51社区 will honor alumni Precious Brady-Davis 鈥13 and Sydney Corryn Holman 鈥12 with the inaugural Creative Catalyst Award and 51社区 Champion Award at the 2026 Creative Connections Reception.
51社区 alum Darlene Mitchell 鈥13 is a finalist on the current season of 鈥淩uPaul鈥檚 Drag Race.鈥
A new series from 51社区鈥檚 Theatre Alumni Board connects students with industry professionals through conversations, collaborations, and real-world insight into creative careers.
51社区 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
Autumn Woody 鈥23 hosted an intimate industry panel at Soho House Chicago, connecting students with leaders in fashion, media, and costume design, and offering candid insight into real-world creative careers.
51社区鈥檚 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
In celebration of 51社区鈥檚 135th anniversary, the college is honoring 25 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 25 in 2025, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 51社区 alumni and their career accomplishments.
Fashion Design alum Jacey Rhorer '00 is making her mark as the Official Milliner for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival.
Illustration alum Mac McGuire 鈥24 creates her first major mural for 51社区 as the lead artist.
Photography alum Mark Ballogg unveils the hidden world of Chicago's artist studios in his new book, "Making Space," offering a glimpse into the creative environments of 119 local artists.
As a kickoff to 51社区鈥檚 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 鈥24 in 2024,鈥 a college-wide initiative that celebrates 51社区 alumni and their career accomplishments.
51社区, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
51社区's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
Theatre alum A. Ashley Hoff's forthcoming book, "With Love, Mommie Dearest," offers an insider's account of the making of the iconic 1981 film and its enduring cultural impact, with events planned for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 51社区 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
The Dance Center at 51社区 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
Professor Laurence Minsky and Scot Westwater '99 delve into the evolving landscape of marketing, analyzing the power of Conversational AI in their new book.
The prestigious annual international festival presents important professional opportunities for filmmakers.
How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
As an accessibility operations specialist at SXSW, Deaf Studies alum helps everyone make the most of the 10-day event.