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

• The Hollywood Reporter, Nov 08, 2026

  The cinematographer behind 'Schindler's List,' 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' is "The Hollywood Reporter's" Visionary of the Year.

• WBEZ, Nov 05, 2026

  Rashid Johnson ’00 discusses his career and his exhibition “Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The profile highlights his time at 51ÉçÇø and the mentorship of artist and former faculty member McArthur Binion.

• Variety, Nov 05, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Comedy Writing and Performance alum Joshua Thomas ’23, who performs as Josh Ocean Thomas, was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2026. The feature includes an endorsement from comedian Morgan Jay.

• Newcity , Nov 02, 2026

  Newcity explores 51ÉçÇø alum Rashid Johnson's Chicago roots and the relationships that shaped his artistic career ahead of his retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

• DEADLINE, Nov 02, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Musical Theatre student Charlie Rush-Reese earns praise in Deadline’s review of “Being Heumann,” with critic Glenn Garner calling his portrayal of a new disability rights activist a “heartfelt performance.”

• Los Angeles Times, Nov 02, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Musical Theatre student Charlie Rush-Reese joins the cast and creators of “Being Heumann” for a Los Angeles Times interview at the Toronto International Film Festival, discussing the film’s portrayal of disability rights activist Judy Heumann and the historic 504 Sit-in.

• TheWrap, Oct 29, 2026

  51ÉçÇø's School of Film and Television makes TheWrap's top 20 list again, noting its new online MA in Screenwriting and Development and Semester in LA's move to Sunset Gower Studios.

• Slamdance Names Screenplay Competition Winners for 2026 — Read the Full List 

  Indiewire, Oct 28, 2026

  James Oxyer '19 takes home the $10,000 grand prize for his thriller “Termite.” 

• Chicago Magazine , Oct 26, 2026

  Chicago Magazine profiles 51ÉçÇø alum Rashid Johnson ’00 ahead of his retrospective “A Poem for Deep Thinkers,” opening Nov. 7 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The story highlights his photography studies at 51ÉçÇø and explores how his Chicago roots continue to shape nearly three decades of work.

• WBEZ, Oct 22, 2026

  WBEZ previews Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade and reports from the participants’ kickoff meeting hosted at 51ÉçÇø, where artists and performers shared plans for the celebration.

• CBS, Oct 21, 2026

  51ÉçÇø senior Asa LeCourbier joins CBS News Chicago’s Dana Kozlov to discuss his experience as a core background performer and stand-in on Netflix’s “A Different World,” a sequel to the original series.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Oct 20, 2026

  51ÉçÇø alum Ramon Alvarez-Smikle ’13 has been named co-president of Urban at Interscope alongside Laura Carter. Together, they will help connect artist development, marketing, digital strategy, and audience development for the label’s Urban roster.

• Chicago Tribune, Oct 20, 2026

  The Chicago Tribune highlights 51ÉçÇø professor Marssie Mencotti’s appearance in Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.” Mencotti plays the neighbor of Darlene, a devoted Bears fan at the center of the Chicago-filmed holiday movie.

• Choose Chicago, Oct 19, 2026

  Choose Chicago features a panel with Natasha Egan, executive director of the Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø, exploring how artists respond to America’s 250th anniversary through cultural, political, and aesthetic perspectives. Presented by Court Theatre, the discussion takes place Nov. 6 at the Logan Center for the Arts.

• The New York Times, Oct 18, 2026

  In a video interview ahead of her Broadway debut in “Other Desert Cities,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus names Sheldon Patinkin as her first mentor. Patinkin chaired 51ÉçÇø’s Theatre Department from 1980 to 2009 and later served as chair emeritus.

• Broadway World, Oct 16, 2026

  BroadwayWorld interviews Lazy Susan Theatre Co. leaders Hannah Loessberg, Nealie Tinlin, and Matthew Masino about the company’s founding and fourth season. Loessberg and Tinlin discuss meeting in 51ÉçÇø’s acting BFA program and creating their own opportunities in Chicago theatre.

• FIU News, Oct 15, 2026

  FIU News profiles 51ÉçÇø President and CEO Shantay N. Bolton PhD, exploring how her MBA experience shaped her career in higher education and her approach to leadership. The story highlights her student-centered philosophy and 51ÉçÇø’s “Renaissance Rising: Shaping Tomorrow Together” strategic plan.

• Newcity , Oct 14, 2026

  Newcity highlights the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø’s new Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Award, which offers Chicago-area emerging to mid-career choreographers unrestricted $1,000 grants and mentorship to create new dance works.

• Newcity , Oct 14, 2026

  Newcity Art reviews “Linework: Chicago Comics and Community” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, highlighting the 51ÉçÇø comics publication founded by Ivan Brunetti and the artists who contributed to it. The exhibition is on view through Nov. 21.

• WGN, Oct 14, 2026

  51ÉçÇø acting student Asa LeCourbier appeared on WGN-TV’s “Daytime Chicago” to discuss his experience as a stand-in on Netflix’s reboot of “A Different World.”

• Classic Chicago Magazine , Oct 10, 2026

  Classic Chicago Magazine profiles 51ÉçÇø MFA alum Jennifer Murray '02, the new executive director of FACETS. The story highlights her vision for community-focused film programming and her 11 years leading 51ÉçÇø’s Averill and Bernard Leviton A+D Gallery.

• Hollywood First Look, Oct 07, 2026

  Hollywood First Look was at the celebration of the opening of the new campus space for 51ÉçÇø’s Semester in LA program and spoke to notable industry alums.

• New City Stage, Oct 07, 2026

  Newcity Stage profiles 51ÉçÇø assistant professor of instruction Bevara Anderson-Selkridge and her company, BALA Dance Project, ahead of “Essence,” its first evening-length presentation at the Dance Center Oct. 23–24. The story explores her collaborative approach to choreography, the influence of contemporary African dance style Umfundalai, and the community of current and former 51ÉçÇø dancers who perform with her.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Oct 01, 2026

  The Hollywood Reporter reports that 51ÉçÇø alum Chase Infiniti ’22 will star in “Portrait of God,” a Lionsgate horror film directed and co-written by Dylan Clark. The project marks the first collaboration between producers Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele.

• Block Club, Sep 29, 2026

  Block Club Chicago highlights 51ÉçÇø design students’ collaboration with Chicago fashion designer Barbara Bates on a fashion show at the Obama Presidential Center celebrating the 40th anniversary of her brand. The event also features a retrospective of Bates’ work, with a portion of proceeds supporting Mount Sinai Hospital’s Barbara Bates Imaging Center.

• Homes & Gardens, Sep 28, 2026

  Rebecca Midden, assistant professor of Interior Architecture, shares her perspective on “burrowcore,” a decorating trend focused on comfort and refuge. Midden says the trend reflects a desire for rooms that offer a sense of separation from the demands of work, media, and public life.

• CNBC, Sep 26, 2026

  Justin Sinkovich, associate professor in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø, thinks the usual AI jobs narrative of displacement is incomplete, with the data center counter-story as one example.

• Block Club, Sep 24, 2026

  Block Club speaks with Arts in the Dark co-founder and artistic director Mark Kelly HDR ’17, 51ÉçÇø’s former vice president for student success, about the parade’s return to Columbus Drive. Kelly says the parade is part of 51ÉçÇø’s curriculum this year, with more than 150 students building giant lantern puppets for the October 24 event.

• WBEZ, Sep 24, 2026

  WBEZ included INSÉKTA’s world premiere of “MATADORA” at 51ÉçÇø’s Dance Center in its guide to eight fall dance performances. The article highlights the work’s exploration of feminine rage and notes that INSÉKTA, also known as Camila Rivero Pooley ’18, graduated from 51ÉçÇø’s Dance program.

• Newcity, Sep 22, 2026

  Newcity spoke with Duncan MacKenzie, associate professor in 51ÉçÇø’s School of Visual Arts and co-founder of the contemporary art podcast “Bad at Sports,” about its 21-year history and the close of its first season. The podcast will record its 999th episode live at a tailgate event at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on October 3; MacKenzie says the team plans to explore new possibilities for a second season.

• Vulture, Sep 21, 2026

  Vulture named Comedy Writing and Performance alum Jack Bensinger one of its “Comedians You Should and Will Know” for 2026. The profile highlights Bensinger’s distinctive stand-up and self-produced sketches and traces his path from Chicago’s improv scene to New York comedy.

• Smithsonian Magazine , Sep 21, 2026

  Smithsonian Magazine explores “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground” at the Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø. Co-curator Sarah Elizabeth Lewis discusses the poignancy of a photograph depicting a Black father lifting a toddler into the air: While either figure might evoke Till, his murder at age 14 denied him the possibility of ever becoming the father. The exhibition features works by more than 110 artists and remains on view through December 19.

• Windy City Times, Sep 17, 2026

  Windy City Times profiles Visual Arts alum Storie Devereaux ’17 and her wife and creative partner, Tovi Khali, co-founders of Stoviink Creatives. The South Shore-based venture brings together art, music, wellness, commerce, and community while creating opportunities for independent artists and spaces where Black and queer communities feel represented and celebrated.

• The Guardian, Sep 17, 2026

  The Guardian explored how MoCP’s “If Emmett Till Lived” celebrates Black creativity while asking audiences to reckon with racism and the life Till was denied.

• New City, Sep 16, 2026

  Newcity Art reviewed “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground,” highlighting how the MoCP exhibition imagines the full life Emmett Till was denied.

• Yahoo Sports, Sep 14, 2026

  Grammy-nominated singer Mike Terrell, who attended 51ÉçÇø, is featured in a Parade story republished by Yahoo Sports about his selection to perform the U.S. national anthem at the NFL’s Oct. 11 London game. The article highlights his 51ÉçÇø scholarship and career in music, theater, and television.

• Vanity Fair, Sep 14, 2026

  Vanity Fair highlights “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground,” a multi-artist exhibition at 51ÉçÇø’s Museum of Contemporary Photography. Curated by Harvard professor Sarah Elizabeth Lewis under the guidance of Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr., Till’s cousin and a witness to his abduction, the exhibition considers the promise lost through acts of racist violence.

• MS NOW, Sep 12, 2026

  MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff interviews curator Sarah Lewis and Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr., Emmett Till’s cousin and a witness to his abduction, about “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground” at 51ÉçÇø’s Museum of Contemporary Photography.

• Block Club, Sep 11, 2026

  Block Club Chicago previews the third annual Chicago Indie Game Showcase, which will feature approximately 50 games by developers from Chicago and across the Midwest. The story highlights the support of Night City, a Chicago gaming community run by 51ÉçÇø Assistant Professor of Game Design David Antognoli.

• WBBM Newsradio, Sep 11, 2026

  WBBM Newsradio’s Carolina Garibay visited the Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø for a preview of “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground.” Garibay spoke with curator Sarah Lewis and Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., Till’s cousin and the last surviving witness to his kidnapping, about how the exhibition imagines the life Till might have lived and highlights Chicago’s role in American progress.

• ABC 7, Sep 10, 2026

  ABC7 Chicago’s Leah Hope visited the Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø to explore “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground.” The segment features curator Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, artist Dawoud Bey, and co-curator Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., who discuss how the exhibition honors Till’s memory while inviting visitors to consider the life he should have had.

• WBEZ, Sep 10, 2026

   “Driven,” a short film by 51ÉçÇø Alum Max Fitzpatrick '15 and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, will premiere at three sold-out showings during the Chicago Underground Film Festival at Harper Theater in Hyde Park on Sept. 24 and Sept. 26-27.

• The Art Newspaper , Sep 09, 2026

  The Art Newspaper previews “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground” at the Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø. The story explores how curator Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and the Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr. drew from the museum’s collection to imagine the life Emmett Till was denied.

• NBC, Sep 08, 2026

  NBC 5 Chicago’s “Matt in the Morning” visited All We Remember, a sustainable fashion brand with a Logan Square storefront and design studio, co-founded by 51ÉçÇø faculty member Jacob Victorine. Victorine discussed the brand’s commitment to responsible production and offered a behind-the-scenes look at its design and garment-making process. The segment also featured School of Fashion alums Lizzy Fowlkes ’26 and Shelby Olson ’24, who are members of the All We Remember team. (Link not available.)

• New City, Sep 04, 2026

  Newcity profiles 51ÉçÇø School of Fashion faculty member Justin Dougan-LeBlanc and his wearable sculptures featured in “Costume Art” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Dougan-LeBlanc discusses how Deaf experience, sign language, and accessibility shape his multidisciplinary practice, as well as the significance of bringing Deaf histories and perspectives into major cultural institutions.

• New City, Sep 03, 2026

  Newcity reports that Photography alum Jennifer Murray MFA ’02 has been named executive director of Facets Film Forum. Murray previously served for 11 years as director of 51ÉçÇø’s Averill and Bernard Leviton A+D Gallery and has held leadership roles at Filter Photo and 21c Museum Hotel Chicago.

• The New York Times, Sep 02, 2026

  The New York Times named “Queen for a Day,” a comedy by Theatre alum Tyler Anthony Smith ’17, among 25 noteworthy Off-Broadway productions to see this fall. Following its Chicago premiere last year, the Hell in a Handbag Productions show opens Sept. 4 at The Tank in New York City for a two-week run. Smith also stars as Queen Elizabeth I alongside Musical Theatre alum Dakota Hughes as Liza Minnelli. Theatre alum and faculty member Stephanie Shaw directs.

• WGBH - Boston Public Radio, Aug 24, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Professor Stephen Asma joins the Curiosity Desk at Boston's public radio station to discuss the seemingly-conscious and potentially horrifying implications of “wetware biocomputers,” small collections of human stem cells that can be taught to, among other things, play pong. 

• MovieMaker, Aug 24, 2026

  "MovieMaker" lists 51ÉçÇø among the best film schools and highlights the firsthand experience offered at 51ÉçÇø and its ability to bring film industry professionals together with students.

• MovieMaker, Aug 24, 2026

  Wenhwa Tsao, Dean of the School of Film and Television, is featured in a story about preparing students for the future.

• Spin Magazine, Aug 21, 2026

  51ÉçÇø takes center stage in a new behind-the-scenes video documenting the making of Eddie Vedder and Guitars Over Guns’ “Better Believe,” created for the Obama Presidential Center opening. The video highlights recording sessions and rehearsals at 51ÉçÇø, where Audio Arts students and alumni helped engineer the track and 51ÉçÇø student Michael “Myskie” Hightower performed alongside Vedder and other young Guitars Over Guns musicians on the project, all of which was facilitated by 51ÉçÇø adjunct professor Andre “Add-2” Daniels.

• The New York Times, Aug 17, 2026

  The New York Times profiles 51ÉçÇø alum Aimee Lee MFA ’09, an artist, papermaker, and leading practitioner of hanji, a traditional Korean paper made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree. Lee discovered papermaking while studying book and paper arts at 51ÉçÇø, an experience that inspired her to travel to South Korea and learn the centuries-old craft from master papermakers.

• Opinion: Forget Sentient AI. Worry About the Living Computers 

  The Boston Globe, Aug 16, 2026

  While everyone worries about AI, 51ÉçÇø Professor Stephen Asma cautions about the ethical dilemmas related to wetware biocomputing.

• Windy City Times, Aug 11, 2026

  51ÉçÇø alum Nathan Marquez discuses his upcoming short film, “Castaway,” which shines a spotlight on the intersectionality between being queer, growing up Latinx and Catholic, and learning to find community.

• ABC7 Chicago, Aug 09, 2026

  President Shantay N. Bolton spoke with ABC7 reporter Samantha Chatman for the "Our Chicago" Sunday morning segment and shared her vision for 51ÉçÇø's future.

• Michigan Public, Aug 07, 2026

  The documentary "1969: Killers, Freaks, and Radicals," made by 51ÉçÇø alum Andrew Templeton '11, covers John Norman Collins, a Metro Detroit native who, in the 1960’s, allegedly assaulted and killed six women in the twin college towns Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Aug 07, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Design alum Ruby Bean ’24 spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times about her lesbian cowgirl-themed mural in Andersonville. Bean, now a full-time muralist, shared how she learned the craft at 51ÉçÇø while working with instructor and mentor Cheri Lee Charlton, an experience that helped launch her career in public art.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Aug 06, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Theatre alum and Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro ’90, HDR ’15, has been named the next Richard Rodgers Dean and Director of the Drama Division at the Juilliard School.

• Block Club Chicago , Aug 04, 2026

  Block Club Chicago featured All We Remember, the gender-neutral clothing brand co-founded by 51ÉçÇø Fashion faculty member Jacob Victorine. The story explores the brand’s new Logan Square retail and creative space, its focus on sustainable fashion, and its approach to making the design and production process visible to the community.

• Celebrity Hint, Jul 30, 2026

  Journalism alum Mazkenize O'Connor, who began at Cameo as a a college intern in 2017, is now the chief operating officer at a company that connects and brands with famous faces on demand. 

• Advertising & Society Quarterly, Jul 30, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Professor Laurence Minsky and a co-author examine veterans' mindsets, media habits, and the messaging and design approaches that resonate with them, offering insights that can also inform effective communications for broader audiences.

• CBS News Chicago, Jul 30, 2026

  51ÉçÇø is now the first private college in Illinois to offer free tuition and wraparound support to students who have experienced foster care.

• FOX 32 Chicago, Jul 28, 2026

  School of Fashion faculty member Jacob Victorine and business partner Noah Zagor, co-founders of All We Remember, joined FOX 32 Chicago to discuss their Logan Square retail and design studio, where customers can shop while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

• CNN, Jul 25, 2026

  Ahead of the premiere "If Emmett Till Lived: Freedon on American Ground" exhibition this fall, MoCP Executive Director Natasha Egan and MoCP Chief Curator and Deputy Director Karen Irvine were featured in CNN's style section.  

• Billboard Magazine, Jul 20, 2026

  Associate Professor Loren Wells along with his business partner Tim Kappel are included in “Billboard Magazine’s” latest list of savviest legal minds in music business. Together they own the law firm Wells & Kappell LLP and have prevailed in a precendent-setting court decision that affirms music creator’s copyrights.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 09, 2026

  The Chicago Sun-Times featured Blues Camp Chicago, the free weeklong summer program founded by Adjunct Professor of Instruction Fernando Jones. Now in its 17th year, the camp brings young musicians from across the country to 51ÉçÇø to learn from seasoned blues artists while building confidence, discipline, and an appreciation for the genre.

• DEADLINE, Jul 08, 2026

  Three 51ÉçÇø alums received Emmy nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. Chase Infiniti ’22 earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Agnes in "The Testaments." Christian Sprenger ’07 was recognized as a producer on "Widow's Bay," which received a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. Tari Segal ’03 earned a nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series as director of photography for "Margo's Got Money Troubles."

• WBEZ, Jul 06, 2026

  Pepe Vargas ’85 is featured in WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times as he retires after more than 40 years leading the International Latino Cultural Center. The 51ÉçÇø broadcast journalism alum founded the Chicago Latino Film Festival in 1985, which has grown into the nation's largest and longest-running Latino film festival and helped shape Chicago's Latino arts and culture landscape.

• Fox 32 Chicago, Jul 03, 2026

  Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at 51ÉçÇø and founder of the Blues Foundation, stopped by Fox 32 to talk about the upcoming FREE blues camp at 51ÉçÇø for children ages 12 to 18 and to play some blues. 

• Block Club, Jul 02, 2026

  Tonika Todorova ’02 is featured in Block Club for the opening of Visceral Adventure Lounge, a new community arts space in Humboldt Park. The theater alum, who describes herself as an "adventure architect," transformed the former church into a neighborhood hub for performances, workshops, open mics, and other community programming designed to foster creativity and connection.

• WGN, Jun 30, 2026

  Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at 51ÉçÇø, talks about the upcoming frree Blues Camp at 51ÉçÇø, which will be held July 5 to 10, and plays a blues tune for the WGN audience. 

• WTTW - Chicago Tonight, Jun 24, 2026

  Adjunct Professor of Instruction Andre "Add-2" Daniels appeared on "Chicago Tonight" to discuss his experiences performing with Guitars Over Guns at the Obama Presidential Center opening.

• Fox 32 Chicago, Jun 24, 2026

  51ÉçÇø, Eddie Vedder, and Guitars Over Guns teamed up to create a special song for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. 51ÉçÇø College Adjunct Professor Andre “Add-2” Daniels joined "Good Day Chicago," along with 51ÉçÇø student Michael "Myskie" Hightower and 51ÉçÇø alum Anthony Abruzzo, to share the details.

WCPT 820, Jun 23, 2026

On “Chew’s Views with Richard Chew,” Richard Chew interviews Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, about her vision for 51ÉçÇø, the importance of arts education, and the college’s role in shaping Chicago’s creative future.

• The Chronicle of Higher Education, Jun 23, 2026

  This feature highlighted recent School of Theatre and Dance alum Johnathan Webster ’25, who discussed the importance of human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence and the opportunities he found through 51ÉçÇø's theater program and alumni network in Chicago's live theater scene.

• WGN, Jun 22, 2026

  Fashion Studies BFA alum Charlee Lambert '26 showcased an original patriotic look on WGN's "Spotlight Chicago" as part of the Driehaus Design Initiative Fashion Awards runway show. The design, inspired by vintage bunting banners and requiring more than 100 hours of work, was selected after Tracey Tarantino of the Driehaus Design Initiative discovered Lambert's work during a visit to 51ÉçÇø. Lambert's look appears about 5:25 into the segment.

• NBC, Jun 22, 2026

  NBC Chicago highlighted the performance of “Better Believe” at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, featuring Eddie Vedder and students from the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns. The story notes that Vedder co-wrote the song with Guitars Over Guns alums from 51ÉçÇø, and that royalties from the single will support the organization's music education programs. The song was recorded with support from students and alums from the School of Audio and Music. 

• CBS News, Jun 18, 2026

  The song was recorded with help from Audio Arts students and alumni from 51ÉçÇø. All proceeds from the song release will go to Guitars Over Guns, ensuring other young musicians can participate. 

• Spin Magazine, Jun 18, 2026

  The Obama Foundation brought Vedder and Guitars Over Guns together for the project, which also involved Audio Arts students and alumni from 51ÉçÇø, where the track was recorded.

• WBEZ, Jun 17, 2026

  WBEZ/The Chicago Sun-Times featured 51ÉçÇø alum Sam Kirk ’05 and artist Dorian Sylvain for their collaborative mural, “Pass It Forward,” created for the basketball court at the Obama Presidential Center. The story explores the artists' design process and the community-centered themes behind the large-scale work, which celebrates youth, sports and cultural connection.

• WBEZ, Jun 16, 2026

  WBEZ profiled 51ÉçÇø alum Norman Teague ’12 and his custom walnut benches created for the Obama Presidential Center. The story highlights Teague’s nearly decade-long involvement with the project, his community-centered design philosophy, and the role 51ÉçÇø played in shaping his career as a designer.

• Go Magazine, Jun 12, 2026

  LITA DA DOLL, who is among "Go Magazine's" list of 100 Women We Love: Class of 2026, is known for tracks like “It’s Nasty” and “Peggy Battle Beat." The self-described pioneer of the ghetto gospel studied vocal performance with a focus on gospel, blues, and jazz at 51ÉçÇø.

• WORT Radio , Jun 08, 2026

  Acclaimed poet, 51ÉçÇø Professor Lisa Fishman from the School of Communication and Culture, talks about her debut novel "Write Back Now!"

   

• CS, Jun 08, 2026

  Rachel Jimenez Penca, founder and chief stylist of Rachel J Styling and an adjunct professor of instruction in 51ÉçÇø’s School of Fashion, was featured in CS magazine’s June 2026 “Power Players” issue. In the profile, Jimenez Penca discusses the role of personal style in building confidence and professional success, her leadership philosophy, and her commitment to supporting emerging fashion professionals through mentorship, education, and community-building initiatives. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 05, 2026

  A feature in the Chicago Sun-Times highlights Chicago artist and School of Visual Arts faculty member Cheri Lee Charlton, whose new public artwork, "Day Into Night: Lincoln Park's Living Canvas," transforms the LaSalle Drive underpass connecting Lincoln Park to North Avenue Beach. The two 100-foot murals, depicting daytime and nighttime scenes inspired by local wildlife and city life, originated from an idea proposed by two elementary school students who launched a lemonade stand to help fund the project. Charlton worked with community members to incorporate personal touches throughout the murals, creating what she describes as a joyful, immersive experience for visitors.

• WTTW, Jun 03, 2026

  51ÉçÇø President and CEO Shantay Bolton, PhD, appeared on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" to discuss her vision for the college's future. Bolton highlighted the college's "Renaissance Rising: Shaping Tomorrow Together" initiative, efforts to strengthen partnerships with Chicago Public Schools and creative industries, and her goal of positioning 51ÉçÇø as a leading center for creative arts education, workforce development, and industry partnerships.

• Medium, Jun 02, 2026

  Laurence Minsky, a professor at 51ÉçÇø in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was tapped for his thoughts on safe messaging. 

• WBBM Newsradio, Jun 02, 2026

  The blues has been the soundtrack to Fernando Jones' life since he was 4 years old. Now, the adjunct professor of instruction at 51ÉçÇø, who will be performing with his "Blues Kids" at this year's Blues Fest, is fostering the same love of the art form in young people today via his annual Blues Camp at 51ÉçÇø, which will be held this year July 5 to 10. 

• New City Stage, May 27, 2026

  Newcity highlighted the upcoming Physical Theater Festival and its new partnership with 51ÉçÇø’s Dance Center, where the Peruvian production "Los Regalos" will make its Chicago debut. Festival organizers cited the collaboration as part of a broader effort to connect with Chicago’s dance community and expand opportunities for movement-based performance.

• New City, May 27, 2026

  Norman Teague ’12 was featured for his appointment as curator of Design Week Lagos 2026, where he will help lead two major exhibition pavilions exploring contemporary design practices in Nigeria and across the African diaspora. 

• Yahoo News!, May 22, 2026

  In an interview with "Reader's Digest," actress Michelle Monaghan shares that she studied Journalism at 51ÉçÇø and uses the “who, what, when, where, why and how” method and technique in journalism as a backstory for all her characters.

• ABC-7 Chicago, May 21, 2026

  Carmelo Esterrich, a professor at 51ÉçÇø who teaches a class on the galaxy far, far away, joined ABC7 Chicago Thursday to talk about all things Star Wars.

• LA Times Online, May 20, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Professor Carmelo Esterrich, who teaches classes about "Star Wars" and has written a book on the Star Wars Multiverse, chimes in on whether or not the nearly 50-year-old franchise can satisfy longtime fans while attracting new ones with the new "Mandalorian and Grogu" film. 

• New City, May 20, 2026

  Newcity highlighted the lineup for Pretty Good Fest, which includes Chris Ware HDR '16 alongside cartoonists Tara Booth and Michael DeForge. Ware is a celebrated graphic novelist known for works including “Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth” and “Building Stories.”

• The TRiiBE, May 20, 2026

  Tonika Lewis Johnson '03 was featured in “The TRiiBE” discussing UnBlocked Englewood, her arts-driven initiative transforming the 6500 block of South Aberdeen Street through home repairs, public art, and community-led investment. The project builds on Johnson’s earlier works, including “The Folded Map Project” and “Inequity For Sale,” and explores reparative approaches to neighborhood stabilization and housing justice. The story also highlights Johnson’s upcoming solo exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Photography, scheduled for fall 2027 — marking her first solo exhibition in Chicago.

• Classic Chicago Magazine , May 18, 2026

  Classic Chicago Magazine highlighted 51ÉçÇø’s second annual Project Styling competition, a live fashion styling event created by School of Fashion instructor Rachel Jiminez Penca and junior Galaxy Wolf. The story spotlighted student stylists’ “90s Revival” looks, industry mentorship from alumni and faculty judges, and growing interest in fashion styling as an area of study within the School of Fashion.

• ABC-7 Chicago, May 15, 2026

  ABC7 includes 51ÉçÇø's Manifest Arts Fest in its list of upcoming festivals.

• Block Club, May 14, 2026

  The Manifest Arts Festival earns a spot on Block Club's list of things to do, noting that this year marks 25 years of 51ÉçÇø’s signature arts festival. 

• WBBM, May 14, 2026

  WBBM Newsradio highlighted 51ÉçÇø’s 25th annual Manifest Arts Festival, featuring interviews with Sara-Beth Ramsey, 51ÉçÇø senior and Manifest creative director. Ramsey discussed the festival’s “Kaleidoscope” theme, student-led performances and exhibitions, and the importance of uplifting the next generation of Chicago creatives.

• USA Today, May 14, 2026

  USA Today interviewed Lauren Downing Peters, associate professor of fashion studies at 51ÉçÇø, examining the rise of America 250 merchandise and the role nostalgia plays in shaping fashion and consumer culture ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Peters discussed how patriotic apparel and branding reflect broader conversations around American identity, history, and style.

• WGN, May 13, 2026

  Reyes Witt and Dana Connell from 51ÉçÇø’s School of Fashion appeared on WGN-TV’s “Daytime Chicago” for the segment “Runway Dreams vs. Retail Realities,” discussing how fashion concepts evolve from the runway to the retail market. The segment also featured 51ÉçÇø students modeling garments designed by fellow student designers.

• V103 Radio, May 09, 2026

  Black People Magic with Jeanne Sparrow gave a shout-out to 51ÉçÇø's 2026 Honorary Degree Recipents Yo Yo Whitaker and Toi Salter who will be speaking at 51ÉçÇø's Commencement on Sunday, May 17.

• Chicago Reader , May 06, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Theatre alum Tonika Todorova ’02 is featured in an article by fellow Theatre alum Kerry Reid '87 exploring how Chicago theater artists and advocates are navigating the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in creative work. The story examines how AI is affecting theater both on- and offstage.

• COMMPRO, May 04, 2026

  Only 22% of Gen Z respondents report feeling excited about AI, while 42% express anxiety. To better understand this,  CommPRO spoke with several Gen Z students at 51ÉçÇø, a nationally respected media arts school.

• Fox 32 Chicago, May 04, 2026

  51ÉçÇø professor Carmelo Esterrich explores how fan culture, cosplay, and social media helped transform “Star Wars” into an evolving cultural universe.

• Fox 32 Chicago, May 04, 2026

  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin discusses her family’s influence, her work with students at 51ÉçÇø, and how she’s evolving the Vanderbilt brand for a new era. 

• NBC, May 02, 2026

  NBC Chicago highlights the EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival at Lookingglass Theatre, featuring more than 100 artists, performers, and vendors celebrating AAPI Heritage Month. The story spotlights 51ÉçÇø student Vrisa Odedra, a musical theatre major, who blends her Indian heritage with contemporary dance to create work rooted in cultural expression and identity.

• Yahoo Shopping, Apr 24, 2026

  51ÉçÇø faculty member Rachel Jimenez Penca is featured as an expert source, offering guidance on construction, support, and inclusive design in plus-size swimwear.

• CBS News Chicago, Apr 21, 2026

  51ÉçÇø will host a screening of "Why Trump? Two Americas" on Tuesday, April 28, by 51ÉçÇø alum, Brian Schodorf '06 a regional Emmy winner. Craig Harris, a producer, actor, and stuntman will moderate the event with a discussion on Schodorf's experience at 51ÉçÇø, as well as how he navigates and manages his career as a filmmaker. 

• Chicago Now (Fox 32), Apr 20, 2026

  Two 51ÉçÇø student filmmakers—Yanely Castellanos and Alan Roberto Garcia Wong—joined Fox 32's Chicago NOW to talk about CineYouth and their films, which will screen at the annual festival. This year's festival will be held at Facets, 1517 W. Fulleron, Chicago, April 24 through 26. To view the clip about CineYouth, fastforward to 1:33:51. 

• WGN , Apr 17, 2026

  WGN-TV featured 51ÉçÇø alum Young Kim, MFA ’23, whose sculptural basket weaving blends Buddhist philosophy, personal storytelling, and interactive design that invites audience engagement.

• TechRound, Apr 16, 2026

  Laurence Minsky, a professor at 51ÉçÇø, adds his perspective on AI detectors. 

• ABC 7, Apr 14, 2026

  Jacey Rhorer ’00, a School of Fashion alum of 51ÉçÇø, appeared on ABC7 to break down the design process behind standout Kentucky Derby hats. As the Official Milliner of the Kentucky Derby Festival, Rhorer shared insight into the craftsmanship and creativity that define one of racing’s most iconic fashion traditions.

• Hyperallergic, Apr 10, 2026

  Hyperallergic examined the impact of Expo Chicago and its satellite fairs, highlighting work by 51ÉçÇø faculty member Jonathan Castillo MFA '19, whose photography was featured through Artists in Public Schools, showcasing student collaboration and community-based storytelling.

• obama.org, Apr 09, 2026

  Norman Teague ’15 and Rashid Johnson ’00 were announced among the final group of artists commissioned for the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its June 19 opening in Chicago. Teague created a series of inclusively designed wooden benches for the museum exhibits, while Johnson contributed “Broken Men,” a large-scale mosaic installation for the Teaching Kitchen.

• Billboard Magazine, Apr 09, 2026

  After winning a first-ever ruling, Tim Kappel and Loren Wells, an associate professor at 51ÉçÇø, tell "Billboard" they're ready for a Supreme Court fight: "I like our argument better than I like theirs."

• The News-Gazette, Apr 08, 2026

  "ManDate," a film written and directed by 51ÉçÇø alum James Guitierrez, will screen in Danville, Illinois. The feature film stars Jon Lovitz from "Saturday Night Live."

• Axios Chicago, Apr 08, 2026

  is home to a top-ranked graduate program for film composers — 51ÉçÇø's Music Composition for the Screen MFA — an unexpected foothold in an industry dominated by Los Angeles and New York.

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 08, 2026

  51ÉçÇø faculty member and graphic designer Guy Villa is featured in a Chicago Tribune story examining the visual history of government report design. Villa provides expert insight on how mid-20th century report covers used bold, intentional design to humanize complex data and engage audiences—contrasting sharply with today’s more generic, template-driven approaches.

• Viewpoints Radio, Mar 29, 2026

  In a radio segment, 51ÉçÇø alum Anna VanWingerden '24 talks about how an english major doesn't box you into one career path.

• EdSource, Mar 27, 2026

  Yonty Friesem, executive director of the Media Education Lab and associate professor at 51ÉçÇø, says the verdict is an indictment of social media companies that have targeted youths under the guise of free speech. 

• NPR/WBEZ, Mar 26, 2026

  In an episode of "Curious City," Amy Mooney, professor of art history at 51ÉçÇø, discusses how early Black photographers in Chicago shaped representations of their communities and contributed to a broader artistic legacy.

• GQ, Mar 24, 2026

  In GQ, 51ÉçÇø alum Rashid Johnson '00 discusses photographing Jay-Z for the magazine’s April issue, drawing on influences from the Harlem Renaissance to frame the artist as a contemporary Black thinker.

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 22, 2026

  In an op-ed for the Chicago Tribune, 51ÉçÇø alum Tonika Lewis Johnson '03 explores how Chicago’s skyline reflects decades of racial and economic segregation, drawing on her "Folded Map" project to illustrate disparities between neighborhoods. She challenges readers to reimagine a more equitable future where investment and opportunity extend across the entire city.

• COMMPRO, Mar 18, 2026

  In this opinion piece, Dominic Calabrese, an adjunct faculty member at 51ÉçÇø's School of Communication and Culture, discusses how recent political and cultural shifts have created new challenges for women’s rights and representation

• Net Influencer, Mar 17, 2026

  Alum Alyssa Izquierdo '16, who majored in broadcast journalism at 51ÉçÇø Collee Chicago, launched  in Los Angeles, a boutique talent management firm representing women of color, primarily Latina and Black creators, across platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. 

• Vogue , Mar 16, 2026

  Vogue spotlights 51ÉçÇø alum Chase Infiniti’s Oscars debut, where she wore a custom Louis Vuitton gown and over 57 carats of De Beers diamonds while celebrating her film “One Battle After Another” winning Best Picture.

• ABC-7 Chicago, Mar 16, 2026

  ABC-7 Chicago welcomed back Ron Falzone, associate professor emeritus at 51ÉçÇø, to discuss this year's Oscar wins and the predictions he made on his pre-Oscar appearance on the morning show. 

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 15, 2026

  Chicago Tribune highlights Natya Dance Theatre’s 50th anniversary, noting its deep ties to 51ÉçÇø through performances at the Dance Center while celebrating founder Hema Rajagopalan’s legacy of evolving Bharatanatyam within Chicago’s cultural landscape.

• USA Today, Mar 15, 2026

  USA TODAY highlights Chase Infiniti '22 as the breakout star of Best Picture winner “One Battle After Another,” noting her rise as both a standout performer and a defining style voice of the 2026 awards season after topping best-dressed lists at the Oscars.

• Fox 32, Mar 14, 2026

  ChicagoLive counts down to the 2026 Oscars ceremony with Ronald Falzone, an associate professor emeritus at 51ÉçÇø.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 13, 2026

  The Seldoms' Chicago premiere of “Floe” at 51ÉçÇø's Dance Center was included in The Sun-Times' list of cultural events for March 12-18. 

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 12, 2026

  In a reflection on this year’s most emotional Oscar contenders, the Chicago Tribune highlights 51ÉçÇø alumnus Chase Infiniti’s performance in “One Battle After Another,” noting the impact of a key scene in the Best Picture nominee.

• The Eye of Photography, Mar 11, 2026

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø (MoCP) honored Joel Sternfeld with the prestigious Silver Camera Award at Darkroom 2026 on Thursday, February 26, as part of the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration.

• BroadwayWorld , Mar 10, 2026

  BroadwayWorld announced the lineup for the 13th annual Physical Theater Festival Chicago (June 1–7), which will include performances at The Dance Center at 51ÉçÇø alongside Theater Wit. The festival features international and U.S. artists and introduces a new partnership with The Dance Center, which will host the Chicago premiere of Belgian company Chaliwaté.

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 10, 2026

  The Chicago Tribune highlighted 51ÉçÇø alumnus Chase Infiniti '22, who appears in the Best Picture–nominated film “One Battle After Another,” in a roundup of where Chicago audiences can watch this year’s Oscar contenders ahead of the March 15 Academy Awards ceremony.

• ABC 7 News, Mar 05, 2026

  ABC 7 featured the Investiture of Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, 11th President of 51ÉçÇø.

• WGN 9 , Mar 05, 2026

  Local news station WGN helped 51ÉçÇø and the city of Chicago celebrate the Investiture of Dr. Shantay N. Bolton with a feature on their midday news segement. 

• FOX 32 Chicago, Mar 05, 2026

  FOX 32 helped 51ÉçÇø celebrate its new president during the Investiture Ceremony on Thursday, March 5. President Bolton spoke about the Renaissance Rising and the rebirth of 51ÉçÇø to FOX 32 anchor Anita Blanton.

• CBS News Chicago, Mar 05, 2026

  Dr. Shantay N. Bolton officially became president at a ceremony called "Renaissance Rising: 135 Years Bold" in the student center on Wabash in Chicago's Loop. Interview with President Bolton featured on CBS News Chicago.

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 04, 2026

  The "Chicago Tribune" provides guidance on where to watch Oscar-nominated films, giving a call-out to 51ÉçÇø alum Chase Infinity '22 who stars in "One Battle After Another," a best-picture nominee. 

• The Wrap, Mar 02, 2026

  51ÉçÇø associate professor Anne Libera, director of Comedy Studies at The Second City, is featured in "The Wrap" analyzing the future of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” amid the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Libera says the media consolidation raises questions about creative freedom in late-night television, arguing that corporate leadership may prioritize control over prestige, positioning Oliver’s contract negotiations as a key test for the future of political comedy on HBO.

• WBBM Newsradio, Feb 27, 2026

  Amina Norman-Hawkins, an adjunct professor of instruction at 51ÉçÇø's School of Audio and Music, discusses hip-hop history and culture.

• American Theatre, Feb 27, 2026

  Conchita Avitia ’18, a graduate of 51ÉçÇø’s Theatre Design BA program, is spotlighted in "American Theatre" as a rising Chicago lighting designer. The feature highlights her growing body of work across the city’s storefront and major stages, her passion project "Ruth on the Rocks," and her commitment to representation and mentorship in the field.

• Fox 17 Western Michigan, Feb 23, 2026

  51ÉçÇø alum Jake VanKersen '08 talks about his recent film "I Agree With You." In the video interview, 51ÉçÇø gets a shout out thanks to fellow alum Michelle Dunaway '98, who is a co-host of Fox 17's "Morning Mix" in Western Michigan. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 21, 2026

  A 2025 survey found a drop in future confidence among small business owners. Next Voices columnist and 51ÉçÇø School of Business and Entrepeneurship alum Lashaunta Moore MA '22 responded by making a 12-month plan to buy products and services from local firms.

• Chicago Reader, Feb 20, 2026

  51ÉçÇø alums Brianna Yrene Ramirez '24, Jack Hale '25, and Alec Richard '25 and their production company Behind the Rock host a one-day exhibition and screening event on Feb. 21 that explores the tangible and communal elements of filmmaking.

• The Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 20, 2026

  Michael AJ Wright, a filmmaker and adjunct professor of instruction at 51ÉçÇø, gives credit to the late Jesse Jackson for sounding the alarm about marginalization in the film industry.

• Daily Herald, Feb 17, 2026

  Krista Franklin, MFA ’13 is featured in the Daily Herald for her exhibition “Behind the Groove” at Harper College, highlighting her collage-based work inspired by funk, pop, and R&B music culture.

• Chicago Tribune, Feb 17, 2026

  The Chicago Tribune mentioned The Museum of Contemporary Photography's “MoCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades” exhibition, running through May 16. 

• WTTW - Chicago Tonight, Feb 11, 2026

  Robert Hanserd, a historian and associate professor at 51ÉçÇø's School of Communication and Culture, discusses how Black history is central to the American story and should be framed as beginning with African origins rather than slavery.

• Patch, Feb 10, 2026

  Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, President and CEO of 51ÉçÇø, is among the 27 top executives to join the esteemed fellowship network dedicated to activating civic engagement to drive transformative change. 

• ABC-7 Chicago, Feb 09, 2026

  Peg Murphy, an associate professor in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø, shares her insights about this year's Super Bowl ads.

• ABC-7 Chicago, Feb 09, 2026

  Carmelo Esterrich, a professor in the School of Communication and Culture at 51ÉçÇø, talks about the performance of Bad Bunny at this year's Super Bowl half-time show. 

• The EvoLLLution, Feb 05, 2026

  Emmanuel Lalande, 51ÉçÇø's Senior Vice President for Enrollment Strategy and Student Success, was quoted in a story from "The EvoLLLution" that cautions against avoiding or resisting artificial intelligence in creative education. 

• Windy City Times, Feb 04, 2026

  Six early-career and journalism-curious storytellers, including 51ÉçÇø alum Patience Hurston, will learn the ins and outs of reporting on underserved communities this spring in Windy City Times and E3 Radio’s second-annual Our Stories, Our Power program. This year’s cohort is made possible with support from 51ÉçÇø and a grant from , a funder collaborative led by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation that is dedicated to strengthening and sustaining local news.

• Obscure Sound, Feb 04, 2026

  51ÉçÇø alum Becky Raisman '07 presents a vibrant vision of femininity and perseverance on her new pop-forward EP.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Feb 04, 2026

  Through carefully selected works from the last five decades of the museum’s history, the exhibition hopes to keep the art of storytelling and documenting history through photography relevant in the digital age.

• Digital Commerce 360, Jan 30, 2026

  Dana Connell, director of external scholarships and associate professor of fashion studies at 51ÉçÇø, explains why rising brick-and-mortar costs and advances in direct-to-consumer platforms are pushing Allbirds to refocus on ecommerce.

• Crisis Magazine , Jan 30, 2026

  In an opinion piece on AI and authenticity, Greg Foster-Rice, associate provost for student retention initiatives and associate professor of photography at 51ÉçÇø, shares how students are turning back to film, darkrooms, and analog tools in search of work that feels tangible, human, and real.

• WBBM, Jan 30, 2026

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø's newest exhibit titled "MoCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades" celebrates five decades of collecting. 

• Chicago Reader , Jan 28, 2026

  Associate Professor Ross Sawyers' solo exhibiton, "The Future Still Isn't What It Used to Be" opens February 1 at The Riverside Arts Center. The exhibition traces over two decades of work by Ross Sawyers, an artist who uses photography, sculpture, and drawing to explore the relationship between architecture and human aspiration.

• Evanston RoundTable, Jan 27, 2026

  The film "I'm Only Blind" was directed by filmmaker Kamelya Alexan '07, a 51ÉçÇø alum. It won Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary last year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.

• TV NewsCheck, Jan 27, 2026

  Nikki Cameron '10, a 51ÉçÇø graduate who earned a degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, has been named VP of Development at Bunim/Murray Productions. Cameron has been with Bunim/Murray since 2021, contributing to several of the company’s signature series including the Emmy-winning "Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” for Amazon Prime Video and "Family or Fiancé" at OWN.  

   

• Variety, Jan 27, 2026

  “One Battle After Another” star Chase Infiniti '22 is now in the running for the leading actress BAFTA (as well as the Rising Star Award).

• Chicago Gallery News, Jan 27, 2026

  Chicago Gallery News reported on MoCP's milestone celebration—50 years of championing photography in Chicago—and its annual benefit auction party, DARKROOM, happening February 26, 2026.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 23, 2026

  Anne Libera, associate professor and director of Comedy Studies in the School of Theatre and Dance, was featured in the Chicago Tribune discussing Second City’s decision to shift its e.t.c. Stage to a fully improvised format for the first time in the venue’s 43-year history.

• ABC-7 Chicago, Jan 22, 2026

  51ÉçÇø film expert Ron Falzone shares his best bets for this year's Oscar nominees. 

• Forbes Online, Jan 21, 2026

  Adriel Hilton, vice president of institutional strategy and chief of staff at 51ÉçÇø, addresses the issue of board decision-making within the context of broader research on higher education governance.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 20, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Illustration alum Alejandro Martell '22, known as Underseagravy, was featured in the Chicago Sun-Times for his mural of Eris, the Greek goddess of chaos and destruction, painted at ERIS Brewery and Cider House.

• Screen Magazine, Jan 19, 2026

  "Tube-E Movie," written, produced, and directed by Film and TV alum William Adams '02, will premiere on February 6, 2026, streaming nationwide on .  is a comedy that turns an eye on modern streaming culture and the conversations that surround it. 

   

• ABC-7 Chicago, Jan 19, 2026

  51ÉçÇø Historian and Associate Professor Robert Hanserd joined ABC7 on MLK Day.

• Cinemontage, Jan 16, 2026

  Alum Maura Corey MFA '97, an editor for the Amazon Prime series "Gen V" (a spin-off of "The Boys"), is interviewed about her transition from working on commercial packages to unscripted television to comedy.

• MovieMaker, Jan 15, 2026

  Chicago ranks #3 in this annual list thanks to shows like "The Bear," "Chicago Med," and "Chicago PD," and great educational institutions like 51ÉçÇø.

• NewCity, Jan 14, 2026

  Lawrence Daufenbach '08, executive director of the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Chicago, is recognized for his work revitalizing the landmark theater, bringing it back to its original mission by creating a place for those seeking an intellectual, physical and spiritual connection point. “The Ath” also launched its own in-house production wing and continues to host big-name acts while remaining accessible to local artists.

• New City, Jan 14, 2026

  Roell Schmidt and Meredith Sutton, producing director and artistic director of the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø, were named to Newcity’s “Players 50 2026: The Institutions,” recognizing Chicago leaders shaping the city’s theater, dance, and performance landscape. The list also includes Daryl Brooks and Mark Frost, adjunct professors of instruction in The School of Theatre and Dance.

• Herald News, Jan 13, 2026

  A powerful documentary about Black organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, "Citizen Bowen" directed and edited by 51ÉçÇø Adjunct Professor Michael NG Wright, is coming to Carbondale and Springfield on Jan. 19, courtesy of a Southern Illinois University System Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event. 

• Billboard Magazine, Jan 12, 2026

  School of Business and Entrepreneurship Associate Professor Loren Wells' work as co-founder of the law firm Wells Kappel has culminated in a watershed appellate court decision affirming that music creators can reclaim their copyrights on a global basis. The ruling could mean major changes to how artists win back their music rights.

• Evanston Round Table, Jan 09, 2026

  Kurt Schauer, a 1987 graduate of 51ÉçÇø’s School of Visual Arts, is opening a new jazz club, Local Note, in downtown Evanston.

• Provo Music Magazine, Jan 08, 2026

  In this feature article about Brian Zieske '04, an Audio Arts alum and sound engineer who onced worked under the legendary Steve Albini, Zieske discusses preserving the realness of analog recording, while refining it digitally.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 07, 2026

  Artist and educator Yoonshin Park, who earned an M.A. and an M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts from 51ÉçÇø, is featured for her upcoming exhibition “Prompt and Prompted” at the Hyde Park Art Center, which incorporates the work of 12 of her students and explores artist books as an expanded art form.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 07, 2026

  The Chicago Tribune named The Seldoms’ “Floe,” presented at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø, among its top dance picks for winter 2026.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Jan 07, 2026

  Chase Infiniti '22 received a 2026 SAG (Actor Awards) nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for “One Battle After Another,” which also earned nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble.

• NewCity, Jan 06, 2026

  NewCityLit featured a video essay by Joseph Meno, a professor in the School of Communication and Culture. The work was inspired by ICE enforcements in Chicago.

• Reel Chicago, Jan 04, 2026

  After three seasons filmed entirely in Chicago, "Power Book IV: Force" prepares to close out Tommy Egan’s story, played by Chicago native and 51ÉçÇø School of Theatre and Dance alum Joseph Sikora '98.

• Variety, Jan 04, 2026

  "One Battle After Another," starring 51ÉçÇø alum Chase Infiniti, was named Best Picture at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, one of the film’s three top wins of the night.

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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)

• 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."

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• NBC5 Chicago, Aug 25, 2025

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

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• MovieMaker, Jan 22, 2025

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

• 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.

• 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.”

• Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 28, 2024

  Suzanne McBride, an editor at the "Chicago Sun-Times" and dean of faculty affairs at 51ÉçÇø, writes an opinion piece about the death penalty.

• ABC7 Chicago, Dec 23, 2024

  Jerry Brindisi, the interim director of School of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø and an expert on Dylan, joined ABC7 to discuss the legendary musician's career and his impact on the music industry.

• CW 26, Dec 21, 2024

  "26 N. Halsted" host George Blaise is joined by independent film director and 51ÉçÇø alum Will Adams '02. The pair discusses Adams’ latest film “Tube-E Movie," which was filmed in Chicago, as well as the important connection he made with actor, director, writer, Robert Townsend at 51ÉçÇø

• The Fulcrum, Dec 20, 2024

  Hugo Balta, an adjunct faculty member at 51ÉçÇø, has been named the new executive editor at "The Fulcrum," a platform where insiders and outsiders to politics are informed, meet, talk, and act to help make democracy live and work in everyday lives. Balta is an award-winning, 30-year multimedia journalism veteran with multiple market and platform experience, including leadership positions in NBC, Telemundo, ABC, CBS, and PBS, among other storied news networks.

• Esquire, Dec 19, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Assistant Professor Robert Edgecomb served as cinematographer on the thriller film "Birder," which was named one of the best films in which depictions of sex add to the plot instead of distract from it.

• WGN, Dec 18, 2024

  “Gladiator 2” continues to be a huge draw at the box office, with fans raving about the epic fight scenes. And at 51ÉçÇø College in Chicago, the next generation of gladiators are being trained on one of the most comprehensive stage combat courses in the country.

• The Phoblographer , Dec 10, 2024

  Photographer, curator, and educator Charles Traub has listed a few important photography do’s and don’ts.

• Chicago Reader , Dec 10, 2024

  Cheryl Hinman '14 and her sister Sarah Hinman bring their collaborative mindset to Lot’sa.

• WBEZ, Dec 03, 2024

  Documentary Filmmaker Rana Segal '80, who made the award-winning film “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells" with producer and adjunct faculty member Laurie Little MFA '02, discusses the challenges of securing distribution.

• WBBM NewsRadio, Nov 29, 2024

  With the movie “Gladiator II” now in theaters, college students in Chicago are bringing some scenes to life.

• CBS News Chicago, Nov 26, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Stage Combat students got to sharpen their skills with a sword and shield in honor of the release of "Gladiator II."

• The Hollywood Reporter, Nov 22, 2024

  51ÉçÇø's master of fine arts program in Music Composition for the Screen, headed by Kubilay Uner, is among the top five schools on "The Hollywood Reporter's" annual list. 

• WBEZ, Nov 17, 2024

  51ÉçÇø students join the fun in Chicago's Humboldt Park to see who looks the most like the "The Bear's" Jeremy Allen White.

• Block Club, Nov 15, 2024

  Brady-Davis was sworn in Wednesday as a commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, which works to protect Lake Michigan’s water.

• WGN, Nov 11, 2024

  She’s an actress, rapper, director, philanthropist and now teacher and acting coach. And he’s a creative powerhouse, the producer behind some of the biggest hits we know today from Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and many others. He's also an alum from 51ÉçÇø.

• American Theatre, Nov 08, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Theatre alums Tiffany Keane Schaefer ’12 and Brian Rasmussen are featured in a recent American Theatre magazine article highlighting Schaefer’s creative work as founder and artistic director of Otherworld Theatre Company.

• Newcity, Nov 05, 2024

  "Newcity's" tenth edition of Film 50 looks at the art and industry of film in Chicago, a rich ecosystem that includes 51ÉçÇø alums such as Throughline Film's Josh W. Bosher '06 and Chris Charles '07, Sweet Void Cinema's Jack McCoy '17, and Maria C. Roxas '97, a location pro who has worked on "The Bear" and many other notable Chicago productions.

• Authority Magazine, Nov 01, 2024

  Laurence Minsky, a professor at 51ÉçÇø, discusses how voice AI is transforming the way brands engage with audiences; from customer service support to delivering exclusive experiences and promotions.

• Screen Magazine, Oct 31, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Alum Ryan Gilbert '07 of Prysm Studios teams up with director and fellow alum Brandon Dermer '08 for Checkers & Rally's new value meal campaign that features singer, songwriter, and producer T-Pain. 

• Block Club, Oct 25, 2024

  A new documentary from director and Colum Alum Rana Segal explores this relationship by examining the legacies of two Chicago icons: civil rights activist and suffragist Ida B. Wells and renowned sculptor Richard Hunt.

• The Art Newspaper, Oct 22, 2024

  The show’s curatorial vision first materialised at 51ÉçÇø in 2021. Alum and 24 in 2024 honoree Jess T. Dugan's work is on display in the travelling exhibition.

• Chicago Tribune, Oct 11, 2024

  51ÉçÇø student Carlos Lerma has been “living and breathing” short films since he was 15 and is helping plan the Chicago International Film Festival.

• ArtNet News, Oct 09, 2024

  The photography work of Jess T. Dugan, MFA '14 was featured in ArtNet News.

• CityBeat, Oct 07, 2024

  Fueled by his love for music, 51ÉçÇø alum Brandon Faris '02 has launched his newest project “All The Bins” as a way for listeners to authentically discover new tunes without the intervention of mainstream algorithms.

• WGN, Oct 03, 2024

  As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, WGN featured recent 51ÉçÇø alum Angelina Victoria '24, a singer/songwriter/dancer/instrumentalist who sings in Spanish as well as four other languages. She recently signed to the label Warner Music, and her songs will soon be syndicated across the air waves of the United States and Mexico.

• WBEZ, Sep 24, 2024

  Young people care about many issues. Help them make the connection to voting, and show them how to become informed voters, writes Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin, a Journalism professor at 51ÉçÇø and founder of 51ÉçÇø Votes.

• Daily Herald, Sep 23, 2024

  As an undergraduate at 51ÉçÇø, Trodden fell in love with Irish theater. After graduating in 2009, she performed locally for a couple of years then applied to the theater and performance masters program at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

• Cardinal News, Sep 23, 2024

  Cardinal News hires 51ÉçÇø alum Elizabeth Beyer '12 as its new Richmond-based state politics and government reporter; Cardinal is the only news organization west of Richmond with a full-time reporter based in the state capital.

• Chicago Gallery News, Sep 20, 2024

  CGN's first interview with Natasha Egan, Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Photography located on 51ÉçÇø campus in the South Loop.

• New City Stage, Sep 20, 2024

  How are powerful women celebrated? Who defines what that power should look like? These are just a couple of the many questions Mythili Prakash explores in her evening-length dance “She’s Auspicious,” at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø College, September 26-27. 

• The Chicago Reader, Sep 18, 2024

  Elio Leturia, an associate professor in Journalism at 51ÉçÇø, is also an ensemble member at the Aguijón Theater, which is celebrating 35 years of producing theater in Spanish.

• Shoutout LA, Sep 16, 2024

  Filmmaker Michelle West, assistant director at 51ÉçÇø's Semester in LA program, discusses her pursuit of an artistic career, how she has honed her craft as a director of short films, and her plans to work on a feature length project.

• ABC7 Live Stream, Sep 16, 2024

  Sharon Marie Ross, PhD, an associate professor in Film and Television at 51ÉçÇø, joins ABC7 to talk about the 2024 Emmys that aired on Sept. 15, 2024.

• NewCity, Sep 12, 2024

  51ÉçÇø’s School of Theatre and Dance announces the launch of its theater advisory board of distinguished alumni and industry professionals.

• CBS News Chicago, Sep 05, 2024

  51ÉçÇø, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, transformed the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals painted by faculty artists and students.

• Lens Scratch, Aug 29, 2024

  Before attending 51ÉçÇø for graduate school or working at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, I was familiar with fellow 51ÉçÇø alum Natalie Krick's work.

• The New York Times, Aug 26, 2024

  A major exhibition by the acclaimed artist will fill Frank Lloyd Wright’s rotunda with plants and artwork. Johnson stepped down from the Guggenheim’s board last year. 

• NPR, Aug 20, 2024

  51ÉçÇø alum Jonathan McReynolds '11, a GRAMMY-winning artist, performed with Common at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. McReynolds will be an artist-in-residence at 51ÉçÇø in Spring 2025.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Aug 16, 2024

  "The Hollywood Reporter" released its 2024 list of best film schools in the U.S., with 51ÉçÇø among the top 15. The publication highlighted the arrival of the school's recent installation of a Volume virtual production wall.

• WBEZ Chicago, Aug 13, 2024

  Patience Hurston is a rising senior at 51ÉçÇø and the new editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, the 51ÉçÇø Chronicle. She will be leading her newsroom’s coverage of the DNC.

• Crain's Chicago Business, Aug 12, 2024

  The “24 in 2024” honorees include a multifaceted group whose careers span a wide range of fields — from a womenswear fashion designer to a community-focused filmmaker. Many launched their careers while at 51ÉçÇø. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Aug 12, 2024

  Alli Davis (Illustration '21) remembers doing her earliest tattoos on some of her friends at 51ÉçÇø. Now, she’s a professional hand-poke tattoo artist.

• Chicago Reader, Aug 07, 2024

  “Photographs lie,” Frederking used to tell his students at 51ÉçÇø, where he taught photography from 1983 to 2017. Read the full "History in Motion" article about Frederking's photographs.

• Glamour, Jul 31, 2024

  Yonty Friesem, PhD, executive director of the Media Education Lab and an associate professor of communication at 51ÉçÇø, is among the experts asked to tell "Glamour" readers how to read the news like a pro so they always feel in the know rather than overwhelmed.

• The Pioneer, Jul 30, 2024

  The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has announced Julia Rubio, who earned a master's degree in nonprofit management at 51ÉçÇø, as the new NAMM Foundation executive director.

• Hyde Park Herald, Jul 30, 2024

  The Center for Black Music Research at 51ÉçÇø, a vast repository of material related to music by Black composers created in 1983, inspires a concert in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.

• Business of Fashion , Jul 29, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Alum Justin Moran began his editorial journey at "The 51ÉçÇø Chronicle" while studying fashion business and magazine journalism. Here, as "Paper’s" editor-in-chief, he shares his career advice.

• Chicago Reader , Jul 24, 2024

  51ÉçÇø College Theatre alums are in the ensemble of the new devised theatre piece "The F*ggots and Their Fr*ends Between R*volutions," running July 25-Aug. 4 at the Bramble Theatre in Andersonville. The work is an updated adaptation of the 1977 underground "queer fairytale-cum-manifesto" by Calamus Books founder Larry Mitchell.

• News Channel Nebraska , Jul 24, 2024

  Lokekey Productions proudly presents "Tube-E Movie", a riotous and offbeat satire that promises to leave audiences in stitches. Directed, written, and produced by the talented Will Adams, a 51ÉçÇø alumni class of 2002.

• Sixty Inches From Center, Jul 18, 2024

  Kristie Kahns reviews the exhibition "Captured Earth" at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) at 51ÉçÇø.

• CNN, Jul 18, 2024

  Humor can be helpful to diffuse kids' rite-of-passage sour moods, according to study coauthor Anne Libera, associate professor of comedy writing and performance at 51ÉçÇø.

• WGN 720, Jul 16, 2024

  WGN Radio featured the Wabash Arts Corridor in its Community Corners segment, highlighting the 51ÉçÇø history of this living urban canvas.

• WBEZ, Jul 12, 2024

  51ÉçÇø College Theatre Alum Michael Kurowski featured in interview about his role as Samwise Gangee in the U.S. premiere of "The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale," running July 19-Sept. 1 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

• WGN, Jul 12, 2024

  Fernando Jones, an adjunct faculty member at 51ÉçÇø, keeps the love of blues alive by hosting a free blues camp for kids 12 to 18 at 51ÉçÇø each summer.

• WAND, Jul 09, 2024

  Jade Flournoy, a MacArthur High School graduate, was awarded the 2024 National Children’s Literature (K-3) Competition at the National Educators Rising Conference.

• Zocalo Public Square, Jul 03, 2024

  See Zocalo's interview with CM Burroughs. She is an associate professor of creative writing at 51ÉçÇø and author of The Vital System and Master Suffering, which was longlisted for the National Book Award and a finalist for the Lambda Book Award and L.A. Times Book Award.

• Letterboxd, Jul 02, 2024

  51ÉçÇø and AFI Conservatory Alum Sheila Wilson '15 worked as a writer and producer on the show "Lady in the Lake." Previously, Sheila served as a writer on the cult hit fantasy drama "Warrior Nun," as well as a story editor on the Marvel series "Helstrom." She is also the creator of The Black Book, a resource for studio executives that features Black writers in the WGA to help facilitate staffing underrepresented scribes, and in 2022 she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list which recognizes talented young leaders within the industry.

• Papageno, Jun 27, 2024

  In the autumn of 2023, Ágnes Éva Lakatos spent three months in Chicago on a Fulbright Research Fellowship in the Music Department at 51ÉçÇø College. Her research focused on American jazz education and the work of William Russo, the composer, bandleader, and educator who founded the department.

• WalletHub, Jun 27, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Professor Laurence Minsky provides his expert opinion on credit card branding and whether or not the American Express brand still fulfills its basic purpose.

• IndieWire, Jun 25, 2024

  Kubilay Uner, associate professor and director of 51ÉçÇø's Music Composition for the Screen program, and Alum Caryn Capotosto '99, a documentary filmmaker, have been invited to join the ranks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts. Members of the Academy get to vote for who will be nominated and who will win Oscars.

• Fox32 Chicago, Jun 21, 2024

  NASCAR teamed up with 51ÉçÇø –- enlisting a class to develop brand-new components for its ‘Tracks App.’

• Variety, Jun 17, 2024

  The upcoming third season of “ Book IV: Force” will be its last, according to star and 51ÉçÇø Theatre alum . But the actor is teasing that a new project could come to the “Power” universe soon — and Variety has confirmed that one is in development.

• Windy City Times, Jun 17, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Department alumnus Preston Max Allen ’13 is honored as one of Windy City Times‘ 2024 “30 Under 30 Award” winners. The annual awards were announced on June 6, as part of Windy City Times‘ LGBT Pride Month celebration. 

• BizTimes, Jun 14, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Theatre alum Cody Estle is a graduate of the Theatre Department's theatre directing program and artistic director of Milwaukee's Next Act Theatre.

• WTTW, Jun 13, 2024

  As a 51ÉçÇø student, Japanese photographer Akito Tsuda '93 took photos in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood as part of a class assignment. The alum's work can now be seen at an exhibit at the Harold Washington Library, giving a glimpse into what life was like for Latinos in Chicago during the 1990s.

• Medium, Jun 13, 2024

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography, located at 51ÉçÇø, showcases innovative and thought-provoking photography exhibitions.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 10, 2024

  ‘90s Music Box screening of the Faye Dunaway film helped spur A. Ashley Hoff’s interest in how the Joan Crawford exposé made it to the big screen.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 06, 2024

  Pat Sajak, a Chicago native and 51ÉçÇø alum, bids “Wheel of Fortune” adieu after 8,000 episodes and 41 years.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 04, 2024

  ‘90s Music Box screening of the Faye Dunaway film helped spur Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff’s interest in how the Joan Crawford exposé made it to the big screen.

• Windy City Times, May 31, 2024

  Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff '96 writes about the people who brought an unintentionally camp classic to the screen. 

• WTTV Online, May 29, 2024

  Leading figures from the Chicago fashion industry announce the launch of Chicago’s new official Chicago Fashion Week. 51ÉçÇø will be among the Chicago-area fashion schools that will present educational programming throughout the initiative.

• Bandcamp, May 21, 2024

  "That’s What I Been Sayin’" feels like a Rami Gabriel Greatest Hits compilation. There’s no-wave, dub, garage rock, Moog synths, and none of them ever feel out of place.

• PBS, May 20, 2024

  Actor, dancer, singer Dulé Hill interviews 51ÉçÇø Alum Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director and CEO of Chicago-based Red Clay Dance Company, in this PBS series exploring the power of the arts.

• ASLE.org, May 10, 2024

  Congrats to Michelle Yates, associate professor of cultural studies and humanities, for her Scholar of the Month (for May 2024) recognition by the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE), the environmental humanities academic professional organization.

• Daytime Chicago, May 09, 2024

  Fashion Studies Chair Colbey Reid, PhD, discusses the student-produced Manifest festival at 51ÉçÇø and gives a preview of upcoming fashion show.

• Chicago Tribune, May 08, 2024

  The Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips criticizes a recent SNL sketch about student protests, arguing it lacked satire and failed to find humor in a difficult time. Anne Libera, associate professor of Comedy Writing and Performance, was interviewed.

• Good Day Chicago, May 07, 2024

  51ÉçÇø students gave a live preview of the Made@51ÉçÇø fashion show, which will be just one of the many highlights at Manifest on May 10.

• WGN Morning News, May 03, 2024

  Ahead of the official Star Wars holiday ‘May the 4th Be With You,’ WGN talks to 51ÉçÇø professor Carmelo Esterrich, who teaches a class about Star Wars fandom and American culture. 

• FOX32, Apr 30, 2024

  FOX 32's Jake Hamilton gets the assignment of a lifetime, visiting 51ÉçÇø for a course rooted in a galaxy far, far away. 

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 27, 2024

  The Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones reviews "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," a production at the Goodman Theatre that references 51ÉçÇø College Theatre alum A.C. Smith's long association with the works of August Wilson.

• Variety, Apr 24, 2024

  Variety names 51ÉçÇø among the best North American Film Schools.

• Wednesday Journal, Apr 23, 2024

  Longtime River Forest resident and 51ÉçÇø alum Roz Varon has helped Chicagoans reach their destinations safely and efficiently during rush hour since 1989.

• Advertising & Society Quarterly, Apr 23, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Professor Laurence Minsky interviews Dr. Phil Kotler, widely recognized as the father of modern marketing science, about sustainability, societal marketing, and the evolving role of businesses in fostering a more sustainable future.

• Chicago Reader , Apr 16, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Cinema and Television Arts Professor David Jude Greene was featured in the Chicago Reader's column on the best street style at the EXPO Chicago art fair. 

• Letterboxd, Apr 05, 2024

  Sugar writer-creator and 51ÉçÇø Alum Mark Protosevich '83 goes all in on film noir in his new series on Apple+.

• NewCity, Apr 05, 2024

  Jason Pickleman is a dazzlingly prolific graphic designer whose vast personal archive will soon find its home at 51ÉçÇø.

• CBS 2, Apr 04, 2024

  A mobile art installation at 51ÉçÇø prompts people to pour out their feelings on paper.

• New City Stage, Apr 03, 2024

  As part of its fiftieth season, the Dance Center is showcasing works by local choreographers in its new Chicago Artist Spotlight Festival, April 19–27.

• NewCity, Apr 02, 2024

  Natasha Moustache, an MFA graduate from 51ÉçÇø, recognized as a 2024 breakout artist for their photography.

• Chicago Reader, Mar 29, 2024

  Jessi Woska, who attended 51ÉçÇø, practices the art of chain stitch and has grown her passion for the artisanal practice into a full-time business, J. Woska Custom Chainstitch.

• Fox 32, Mar 27, 2024

  Chicago female DJ pioneer Darlene Jackson (aka DJ Lady D), a creative industry liaison at 51ÉçÇø, and 51ÉçÇø junior Ayu Eini -- an aspiring DJ -- are featured in a story about women who helped shape the DJ business in Chicago.

• ROGEREBERT.COM, Mar 27, 2024

  An award-winning actress and playwright, Taylor is partnering with 51ÉçÇø College on the Black Mixtape project, a program inspired by her socially minded conversations about Black Lives Matter and the pandemic.

• CGN, Mar 27, 2024

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography's (MoCP) annual benefit DARKROOM took place last month on February 29 – Leap Night 2024. Leap Night proved to be a record-breaking year for MoCP with 400 people in attendance and $325,000 raised. 

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 26, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alumni Win Jeff Awards for Performance and Playwriting. This year's winners are Jon Parker Jackson '18, Kris Tori ’14, Shannon O’Neill ’07, Aaron Reese Boseman ‘12, Josh Pablo Szabo ’19,  Kaiser Ahmed ’08, and former faculty member John Hildreth. .

• Deadline, Mar 26, 2024

  Theatre alum (The Chi) will join the cast of NCIS: Origins on  CBS.

• Chicago News Weekly, Mar 21, 2024

  Chicago News Weekly reviewed 51ÉçÇø's production of The Bluest Eye.

• Chicago Reader , Mar 20, 2024

  The Chicago Reader talked with Meredith Sutton and Roell Schmidt of the Dance Center about the upcoming Artist Spotlight performance series.

• Block Club Chicago, Mar 19, 2024

  The theatrical adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel is live at 51ÉçÇø this spring. The Bluest Eye is directed by 51ÉçÇø alum Ashley Keys '22 and written by Lydia Diamond.

• Block Club, Mar 19, 2024

  The theatrical adaptation of Toni Morrison’s novel runs through Saturday at 51ÉçÇø. The Friday performance offers a special discussion for Black and African American audiences.

• New City Stage, Mar 19, 2024

  LaTasha Barnes refers to herself as a carrier of traditions. The root word here is “care,” and Barnes deeply cares for Black American dance and music across decades, honoring those who came before, celebrating her contemporaries, while remaining committed to the invention and spontaneity that is the beating heart of these movements. 

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 14, 2024

  Kubilay Uner, director of the Music Composition for the Screen MFA program at 51ÉçÇø, talks to the Chicago Tribune about legendary film score composer Ennio Morricone.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Mar 08, 2024

  The unusual level of fan engagement has the creators Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma looking to expand the Chinwag universe beyond the podcast. Though talks are early, the team is mulling a TV series, a book club, and more live events.

• WalletHub, Mar 08, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Professor Laurence Minsky answers questions about car insurance marketing and celebrity endorsements.

• New City Stage, Mar 06, 2024

  "The Jazz Continuum," presented by LaTasha Barnes, is a transformative exploration of the interplay between contemporary and traditional Black dances, rooted in jazz and hip-hop, aiming to bridge generational gaps and celebrate the unifying power of Black music and dance across diverse cultural landscapes, with its upcoming residency and performance at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø College in Chicago.

• Vulture, Mar 05, 2024

  “I was raised Catholic,” begins . “But I feel like if God was real, white people wouldn’t have access to ukuleles.” It’s not just the joke that makes the line funny; it’s Ward’s air of apathy. She talks so plainly and without affect, as if she’s worn out by her very existence, that any slight variation of tone sends the audience into waves of laughter. 

• WUWM 89.7, Mar 04, 2024

  Grace Kessler Overbeke, an assistant professor of comedy writing and performance at 51ÉçÇø, talked with Milwaukee's WUWM ahead of her lecture at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on the history of Jewish female stand-up comedians.

• Reel Chicago, Mar 04, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Alum James Babiarz '09 has joined 11 Dollar Bill, a postproduction studio, as executive producer in Chicago.

• The Times, Feb 29, 2024

  Michael Niederman, professor in Cinema and Television Arts at 51ÉçÇø, discusses how Oscar-nominated actor/director Bradley Cooper's tactics to win an Oscar this year might have backfired.

• CBS News Chicago, Feb 27, 2024

  Melissa Gamble, an assistant professor in Fashion Studies at 51ÉçÇø, talks to CBS News Chicago about the online shopping megastore Temu and why it's problematic.

• NBC Chicago, Feb 23, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Alum Robert Teitel '90, a producer of One Love: Bob Marley, joined NBC Chicago to discuss the process behind the recent film.

• WBEZ, Feb 23, 2024

  51ÉçÇø's Eric Scholl, interim co-chair of Cinema and Television Arts, helps make plot predictions about The Bear's upcoming season and discusses the show's secrets to success.

• Today With Hoda and Jenna, Feb 22, 2024

  Fashion Alum Anthony Oyer appeared on Today With Hoda and Jenna and had the opportunity to dress the two NBC morning talk show hosts. Oyer joined a group of designers to help create distinctive looks for the duo.

• Time Out Chicago, Feb 15, 2024

  Museum of Contemporary Photography ranked #15 in Time Out's 21 Best Museums in Chicago. Founded by 51ÉçÇø, MoCP hosts multiple shows each year, including groundbreaking new work made by artists around the globe as well as archival prints from the institution's archives.

• Newcity, Feb 09, 2024

  Fashion Studies Alum Vanessa Arroyo '11 founded Seres Footwear last May, making sure that every organism involved in the shoe-making process is taken into consideration, from the land to the animals, to the artisans, to the consumer.

• CBS 2, Feb 01, 2024

  Ahead of the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, Chicago's own Jonathan McReynolds ‘11 joins Brad Edwards to discuss the inspiration behind his music and how he transitioned from playing drums and the organ to become one of the most recognized names in gospel.

• CBS 2 News, Jan 31, 2024

  What began as graffiti under train tracks turned into a blossoming career for one Chicago man and 51ÉçÇø Illustration alum.

• Chicago Public Schools, Jan 26, 2024

  Sharonda Tutson, second-grade teacher at Reavis Math and Science Specialty School, shares that her passion for teaching blossomed at 51ÉçÇø, where she pursued early childhood education.

• Washington Post, Jan 25, 2024

  Read the Washington Post's review of 51ÉçÇø Photography Professor Dawoud Bey's exhibition “” at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 

• New Jersey Monitor, Jan 19, 2024

  Associate Professor Yonty Friesem, part of a team of educators that developed the media literacy resources and curriculum for Illinois high schools, emphasizes the need for literacy skills across disciplines.

• ReGen Magazine, Jan 18, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Audio Arts and Acoustics Student Jason Schmal and Cinema and Television Arts Student Tony Godinez collaborated on a video featuring Schmal’s band The Children’s Crusade performing the single “Mechanical Love.” Watch the video!

• New City Stage, Jan 10, 2024

  Federico Restrepo, the artistic director of Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company, will bring his work, “Lunch With Sonia” to the Dance Center this Spring.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 10, 2024

  New York-based choreographer LaTasha Barnes brings her acclaimed primer on jazz dance and music to the , which marks its 50th season of dance programming this year.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 10, 2024

  Bey, 70, who is a 51ÉçÇø professor, completes his three-part series of photographs with “Stony the Road,” now on exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.

• New City Stage, Jan 09, 2024

  Several Theatre and Dance Center alumni and faculty were noted in Newcity Stage‘s annual salute to movers and shakers in Chicago’s vibrant performing arts scene, The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago.” 

• The Hollywood Reporter, Jan 09, 2024

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Department Alum  will return for a third season of his hit TV series Power Book IV: Force on Starz.

• Harper's Bazaar, Jan 05, 2024

  The work of 51ÉçÇø Alum EJ Hill '11 includes performance, painting, installation, and conceptual work that has focused, in part, on the relationship between oppressive structures and the body, meditating on endurance and struggle but also beauty and joy.

• Yahoo.com, Jan 05, 2024

  Yahoo cites data from 51ÉçÇø Fashion Studies Assistant Professor Lauren Downing Peters in article about plus-size women and dating.

• USA Today, Dec 21, 2023

  Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and Music Business alum (Liam McDonald'19) defies boundaries with his eclectic musical style that transcends genres.

• ABC 7, Dec 18, 2023

  Shop51ÉçÇø celebrates its 15th year with the annual Holiday Market featuring unique gifts and handmade items made by students, alumni, and staff.

• Forbes, Dec 11, 2023

  Forbes interviews Cinema and Television Arts Alum Joelle Monique '13, a managing executive podcast producer, award-winning pop culture critic, and host.

• nbcchicago.com, Dec 05, 2023

  NBC 5’ Chicago's Evrod Cassimy ’06 and Country Music Television host Marley Sherwood ’14, both 51ÉçÇø alums, to be among the hosts of NBC 5 Chicago's "A Very Chicago New Year"  special.

• WTTW, Dec 04, 2023

  WTTW's Geoffrey Baer tours some of Chicago's most beautiful places, including the Wabash Arts Corridor-Chicago's “living urban canvas” that was founded by 51ÉçÇø. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 24, 2023

  Three members of the 51ÉçÇø community — Grace Kessler Overbeke, assistant professor, Theatre; Ivan Brunetti, associate professor, Art | Design; and Student Maison Monroe — are featured in article about iconic cartoon character Betty Boop and "Boop! The Musical."

• The Chicago Sun-Times, Nov 21, 2023

  TV Broadcast Jounralism Alum Evrod Cassimy '06 is releasing a Christmas song he wrote titled “Please Come Home for Christmas” on streaming platforms that will be available for purchase starting Nov. 24, with all proceeds going to the Chicago Housing Authority to help families celebrate the holiday.

• NBC 5 Chicago, Nov 14, 2023

  51ÉçÇø adjunct professor Michelle Duster explains why the "Speak Up" and "Votes for Women" murals are important representations of the Women's Suffrage Movement.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Nov 14, 2023

  For the second year in a row, The Hollywood Reporter ranks 51ÉçÇø's graduate program in Music No. 1.

• Reel Chicago, Nov 04, 2023

  Directed by Cinema and Television Arts Alum Jack C. Newell '04, "Reporting on Christmas" proves to be popular on Hulu.

• FOX 32 Chicago, Nov 02, 2023

  Chicago happens to have one of the most unique programs to learn ASL in the U.S. See how the ASL-English Interpretation bachelor's program at 51ÉçÇø engages both hearing and Deaf/hard of hearing students across the country.

• CBS News Chicago, Nov 02, 2023

  Terri Hemmert , an adjunct faculty member in Communication at 51ÉçÇø, celebrates 50 years at Chicago's 93 WXRT Radio – while she's not originally be from the Windy City, Chicago certainly would not be the same without her.

• Journal of Alternative & Community Media, Oct 18, 2023

  Associate Professor Yonty Friesem and Civic Media Alums Teena Sloane-Hendricks MA '20 and Charlotte Duff MA '22 explore the power dynamics in cultivating trust between teenagers creating community media and their adult mentors on Chicago’s South Side.

• WGN, Oct 16, 2023

  WGN's "Backstory With Larry Potash" interviews Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Jeffrey Spitz about the impact of Chicago film pioneer William Selig.

• NPR, Oct 16, 2023

  In this episode of Arts and Letters, NPR welcomes 51ÉçÇø English and Creative Writing Professor, an award-winning author, to explore the questions: Is it ever truly possible to separate our fates from those we’ve come to love?

• Business of Fashion, Oct 12, 2023

  51ÉçÇø's Fashion Studies department offers students opportunities to travel or study at locations from Athens and Berlin to New York and Los Angeles. Business of Fashion sat down with three students to hear about their experiences.

• University of Vermont - Community News, Oct 12, 2023

  Associate Professor Elio Leturia discusses what no other school in Illinois offers: 51ÉçÇø's 300-level journalism class that is conducted entirely in Spanish.

• Nature Ecology and Evolution, Oct 11, 2023

  Spencer Hellert was recently published in the esteemed science journal, Nature Ecology and Evolution.

• Chicago Reader, Oct 10, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Jameel Bridgewater '16 launched a line of sustainable soaps with his father under the name Bascule. 

• Chicago Reader, Oct 10, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Manae Solara Vaughn '22 talked to the Chicago Reader about her various musical projects and her work as a sound engineer. 

• GQ, Oct 03, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Rashid Johnson '00 talked to GQ about his journey as an artist.

• Chicago Reader, Oct 03, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Professor Albert “Bill” Williams wrote a piece for the Chicago Reader about Chicago's Fine Arts Building, which turns 125 this year. 

• Daily Herald, Oct 02, 2023

  Ali Beyer, an adjunct faculty member in Cinema and Television Arts at 51ÉçÇø, will have their work featured in the exhibit entitled "Don't 'Drag' Me Down: Today's Battle for Liberation." The exhibit is free and open to the public and runs from Oct. 5 to Nov. 3 at Oakton's Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.

• Women We Admire, Sep 25, 2023

  Women We Admire announces The Top 50 Women Leaders in Education of 2023, featuring Lambrini Lukidis, Associate VP of Strategic Communications & External Relations at 51ÉçÇø.

• Chicago Reader, Sep 20, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Professor Albert “Bill” Williams was interviewed by the Chicago Reader about the work and legacy of Gary Tucker, aka Eleven. 

• Chicago Tribune, Sep 15, 2023

  The film American Parent, produced by Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor and Associate Chair Carolina Posse and directed and co-written by 51ÉçÇø Alum Emily Railsback MFA ‘14, makes its U.S. debut at Chicago's Reeling Fest (Sept. 21 to Oct. 8), the second oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the United States. Other 51ÉçÇø names connected with the project: Adjunct Faculty Member Michael NJ Wright (cinematographer), Finishing Editor John Cavallino (colorist and title designer), and former Dean of the School of Media Arts Doreen Bartoni (co-executive producer and co-writer).

• Chicago Reader, Sep 13, 2023

  Composing While Black references archival material from the Center for Black Music Research at 51ÉçÇø. 

• Chicago Reader, Sep 07, 2023

  Dr. Jimmy Noriega has been named as the new permanent chair of 51ÉçÇø's Theater department. 

• Fashion United, Sep 05, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Assistant Professor Lauren Downing Peters was interviewed on the eve of New York Fashion Week about inclusivity on fashion's runways.

• Chicago Reader , Aug 30, 2023

  51ÉçÇø's new Theatre Chair Jimmy Noriega was featured in "Chicago Reader" arts and culture column.

• Chicago Tribune, Aug 29, 2023

  The second season of the series Power Book IV: Force starring 51ÉçÇø Alum Joseph Sikora '98 premieres Friday, September 1 on STARZ. 

• TheWrap, Aug 23, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Lena Waithe '06 talked to TheWrap about her role as a producer on the HBO documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore and studying Mary Tyler Moore's work when she was a student at 51ÉçÇø. 

• ABC7, Aug 23, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Professor David Broz HDR '21 was quoted in a piece about the Chicago Loop Alliance's vision for State Street. 

• Chicago Magazine, Aug 22, 2023

  Deb Doetzer, an adjunct faculty member in Communication, talks about 51ÉçÇø's minor in voiceovers and the growing interest in the field.

• CNN, Aug 21, 2023

  Lauren Downing Peters, an assistant professor in Fashion Studies at 51ÉçÇø and author of the new book “Fashion Before Plus-Size: Bodies, Bias, and the Birth of an Industry” was interviewed by CNN as an expert in plus-size fashion.

• Glamour Spain, Aug 16, 2023

  The artistic project, curated by Love, is a public art installation in the Wabash Arts Corridor of 51ÉçÇø.

• Forbes, Aug 10, 2023

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 was named to the inaugural Forbes 30 Under 30 Local Chicago list. Jordan works as the director of digital media and photography in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office. In 2020, he captured over 17,000 photographs at dozens of protests across Chicago, most against police brutality.

• Newcity Art, Aug 10, 2023

  51ÉçÇø's Wabash Arts Corridor has a new exhibition titled, “From Her to Eternity: The Women Who Photograph Music.”Curated by Courtney Love, this photo collage features iconic rock images by 46 women photographers. Read Newcity Art's review of it to learn more. 

• Boston Globe, Aug 08, 2023

  The Boston Globe published an article by 51ÉçÇø Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma about Robert Burton's influential 1621 book The Anatomy of Melancholy and the advice it holds for the 21st century.

• HOLR Magazine, Jul 25, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Musical Theatre Alum Callie Johnson '12 talks to HOLR Magazine about her role as Linda in AppleTV+’s new film The Beanie Bubble. 

• Cinematography World, Jul 20, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Dillon Schneider '12 talks to Cinematography World about his work on Leo Milano’s debut feature film, The Crusades.

• Block Club Chicago, Jul 17, 2023

  Block Club Chicago talks with critically acclaimed author and 51ÉçÇø Alum Toya Wolfe MFA '15 as she prepares to receive the Pattis Award Saturday at Newberry Library.

• Block Club Chicago, Jul 13, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Precious Brady-Davis '13 was sworn in Wednesday as a commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, which works to protect Lake Michigan's water.

• CommPRO, Jul 05, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Adjunct Professor Dominic Calabrese wrote a piece on Sandy Murillo, a young blind journalist now an associate producer at Chicago Lighthouse Media, for the CommPRO newsletter. 

• Chicago Tribune, Jul 05, 2023

  Anne Libera, director of comedy studies for The Second City and associate professor of comedy writing and performance at 51ÉçÇø, was quoted in a Chicago Tribune piece about the late actor Alan Arkin. 

• Broadway World, Jun 28, 2023

  Ballet Hispánico CEO and 51ÉçÇø Alum Eduardo Vilaro MA '99 will premiere Buscando A Juan at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art as part of their Summer 2023 MetLiveArts Season. 

• WBEZ, Jun 28, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Adviser, and Cultural Programs Creator Darlene “DJ Lady D” Jackson, talked to WBEZ about the Warehouse's new landmark status. The dance club is widely regarded as the birthplace of house music.

• Chicago Tribune, Jun 21, 2023

  Music Producer and 51ÉçÇø Alum Johnny "6ravo" Rayborn '03 talks to the Chicago Tribune about working with at-risk teens in Acclivus Inc.’s sound engineering program.

• WBEZ, Jun 08, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Marvin Quijada '05 talked to WBEZ about his dark and whimsical new show The Dream King which runs through June 18 at the Chopin Theater in Chicago’s West Town.

• Chicago Reader, Jun 07, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Creative Writing Alum Julia Fine MFA '16 talked to the Chicago Reader about her new dark fantasy novel Maddalena and the Dark. 

• Below the Line, Jun 02, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Kayla Emter '05 , editor of the film "Flamin' Hot," is interviewed about working on the film and discusses some of the lessons she learned while at 51ÉçÇø.

• Los Angeles Times, Jun 01, 2023

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Joshua Rothkopf MFA '00 will be the new film coverage editor for the Los Angeles Times.

• Vanity Fair, May 25, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Lena Waithe '06 is a producer on the new HBO documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore. Waithe studied Mary Tyler Moore's work when she was a student at 51ÉçÇø. 

• WBEZ, May 25, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum CaSera Heining ’17, known professionally as DJ Ca$h Era, will be performing at Hyde Park's Summer Fest.

• L.A. Times, May 24, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Behzad Dabu '08 was profiled in the LA Times for a piece about what it takes to be a successful working actor.

• Crain's Chicago Business, May 24, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Toya Wolfe MFA '15 will receive the second annual Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award for her novel Last Summer on State Street.

• Wall Street Journal, May 23, 2023

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Associate Professor Zoran Samardzija was quoted in a Wall Street Journal piece about how the movies of director Wes Anderson inspired a new TikTok trend.

• L.A. Times, May 17, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Photography Professor Dawoud Bey talked to the L.A. Times about his two new exhibitions in the city.

• HYPEBEAST, May 15, 2023

  RCA Records’ newest VP of Marketing and A&R and 51ÉçÇø Music Business Alum George Clark III '16 details his “relentless pursuit” in the music business.

• Chicago Tribune, May 15, 2023

  51ÉçÇø awarded an honorary degree to longtime Chicago Tribune Theater Critic Chris Jones as part of the college's 2023 commencement ceremonies.

• FOX 13 News, May 05, 2023

  Danny Kravitz, a professor of film and screenwriting at 51ÉçÇø joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the Writers Guild of America strike and the implications for Americans.

• Chicago Sun-Times, May 02, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Haley Blomquist '18 talked to the Chicago Sun-Times about her band OK Cool and their new EP fawn. 

• Deadline, May 01, 2023

  Michael NJ Wright, an adjunct faculty member in Cinema and Television Arts, is screenwriter for film set to go into production this June.

• Meet Kate Borders, University Circle's New Leader 

  Cleveland Magazine, May 01, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Kate Borders MA '02 was named president of a community service corporation responsible for developing, serving, and advocating for Cleveland's University Circle as a vibrant and complete neighborhood without borders.

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 28, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Associate Professor of Humanities and Cultural Studies and the author of Star Wars Multiverse Carmelo Esterrich talked to the Chicago Tribune about the franchise in the run-up to Star Wars Day (May 4). 

• Variety, Apr 27, 2023

  Variety named 51ÉçÇø one of the top 21 film schools in North America. The publication highlighted the college's multidisciplinary Semester in L.A. program. 

• Broadway World, Apr 26, 2023

  At its upcoming 2023 Commencement exercises,  will confer honorary degrees on long-time Chicago Tribune theatre critic  and former faculty member and decorated jazz artist Bobbi Wilsyn. 

• Chicago Reader, Apr 25, 2023

  Composer and 51ÉçÇø Alum Shi-An Costello '10 will perform The Orient, his new five-movement suite, at Constellation on Sunday, April 30. 

• NBC 5, Apr 25, 2023

  "Shift: Music, Meaning, Context," a new exhibition at 51ÉçÇø's Museum of Contemporary Photography, explores the constantly changing role of music by asking visitors to think about how music relates and interacts with everyday life.

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 18, 2023

  100 gecs frontwoman and 51ÉçÇø Alum Laura Les ’18 talked about her positive experience at the college in a Chicago Tribune profile on the acclaimed hyperpop duo. 

• WBBM Newsradio, Apr 13, 2023

  WBBM Newsradio interviewed two 51ÉçÇø students about the college's student-run record label, AEMMP, which has provided hands-on music business experience for over 40 years.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 13, 2023

  The Chicago Sun-Times wrote about 51ÉçÇø's new yearlong, graduate-level certificate program in stage and screen intimacy that will begin in fall 2023. 

• Boston Globe, Apr 10, 2023

  The Boston Globe published an article by 51ÉçÇø Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma about Ai-generated art.

• Vanity Fair, Apr 04, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Kirby Callan '22 was quoted in a Vanity Fair piece on Chicago Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson.

• Chicago Reader, Mar 24, 2023

  Interim Director of the Dance Presenting Series Meredith Sutton talks to the Chicago Reader about taking the 51ÉçÇø Dance Center into its 50th anniversary season.

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 23, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Pracitioner-in-Residence Greg Geffrard talked to the Chicago Tribune about teaching intimacy coordination and choreography. A new 16-credit, graduate-level certificate program, Intimacy for Stage and Screen, will launch in fall 2023 at 51ÉçÇø. 

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 17, 2023

  8, the debut album by renowned drag performer and 51ÉçÇø Alum Shea Couleé '11, was the subject of a piece in the Chicago Tribune. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 14, 2023

  Cinematographer and 51ÉçÇø Alum Michael Goi '80 talked to the Chicago Sun-Times about the Oscars, ethnicity, and the challenge of making movies.

• Independent, Mar 09, 2023

  The  Independent featured an essay by 51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Sandeep Ravindranath MFA '18 about how the right-wing Indian government censored his short film "Anthem for Kashmir." 

• broadwayworld.com, Mar 07, 2023

  "Is God Is," which runs April 6 to May 28, makes its Chicago premier at A Red Orchid Theater and includes Alum Rita Wicks '22 in the cast.

• WTTW, Mar 07, 2023

  51ÉçÇø's preservation of historic structures in the South Loop was highlighted in a WTTW piece on college campus architecture in Chicago.

• Emmys.com, Mar 02, 2023

  51ÉçÇø student Jackie Elliot, currently participating in Semester in LA, earns prestigious internship with the Television Academy.

• CBS 2, Feb 23, 2023

  Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist and 51ÉçÇø Adjunct Professor John H. White was interviewed by CBS 2's Jim Williams about his life and storied career.

• Chicago Reader, Feb 22, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Shannon O’Neill '98 talked to the Chicago Reader about how a real-life story of two sisters in the IRA inspired her new play The Kelly Girls.

• Smithsonian Magazine, Feb 21, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Cultural Studies and Humanities Associate Professor Ann Hetzel Gunkel talked to Smithsonian Magazine about Chicago's Polish community and the roots of Paczki Day. 

• Flash Fiction Magazine, Feb 20, 2023

  Flash Fiction Magazine published a short story by CTVA Adjunct Professor Francine Sanders titled "Beirut."

• Milwaukee Magazine, Feb 10, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Cody Estle '11 named first new director of Milwaukee's Next Act Theatre in 30 years.

• UPROXX, Feb 10, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Philosophy Professor Stephen Asma has a new conspiracy theory-themed podcast with veteran actor Paul Giamatti titled Chinwag.

• Dallas Art Dealers Association, Feb 08, 2023

  The College Art Association (CAA) gave 51ÉçÇø Photography Professor Dawoud Bey the "Artist Award for a Distinguished Body of Work."

• Deadline, Feb 07, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Animation Alum Chad Bennett '19 will participate in Nickelodeon’s annual Writing and Artist Programs, designed to develop the next generation of creative voices from underrepresented communities.

• Screen Magazine, Feb 01, 2023

  51ÉçÇø alum Theodore Collatos' TV Pilot ‘Palookaville’ won the coveted Grand Jury title at Slamdance and is now looking ahead to series development.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 31, 2023

  The Chicago Tribune talked to Norman W. Long about his art installation “Calumet in Dub,” which is on display through February 17 at 51ÉçÇø’s Glass Curtain Gallery. 

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 24, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Alum Tamra Anderson '93 talks to the Chicago Tribune about her career 30-year career in TV.

• Screen Daily, Jan 17, 2023

  Cinematographer and 51ÉçÇø Alum Janusz Kaminski '87 talks to Screen Daily about his long-running collaborative partnership with Steven Spielberg and the inspiration behind their latest film The Fablemans.

• Chicago Reader, Jan 12, 2023

  In her solo exhibition at DePaul Art Museum, 51ÉçÇø Art and Art History Alum Krista Franklin MFA '13 uses surrealism to imagine a more radical world.

• Barret News Media, Jan 09, 2023

  Chicago radio legend and 51ÉçÇø Alum Bob Sirott '71 talks about how the college prepared him for his career.

• Forest Bluff Magazine, Jan 03, 2023

  51ÉçÇø Photography Alum Helen Berkun '03 talked to Forest Bluff Magazine  about her career as an influencer.

• Broadway World, Dec 16, 2022

  51ÉçÇø recently launched its Intimacy for Stage and Screen program, an in-depth, year-long graduate certificate program focused on coordination, choreography, and advocacy for intimacy in performance.

• Harper's Bazaar, Dec 12, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Photography Professor Dawoud Bey talked to Harper's Bazaar about his experience as an artist in Chicago.

• Chicago Reader, Dec 07, 2022

  At Gallery 400, Chicago artists — including 51ÉçÇø Civic Media and Multimedia Photojournalism Alum Marley Molkentin MA '21 — explore forms of care.

• WGN News, Dec 06, 2022

  Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Karla Fuller talked to WGN News about portrayals of slavery in film and television. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 02, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Illustration Alum Kaitlyn Beiriger '20 talked to the Chicago Sun-Times about how the pandemic and the Twilight Zone inspired her first mural, titled “Time Piece,” which she painted in August 2021 on 51ÉçÇø's 1014 S. Michigan Ave. building.

• Far Out Magazine, Nov 30, 2022

  The work of renowned photojournalist and 51ÉçÇø Adjunct Professor John H. White was the subject of a recent piece in Far Out Magazine.

• The Architect's Newspaper, Nov 29, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Graphic Design Faculty Member Guy Villa, Jr.’s "Chicago Design Through the Decades" exhibition was featured in The Architect's Newspaper. 

• Des Moines Register, Nov 22, 2022

  51ÉçÇø alum Harter Clingman ’11 performs in touring production of the Tony-winning musical “Come From Away.”

• Chicago Magazine, Nov 22, 2022

  Chicago Magazine interviewed 51ÉçÇø Associate Professor of Sociology Wilfredo Cruz about his new book, Latinos in Chicago: Quest for a Political Voice, which explores how Latinos have become a political force in the city.

• Chicago Today, Nov 16, 2022

  Director Brandon Dermer '08, a 51ÉçÇø alum, joined “Chicago Today” to discuss his journey from Chicago to directing films in Hollywood and his new science-fiction comedy film “I’m Totally Fine.”

• Time Out Chicago, Nov 14, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø was named one of Time Out's 26 best free things to do in Chicago.

• INSC Digital Magazine, Nov 14, 2022

  Music Composition for the Screen Alum Tomas Videla MFA has been nominated for Best Instrumental. The award ceremony takes place Nov. 16.

• Chicago Reader, Nov 08, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Cody Estle '11 is heading off to Milwaukee to take over as artistic director for Next Act Theatre.

• No Echo, Nov 04, 2022

  Associate Professor and Associates Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51ÉçÇø Justin Sinkovich talked to No Echo about his new label Solid Brass Records.

• Chicago Reader, Oct 26, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Cinematography Alum Jason Deuchler '00 aka DJ Intel talked to the Chicago Reader about balancing his DJ career with co-owning the horror-themed coffee shop the Brewed. 

• Radio Ink, Oct 25, 2022

  The National Radio Talent System and the Illinois Broadcasters Association Foundation will be producing the inaugural  at 51ÉçÇø June 19 – 28, 2023.

• New York Times, Oct 21, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Fine Arts Alum EJ Hill '11 talked to the New York Times about his forthcoming roller coaster-themed exhibition at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) titled Brake Run Helix.

• Forbes, Oct 19, 2022

  Forbes talked with 51ÉçÇø Alum Alexas Heinrich '13 about her passion for accessibility and her career journey.

• Screen Magazine, Oct 14, 2022

  Marvel Series Ironheart director and former 51ÉçÇø Theatre student Sam Bailey will headline IFA Chicago's In Focus with… event on October 20. 

• Newcity, Oct 12, 2022

  Dave Pabellon, assistant professor of graphic design at 51ÉçÇø, talked to Newcity about his work with the Design As Protest (DAP) Collective.

• Chicago Reader, Oct 12, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Creative Writing Alum Christine Goggins MFA '18 talked to the Chicago Reader about her role as a violence recovery specialist and her history as a gun violence prevention advocate.

• Commercial Construction and Renovation, Oct 10, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Journalism Alum Sarah Sinovic '06 has joined  as Director of Public Affairs & Communications. In this role, Sinovic will draw on her experience working with and for elected officials to engage policymakers, journalists, and communities throughout the United States and Canada to advance ROCKWOOL’s efforts to meet critical climate action targets. 

• The Hollywood Reporter, Oct 06, 2022

  Oscar-winning cinematographer and 51ÉçÇø Alum Janusz Kaminski '87 has boarded a new short documentary examining the Ukrainian refugee crisis titled Ukrainians in Exile as executive producer.

• Broadway World, Oct 05, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum Rob Colletti ’11 will play Lester Bangs in the Broadway production of Almost Famous.

• The Detroit Jewish News, Sep 29, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Music alum Jake Bass '12 talked to The Detroit Jewish News about his life and career as a music producer.

• Chicago Reader, Sep 28, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Associate Professor of Psychology Rami Gabriel's musical project Arab Blues was featured in the Chicago Reader as part of their guide to World Music Festival Chicago 2022.

• Newcity, Sep 28, 2022

  Chicago Textile Week founder and 51ÉçÇø Adjunct Faculty Member Kat Neary talked to Newcity about ways to build support and opportunity within the textile world, the significance of the medium for the city past and present, and Chicago Textile Week serving as a reminder that skills still exist.

• Chicago Tribune, Sep 16, 2022

  51ÉçÇø English and Creative Writing Professor Joe Meno's new book Book of Extraordinary Tragedies was included on the Chicago Tribune's list of books for fall 2022.

• Business of Fashion, Sep 15, 2022

  Assistant Professor Melissa Gamble, a recent alum, and a current student discuss how 51ÉçÇø's Fashion Studies department integrates DEI into its courses to positively impact the next generation of fashion professionals and the workplaces they will shape.

• NPR, Sep 14, 2022

  NPR's Rachel Martin talks to 51ÉçÇø Associate Professor Yonty Friesem about a new law in Illinois that requires high school students to receive lessons on media literacy.

• Broadway World, Sep 13, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Music Alum LaShera Moore '12 will receive the Chicago Cabaret Emerging Artist award at this year's gala.

• Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Sep 09, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Faculty members Michael "Nance Jordan" Wright and Caro Posse will be Artists in Residence at the University of Central Arkansas. The husband-and-wife team will present a sneak peek of their new film American Parent, in which they served as cinematographer and producer, respectively. 

• Chicago Tribune, Aug 26, 2022

  Swank PR/Publishing Founder and 51ÉçÇø Journalism Alum Briahna Gatlin '02 talked to the Chicago Tribune about her experience as a hip-hop publicist.

• CBS News Chicago, Aug 23, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Associate Professor Yonty Friesem discusses the importance of teaching media literacy with CBS News.

• Wine Enthusiast, Aug 23, 2022

  Chair of 51ÉçÇø's ASL Department Peter Cook was named one of Wine Enthusiast's top 40 tastemakers of 2022 for his work advocating for the deaf wine community. 

• Eater, Aug 23, 2022

  Chef and 51ÉçÇø Creative Writing Alum Iliana Regan '05 was profiled in the Eater about her restaurant Elizabeth and her dishes inspired by popular media like  Game of Thrones.

• Filmmaker Magazine, Aug 18, 2022

  51ÉçÇø CTVA alum Akanksha Cruczynski MFA '21 talks to Filmmaker Magazine about her Student Short Film Showcase winner Close Ties to Home.

• Reel Chicago, Aug 16, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Cinema Art and Science Alum Dashawna Wright MFA '18 will be a producer on the forthcoming horror-comedy film Departing Seniors.

• CNN, Aug 16, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Communications Professor Laurence Minsky was quoted in a CNN article about scent marketing.

• American Cinematographer, Aug 09, 2022

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Christian Sprenger '07 partakes in a roundtable discussion with other Emmy nominees for cinematography.

• Chicago Reader, Aug 09, 2022

  Book of Extraordinary Tragedies, the new novel by 51ÉçÇø Creative Writing Professor and Alum Joe Meno MFA '00, looks at an Evergreen Park family with complicated dreams. 

• The Guardian, Aug 09, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Illustration Alum Nick Drnaso '11 talks to The Guardian about taking graphic novels mainstream, his feelings of imposter syndrome, and processing his darkest childhood memories in his latest book Acting Class. 

• New York Times, Aug 02, 2022

  Travel writer Elaine Glusac interviewed 51ÉçÇø Associate Professor of Communications Anne Marie Mitchell about the expanded access to airport lounges. 

• TravelMag, Aug 02, 2022

  TravelMag included the Museum of Contemporary Photography on their list of 20 unique things to do in downtown Chicago.

• Digital Journal, Jul 27, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Public Relations Alum Christian Cook '19 discusses her new young adult novel Growing in the Gray. 

• Broadway World, Jul 26, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum Cynthia L. Dorsey '05 has been awarded the Prince/TTLP Fellowship. The goal of the Fellowship is to support the development of gifted emerging creative theatrical producers. 

• Authority Magazine, Jul 26, 2022

  Director and 51ÉçÇø Film Alum Michael B. Chait '06 discussed his career and formative years at the college with Authority Magazine.

• Love What Matters, Jul 19, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Photography student Finn Schulz who is a legally blind trans man with albinism pursuing a career in photography tells his story.

• Science Direct, Jul 14, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Associate Professor of Communications Anne Marie Mitchell co-authored a peer-reviewed article on the impact of the YouTube apology video for the Public Relations Review.

• Chicago Reader, Jul 13, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Professor Adam Brooks' public art project Freedom Wall in River North that lists 69 famous names, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ida B. Wells, will soon be less visible by a new building construction.

• Chicago Tribune, Jul 13, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Professor of Philosophy Stephen Asma writes about the cultural conditions that produce mass shooters in the Chicago Tribune.

• Chicago Magazine, Jul 12, 2022

  Chicago Magazine included the Wabash Arts Corridor on their list of 50 Essential Chicago Experiences. 

• Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 12, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Music Alum Sam Thousand '13 will perform with and lead the ensemble of accompanying musicians and singers that he assembled for this tribute to the legendary producer.

• Chicago Magazine, Jul 08, 2022

  Last Summer on State Street, the new novel by 51ÉçÇø Creative Writing Alum Toya Wolfe MFA '15, was named one of the 10 best Chicago novels of the 21st Century by Chicago Magazine. 

• Nieman Lab, Jul 07, 2022

  City Bureau, a civic media lab co-founded by 51ÉçÇø Journalism Alum Darryl Holliday '12, is one of three awardees of the Stronger Democracy Award, announced Thursday, and will receive $10 million.

• Out Traveler, Jul 01, 2022

  NoRal Apparel, the brainchild of 51ÉçÇø Fashion Alum LaRon Hickerson (Ron DuWayne) '03, brought its line of revealing menswear designs to Blatino Oasis at CCBC in Palm Springs.

• Windy City Times, Jun 27, 2022

  Photos of 51ÉçÇø Alum Daniel Sotomayor '80 will be included in the Smithsonian's new exhibit, Presente! A Latino History of the United States. Sotomayor was the first out gay syndicated political cartoonist in the U.S. and a prominent AIDS activist.

• InsideHook, Jun 27, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum Vashon Jordan Jr. '21 discusses his experience photographing Chicago. 

• NEWCITY, Jun 24, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 51ÉçÇø’s DARKROOM, their annual benefit auction, brought in $230,000 to support the museum.

• The Hollywood Reporter, Jun 21, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum Shani Black '05 will serve as co-executive producer of The Jennifer Hudson Show.

• Parents.com, Jun 16, 2022

  Adjunct faculty member Amina Norman-Hawkins, an adjunct faculty member in Music at 51ÉçÇø, reflects on what Juneteenth music should represent.

• The New York Times, Jun 13, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Mallory Maedke '14, the dance captain for Broadway's Six, subbed in for the role of Jane Seymour hours after the actress who usually performs the role tested positive for Covid-19 at the 75th Tony Awards. 

• Chicago Reader, Jun 10, 2022

  From June 18-24, About Face Youth Theatre will perform an ensemble-devised piece written by 51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Kirsten Baity '21 called Gayme Changers. 

• Hollywood Reporter, Jun 09, 2022

  Sugar is the new series by screenwriter and 51ÉçÇø Alum Mark Protosevich ‘83. 

• 27 News WKOW, Jun 08, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Journalism Alum Rachael Perry '21 recently joined the 27 News WKOW team in Madison, WI as a multimedia journalist.

• Inside Radio, Jun 07, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Radio Alum Marty Lennartz '82 will be WXRT's next morning host.

• WBEZ.org, Jun 03, 2022

  51ÉçÇø co-hosted "Through the Lens" where WBEZ photojournalist Manuel Martinez sat down this week in conversation with station archivist Justine Tobiasz to discuss how the pandemic and a tumultuous two years have forced him to adapt as a photojournalist and brought fresh considerations to what images will document this moment in our lives.

• Screen Magazine, Jun 03, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Sam Bailey '11 is set to direct multiple episodes of the new Marvel series Ironheart.

• Screen Magazine, Jun 03, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Professor David Tarleton received two Telly Awards for the films Grey Area and Karen. 

• WebWire, Jun 02, 2022

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Orion Pahl '11 was one of eighteen filmmakers nominated for the 2022 Wyncote Fellowship.

• HGTV, Jun 02, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Jenna Perusich '10 will be co-hosting a new HGTV show called The Great Giveback with her cousin Melissa McCarthy. 

• Daily Herald, May 31, 2022

  Veteran Chicago sportscaster and 51ÉçÇø Alum Chris Boden '85 was named WGN's new full-time sports anchor.

• Deadline, May 26, 2022

  The independent distribution company Decal has acquired the North American rights to the sci-fi comedy I’m Totally Fine, created by 51ÉçÇø Alum Brandon Dermer '08.

• Bay Area Reporter, May 24, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Jeremy Beiler '04 discusses his new Showtime series  I Love That For You.

• postPerspective , May 23, 2022

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Luke Miller '05 talks to postPerspective about his experience as a DP on Grace and Frankie. 

• Lonely Planet, May 23, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography was named one of the best museums in Chicago by Lonely Planet.

• Wine & Spirit Education Trust, May 19, 2022

  51ÉçÇø ASL Department Chair Peter Cook talks to Wine & Spirit Education Trust about creating an accessible space in the wine world for Deaf enthusiasts and professionals and founding the organization  as part of that mission.

• Popular Photography, May 19, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part was featured on Popular Photography's list of shows worth seeing in May and June. 

• Chicago Talks, May 19, 2022

  Graduating seniors at 51ÉçÇø talk to Chicago Talks about the improving job market. 

• Orion Magazine, May 19, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Photography Adjunct Professor and Alum Colleen Plumb MFA '10 collaborated with writer Katherine Kassouf Cummings on Invisible Visible, a multi-disciplinary project acknowledging the many lives involved in factory farming: the chickens and the workers, together subjected to the suffering created by our industrial food system.

• Ocula Magazine, May 18, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Photography Alum Rashid Johnson '00 talks to Ocula Magazine about the connections between sculpture and film, significant cultural references in his work, the making of his film The Hikers, and the personal and collective aspects that motivate his practice.

• ABC 7, May 17, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum and 2022 honorary degree recipient Danny Fenster '09 talked to ABC 7's Roz Varon.

• ABC 7, May 17, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum and 2022 honorary degree recipient Danny Fenster '09 talked to ABC 7's Roz Varon.

• Broadway World, May 16, 2022

  The cast will feature 51ÉçÇø Theatre Alum Terrence Carey '15.

• Broadway World, May 11, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Musical Theatre Alum Adrian Abel Azevedo ’15 will direct the musical based on the acclaimed hit film. The show runs June 9 - August 7, 2022, at The Chopin Theatre. 

• Chicago Tribune, May 06, 2022

  51ÉçÇø alum Naveen D. Chathapuram '00 discusses his directorial debut with the Chicago Tribune.

• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 05, 2022

  51ÉçÇø alum Frankie Jupiter '10 will be the new morning news co-anchor at  Milwaukee's CBS affiliate. 

• The Guardian, May 04, 2022

  51ÉçÇø associate professor Jim DeRogatis discusses his book Soulless: The Case Against R Kelly with The Guardian. 

• Variety, Apr 29, 2022

  51ÉçÇø was named one of the top 30 film schools in North America by Variety.

• Because of Them We Can, Apr 27, 2022

  51ÉçÇø CTVA Alum Angel Kristi Williams MFA '15 discusses her journey as a filmmaker.

• Chicago Magazine, Apr 26, 2022

  Photographer and 51ÉçÇø professor Paul D’Amato captures the everyday humanity that surrounds Chicago’s second-largest airport.

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 20, 2022

  Read 51ÉçÇø Associate Professor and Creative Writing MFA Program Director Aviya Kushner's essay on Passover meals in the Chicago Tribune.

• Blavity, Apr 19, 2022

  51ÉçÇø is one of the many institutions that keeps students updated on crimes on campus or in surrounding areas.

• See Chicago Dance, Apr 19, 2022

  Burnt Out Wife makes its Chicago debut at The Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø on April 22.

• Yahoo News, Apr 18, 2022

   51ÉçÇø student Robert Davison Long was the top recipient in the 2022 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship. 

• LGBTQ Nation, Apr 08, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre and Liberal Education Alum Precious Brady-Davis '13 is running for Chicago’s Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commission.

• Patch, Apr 05, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Theatre Directing Alum Cody Estle ’11 will direct The Luckiest, premiering at the Raven Theatre on May 5, 2022. 

• CEO World Magazine, Apr 05, 2022

  51ÉçÇø's student-run magazine Echo is one of the top 5 college magazines in the world according to CEO World Magazine.  

• NBC Chicago, Apr 05, 2022

  Reserve your free tickets to The Museum of Contemporary Photography this April.

• Patch, Apr 01, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Musical Theatre Alum Annabelle Lee Revak '19 wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Notes & Letters, a new production running from May 10 – 28, 2022 at the Richard Christiansen Theater. 

• Boardway World, Apr 01, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Cinema and Television Arts Alum Thavary Krouch MFA '13 will perform in Mia Park's event, LET ME TELL YOU: STORIES OF ASIAN AMERICAN AUTHENTICITY.

   

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 01, 2022

  Beautiful Diaspora/You Are Not the Lesser Part, the Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibition, was named one of 8 things to do in Chicago this week by the Chicago Tribune.

• Modern Luxury CS, Mar 31, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibition, Beautiful Diaspora/You Are Not the Lesser Part, is featured on “The Hot List” in the April Issue of Modern Luxury CS.  The exhibit runs through June 26.

• CBS News, Mar 30, 2022

  Watch 51ÉçÇø adjunct professor and great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, Michelle Duster, speak after Biden signs an anti-lynching bill.

• AP News, Mar 17, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Film and Television Alum Carlo Treviso '05 to release debut thriller novel, Siciliana, on March 30, 2022. 

• wallethub.com, Mar 16, 2022

  As part of a panel of leading business and entertainment experts, Karla Fuller and Ron Falzone, both associate professors in Cinema and Television Arts at 51ÉçÇø, answered questions related to the Academy Awards.

• International Journalists' Network, Mar 14, 2022

  Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner is quoted in this article about how digital tools can enhance or distract from productivity.

• The Whole Story , Mar 10, 2022

  Associate Professor of Communication Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin on her approach to gathering student learning outcomes.

• WBEZ, Mar 10, 2022

  WBEZ covers Free Theater, which operated with the support of 51ÉçÇø and was part of a movement of small theater groups that helped expand theater outside the Chicago Loop in the ’60s and ’70s. William Russo, former chair of the Music Department at 51ÉçÇø, founded and led the program.

• Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 09, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit, "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part," is among the events featured to check out this week. The exhibit runs through June 26.

• New City, Mar 08, 2022

  Guy Villa, Assistant Professor of Instruction in 51ÉçÇø's Design Department, was named as one of New City's 50 People Who Shape Chicago under the category of Graphic Design and Branding along with his studio partner, Sharon Oiga.

• PhotoShelter, Mar 07, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum Sarah Sachs '14 shares her experiences as a professional MLB sports photographer.

• Forward, Mar 07, 2022

  Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Aviya Kushner writes about why spelling and translation matter and its political significance.

• ABC7 News, Mar 05, 2022

  The ABC7 Weekender Report covers the Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibit, "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part," as an event to check out in the city.

• 14 East Magazine, Mar 04, 2022

  51ÉçÇø is mentioned for having "various programs that benefit the trans community such as the Trans-Informed Gender Equity Initiative and their LGBTQ+ Office of Culture and Community."

• Daily Herald Presents Rob Feder, Mar 04, 2022

  51ÉçÇø adjunct faculty member Madhu Krishnamurthy, assistant city editor and diversity editor for the Daily Herald, is among six prominent Chicago area journalists highlighted in new video exhibit.

• James Beard Foundation, Mar 03, 2022

  Taking place June 11 on the campus of 51ÉçÇø, the James Beard Media Awards ceremony will be hosted by Lisa Ling, journalist, author, and host and Executive Producer of the new series Take Out on HBO Max. The Media Awards will honor the nation's top cookbook authors, food and beverage broadcast producers, hosts, podcasters, and food journalists.

• Crain's Chicago Business, Mar 02, 2022

  The Museum of Contemporary Photography's latest exhibit, “Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part,” is featured in the Things to do in Chicago this Weekend Arts and Culture column.

• Chicago Gallery News, Mar 01, 2022

  The "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part," exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Photography's opens March 3.

• The Regulatory Review, Feb 28, 2022

  Melissa Gamble, a professor in Fashion Studies at 51ÉçÇø, recently published an essay in the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s Regulatory Review,” explaining the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act—groundbreaking legislation proposed in New York. 

• Deadline, Feb 24, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Cinema and Television Arts Professor Michael Niederman will co-write new documentary about the late Tom Snyder, an icon in late-night television.

• Writing Boots, Feb 23, 2022

  Executive Director of the Professional Speechwriters Association David Murray visits 51ÉçÇø to speak with undergraduate journalism and PR students and reflects on the value of knowing your audience.

• Who13 Des Moines, Feb 11, 2022

  Mark Perlman, faculty member in the Communication Department, shares what’s trending for ads in this year's Super Bowl LVI. 

• Daily Herald, Feb 10, 2022

  51ÉçÇø faculty member and alum Eric May ’75, author of the novel "Bedrock Faith," is one of three featured writers at Elgin Community College's Spring Writing Series, which will take place virtually on Friday, March 17.

• Washington Post, Feb 10, 2022

  Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner writes about the checklist of developmental milestones for infants and young children recently updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

• South Side Weekly, Feb 09, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Alum Dimitri Moore ’18 in conversation with the South Side Weekly on his path to becoming a newcomer in the Chicago R&B, collaboration and performance scene.

• Washington Post, Feb 01, 2022

  Michelle Duster, faculty member and author of “Ida B. the Queen,” discusses her great-grandmother in a Washington Post Live online event to kick off its Black History Month series about the role Black women have played in the country’s development.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 21, 2022

  Natalie Finfer, a student in the Audio Arts program, who performs as Fingy, shares her experiences making music and being able to fully engage with the city’s sustainable dance music community. 

• NewCity, Jan 18, 2022

  Art and Art History faculty member Melissa Potter talks about the art and labor of plants.

• Los Angeles Times, Jan 13, 2022

  Christian Sprenger's ’07 career in filmmaking and cinematography as well as his upcoming work on 'Station Eleven' is featured.

• WTTW, Jan 10, 2022

  51ÉçÇø Photography alum Jonathan Castillo MFA '19 tells the story of immigration through the lens of small business owners.

• Washington Post, Jan 06, 2022

  Associate Professor of Communication Jackie Spinner on the impact canceling classes has on students and families amid a rise in coronavirus cases and a standoff between the Chicago Teachers Union, CPS district officials, and the mayor.

• Chicago Tribune, Jan 06, 2022

  The “Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) is featured.

• Chicago Tribune, Dec 28, 2021

  An Op-ed by David W. Berner, associate professor of Communication, on teaching during the pandemic.

• Screen Magazine, Dec 03, 2021

  While The Cleaner was shot in Los Angeles, many of the cast and crew have deep roots in Chicago. Director Erin Elders ’05, and Producers Chris Charles ’07, John W. Bosher ’06, and Kate Grady ’06 are all alumni of 51ÉçÇø. 

• The Root, Dec 03, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alumni Robert Teitel ’90 and George Tillman, Jr ’91. are producing a Netflix film about the grandma who accidentally invited a stranger to Thanksgiving.

• Hollywood Reporter, Nov 21, 2021

  51ÉçÇø ranks #2 in Hollywood Reporter's Top 20 Music Schools for Composing for Film and TV in 2021.

• Bridge Detroit , Nov 20, 2021

  51ÉçÇø photography alum Asia Hamilton opened Norwest Gallery of Art in the Grandmont-Rosedale area in 2018 to bring something contemporary to the neighborhood where she grew up. 

• culture type, Nov 17, 2021

  Jamillah James ’05 has been appointed senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, "As a student, visiting the MCA helped me realize the possibilities of curating and of museums." 

• All About Jazz, Nov 16, 2021

  At a star-studded, sold-out performance held yesterday afternoon on the NJPAC stage, G. Thomas Allen (Chicago, IL) was announced the winner of the 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

• WTTW, Oct 27, 2021

  51ÉçÇø Theatre faculty members Anne Libera and Ric Walker appear this documentary on the art of improv.

• Chicago Classical Review, Oct 07, 2021

  Performance organized by Music faculty member, Ilya Levinson, highlighted with several other 51ÉçÇø music faculty and alumni also mentioned. 

• Chicago Reader, Sep 16, 2021

  Through 2/20/22, Museum of Contemporary Photography, 51ÉçÇø, 600 S. Michigan. Free; masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required; reservations recommended; .

• Chicago Tribune, Sep 10, 2021

  A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham's An Untitled Love, which will premiere at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø, named as top pick for top 10 for dance in Chicago for fall 2021.

• New City, Sep 10, 2021

  World premiere of An Untitled Love by A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Dance Center of 51ÉçÇø named as first pick for dance events that shouldn't be missed this fall.

• NRF Foundation, Sep 09, 2021

  For the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship presented by SAS, student Robert Davison Long is among 25 semifinalists who spent the summer researching and building comprehensive plans detailing a proposed grocery product and how they would engage new and existing customers to drive sales.

• Chicago Reader, Aug 31, 2021

  Humanities in the Department of Humanities, History, and Social Sciences Associate Professor of Cultural Studies Ann Hetzel Gunkel shares how birding watching and the piping plovers have helped to change her life and bring her and her son closer.

• South Side Community Art Center , Aug 24, 2021

  Artists and Models: A Tribute to the South Side Community Art Center was created by students at 51ÉçÇø in Sarah Faust’s Spring 2021 Graphic Design Practicum. 

• The Undefeated, Aug 20, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alumna Aleali May has launched her latest collaboration with the Jordan brand, the ‘Fortune’ Air Jordan 14. 

• CGN, Jul 27, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alums Jonathan Castillo MFA ’19, Krista Franklin MFA ’13, and Cecil McDonald MFA ’08 awarded large art installation project at O’Hare International Airport. 

• Broadway World, Jul 15, 2021

  51ÉçÇø Theatre alums Cody Estle and Tyla Abercrumbie welcome back live audiences in Raven Theatre's 2021-2022 season.

• NLGJA, Jul 14, 2021

  51ÉçÇø College journalism program alum and 51ÉçÇø Chronicle veteran Jake Wittich and former Theatre/TV Writing student Devlyn Camp were among those honored at this year's NLGJA awards.

• Maddyness, Jul 08, 2021

  Associate Professor Laurence Minksy is quoted in this Maddyness article.

• wiwibloggs , Jul 04, 2021

  Alexander Rybak, studying Music Composition for the Screen, was asked to produce a jazz version of a classical piece of music. The result is Beethoven Jazz, a re-arrangement of Beethoven's 5th symphony. Rybak brought in clarinet player Felix Peikli to play alongside his violin.

• Film Independent, Jun 28, 2021

  The alumni-driven film 8265 Oakland Ave is featured in Film Independent’s list of queer films to watch in June 2021.

• The New York Times, Jun 22, 2021

  Associate Professor Aviya Kushner's new poetry collection, Wolf Lamb Bomb, has been included in a New & Noteworthy Poetry column of the New York Times.

• Los Angeles Review of Books, Jun 16, 2021

  Nick Ripatrazone talks with Associate Professor Aviya Kushner about locating prophetic inspiration in poetry.

• Chicago Reader, Jun 15, 2021

  Associate Professor Sam Weller wrote about Danny Fenster, The 51ÉçÇø College graduate has been held in Myanmar. 

• Chicago Review of Books, Jun 08, 2021

  Associate Professor Aviya Kushner published an exerpt from her new poetry collection, Wolf Lamb Bomb

• Adweek, Jun 07, 2021

  Advertising and Advertising Art Direction graduates Jordan Dinwiddie, Pilar McQuirter, and Kristen Walters are named in Adweek's "Creative 100."

• Read Poetry, Jun 03, 2021

  Associate Professor Aviya Kushner's new poetry collection, Wolf Lamb Bomb, has been included on a list of sensational new releases.

• Block Club Chicago, Jun 02, 2021

  51ÉçÇø journalism (and 51ÉçÇø Chronicle) alum Jake Wittich reports on the activism of former 51ÉçÇø musical theatre student (and work aide) and current podcaster Devlyn Camp.

• https://archive.maherpublications.com/view/392777337/76/, May 28, 2021

  Michael Hilgendorf BM '20 is awarded a 2021 Outstanding Performance Award with DownBeat Magazine.

• DownBeat Magazine, May 28, 2021

  51ÉçÇø's Fusion Ensemble has been honored with Outstanding Performance Awards from DownBeat magazine (see p. 77).

• Broadway World, May 25, 2021

  Marcus Norris Music Composition '14 has been selected for this inaugural residency program.

• Thrillist, May 24, 2021

  Associate Professor Justin Leblanc discusses why Chicago’s diversity and collaborative nature inspires him. 

• Fox 32 Chicago, May 22, 2021

  Associate Professor of Journalism Curtis Lawrence appeared on "Fired Up" on FOX32 with journalist Mike Flannery to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in light of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to grant interviews on her two-year anniversary only to journalists of color.

• Gateway Journalism Review, May 20, 2021

  Associate Professor of Journalism Curtis Lawrence is quoted in this article by 51ÉçÇø journalism alum Charles Jefferson about Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to grant interviews on her first two years in office only to journalists of color.

• WTTW, May 19, 2021

  Directing major Kenneth Richardson earned a co-director broadcast credit on WTTW for this work.

• Hollywood Chicago, May 18, 2021

  Associate Professor Ron Falzone on his new feature film.

• IndieWire, May 17, 2021

  Faculty-written film "The Marksman" dominates recent VOD.

• NRF Foundation, May 13, 2021

  51ÉçÇø students compete in the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, Lottie Watts reports.

• NBC, May 12, 2021

  Youth film festival showcases the communities and history of the city of Chicago and will be featured in this year’s International Film Festival. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

• Gateway Journalism Review, May 11, 2021

  This is the commencement address that GJR Editor and Communication faculty member Jackie Spinner delivered at the graduation ceremony for the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts on May 8. Spinner received an honorary doctorate in media arts.

• Best American Poetry , May 11, 2021

  Professor David Trinidad's sonnet about his mother has been selected as Best American Poetry blog's "pick of the week."

• Chicago Tribune, May 06, 2021

  51ÉçÇø Cinema and Television Arts students to have work screened at this year's CineYouth Festival.

• Outrider Post, May 06, 2021

  Cinema and Television Arts Associate Professor Jeff Spitz on the impact of his film, "Return of Navajo Boy."

• Outrider Post, May 03, 2021

  Associate Professor Jeff Spitz is the Director and Co-Producer of the official Sundance Film Festival & PBS selection, The Return of Navajo Boy (2000 & 2008 Epilogue). The film project reunited a Navajo family and triggered a federal investigation into uranium houses on the Navajo Reservation.

• Patch, May 03, 2021

  Alum Lynsey Mukomel ’14 is hired for a new position with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

• WGN News, May 01, 2021

  Fashion Studies Assistant Professor Lauren Downing Peters and her students discuss their new exhibition.

• Juxtapoz Magazine , Apr 30, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alum Mel Valentine talks to Juxtapoz Magazine about her 51ÉçÇø experience. 

• Cine Bizarre, Apr 30, 2021

  The second issue of Cine Bizarre is out now. Cine Bizarre focuses on independent and experimental film critiques and covers students and faculty works across 51ÉçÇø.

• Variety, Apr 30, 2021

  51ÉçÇø is featured in the 2021 Education Impact Report.

• Gaming, Apr 28, 2021

  51ÉçÇø Alum Isaiah Joshua Lawrence '16 discusses a pathbreaking new 3D brawler game.

• News Break, Apr 28, 2021

  51ÉçÇø College's Jazz Combo performs remotely for the 2021 repertoire.

• News Break, Apr 28, 2021

  CTVA Associate Professor Ron Falzone speaks on the state of the film industry in Chicago.

• Student Filmmakers, Apr 28, 2021

  When you’re collecting coverage of a process, shooting an interaction, or recording any kind of profilmic event, here are a few tools to help you avoid chasing focus around even when you’re chasing people around.

• Literary Hub, Apr 28, 2021

  Peter Mishler in conversation with Associate Professor CM Burroughs, the author of Master Suffering. 

  Burroughs is the author of two collections: The Vital System (Tupelo Press, 2012) and Master Suffering (Tupelo Press, 2021). Burroughs has been awarded fellowships and grants from Yaddo, the MacDowell Colony, Djerassi Foundation, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and Cave Canem Foundation. Burroughs’ poetry has appeared in journals and anthologies including Poetry magazine, Callaloo, jubilat, Ploughshares, VOLT, Best American Experimental Writing Anthology, and The Golden Shovel Anthology: New Poems Honoring Gwendolyn Brooks.

• Deadline, Apr 27, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alumni board member, show runner, producer, and casting director Shani Black will be leading programming and development at Kin, an entertainment company dedicated to producing unscripted content appealing to women between 25-40.

• Reel Chicago, Apr 27, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alums Anuradha Rana, Bridget Botchway Bradley, and Eseoghene Obrimah were selected for this year's cohort.

• Chicago Tribune, Apr 26, 2021

  Danny Kravitz is featured in this Chicago Tribune write-up on "The Marksman."

• Screen Magazine, Apr 22, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alums will be involved in The Christmas Pitch, including Felicia Ferrara (Producer), Eva Herndon (Line Producer), Stuart Elmore (1st AD), and Jello Thompson (Assistant Editor).

• Chicago.Gov, Apr 22, 2021

  Music Practitioner-in-Residence Typhanie Collier has been included in the Chicago Band Roster "jazz" created through Chicago Special Events.

• Xerxes Society, Apr 20, 2021

  51ÉçÇø Alum Betsy López-Wagner named to International Conservation NGO's Board of Directors

• The Aspen Times, Apr 19, 2021

  Close Ties to Home Country, the thesis film of Akanksha Cruczynski (MFA, Cinema Directing) and Felicia Ferrara (MFA, Creative Producing), won an Audience Award at Aspen Shortsfest.

• The Los Angeles Review of Books , Apr 18, 2021

  Associate Professor Sam Weller has a new essay in the Los Angeles Review of Books about the impact of the 1918 pandemic on Ray Bradbury’s family and its influence on his ouevre.

• BYU Radio, Apr 16, 2021

  51ÉçÇø faculty member Michelle Duster tells the story of her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells and her fight for racial equality.

• Indian Country Today, Apr 15, 2021

  Jade Begay Cinema and Television Arts BA '11 is featured.

• BYUradio’s Constant Wonder, Apr 15, 2021

  Adjunct Professor Michelle Duster was a guest on BYUradio’s Constant Wonder. Duster shared insights from her book, "Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells."

• Vulture, Apr 15, 2021

  51ÉçÇø faculty member Dawoud Bey, who has been making iconic images for over five decades, talks about his exhibition "The American Project," opening at The Whitney Museum of American Art on April 17, and the six photographs that pushed his work forward. 

• Medium, Apr 15, 2021

  CTVA Alum Chundria Brownlow on her life as a filmmaker, advocate, and inspiration in the industry.

• NWI LIFE, Apr 14, 2021

  CTVA faculty member Dan Rybicky on a life in film.

• Literacy Now, Apr 13, 2021

  More and more frequently, picture books contain representations of screens, media, and technologies. How might these texts be leveraged to help children understand their relationships with screens in a more nuanced way?

• Audacy, Apr 13, 2021

  Journalism alum Rebecca Ortiz keeps you informed with all things entertainment with her B96 segment, "What You Missed."

• Aeon, Apr 12, 2021

  Professor Stephen Asma collaborated with actor Paul Giamatti on an article about the nature of imagination. The article combines Giamatti's experience as an actor and philosophical theories about the imagination.

• Polygon, Apr 12, 2021

  #Columalum Jordan Vogt-Roberts joins new project based on the Gundam franchise.

• Adobe Video & Motion, Apr 08, 2021

  An interview with Jennifer Chung '15, Assistant Editor on MANK, which was nominated for 10 Oscars.

• The Boston Globe, Apr 03, 2021

  How School of Media Arts alum Sam Panayotovich has become the face of legalized gambling upon leaving WGN radio.

• Denton Record-Chronicle, Apr 03, 2021

  Assistant Professor Jackie Spinner, who teaches Journalism, discusses the problematics of attendance awards in this special to the Washington Post printed in the Denton Record-Chronicle.

• The Critical Flame, Mar 31, 2021

  Kushner and Kirsch began by discussed the power of books and the way in which Jewish tradition shaped them as writers.

• UX Collective, Mar 29, 2021

  Interaction Design MA student Sarah Uhlarik published a class assignment on Medium.com that was picked up by UX Collective, a major publication in the industry.

• World Literature Today, Mar 29, 2021

  Associate Professor Aviya Kushner translated Four Poems from Israel

• Apartment Therapy, Mar 29, 2021

  Molly Williams BA Fiction '13 shares 8 gardening tasks to do before planting following the release of her first book, "Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora."

• Block Club Chicago, Mar 23, 2021

  Dancer Keisha Janae ’18 is one of 100 performers featured in a new virtual performance series called “Chicago Takes 10,” which includes pre-recorded shows of musicians, dancers and multi-disciplinary makers at 10 nonprofit art venues across the city.

• PopMatters, Mar 22, 2021

  Laura Hawbaker published an essay, Ray Bradbury and the Dark Fantastic, that she turned in 3 weeks ago in her Graduate Literature Seminar.

• One News Page, Mar 17, 2021

  Former 51ÉçÇø student Andrew David on using his skills as a licensed street performer to bring joy to others during the pandemic.

• Inside Hook, Mar 16, 2021

  Dr. C. Richard King, a professor at 51ÉçÇø who studies the racial politics of culture, explained, even so-called “positive” depictions can be harmful.

• Aeon, Mar 15, 2021

  Associate Professor Rami Gabriel published an article in Aeon, a British journal of ideas, based on his forthcoming book, A Suspicious Science: The Uses of Psychology.

• VoyageLA, Mar 13, 2021

  CTVA Alum Christopher Rohrbeck on participating in Project 321, a monthly film production challenge.

• DownBeat Magazine, Mar 12, 2021

  Fernando Jones on starting a blues camp at 51ÉçÇø.

• Advisory Board, Mar 09, 2021

  Associate Professor in the School of Media Arts Laurence Minksy on the SWOT analysis.

• VoyageLA, Mar 09, 2021

  Alum Sophia Gilberto '19 on the challenges and opportunities that come with pursuing a career in film.

• Chicago Tribune, Mar 08, 2021

  51ÉçÇø alum Jonathan Michael Castillo created a portrait out of handmade paper made from shredded money. Sales of his art will go towards the student debt of the woman in the portrait. 

• Chicago History Museum , Feb 26, 2021

  51ÉçÇø CTVA student Vashon Jordan Jr.'s photography will be displayed at the Chicago History Museum.

• Harvard Business Review, Feb 23, 2021

  Associate Professor of Communication Laurence Minsky on the problematics and possibilities of doing the SWOT analysis.

• Washington Post, Feb 11, 2021

  51ÉçÇø faculty member Michelle Duster on how the gap in education equality is holding America back.

• The Chicago Tribune, Feb 10, 2021

  Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Cinema and Television Arts Sharon Ross discusses the art of the Rom-Com.

• The New York Times, Feb 10, 2021

  Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Cinema and Television Arts Sharon Ross discusses the boom in the true crime genre.

• Ms. Magazine , Feb 05, 2021

  All three of 51ÉçÇø faculty member Michelle Duster's books appear on 2021 Most Anticipated Reading List.

• CNN.com, Feb 04, 2021

  51ÉçÇø faculty member Michelle Duster on the Capitol riot.

• Cleveland Jewish News, Jan 15, 2021

  Danny Kravits and CTVA alum Chris Charles on their new film, "The Marksman."

• NPR, Jan 11, 2021

  CM Burroughs' second collection of poems, Master Suffering, is reviewed favorably by NPR.

• Deadline, Jan 11, 2021

  Affleck is producing the film through Pearl Street Banner and adapting the script with Kate Gritmon, a 51ÉçÇø alum.

• DownBeat Magazine, Jan 11, 2021

  Private music instructor Sharel Cassity's new album, "Fearless," earns rave reviews. She says, "I hope this record encourages people to be positive and fight the good fight for humanity, to keep the music alive." 

• NBC Chicago, Dec 10, 2020

  Yarn bombing is typically a form of street art. But for the next month, Chicagoans can see it displayed exhibition style while walking in the 600 block of South Michigan Avenue.

• Chicago Tribune, Dec 08, 2020

  Students of Jane Canepa are working together to promote Heartland Health Centers' Virtual Holiday Toy Drive, which ends on December 14, 2020. 

• Deadline, Dec 04, 2020

  'The Marksman,' written by CTVA Faculty member Danny Kravitz, will be opening January 22nd.

• Deadline, Dec 02, 2020

  CTVA alum Johnny Alvarez was selected for his project "Somewhere Else." In his project, eight sixtysomethings living out their golden years in an otherworldly suburb find their surreal, idiosyncratic way of life threatened by the arrival of a mysterious newcomer with no memories of her past.

   

• WTTW, Nov 09, 2020

  Chicago gets a lot of attention for its soaring skyscrapers and ornate downtown buildings, but there’s more to Chicago architecture than what’s in the Loop. Tiara Hughes, a member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, gives us the last word on neighborhood buildings she believes are worth fighting for.

• Media Education Lab, Oct 25, 2020

  Starting in mid-March, US schools moved to remote instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Media production teachers had to shift their teaching online without the possibility of using their high-end equipment in schools. This report showcases the findings from Dr. Yonty Friesem’s research with media teachers who used the curriculum of the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab as they adapted to online and remote instruction.

• Radio Insight, Oct 22, 2020

  CBS News Radio has announced the addition of Jennifer Keiper, 51ÉçÇø alum, as a Chicago based Midwest anchor and correspondent starting Monday, November 9.

• Chicago Tribune, Oct 05, 2020

  51ÉçÇø Dance alums named as awardees for the 3Arts Fellowship and the “Make A Wave” award in Dance. 

• The Washington Post, Oct 05, 2020

  A 51ÉçÇø Votes! registration genius, Ally Longo, is quoted in this story investigating the ways in which college students can vote in the upcoming election. 51ÉçÇø Votes! was started by Associate Professor of Communication Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin.

• Herald&Review, Sep 18, 2020

  The Illinois Press Association has named alumnus Chris Coates ’04 Editor of the Year. Coates earned his BA in Broadcast Journalism from 51ÉçÇø and is currently the Central Illinois Editor at Lee Enterprises. 

• City of Chicago, Aug 12, 2020

  Folayemi (Fo) Wilson, Artist/Director of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 51ÉçÇø College of Chicago, is among the advisory committee reviewing the City’s current public art inventory to identify and prioritize artworks that may be problematic. The resulting report will recommend next steps for the existing collection as well as processes for the city’s commission of monuments moving forward, which will include speculative proposals by committee artists.

• The Daily Herald, Nov 09, 202

  51ÉçÇø Fashion alum Robert Noia's exhibition, "World War ChIIC," debuted on Instagram on October 19. It captures fashions in vogue in Europe and the United States throughout the 1940s.

• Gizmodo, Jan 29, 201

  Assistant Professor Florian Hollerweger on people's visceral reactions to sounds.

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