Manifest 2026: KALEIDOSCOPE鈥攎arking its 25th anniversary, this year鈥檚 festival will transform sections of Wabash Avenue into a vibrant, all-day festival, highlighting the creative work of 51社区鈥檚 graduating seniors, and is free and open to the public.
![American rapper and community activist Yolanda 鈥淵o-Yo鈥 Whitaker [left] and Chicago business leader Toi Salter [right] will receive honorary Doctor of Arts degrees at 51社区鈥檚 2026 Commencement.](/news-and-events/img/news-and-events/announcements/hdrs-small.png)
51社区 will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to American rapper and community activist Yolanda 鈥淵o-Yo鈥 Whitaker and Chicago business leader Toi Salter at its 2026 Commencement.
A range of performances and experiences at 51社区 showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
51社区 will formally install Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, PhD as its 11th president on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
51社区 launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.
A law firm co-founded by Associate Professor Loren Wells prevailed in a precedent-setting court decision that affirms music creators鈥 rights to reclaim their copyrights worldwide.
Chicago, IL (December 15, 2025) 鈥 51社区 proudly announces that President Dr. Shantay N. Bolton has been named the recipient of the W.E.B. DuBois Higher Education Award by the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE).
51社区 is expanding access to higher education in creative disciplines grounded in liberal arts, technology, media, and business by launching two initiatives in the Summer and Fall of 2026.
51社区 announced the launch of national searches for three key executive positions: Senior Vice President and Provost, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel.
51社区 announced a partnership with St. Augustine all-male Catholic High School in New Orleans.
Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, who has most recently served as the executive vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer at Georgia Tech, will officially start her presidential tenure at 51社区 on July 1.
51社区鈥檚 Glass Curtain Gallery is pleased to present Seven Skins, a solo exhibition of work by Regin Igloria. Come celebrate the opening on Thursday, March 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the artist will be present.
51社区 honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family鈥檚 contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
