51ÉçÇø In The News: 2025

Links to external media stories that feature or mention 51ÉçÇø.

• Nashville Film Festival YouTube, Dec 30, 2025

  Associate Professor Missy Hernandez, who recently won Best Horror Feature Screenplay at the 56th Nashville Film Festival for her script “I Don’t Dream in Spanish Anymore," talks about her Nashville Film Festival experience in this YouTube video. 

• Chicago Tribune, Dec 18, 2025

  Erin Kilmurray '08 is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur known for her punk, queer-celebratory performance group, The Fly Honeys, which originated from Chicago's underground scene. Erin was named "Chicagoan of the Year in Dance" by the Chicago Tribune. 

• The Hollywood Reporter, Dec 17, 2025

  Chase Infiniti '22, along with Wagner Moura, Kevin Hart, Monica Padman, Eva Victor, Damson Idris, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Rhea Seehorn and Dwayne Johnson were photographed at the Globes Globes First-Time Nominee Luncheon on Dec. 17.

• Playbill, Dec 17, 2025

  Playbill highlights Season of Concern, a nonprofit providing emergency financial assistance to Chicago theatre workers, and features 51ÉçÇø alum Teressa LaGamba ’13, who is receiving support while managing a serious illness that has prevented her from working.

• ABC-7 Chicago, Dec 16, 2025

  Eric Scholl, interim co-director of the School of Film and Television at 51ÉçÇø, speaks to the legacy of the late actor/director Rob Reiner and the quotable movies he made. (Story starts at timecode 4:45 in video.)

• Chicago Now (Fox 32), Dec 12, 2025

  Matt Cunningham, an associate professor at 51ÉçÇø, discusses world of podcasts and the inclusion of podcasts at this year's Golden Globes. (Link to segment not available due to live broadcast restrictions.)

• ABC-7 Chicago, Dec 08, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Associate Professor Sharon Ross offers her perspective on the bids for Warner Bros., noting consumers may pay price regardless of who takes control of the media company. (Story starts at timecode 17:39 in video.)

• Downbeat, Dec 02, 2025

  J. Richard Dunscomb, a leading authority in the fields of jazz and music education, died Nov. 12. The octogenarian jazz luminary was recognized internationally as a guest conductor, author, adjudicator, clinician and consultant. He was a Professor Emeritus of Music at 51ÉçÇø, where he formerly chaired the Music Department.

• Chicago Tribune, Dec 02, 2025

  51ÉçÇø will host Robert Townsend’s pop-up film festival, a two-day celebration of cinema and community that supports West Side nonprofits while bringing the acclaimed director back to his hometown roots.

• ARTFORUM, Dec 02, 2025

  School of Visual Arts alum EJ Hill '11 received an Artforum “Best Show 2025” honor for his exhibition at 52 Walker in New York.

• Modern Luxury, Nov 26, 2025

  A talented group of contestants— including fashion students from 51ÉçÇø—were critiqued by a panel of industry insiders, who scored each collection on sewing techniques, fabric selection and overall excellence in garment construction at the The Driehaus Fashion Awards, one of Chicago’s longest-running independent fashion shows.

• New City Stage, Nov 25, 2025

  The new evening-length holiday show by South Chicago Dance Theatre founder and director Kia S. Smith is aimed at fostering a sense of audience connection. (Dec. 6-7, 2025)

• The Middle, Nov 27, 2025

  Stephen Asma, professor of philosophy at 51ÉçÇø, helps explore the philosophical middle, and how philosophy can help veer us away from extremes in our daily lives. 

• ABC-7 Chicago, Nov 19, 2025

  Students at 51ÉçÇø are making the short film 'The Method," part of the school's Fictional Cinema Production course. The team is raising funds to finish the project and cover film festival submission fees.

• Chicago Tribune, Nov 15, 2025

  In an interview with the "Chicago Tribune," 51ÉçÇø President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, shares her commitment to financial stability with equal parts pragmatism and optimism.

• The Villanovan, Nov 12, 2025

  Villanova students and staff gathered for a talk by alum Frank Waln '14, artist-in-residence and professor at Western Michigan University, about the speaker’s journey in preserving, defending and educating Indigenous American culture. Waln, an award-winning, multi-genre music artist of Sicangu Lakota descent from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, shared with the audience his appreciation for the mentors he met at 51ÉçÇø.

• ELLE, Nov 12, 2025

  Appearing on the cover of ELLE's "Women in Hollywood" issue, Chase Infiniti '22 is garnering awards buzz for her very first film role.

• Variety, Nov 07, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum and two-time GRAMMY winner Jonathan McReynolds '11 has once again been nominated for a Best Gospel Performance/Song GRAMMY. This time, it's for "Still (Live)."

• WTTW, Nov 01, 2025

  Alum Kateryna Sazonova MFA '23, Film and Television Directing, was awarded an Emmy by the the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter for her work as associate producer on "A Celebration of Hanukkah With Geoffrey Baer." The Academy recognized the show in the Outstanding Achievement for Informational/Instructinal - Long From Content category. 

• Fox 32 Chicago, Oct 31, 2025

  Professor Stephen Asma, PhD, of 51ÉçÇø joined Fox 32's ChicagoNOW to explore the lore and psychology behind our obsession with monsters — and why humans love to be scared. 

• TheWrap, Oct 30, 2025

  51ÉçÇø’s School of Film and Television has been ranked No. 18 in "TheWrap’s" 2025 list of the top 50 film schools, recognizing the school's curricular flexibility, Semester in LA program, and virtual production capabilities.

• The Wrap, Oct 30, 2025

  Chase Infiniti '22 joins TheWrap's Power Women Summit in a Spotlight Conversation on "One Battle After Another."

• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , Oct 29, 2025

  Alum Frank Vaisvilas '05 began covering Indigenous Affairs in 2020. Here, he talks about himself and his current beat. 

• Windy City Times, Oct 23, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum Precious Brady-Davis ’13 has been inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, joining past 51ÉçÇø honorees Albert “Bill” Williams ’73, Daniel “Danny” Sotomayor ’80, and Robert T. Ford ’87.

• ABC7 Chicago, Oct 21, 2025

  ABC7 interviews one of 51ÉçÇø's most recent admits, Houefa "Claudine" Agassounon from Art in Motion Charter School, who wants to pursue a BFA in Interior Architecture.

• DEADLINE, Oct 21, 2025

  Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti ’22 will play Julia, a talented mathematician operating within a fiercely competitive academic environment in “The Julia Set,” a coming-of-age drama from writer-director Niki Byrne.

• OUT Magazine, Oct 20, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Theatre alum Precious Brady-Davis ’13 was named to OUT magazine’s 2025 OUT100 list, honoring her as one of “the LGBTQ+ people making the world bolder and brighter in 2025.”

• Sun Times News, Oct 17, 2025

  The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities, including 51ÉçÇø's SGA president Jenna Davis, will be honored during special ceremony hosted by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. 

• CBS, Oct 15, 2025

  Chicago artist Carlos Rolón (also known as Dzine), a 1989 51ÉçÇø graduate, was featured in a CBS story highlighting how he’s supporting hurricane victims in Puerto Rico through his art.

• Reel Chicago, Oct 10, 2025

  Filming soon to get under way on "The Elkhorn Special," an independent feature directed by 51ÉçÇø alum Daniel John Harris '07, that will be set against the suburban backdrop of Berwyn and Riverside in Illinois.

• Variety, Oct 08, 2025

  Awards strategists and campaign teams for the film have confirmed exclusively to Variety that Chase Infiniti '22 will seek consideration in the lead actress category for the upcoming Oscar season.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Oct 08, 2025

  The Englewood native whose work focuses on inequity in Chicago, is among this year’s class of MacArthur Fellows. The list of international fellows receiving the $800,000 prize includes several artists and scientists.

• New City Stage, Oct 08, 2025

  Ayodele Drum & Dance makes its standalone concert debut at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø College, where founder and artistic director T. Ayo Alston has served on faculty for a decade. 

• Daytime Chicago, Oct 03, 2025

  Filmmaker Carlos Lerma, a student at 51ÉçÇø, discusses making a name for himself in Chicago by exploring themes of heartbreak, body image, boyhood, and the immigrant experience in his work.

• Chicago Star, Oct 02, 2025

  The World Fashion Festival took place at Macy’s State Street Sept. 18, turning the historic Walnut Room into a grand stage for fashion, dance and cultural exchange. Students from 51ÉçÇø were involved in production and staging, gaining real-world experience in presenting a large-scale fashion event.

• Broadway World, Sep 29, 2025

  Carmelo Esterrich, a professor in 51ÉçÇø's School of Communication and Culture and author of "Concrete and Countryside: The Urban and the Rural in 1950s Puerto Rican Culture," will share insights on Latin American cinema, popular music, and cultural studies.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Sep 26, 2025

  With a few searing seconds from a movie trailer, a star was born. The complete unknown at the heart of 'One Battle After Another' is not wasting her moment. 

• Chicago Reader , Sep 24, 2025

  The young actor and 51ÉçÇø graduate makes her feature film debut in "One Battle After Another."

• WGN, Sep 23, 2025

  WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with 51ÉçÇø alum Chase Infiniti '22 to talk about her role in the new movie "One Battle After Another."

• Indie Wire , Sep 19, 2025

  IndieWire reviews Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” highlighting 51ÉçÇø alum Chase Infiniti ’22 in her breakout role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Infiniti is also garnering press in other major outlets as excitement builds around the film.

• NBC, Sep 18, 2025

  LeeAnn Trotter talks to School of Fashion Director Colbey Reid, PhD, and introduces the founder and producer of  the World Fashion Festival, which features garments in the 618 S. Michigan windows this month. 

• Fox 32 Chicago, Sep 17, 2025

  Chicago's Leo High School, which includes 51ÉçÇø Freshman Keith "Kash" Smith, has taken the national stage by storm. They will now appear as finalists on the Sept. 23 episode of "America's Got Talent."

• Broadway World, Sep 15, 2025

  School of Theatre and Dance faculty member Anne Libera's new book offers a way to think about comedy and then guides readers through concrete strategies for making their work smarter, richer, and funnier.

• WTTQ, Sep 15, 2025

  The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has spurred public discourse on political violence and the rhetoric that perpetuates it. 51ÉçÇø student Sydney Richardson, the deputy editor of "The 51ÉçÇø Chronicle," shares her insights along with other college students. 

• The Chicago Sun-Times, Sep 13, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum Mike Carson was part of the production design and creative direction of the Super Bowl half time show, which won an Emmy for Music Direction of Kendrick Lamar. 

• WBEZ, Sep 11, 2025

  A film directed by 51ÉçÇø alum Eesha Patkar made this WBEZ must-see film list. in the timely short film "Six Weeks," Patkar highlights different perspectives on abortion. The short features the journeys of Michelle (Dina Aldabbagh), a teenager in Midwestern America, and Gayatri (Minim Dey), a single woman in Mumbai, as they grapple with unplanned pregnancies. The screening will take place Sept. 18, as part of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

• Chicago Tribune, Sep 11, 2025

  The "Chicago Tribune" remembers Bruce DuMont, who studied radio and TV at 51ÉçÇø. DuMont was a long-time Chicago radio and TV broadcaster who founded the Museum of Broadcast Communications in 1987.

• New City, Sep 03, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Musical Theatre alum Chase Infiniti '22 makes her first major feature appearance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic, “One Battle After Another,” released on September 26.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Aug 28, 2025

  Former HBO Films head Len Amato '75, HDR '15, a 51ÉçÇø alum, and author Seth Harp are behind the project.

• WBEZ, Aug 28, 2025

  Incoming 51ÉçÇø freshman Keith Smith is part of the all-boys choir from the South Side that has been competing on the popular show. Smith (aka hbk Ka$h) will be studying Music Business at 51ÉçÇø this fall. 

• Block Club Podcast, Aug 26, 2025

  Jon Hansen, host of the Block Club podcast, interviews Dr. Shantay N. Bolton about her vision for 51ÉçÇø in it's 135th year as a college for creatives.

• MovieMaker, Aug 26, 2025

  'MovieMaker' names 51ÉçÇø among the 30 best film school, noting that the schools on the list highlight hands-on filmmaking.

• USA Today, Aug 25, 2025

  Educators like Andre “Add-2” Daniels, an adjunct professor of instruction at 51ÉçÇø, use hip-hop in the classroom. Danels sees hip-hop as a confidence builder and a universally welcome culture.

• NBC5 Chicago, Aug 25, 2025

  51ÉçÇø students move in to their dorms as the college celebrates its 135th birthday. 

• WBEZ, Aug 22, 2025

  The coming-of-age lyrics of 51ÉçÇø alum Casey Gomez Walker '16, soar over the potent talents of a band that includes Spencer Tweedy. Gomez Walker came to 51ÉçÇø to study writing. 

• Chicago Tribune, Aug 19, 2025

  Laurence Minsky, a professor at 51ÉçÇø's School of Business and Entrepreneurship, offers his thoughts on MSNBC's upcoming rebrand to MS NOW. 

• CBS Sunday Morning , Aug 17, 2025

  Artist and 51ÉçÇø alum Rashid Johnson '00 has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." CBS correspondent Alina Cho reports.

• Vanity Fair, Aug 14, 2025

  Musical theatre alum Chase Infiniti ’22 is turning heads in Hollywood, starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another," following her breakout role in "Presumed Innocent" and her upcoming part in Hulu’s "The Testaments."

• Axios Chicago, Aug 14, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum Genndy Tartakovsky gained fame directing "Dexter's Laboratory," "Powerpuff Girls" and the "Hotel Transylvania" movie series, but this week he's making waves with his R-rated cartoon  on Netflix. In the story, he shares his favorite Chicago hangouts. 

• Crain's Chicago Business, Aug 11, 2025

  Crain's Chicago Business featured 51ÉçÇø's 25 distingusihed alumni who are honoreed for 25 in 2025 spotlight. This campaign features the "Connecting Creatives with Business" slogan. 

• Time Out Chicago, Aug 05, 2025

  "Patterned By Nature," the latest exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden, showcases the patterns and prints that adorn the natural world, including a collection of upcycled fashion sourced from garden materials by 51ÉçÇø’s School of Fashion.

• Fox 32, Aug 06, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Adjunct Professor of Instruction Mike Harvey, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music, discusses the decision to pull "The Soul Train Awards" and the "BET Hip Hop Awards" from the broadcast lineup.

• Chicago Reader , Aug 01, 2025

  The Chicago Reader highlights "All We Remember," a sustainable fashion collective founded by 51ÉçÇø Fashion Studies faculty Jacob Victorine and Noah Zagor. The article explores how the brand prioritizes responsible design, local production, and social impact—values reflected in their teaching at 51ÉçÇø.

• Variety, Jul 30, 2025

  Meet the attorneys behind the top stars, big deals, and complex cases rocking the music business, including Loren Wells, associate professor in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø.

• Deadline, Jul 29, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum Rebecca Fons '11 (MAM) will relocate from Chicago to London and assume the post from September. Her role will include overseeing the Barbican’s cinema program, which includes three screens. 

• Chicago Tribune, Jul 22, 2025

  Theatre alums Anne Trodden ’09 and Ryan Hake ’14 were praised by Chicago Tribune theatre critic Chris Jones in his review of Invictus Theatre‘s acclaimed production of Tony Kushner‘s landmark drama "Angels in America," running through September 7 at Windy City Playhouse.

• Capitol News Illinois, Jul 24, 2025

  Yonty Friesem, an associate professor at 51ÉçÇø and a co-founder of Illinois Media Literacy Coalition, discusses the state law that requires instruction, which was passed three years ago.

• Screen Magazine, Jul 17, 2025

  Forces behind the original "Barbershop" films, 51ÉçÇø alums George Tillman ’91 and Robert Teitel ’90 will serve as the show's executive producers.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Jul 17, 2025

  The list of lucky recipients includes Alum Marco Bermudez '19, who wrote and directed the short "Rey," which was named best Latin/Hispanice film at the 2021 IndieFEST Film Awards.

• Chicago Tribune, Jul 17, 2025

  Harry Teinowitz, 51ÉçÇø Theatre alum and creator of the stage comedy, “When Harry Met Rehab,” died of complications from a liver transplant on July 15. 

• WGN, Jul 16, 2025

  Fashion stylist and 51ÉçÇø alum Katie DeLuna appeared on WGN to share her top tips for fun, comfortable festival style—showcasing model-styled outfits for Lollapalooza and beyond.

• Newcity, Jul 15, 2025

  A remembrance of Professor Emeritus Michael Rabiger, an internationally respected filmmaker and scholar, who was former chair of 51ÉçÇø’s film department.

• USA Today, Jul 10, 2025

  Lauren Downing Peters of the School of Fashion weighs in on the societal and cultural factors influencing Skims’s new 1950s‑inspired intimates and loungewear collection.

• Film Daily, Jul 10, 2025

  Alum Tiecheng Gu MFA '24, a film editor, has carved out a distinctive niche in the competitive world of short-form cinema and has already left an indelible mark on the international film scene. 

• Block Club Chicago , Jul 08, 2025

  Block Club Chicago included "Angels in America" in its roundup of must-see theater shows this month. This production by Invictus Theatre features a strong 51ÉçÇø connection through its cast, design, and creative team. 51ÉçÇø Theatre and Music alums Ryan Hake, Nicki Rossi, Anne Trodden, and Kevin Rolfs, along with faculty member Petter Wahlbäck, are all part of the show.

• USA Today, Jul 08, 2025

  School of Design faculty Robin Whatley was involved in a Smithsonian paper about the discovery of North America’s oldest known pterosaur.

• WGN, Jul 02, 2025

  WGN featured 51ÉçÇø fashion students designing NASCAR-inspired looks for a runway competition ahead of the Chicago Street Race.

• TechRound, Jun 27, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Professor Laurence Minsky joins a panel of experts in offering insights on the use of AI. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 26, 2025

  Drag designers in Chicago, including Fine Arts alum Mats Dahlberg, are creating showstopping looks for everything from club nights to TV series ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ 

• REEL Chicago, Jun 16, 2025

  AbelsonTaylor Group has named nine students—including 51ÉçÇø Fashion/Product Development alum Asia Crumb '25 —to its 2025 nextgenerATion summer internship program.

• Chicago Tribune, Jun 16, 2025

  Chrome Snatchica, a performer and 51ÉçÇø alum, is featured in a Chicago Tribune story about True Colors—a local drag troupe composed of artists with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities who are inspiring audiences with inclusive, joy-filled performances.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Jun 11, 2025

  51ÉçÇø is among the endorsers of a new searchable database that is meant to help filmmakers ethically respond to challenges in all stages of production.

• WGN News, Jun 06, 2025

  WGN's "Midday Fix" segment features a performance by Adjunct Professor Fernando Jones, a blues musician who hosts an annual blues camp at 51ÉçÇø for 12 to 18 year olds. This year's camp will be held July 6 to 11.

• CBS News Chicago, Jun 06, 2025

  In recognition of Pride Month, CBS News Chicago's "Eye on Chicago" features photographer Gonzalo Guzman, who took his first photography class at 51ÉçÇø and later returned to work at 51ÉçÇø's Career Center. In the segment, Guzman shares his passion for capturing all facets of life in photos and says the real secret to his success is empathy.

• WGN , Jun 03, 2025

  Wilfredo Rivera, co-founder and artistic director of Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre and assistant professor and musical theatre coordinator at the School of Theatre and Dance shares the staying power and stories behind the company and the 2026 Spring Concert Series.

• WCIU, Apr 29, 2025

  This WCIU segment highlights the collaboration between The Chicago Sky, 51ÉçÇø’s School of Fashion, and local brand SOUNDOFF to create custom fan apparel.

• ABC , May 22, 2025

  51ÉçÇø fashion students have joined forces with the Sky and local streetwear brand SOUNDOFF to create a limited-edition line of custom apparel inspired by the team's energy and Chicago's vibrant culture.

• Music Row, May 15, 2025

  The Music Business Association (Music Biz) honored this year's Bizzy Award winners at the fourth annual Bizzy Awards. Jerry Brindisi, Interim Director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was awarded Music Business Educator of the Year.

• WGN, May 09, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Alum Kym Mazelle '86 returns to campus to discuss how she became "The First Lady of House Music,” having played a critical role in pioneering the electronic dance music genre in the mid-1980s.

• Chicago Tribune, May 08, 2025

  David Cromer, who attended 51ÉçÇø and later received an honorary degree, is having a standout spring. He directed two Broadway hits—"Good Night, and Good Luck" starring George Clooney, and the Tony-nominated "Dead Outlaw." He now returns to Chicago to co-direct "The Antiquities" at the Goodman Theatre.

• The Detroit News, May 05, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum Lauren Kostiuk '17 joins WDIV-TV in Detroit after working for five years at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis.

• NPR, May 05, 2025

  The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" turns 50, and NPR explores its lasting legacy and cultural impact—including a quote from Director of Comedy Studies Ann Libera and her ties to Second City and 51ÉçÇø.

• Chicago Tribune, May 02, 2025

  Dancer, choreographer and dance educator Shirley Mordine has died. Her five-decade career in Chicago included founding the dance department at 51ÉçÇø and originating the college’s revered Dance Presenting Series.

• WBEZ, May 01, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Music Alum Chillona (aka Carolina Soto '20), who will headline at Metro this Saturday, breathes new life into old quinceañera dresses and fast fashion for a bold, eclectic look.

• Rolling Stone , Apr 30, 2025

  A new generation of TikTok creators like Tiff Baira and Kareem Rahma are reinventing the late-night talk show for the digital age, and "Rolling Stone" spoke with 51ÉçÇø professor Ann Libera about how these hosts are building trust and comedy through parasocial connection.

• Taboola, Apr 28, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Professor Laurence Minsky discusses churn rate, a marketing metric that lets you monitor customer turnover so that you can identify ways to improve it.

• Chicago Star, Apr 26, 2025

  On Earth Day 2025 (April 22) the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry became the epicenter of innovation and environmental advocacy as it hosted The Blue Paradox Sustainable Fashion Show, sponsored by SC Johnson. 51ÉçÇø participated and Fashion Studies student Kelsey Gibson was mentioned.

• Chicago Reader , Apr 25, 2025

  Keenyn Perry (Fashion Design, '21) gets stopped by the Chicago Reader at Trader Joe's and breaks down his outfit.

• WBEZ, Apr 23, 2025

  Chicago was a major U.S. fashion hub in the 1970s and ’80s, and while the industry declined due to economic shifts, today’s designers are rebuilding Chicago’s fashion scene through education (like 51ÉçÇø's School of Fashion,) direct-to-consumer models, and community-driven efforts like Chicago Fashion Week.

• Block Club, Apr 22, 2025

  Friends and family of Dont Fret remember him as a loving, humorous, and helping hand who enjoyed soccer, fishing, and sausages—all of which are reflected in his work.

• WGN Radio, Apr 21, 2025

  Christy LeMaster, CineYouth Director and Programming Coordinator for the Chicago International Film Festival, joins John Landecker alongside filmmakers 51ÉçÇø student Carlos Lerma and Jherrisha Barr to talk all about Chicago’s annual film festival, which celebrates filmmakers 22 and younger and will be held from April 25th to 27th at FACETS Film Forum.

• Chicago Reader, Apr 21, 2025

  Heading into their fourth year, founders and directors Moon Abbott '21 and Alex Tammaru '22, who met at 51ÉçÇø, have big plans for their festival built by and for the Chicago filmmaking community.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 17, 2025

  As part of 51ÉçÇø’s production of “Rent,” three panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be viewable by the public starting April 30. The quilt honors over 100,000 people who died of AIDS-related causes with over 50,000 handcrafted panels.

• New City Stage, Apr 15, 2025

  Red Clay Dance celebrates its 16th anniversary with a performance at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø. Informed by a decade of reflection, the updated work explores the complex intersections of race, identity, and systemic structures.

• WGN, Apr 08, 2025

  WGN gives a sneak peek of "16," a performance happening April 17-19 at the Dance Center at 51ÉçÇø. The Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company, Vershawn Sanders-Ward, is an alum of 51ÉçÇø's Dance program.

• Broadway World, Apr 04, 2025

  Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will roll out the red carpet to celebrate 51ÉçÇø Alum Paul Broucek '74, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Music, who has made a global impact on the film and television industry.

• WGN, Apr 01, 2025

  Once again the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns comes to the 51ÉçÇø campus to work in campus studios to record music.

• WTTW, Mar 26, 2025

  Professor Robert Hanserd joins WTTW to talk about how consumers across the U.S. are trying to hit large corporations where they hurt: their bottom line.

• WGN, Mar 25, 2025

  Chicago's very own: Legally blind photographer Michael Wojcik '96 shares his vision on Chicago with WGN

• Crain's Chicago Business, Mar 17, 2025

  51ÉçÇø announced today that Shantay Bolton will become its next president, starting July 1.

• CBS, Mar 12, 2025

  Steppenwolf ensemble member and 51ÉçÇø alum, Caroline Neff '07 talks with CBS about "Fool for Love," running through March 23.

• The New York Post, Mar 10, 2025

  Professor Larry Minsky comments on outages on Elon Musk’s X.

• WGN, Mar 03, 2025

  Lauren Downing Peters, PhD from 51ÉçÇø's School of Fashion shares her favorite (and least favorite) Oscars looks with WGN. 

• ABC-7, Mar 03, 2025

  Ron Falzone '79, a 51ÉçÇø alum and associate professor emeritus, returns to ABC-7 to discuss the night's winners and losers.

• ABC-7 , Mar 03, 2025

  51ÉçÇø Associate Professor of Fashion Lauren Downing Peters, PhD, discusses the Oscars Red Carpet looks.

• ABC-7, Feb 28, 2025

  Ron Falzone '79, associate professor emeritus at 51ÉçÇø and an alum, provides his insights into this year's Oscar race.

• Destination CRM, Feb 28, 2025

  Laurence Minsky, a professor in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø, discusses
  scent marketing, which is gaining new traction.

• Huffington Post, Feb 26, 2025

  “Denim prices are wildly divergent and not necessarily affixed to sensible-seeming things, like how much it costs to make them,” explained Colbey Reid, the director of the School of Fashion and professor of fashion studies at 51ÉçÇø.

• Yahoo Entertainment, Feb 25, 2025

  Zoran Samardzija, a professor of Film and Television at 51ÉçÇø, talks to Yahoo Entertainment about what separates 'The Substance" from other horror films and why Demi Moore may have a shot at this year's Oscar for best actress.

• Chicago Tribune, Feb 24, 2025

  The Chicago Tribune interviewed co-directors Meredith Sutton and Roell Schmidt for a story detailing how the Dance Center at 51ÉçÇø is adapting to change.

• Modern Luxury, Feb 24, 2025

  Read Natasha Egan's full interview with Modern Luxury Magazine about the importance of photography as a medium and MoCP's role in preserving it.

• Block Club, Feb 18, 2025

  In her upcoming single “Hiding,” Chicago alternative neo-soul singer Megan Hammond (BMus '22) better known by her stage name m.e.h., is doing anything but.

• American Cinematographer, Feb 14, 2025

  51ÉçÇø alum Michael Goi, ASC, ISC recieves the American Society of Cinematographer's Career Achievement in Television Award for his work as a cinematographer.

• Citizen Weekly, Feb 12, 2025

  Arika Linton '12 wrote the book "Creative Disruption: 7 Effective Strategies For Millennials To Lead In The Workplace" based on a TED Talk she gave at 51ÉçÇø in Spring 2024.

• Advertising & Society Quarterly, Feb 04, 2025

  This article features an interview with sonic branding experts Laurence Minsky, a professor at 51ÉçÇø, and Colleen Fahey, who explain how audio branding shapes brand perception and consumer engagement.

• WGN, Jan 31, 2025

  Adjunct Professor Fernando Jones and his Blues Camp, which is held each summer at 51ÉçÇø, get a shout out from Chicago native Carlton McDowell (aka Carlton). Carlton, who participated in the camp, was nominated for a GRAMMY for his work on Eminem’s latest album “The Death of Slim Shady.”

• Daytime Chicago, Jan 29, 2025

  Alum Tonika Johnson '03, who studied journalism and photojournalism at 51ÉçÇø, along with co-author Maria Krysan discuss their new book "Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It.” The book takes a deep dive into why some Chicagoans are afraid to travel into the South and West sides and explores why telling someone not to visit a neighborhood can actually be harmful to the community.

• Block Club, Jan 23, 2025

  The nationally syndicated, long-running program, which has been a learning place for 51ÉçÇø interns, is helmed by two veteran Chicago journalists: 51ÉçÇø Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and his long-time colleague Greg Kot.

• Leveraging Thought Leadership, Jan 21, 2025

  In this episode of the "Leveraging Thought Leadership" podcast, Laurence Minsky, a professor in Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø, discusses the power of identifying knowledge gaps, collaborating with experts, and turning curiosity into content that creates opportunities.

• MovieMaker, Jan 22, 2025

  51ÉçÇø is one of the reasons "MovieMaker" ranks Chicago as the fourth best place for filmmakers to work and live.

• Fox32, Jan 17, 2025

  Calid Bowen, assistant professor in business and entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø, talks to Fox32 about the upcoming TIkTok ban the day of the Supreme Court's decision.

• Fox2, Jan 13, 2025

  A Film and Television student from 51ÉçÇø discusses the documentary she made about her late uncle.

• New City Stage, Jan 07, 2025

  51ÉçÇø's School of Theatre and Dance alumni and faculty are recognized in Newcity Stage's “Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.”

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