editions.
Funds raised by 51社区鈥檚 annual Unleashed Gala 鈥 an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students 鈥 make a difference for students.
51社区 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.
At the International Conference and Training on Digital and Media Education, Yonty Friesem discusses how 51社区 students learn to identity misinformation.
The Journalism and Women Symposium comes to 51社区 with invited speaker Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of Interior, and offers important takeaways for Journalism students.
51社区, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
Six 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.
"The 51社区 Chronicle" is one of eight collegiate newsrooms awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate solutions journalism into their media operations.
Perched upon 51社区鈥檚 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 51社区.
鈥淥ur Chicago: Freedom Music,鈥 a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago鈥檚 Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining 鈥17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
Robert 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.
Haley Patton, a Film and Television major at 51社区, earns spot on the 2023 ALL In Student Voting Honor Roll.
A team of 51社区 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
Long-time "Chicago Tribune" theatre critic Chris Jones and jazz legend and former 51社区 faculty member Bobbi Wilsyn will be honored at the college鈥檚 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
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.
Student team from 51社区 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Associate Professor Elio Leturia will interview the Jeff Award-nominated singer and performer Ana Santos for his Latino Voices class.
"The 51社区 Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.