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��������Ƶ Awarded Federal Strengthening Institutions Grant to Advance Student Success

The grant will help Columbia connect students with academic guidance, financial resources, and timely support throughout their college experience.

Dr. Shantay N. Bolton Appointed to Near South Planning Board of Directors

President and CEO Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, was appointed to the Near South Planning Board Board of Directors, strengthening Columbia's civic leadership in the South Loop.

Quantum-Inspired Framework for Predicting Corporate Performance Developed and Validated by Illinois Tech, ��������Ƶ Faculty

A new study combines concepts from theoretical physics, multi-agent computational modeling, and organizational science to identify the hidden drivers of long-term business outcomes.

��������Ƶ’s Biggest Arts Festival Takes Over the South Loop Saturday, May 16

Manifest 2026: KALEIDOSCOPE—marking its 25th anniversary, this year’s festival will transform sections of Wabash Avenue into a vibrant, all-day festival, highlighting the creative work of Columbia’s graduating seniors, and is free and open to the public.

Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker and Toi Salter to Receive Honorary Degrees at Columbia’s 2026 Commencement

��������Ƶ will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to American rapper and community activist Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker and Chicago business leader Toi Salter at its 2026 Commencement.

��������Ƶ Community Events Calendar | April 2026

A range of performances and experiences at ��������Ƶ showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

Columbia and The Bahamas Ministry of Education Launch Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Bahamian Students

��������Ƶ to Install Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, as 11th President

��������Ƶ will formally install Dr. Shantay N. Bolton, PhD as its 11th president on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

��������Ƶ Announces Two New Online Graduate Programs: Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management

��������Ƶ launches two new online graduate programs in Screenwriting and Development and Global Beauty Management, designed for working professionals seeking flexible, industry-connected degrees.

��������Ƶ's Loren Wells Helps Secure Landmark Copyright Victory

A law firm co-founded by Associate Professor Loren Wells prevailed in a precedent-setting court decision that affirms music creators’ rights to reclaim their copyrights worldwide.

Columbia Announces Three New Leadership Appointments to Advance Its Institutional Priorities Under President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD.

President Bolton Receives W.E.B. DuBois Higher Education Award from the National Alliance of Black School Educators

Chicago, IL (December 15, 2025) — ��������Ƶ 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).

��������Ƶ Expands Access to Creative Education With Direct Admit and Summer Bridge Programs

��������Ƶ 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.

��������Ƶ Launches Searches for Provost, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel

��������Ƶ 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.

��������Ƶ Establishes a Scholarship with St. Augustine High School in New Orleans.

��������Ƶ announced a partnership with St. Augustine all-male Catholic High School in New Orleans.

Columbia Names Shantay Bolton as Its 11th President and Chief Executive Officer

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 Columbia on July 1.

A New Art Exhibition Explores "Seven Skins" and Rebirth at Midlife

��������Ƶ’s 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.

Columbia Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships

��������Ƶ honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts

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