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Columbia talent can be found in all corners of the new Obama Presidential Center.
Alum Sam Kirk '05 is a part of a team of Chicago artists behind the mural in center's basketball court.

These Chicago artists created the murals for the Obama Presidential Center's basketball court Dorian Sylvain of Hyde Park and Sam Kirk of Little Village say they can't wait to see the public playing ball on Home Court.

Columbia filmmaker Colson Foster wanted his BFA thesis film to tell a deeply personal story — and professional actor Marquise Vilsón said the project’s authenticity made it impossible to turn down.

Columbia Student Explores Transgender Identity in BFA Thesis Film Columbia College Chicago filmmaker Colson Foster wanted his BFA thesis film to tell a deeply personal transgender story — and professional actor Marquise Vilsón said the project’s authenticity made it impossible to turn down.

Alum Norman Teague ’12 led the design of eight custom benches for the Obama Foundation Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey ’17.
Learn more about the benches and Teague's inspiration ⤵️

Built to Last: Two Columbia Alums Create Permanent Work for the Obama Presidential Center Norman Teague ’12 led the design of custom benches for the Obama Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey ’17.

Columbia creatives played a big role in Eddie Vedder's performance at the Obama Foundation Presidential Center opening.
Students and alumni recorded and performed the song "Better Believe" alongside Vedder and musicians from the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns.
Learn more about the experience and listen to the recording ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vem505

Today is Columbia College Chicago Day in the city 🩵
The City Council of Chicago officially recognized today as Columbia College Chicago Day. This recognition honors 135 years of contributions to the cultural, creative, and educational life of the city. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wgy7Xd

Columbia College Chicago students put their own spin on tandem bikes.
As a part of Red Bull Spin Off, two teams from Columbia created custom bicycles and raced them across an obstacle-filled course suspended over Lake Michigan.

Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of five deans to lead the college's eight schools.
These appointments represent an important milestone and reflect a commitment to strengthening the student experience, supporting the essential work of faculty and staff, deepening cross-school collaboration, and streamlining academic operations.

Columbia College Chicago Names Five Dean Appointments to Lead Academic Growth As part of Columbia College Chicago’s Renaissance Rising initiative, the college has appointed five deans to lead its eight schools beginning August 16, 2026.

Convergence: Columbia’s Creative Homecoming 2026 celebrated our community of creatives and honored two alumni with inaugural awards.
Precious Brady-Davis ’13 received the Creative Catalyst Award and Sydney Corryn Holman ’12, received the Columbia Champion Award. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xdbPGV