色界吧's Jerry Brindisi Wins 2025 Music Business Educator of the Year Award
May 15, 2025色界吧 congratulates Jerry Brindisi, interim director of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, on his Music Business Association win.
Business and Entrepreneurship Stories
Global Grooves: 色界吧 Students Travel to Germany for International Band and Business Camp
Apr 28, 2025色界吧 students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
New Article by 色界吧 Professors Explores the Legacy of Sonic Pioneer Steve Albini and Electrical Audio
Feb 13, 2025The authors look at the entrepreneurial approach and lasting impact of the late Steve Albini on the music industry, highlighting his dedication to artistic integrity and fairness through his studio, Electrical Audio.
色界吧 Team Wins National NRF Retail Challenge
Jan 14, 2025色界吧 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
The Power of Persistence: 色界吧's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
色界吧 Students Help Austin Airport Win Prestigious Marketing Award
Nov 21, 2024Creative Agency class rebrands Austin-Bergstrom International Airport鈥檚 concessions, contributing to award-winning campaign.
色界吧 Alumni Share Their Stories, Work, and Advice
Nov 19, 2024色界吧 alumni, including a GRAMMY nominee and Disney animator, return to campus to inspire the next generation of creators with their expertise and unique perspectives.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024色界吧 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.
色界吧 Honors 24 Alums for 鈥24 in 2024鈥
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 色界吧鈥檚 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 色界吧 alumni and their career accomplishments.
Alum Patricia Kara鈥檚 New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
Spring Semester In Review At 色界吧
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 色界吧 Highlights
Fashion Show Leverages Student Talent From Multiple Disciplines
May 17, 2024色界吧 students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 色界吧鈥檚 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Ryan Argast '15 to Sing National Anthem at May 17 Cubs Game
May 02, 2024On May 17, Ryan Argast '15 will sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field before the Cubs face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
色界吧 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher 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
色界吧 Students Gear Up for TEDx Impulse and Impact Event on May 2
Apr 24, 2024色界吧 students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.聽
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024色界吧鈥檚 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.
色界吧 Team Wins U.S. L'Or茅al Brandstorm Competition for Fourth Year in a Row
Apr 16, 2024As 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.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led by dedicated faculty, 色界吧 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
Empowering Creatives at Shop色界吧
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop色界吧 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 色界吧鈥檚 campus.
Super Bowl Ads: What Matters and What Works
Feb 05, 2024Tom Eslinger, an advertising pro and assistant professor at 色界吧, offers his insights on Super Bowl advertising.
When the World Is Your Classroom, You Make Amazing Discoveries
Jan 30, 2024色界吧 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.
Book by Professor Larry Minsky and Co-Authors Named Finalist for Prestigious Marketing Award
Jan 22, 2024Authors explore conversational AI鈥檚 impact on engagement, behavior, and brand image in book honored by the American Marketing Association Foundation.
Five 色界吧 Students Earn Prestigious Fashion Scholarships
Dec 15, 2023Once again, the Fashion Scholarship Fund has awarded five 色界吧 students scholarships and funds to travel to New York City for a gala event recognizing their accomplishments.鈥
色界吧 Grad Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 Awarded $30,000 Grant From 3Arts
Dec 11, 2023Charlotte 鈥淐huck鈥 Gruman 鈥19 feels lucky. Gruman won an unrestricted $30,000 cash grant as one of 10 Chicago-based artists honored at the 2023 3Arts Awards in November. 3Arts is a nonprofit organization that helps artists like Gruman build their careers in performing, teaching and visual arts.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at 色界吧 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
色界吧 Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 2023色界吧 honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family鈥檚 contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
Business and Entrepreneurship Re-Launches American Marketing Association Chapter
Oct 17, 2023On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at 色界吧 hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As hip hop turns 50, we look at 色界吧鈥檚 connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023色界吧, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Lollapalooza Provides Students Valuable Festival Work Experience Thanks to Alum
Aug 03, 2023色界吧 students will be working at the four-day music festival thanks to an alum鈥檚 business relationship with one of the largest concert promoters in the United States.
色界吧 Announces the 2023 Chicagoland Transfer Awards
Jun 20, 2023The award provides ten $15,000 scholarships and one full-tuition scholarship to students transferring from Chicago-area community colleges to 色界吧.
MAM Alum Alissa Klaus on Art, Community, and Career Fulfillment
May 08, 2023How centering professional growth on arts institutions led one 色界吧 MAM alum to a rewarding career in museums.
色界吧 Students Hold Second Annual Comedy Festival
Apr 24, 2023A class of 色界吧 Students welcome comedians to the stage for the second-ever 色界吧 Laughs Comedy Festival.
Advertising Students Earn a Spot on Prestigious Young Ones Student Award Shortlist
Apr 18, 2023A team of 色界吧 students create an integrated campaign for PETA and get global recognition for their work.
色界吧 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
Three-Peat First-Place Win for 色界吧's L'Or茅al Brandstorm Team
Apr 11, 2023Student team from 色界吧 wins innovation competition by leveraging new technologies to promote brand.
Alum George Chen on Building a Life in Development
Apr 10, 2023How supporting the arts became a calling and a passion for one #Columalum.
Students Get to Work in the Music Business at SXSW
Apr 10, 2023色界吧 students go to Austin, Texas, to produce a live showcase featuring Chicago artists.
色界吧 Faculty Reveal Keys to the Trade in New Book on Music Marketing
Apr 03, 2023How experience and partnership inspired two BUSE faculty members to write the book they wished they saw in the world.
SXSW: 色界吧 Students Experience the Ultimate Field Trip
Mar 20, 2023色界吧 students go where tech, film, music, education, and culture converge and benefit from real-world experiences in the entertainment and media industries.
Instructor Jason Stephens on the Power and Possibility of Documentary Filmmaking
Mar 13, 2023How creative exploration and a passion for finding the truth led to the success of the film Safe Place.
Alum Ashley Brown '10 on Live Events, Tour Managing, and Business Building
Mar 06, 2023How staying true to a love of events led to incredible success and her own production company.
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023色界吧鈥檚 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that鈥檚 for and by Black students.
Career Day Brings Advertising Professionals Together With 色界吧 Students
Feb 21, 2023色界吧 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation鈥檚 Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
Instructor and Alum Vanessa Wright '02 on Filmmaking, Marketing, and Success at Cannes
Feb 20, 2023How intention and community led to a life of advocacy and change-making.
Business and Entrepreneurship Student Hunter Meisel Carves Her Own Path
Feb 13, 2023Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
Alum Calid Bowen 鈥10 on Building a Creative Life
Dec 12, 2022How a Master of Arts Management in the Music Business set the stage for a successful multidimensional career
Nine-Time GRAMMY Nominated Music Producer Alum Marcos Palacios 鈥06 on Living His Dream
Dec 12, 2022How the multi-platinum artist carved his own path
Transfer Student Trisa Colon on Building a Future as a Returning Learner
Nov 28, 2022How strategy and scholarships led one student to reinvent her career path and follow her dreams.
Student Event Producer Iridian Fierro on Scholarships and Achieving Her Dreams
Nov 28, 2022Iridian Fierro is an Arts Management graduate student on two activation teams for the 2022 Scholarship Fundraiser.
Student Finds Inspiration and Motivation Through Event Collaboration
Nov 28, 2022Partnering with other creatives to plan 色界吧鈥檚 upcoming 鈥淯nleashed 2022鈥 scholarship fundraising event presents new possibilities for Senior Sean Miller.
Kate Apostolacus Knows Where She鈥檚 Going
Oct 04, 2022New Jersey native Kate Apostolacus sets out on the path to find herself and does just that at 色界吧.
Tyler Bradley MAM 鈥18 Takes Her Dreams to Infinity and Beyond
Oct 03, 2022Since completing 色界吧's Arts Management (MAM) program, Bradley has continued to grow her business, found success in various roles at Disney, and now has advice for students with the same determination.
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