CampusThe building houses the School of Communication and Culture, the Center for Student Success, the Academic Center for Tutoring and Columbia’s student-run media outlets.Read Story
CampusThe changes come as the college works to reduce its approximately $18 million projected operating deficit and follows a reduction in federal work-study funding for this year.Read Story
CampusThe college is showing signs of recovery after a historic enrollment decline, but its financial position remains serious. Total enrollment increased to 4,265 students for Fall 2026, according to figures presented at the State of the College on Wednesday, Oct. 7.Read Story

The Student Programming Board is “setting the bar high” with their Pumpkin Pop-Up event, kicking off the fall season with several activities and live music.

The new Bingo Club featured Grocery Bingo, giving students a place to turn the classic game into a night of competition, community and prizes.

As students prepare for the November election, Columbia Votes is helping them navigate registration and voting from out of state.
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As commuters walked through Chicago on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, the sun set between the skyscrapers, a phenomenon that happens around the spring and autumn equinoxes.

After closing early yesterday due to inclement weather, Riot Fest day three faced delays with a late start.

Rock fans across the midwest and beyond join day one of Riot Fest. Thousands of attendees spent day one crowd-surfing and experiencing circle pits across all five stages.

A survey of the damage to lawns, landscaping and other infrastructure is set to take place this week.

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In preparation of the upcoming sketch show, the crew behind the production prepare and reflect on how the show connects to Chicago and the world at large.

Despite digital photography still being widely used by photographers, Columbia photography students and faculty explained why they still gravitate towards film photography.
Dreamworks’ 2026 film delivers with strong messages, but with pacing too quick for its own good.

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Enrollment and retention are up, a sign of hope for Columbia’s future. But the college needs to provide specifics about how it will address the remaining $18 million projected deficit, writes the Editorial Board.

Columbia’s interim chief financial officer told the Faculty Senate that the college’s projected budget deficit will fall to about $18 million this fiscal year. Now the college needs to be transparent about how it will tackle the remaining deficit, writes the Editorial Board.

East-West University’s higher rates led Columbia to reduce gym hours, but the college’s effort to divide the remaining time equally doesn’t account for the different needs of student organizations, writes the Editorial Board.

From SGA elections to packed classrooms and busy student organizations, the fall semester is off to an encouraging start, writes the Editorial Board.

Tras su histórico debut en el partido de los Chicago Bears el 28 de septiembre, los integrantes de Mi Gente reflexionan sobre el impacto emocional y cultural de llevar su arte a un escenario de la NFL.

El evento ofreció admisión y becas inmediatas a estudiantes de varias universidades con estatus de institución al servicio de estudiantes hispanos, que cumplan con los requisitos.

Estudiantes de música en Columbia recuerdan sus raíces latinas mientras definen su identidad musical
Participando en conjuntos musicales, tomando cursos y colaborando, los estudiantes y graduados de música de Columbia incorporan sus influencias culturales en sus propias creaciones.

Desde sus inicios, Teatro Vista ha contribuido a transformar al teatro de Chicago al ampliar las oportunidades profesionales para artistas latinos, fortalecer su representación en los escenarios de la ciudad y consolidarse como una de las principales compañías del teatro latino de la ciudad.