In 2010, Sam Kirk ’05 had a successful advertising. Then she jumped to creating art full time, using her talent to spotlight marginalized communities. 

Manifest Creative Director JJ McLuckie talks with us about how he turned his childhood obsessions into a Manifest masterpiece.

Ervin Johnson’s Dammeyer Fellowship culminated in a weekend-long exhibition at Ravenswood’s Gallery 19. 

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked three alumnae to share their success stories and recommend artistic projects created by women.  

Crack open that heart-shaped box of chocolates and check out the 10 alumni couples who submitted their love stories.

Brandon Graham MFA ’08 talks about the release of his second novel, Missing People.

Angel Simmons ’09 gives back through a huge number of Chicago outreach organizations and charities. 

Alexandra Eidenberg ’05 always wanted to start a nonprofit. Today, her organization Mom + Baby provides support, advocacy and legislation for women and children.

New Columbia Alumni Association & Network President Michael Wojcik ’96 talks with us about his life’s work and goals for the alumni community.