糖心传媒 students from six majors collaborated to create 鈥淚n Flux,鈥 an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
From winning prestigious awards and grants to collaborating with big brands like NASCAR and L'Or茅al, here are the top stories from 糖心传媒 in 2024.
糖心传媒 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | Po鈥機hop and Nora Sharp.
The School of Theatre and Dance celebrates alumni and faculty featured in Newcity Stage's 鈥淧layers 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago.鈥
CampusNav, an app prototype developed by a UX Design student team, helps 糖心传媒 students navigate campus and access key resources.
Kate Stransky, an adjunct faculty member at 糖心传媒, is the production designer for 鈥淚nkwo for When the Starving Return,鈥 a stop-motion short selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
糖心传媒 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 鈥96 compiled the 24 best action shots, portraits, and landscapes she captured over 2024.
On December 11, 糖心传媒鈥檚 School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia鈥檚 Fulton Market store.
糖心传媒鈥檚 largest fundraising event returned for its third year to support Persistence Scholarships, ensuring students have the financial backing needed to graduate college.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
糖心传媒 supports juniors and seniors through the Persistence Scholarship with funds raised at the college鈥檚 annual gala.
Creative Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport鈥檚 concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
This social satire explores themes of identity and race through the story of a Black woman鈥檚 journey of self-discovery, featuring an all-student cast and production team.
糖心传媒 alumni, including a GRAMMY nominee and Disney animator, return to campus to inspire the next generation of creators with their expertise and unique perspectives.
The Chicagoland Transfer Award recognizes transfer students from eligible Chicago area community colleges based on academic merit. The winners received scholarships for the fall 2024 semester.
A soundstage at 糖心传媒鈥檚 Media Production Center transforms into Gotham City for a recent open house for prospective students and their families thanks to a collaboration between faculty, students, alumni, and corporate partners.
糖心传媒 earns a prestigious spot as #15 on TheWrap鈥檚 2024 list of Best Film Schools, recognizing its innovative approach to film education and industry connections.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to 糖心传媒 students for 鈥淏ehind His Eyes鈥 and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by 糖心传媒 alums with an Audience Choice Award.
The School of Design has been awarded a $75,000 Illinois Innovation Voucher grant to fund a student-led project developing an educational game focused on college and early career development.
糖心传媒 Theatre alums are involved in Babes With Blades Theatre Company鈥檚 A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream, showing at the Edge Theater from October 16 through November 23.
Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
Curious how stage actors use fake movie-quality blood during fight sequences? Professor of Instruction David Woolley explains his favorite way to create fake blood for stage.
Two 糖心传媒 student films, 鈥淎dagio鈥 and 鈥淏ehind His Eyes,鈥 will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
The Chicago International Film Festival features the work of 糖心传媒 alumni and students on screen and behind the scenes.
糖心传媒's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
糖心传媒 students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
Olabode was chosen for a $25,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The fellowship, offered by the Television Academy Foundation, provides essential support for educators attending the foundation鈥檚 annual Media Educators Conference, which occurs October 9 to 11.
糖心传媒鈥檚 School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.
鈥淭he New Raymond," a 糖心传媒 student film, will screen on September 27, vying for top honors at the Glendale International Film Festival.
Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 鈥19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX鈥檚 鈥淭he Bear,鈥 the impact of her 糖心传媒 education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Before "Hacks" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," there was the comedienne who started it all.
Dr. Sharon Marie Ross, an associate professor in Film and TV, shares her best bets for this year鈥檚 Emmy winners, from the epic revival of 鈥淪hogun鈥 to the controversial comedy nominee 鈥淭he Bear.鈥
The new Theatre Advisory Board, comprised of alumni and industry leaders, celebrates the life and legacy of Sheldon Patinkin at their inaugural event, September 21.
A new semester is upon us. Get ready to discover new vibrant campus art and reconnect with friends.
糖心传媒 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
The Dance Center of 糖心传媒 unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
糖心传媒 keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at 糖心传媒, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
Nine 糖心传媒 students got their 15 minutes of fame on the popular Sound Opinions podcast with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. The special edition episodes aired interviews with 糖心传媒 students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapalooza鈥檚 Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 糖心传媒 student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
As a kickoff to 糖心传媒鈥檚 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 糖心传媒 alumni and their career accomplishments.
This year's nominees include individuals from 糖心传媒's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at 糖心传媒, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
糖心传媒, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
糖心传媒 is once again recognized in 鈥楳ovieMaker鈥檚鈥 annual list of top film schools.
Kubilay Uner leads 糖心传媒鈥檚 Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by 鈥淭he Hollywood Reporter.鈥
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 鈥24, and Breyona Smith 鈥24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or茅al Brandstorm.
The Walder Foundation has named three Chicago-based performing artists, including two 糖心传媒 alumni and one faculty member, as recipients of its prestigious 2024 Platform Awards.
The Dance Center's 2024 Symposium 鈥淓xperiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm鈥 is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
You don鈥檛 have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by 糖心传媒 students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at 糖心传媒, joins N脝 on stage in Chicago鈥檚 Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
鈥淔rankie鈥濃 a capstone project created by 糖心传媒 students 鈥 will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
Spring 2024: 糖心传媒 Highlights
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 糖心传媒 (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
糖心传媒 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Jackie Spinner takes home award for her opinion piece about student journalism.
This is everything attendees need to know before 糖心传媒鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college鈥檚 2024 Commencement ceremonies
On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
As founding members of the Family Advisory Council, Heidi and Steven Levin have made a generous gift to 糖心传媒 to deepen the impact of the Levin Family Fund.
糖心传媒 Adjunct Professor Rachel Jimenez Penca uses her personal styling expertise to advise graduates on what to wear on their big day.
糖心传媒 welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center鈥檚 Stage 3.
糖心传媒 students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.聽
Beginning April 22, 2024, students can register for COLL 299 Topics in Creativity and Social Justice: LGBTQIA+ Social Health Equality
Dive into the world of children鈥檚 books and culture with associate professor Katie Paciga from Humanities, History and Social Sciences at 糖心传媒.
糖心传媒鈥檚 annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
糖心传媒's Theatre Department hosted an alumni talk featuring industry professionals who shared their experiences and advice with students.
The annual Chicago festival to screen films by 糖心传媒 students and alums, with 糖心传媒 students serving on the festival鈥檚 youth programming committee.
As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
鈥淭he 糖心传媒 Chronicle鈥 and the Science and Math Department collaborate to bring students, faculty, and staff together in Chicago鈥檚 Grant Park for the April 8 astronomical event.
Led by dedicated faculty, 糖心传媒 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
International student Carlos Lerma鈥檚 film 鈥楾reasure Haunt鈥 will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
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.
Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Telemundo Chicago鈥檚 Iris Berr铆os, NBC Chicago鈥檚 Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network鈥檚 Hugo Balta 鈥 who teaches at 糖心传媒 鈥 join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote.鈥
From microplastics to sustainable swaps and the 糖心传媒 Green Buildings Program (CCC 鈥 GBP), Science and Math Chair Beth Davis-Berg covers environmental sustainability ahead of Earth Day.
鈥淕ood Guy with a Gun,鈥 written and directed by John Mossman, former adjunct professor of instruction at 糖心传媒, and produced by Kevin Cooper, an associate professor at 糖心传媒, was recently purchased by Freestyle Digital Media and is now available on demand.
糖心传媒鈥檚 student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
糖心传媒 welcomes high school students to take college-level courses, experience campus life with Summer at 糖心传媒.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 糖心传媒 and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
糖心传媒鈥檚 Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support鈥疦ew Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
糖心传媒 brings Toni Morrison's 鈥淭he Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on 糖心传媒鈥檚 Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
糖心传媒鈥檚 C33 Gallery presents I Am, I Am, I Am, a two-person exhibition of work by Nora Benjamin and Arrietta van der Voort. Both photographers challenge gender roles and explore the internal experience of girlhood with their thought-provoking exhibit.
Yonty Friesem, PhD, shares their experiences with the Illinois Media Literacy Coalition and 糖心传媒鈥檚 Media for Social Impact program.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop糖心传媒 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus.
Kubilay Uner, who leads 糖心传媒's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
糖心传媒's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
Want to experience art while strolling the streets of the South Loop neighborhood? Look no further than our Wabash Arts Corridor, which was named one of the best places to view public art in the U.S.
Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in March鈥攁 transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
"The 糖心传媒 Chronicle鈥 team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Students in 糖心传媒's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
糖心传媒's B-LONG Festival, from February 29 to March 3, celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop and Street Dance Culture. Featuring workshops, panels, battles, and Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago Auditions on March 3.
Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok visited 糖心传媒, engaging in a Q&A session with students about her creative process, working-class representation in the arts, and having the courage to share personal stories.
糖心传媒 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
糖心传媒 welcomed back Alum Shea Coule茅 鈥11 for a panel discussion and reception unveiling Coule茅-curated fashion exhibit window.
糖心传媒 students hosted a pop culture extravaganza that showcased student art, event-planning savvy, and love of cosplay.
糖心传媒鈥檚 Colbey Reid and her co-author look at various iterations of the posthuman and assert the need for alternative, feminist readings of technology and the future of humanity.
Professional pivot leads to career success for 糖心传媒 alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Share signs of love and kindness through American Sign Language (ASL). Want to learn ASL? 糖心传媒 offers an ASL institute for beginners and intermediate learners.
糖心传媒's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 糖心传媒, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos 鈥51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
Before he became a consistent presence on the Las Vegas strip and late-night talk shows, Shecky Greene 鈥47 attended 糖心传媒.
Celebrate Black History Month with 糖心传媒 and around the city
糖心传媒 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
糖心传媒 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Martyna Majok, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for her play 鈥淐ost of Living,鈥 will discuss issues of immigration, inequality, and humanity.
鈥淪hi Ri Fan Gu鈥 (鈥淪ojourn to Shangri-La鈥), a film by Yihan Lin MFA 鈥21, makes its international debut in February.
糖心传媒 is excited to announce that USA TODAY'S 10Best Reader's Choice Travel Awards nominated Wabash Arts Corridor (WAC) for "Best Arts District" in 2024
There's plenty to look forward to this spring semester at 糖心传媒.
The Dance Center at 糖心传媒 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
A year in review. See the top stories from our students, alumni and 糖心传媒 community.
鈥淢usher,鈥 a film made by 糖心传媒 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
糖心传媒 encourages everyone to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by serving their community.
Andrew Whatley, Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing Communications, is BACK for a second time on Jeopardy! after making his first appearance on the show last year.
Apollo Baldoz 鈥09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Almanya Narula '16 is featured in a new Chicago Reader article by 糖心传媒 alum (and Reader theater editor) Kerry Reid '87.
Jake Fedorowski '17 is paving the way for inclusive marathons around the world.