2025-2026 YEAR IN REVIEW RENAISSANCE RISING IN ACTION
“Renaissance Rising, our strategic vision for Columbia’s future, is more than a strategic plan. It is a commitment to rediscover who we are and reimagine what we can become together.” President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO Dear Columbia College Chicago Community, As I reflect on my first full year as president, I am struck by how much this community has carried, created, and accomplished together. This has been a consequential year for Columbia. We have celebrated the extraordinary talent of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, while also confronting some of the most difficult challenges facing our institution. Both are part of our story, and both matter. Across our classrooms, studios, stages, newsrooms, galleries, and production spaces, our students continued to remind us why a Columbia education matters. They earned national recognition, secured competitive internships, created work alongside industry leaders, and brought their talent to audiences across Chicago and beyond. Our faculty and staff continued to guide, support, and challenge them with the creativity and commitment that define this institution. At the same time, we made difficult decisions necessary to strengthen Columbia for the future. We examined our operations honestly, reduced costs, reshaped programs and services, and began aligning our resources more closely with the students we serve and the institution we are becoming. None of this work has been easy, but it has been necessary. This year also marked the launch of Renaissance Rising: Shaping Tomorrow Together, our strategic plan and roadmap for Columbia’s next chapter. Through this work, we are focused on stabilizing enrollment, strengthening the student experience, elevating Columbia’s reputation, expanding philanthropy and partnerships, and building a more sustainable and effective institution. What gives me confidence is not that every challenge has been solved. It is that Columbia is moving with greater clarity, discipline, and purpose. The pages that follow reflect meaningful progress across our college. They also reflect the creativity, resilience, and determination of a community that believes deeply in Columbia and in the transformative power of creative education. To our students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, donors, partners, and friends, thank you. Your commitment continues to move Columbia forward. We have important work ahead of us. We also have every reason to believe in what is possible when we shape tomorrow together. Sincerely,
President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026 YEAR IN REVIEW
OUR MISSION Columbia College Chicago is an undergraduate and graduate institution whose principal commitment is to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity in the arts, communications, and public information within a context of enlightened liberal education. Columbia’s intent is to educate students who will communicate creatively and shape the public’s perceptions of issues and events and who will author the culture of their times. Columbia is an urban institution whose students reflect the economic, racial, cultural, and educational diversity of contemporary America. Columbia conducts education in close relationship to a vital urban reality and serves an important civic purpose by active engagement in the life and culture of the city of Chicago.
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to educate students for creative occupations in diverse fields of the arts and media and to encourage awareness of their aesthetic relationship and the opportunity of professional choice among them;
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to extend educational opportunity by admitting unreservedly (at the undergraduate level) a student population with creative ability in, or inclination to, the subjects of Columbia’s interest;
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to provide a college climate that offers students an opportunity to try themselves out, to explore, and to discover what they can and want to do;
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to give educational emphasis to the work of a subject by providing a practical setting, professional facilities, and the example and guidance of an inventive faculty who work professionally at the subjects they teach;
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to teach students to do expertly the work they like, to master the crafts of their intended occupations, and to discover alternative opportunities to employ their talents in settings other than customary marketplaces;
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to help students to find out who they are and to discover their own voices, respect their own individuality, and improve their self-esteem and self-confidence;
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to offer specialized graduate programs which combine a strong conceptual emphasis with practical professional education, preparing students with mature interests to be both competent artists and successful professionals.
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TOP RANKINGS AND RECOGNITIONS #1 Music School in the World by “The Hollywood Reporter” 2025 Top Film School in Variety’s 2026 Education Impact Report #3 Game Design School in Illinois by Animation Career Review in 2026 Top Design School in 2026 by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) #14 Best Film School in U.S. by “The Hollywood Reporter” #2 Visual Effects (VFX) School in Midwest by Animation Career Review in 2025 #1 Illustration School by Animation Career Review in 2026 #7 Animation School in the Midwest by Animation Career Review in 2026 3
STABILIZING ENROLLMENT
Strengthening Recruitment, Improving the Student Experience, and Supporting Persistence
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OUR MOMENTUM Fall 2026 Enrollment Progress* at a Glance In Fall 2026, 4,265 students were enrolled at Columbia College Chicago, representing both new and familiar faces at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
1,085 New First-Time Students +73% compared to previous year
310 Transfer Full-Time Students +15.2% compared to previous year
*Note: These numbers are from Oct. 5, 2026.
71.2% First-Year Fall 2026 Retention Rate +5% compared to previous year
78 New First-Year Graduate Students +62.5 compared to previous year
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026 YEAR IN REVIEW
STABILIZING ENROLLMENT
New Master’s Degree Built for Business Innovators
Admitted Student Days Success In Spring 2026, Columbia welcomed approximately 1,900 guests who had the opportunity to experience Columbia’s academic programs, career pathways, and creative communities. During the Welcome presentations, students and their guests learned about the services available to Columbia students, career resources, and financial planning. Admitted students got a first-hand look at life at Columbia College Chicago through activities tailored to their interests. Future School of Audio and Music students enjoyed a student ensemble performance and a panel discussion with current students and faculty, then had the opportunity to take part in hands-on experiences—from working in a recording studio to learning and performing a song alongside Columbia students. Future Business and Entrepreneurship students sharpened their skills in a faculty-led Elevator Pitch workshop, while Dance students attended free matinee performances of student productions at the Dance Center. Visual Arts students explored their creativity through faculty-led workshops in photograms, movable type, and lasercut keychains. During lunch, students and their families also heard from Columbia alumni working across a range of industries. 6
Columbia launched a new Master of Business Innovation degree, which is a 100% online, asynchronous graduate program designed specifically for mid-career professionals who are ready to move into senior leadership, drive innovation within their organizations, or launch their own creative ventures.
Meeting the Need of the Modern-Day Learner A new online BA in Creative Professional Studies degree program launched in Fall 2026. Built for students who have earned college credits but haven’t yet taken home a diploma, the Creative Professional Studies bachelor’s degree program will help students complete a degree and graduate while developing their creative, strategic, and professional skills.
Growing Partnerships to Promote Pathways to Columbia Center for Student Success Opening The Center for Student Success at 33 Ida B. Wells Drive, opened in Fall 2026, uniting Academic Advising, Registrar, Transfer Services, Tutoring, and Columbia Central. The project represents a major investment in centralized, student-facing support aligned with retention and completion goals.
Columbia established new agreements with schools and educational partners in Chicago and abroad to create pathways toward a Columbia education. These organizations include: • St. Augustine High School • Wilbur Wright College • St. Mary’s Academy • St. Katharine Drexel Prep • Art in Motion • Instituto del Progreso Latino • Leo High School • National Collegiate Resource Foundation • College, Career & Beyond • Bahamas Ministry of Education (pictured above) • Beijing International Studies University
New Honors Lounge The opening of the Honors Program Lounge marks an important investment in student success and academic excellence. The Honors Lounge is strategically located near key academic support resources, including tutoring and advising. The lounge provides a dedicated environment where students can study, collaborate, and build community while engaging deeply with their academic work and fostering meaningful connections across disciplines.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026 YEAR IN REVIEW
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FALL CLASS OF 2026: •
1,085 first-time first-year students
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65% identified as first-generation
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31.4% Hispanic/Latino
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27.8% Black/African American
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27% White
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4.4% international/nonresident
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5.2% two or more races
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2.8% Asian
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Average first-year GPA: 3.3
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317 new transfer students
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More than 40 states are represented in the incoming class.
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International students come from countries including Bahamas, Jamaica, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, New Zealand, Qatar, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Zambia.
*Note: Information represents data as of Oct. 5, 2026.
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ELEVATING THE BRAND Showcasing Columbia’s Student Talent on a Global Stage
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OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Media Wins for Columbia College Chicago*
+32%
230+
Increase in Positive Headlines
Media Placements Made Thanks to Columbia’s Proactive Story Pitching Efforts
2,500 Total Media Mentions of Columbia,** Reaching an Estimated 7.2 Million Audience Members and Delivering a Publicity Value of $2.4 Million
*Data from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 **Total media mentions = The combined number of proactively earned media placements resulting from Columbia’s media relations efforts plus organically earned media coverage that appears independently.
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026 YEAR IN REVIEW
ELEVATING THE BRAND
Students Create One-of-a-Kind Art for Arts in the Dark Columbia College Chicago students filled State Street with color, sound, and movement during the city’s 11th annual Arts in the Dark Parade. Produced by local non-profit LUMA8 and drawing more than 50,000 spectators, the event celebrated Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and featured creative work from more than 90 arts organizations across the city.
Students Earn Prestigious Internships and Career Opportunities • Television Academy Foundation Internship Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship • Gersh Externship Columbia Student Leverages Gersh Externship to Advance Her Career in the Business of Film and Television • Sony Pictures Internship Columbia Film and TV Student Secures Sony Pictures Internship • ESPN Chicago Internship and Employment Success Columbia Student Named Intern of the Year at ESPN Chicago and Lands Job (Alex Leon ’26, pictured above)
Industry-Connected Learning Experiences Columbia and NASCAR Race Fashion Show Eighteen Columbia College Chicago fashion students and alumni debuted original motorsports-inspired looks at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5, with three winning designs selected for prizes and display. The live runway competition took place at Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain after the final race, merging racing culture with sustainable fashion and bringing together two industries that rarely intersect. 12
• Sponsorship Class (Riot Fest Partnership) Columbia Students Learn Sponsorship Strategy at Riot Fest • Late Night Talk Show Production Class And We’re Live: Commentary Class Produces Late-Night Talk Show • Cross-Disciplinary Songwriting and Production Collaboration Columbia Classes Come Together to Write and Produce Songs at Industry Level Pace
Columbia in the News
Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago and founder of the Blues Foundation, stopped by Fox 32 to talk about the upcoming FREE blues camp at Columbia for children ages 12 to 18 and to play some blues. FOX 32 July 3, 2026
Professor Carmelo Esterrich, who teaches classes about “Star Wars,” chimed in on whether or not the nearly 50-year-old franchise can satisfy longtime fans while attracting new ones with the new “Mandalorian and Grogu” film. Los Angeles Times Online May 20, 2026
Columbia’s student-produced Manifest Arts Festival was discussed on WBBM Radio. WBBM Radio May 14, 2026
Assistant Professor Reyes Witt and Professor Dana Connell from the School of Fashion appeared on WGN-TV’s “Daytime Chicago” for the segment “Runway Dreams vs. Retail Realities.” WGN-TV May 13, 2026
The Investiture of President Shantay N. Bolton, PhD, was highlighted on CBS News Chicago as Columbia celebrated Dr. Bolton becoming its 11th president. CBS News Chicago March 5, 2026
“Good Day Chicago” interviewed faculty member Jackie Alcantara, illustrator of “Just Shine: How to Be a Better You” by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. FOX 32 September 19, 2025
Columbia College was featured in a story about launching its 135th anniversary on move-in day. ABC 7 August 25, 2025
NASCAR enlisted Columbia student designers for a fashion show that was a cover story on WGN. WGN July 2, 2025 13
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ROCK ICON EDDIE VEDDER RECORDS SONG WITH STUDENTS
“It’s definitely a very solid reminder of what our goal is as audio engineers: making music for the people.” Anthony Abruzzo ‘26, sound engineer for “Better Believe”
Read Full Story About Columbia Students Recording With Eddie Vedder >
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STRENGTHENING PHILANTHROPY Advancing a Bold Vision That Empowers Students and Fuels the Creative Economy
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OUR IMPACT Columbia raised an estimated 4.5 million this fiscal year*
$145,900 Manifest Arts Festival: $145,900 in support came from sponsorships and a special commendation from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
$136,600 The RISE Fund: More than $136,600 directed toward strategic priorities.
$750,000
$600,000
Student Access: Exceeded $750,000 in scholarship backing to directly support student retention and success.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography: Raised approximately $600,000 at its DARKROOM annual benefit.
*Classified as “Funds Raised” by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Global Reporting Standards, this number comprises outright gifts, including in-kind (for example, equipment) and pledge payments.
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026
STRENGTHENING PHILANTHROPY
Annual Darkroom Each year Columbia’s Museum of Contemporary Photography hosts a benefit auction party featuring premier artwork and one-of-a-kind arts experiences by emerging and established contemporary artists from around the world. This year’s event raised approximately $600,000 and featured artists Joel Sternfeld and Marzena Abrahamik. 18
Welcome Aubrie Willaert and Cynthia Newman to the Team
Convergence Creative Homecoming Convergence: Columbia’s Creative Homecoming 2026 celebrated the creativity, community, and courageous voices that define Columbia College Chicago May 15 – 17, 2026. During this inaugural three-day event, participants enjoyed activities such as a creative connections reception and the presentation of two new alumni awards.
Creative Connections Reception Columbia honored alumni Precious Brady-Davis ’13 and Sydney Corryn Holman ’12 with the inaugural Creative Catalyst Award and Columbia Champion Award at the 2026 Creative Connections Reception.
Engaging Alumni This past year, Columbia engaged alumni in many ways, including hosting the first Convergence Creative Homecoming (see story above); growing our alumni peer-to-peer mentorship community through People Grove; and fostering alumni involvement through volunteer opportunities, including service on the National Alumni Board, support for Admitted Students Days and Beyond the Tassel events, and participation in speaking engagements.
In 2026, Columbia welcomed its new Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement Aubrie Willaert and Senior Director of Development and Annual Giving Cynthia Newman. Both come to their roles with a wealth of experience. Willaert brings nearly two decades of advancement leadership across education, arts, and culture. And Newman is a fundraising and communityimpact leader who turns mission into momentum.
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NBCUNIVERSAL GIFTS TV STUDIO EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT LEARNING
“This investment ensures students are not only learning theory, but actively building the hands-on skills that today’s media landscape demands.” Kevin Cross ’91, president and general manager of NBCUniversal in Chicago
Read Full Story About NBCUniversal’s Support of Journalism Students >
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ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Aligning Resources to Ensure Financial Stability
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OUR FOUNDATION Creating a sustainable financial future for Columbia College Chicago The College enhanced operational efficiency and technology and achieved annual savings by introducing department-level budget planning, launching key systems that promote greater accessibility and optimization, upgrading end-user devices, and sunsetting outdated technology in key areas.
TRANSITIONED 18 CLASSROOMS from Zoom to Microsoft Teams technology, achieving $50,000 in annual savings.
LAUNCHED THE ONE BUTTON STUDIO
in the Student Center, providing an accessible video-recording resource for students and faculty.
UPGRADED 700 COMPUTERS to Windows 11 ahead of Microsoft Windows 10 end-of-support deadlines, engaging student workers in the rollout.
COMPLETED THE TRANSITION TO A NEW AUDIT FIRM,
which is projected to save over $100,000 annually.
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026
ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Optimizing Our Campus Footprint To align college resources with actual student demand, Columbia is actively optimizing its student housing footprint. In recent years, the college maintained a lease inventory of 2,172 beds across four buildings. However, occupancy rates dropped to 66% in Fall 2025 and 62% in Spring 2026. This left more than one-third of our housing capacity vacant, resulting in an institutional cost of approximately $6 million for the academic year. To materially reduce these losses and better align capacity with demand, we have taken the following strategic actions for the 2026–2027 academic year: • Lease Reductions: We did not renew our housing lease at The Arc at Old Colony, reducing excess inventory. • Core Retentions: We successfully renewed our lease at 30 East Balbo and will maintain our existing agreement at the University Center through the 2027 academic year. • Future Planning: We continue to explore more flexible, cost-effective student housing options that protect the student experience while safeguarding the college’s bottom line. 24
2026–2029 Strategic Plan Columbia officially launched its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, Renaissance Rising: Shaping Tomorrow Together, following unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees and marking an important milestone in the institution’s transformation efforts. Developed through broad engagement across the Columbia community, the plan focuses on strengthening enrollment, elevating the college’s brand and reputation, expanding philanthropy and alumni engagement, and improving operational and financial effectiveness. As implementation moves forward, the college continues advancing initiatives centered on stewardship, accountability, and sustainability, including strengthened financial controls, streamlined procurement and contracting practices, disciplined hiring, and revised governance policies. Together, these efforts reflect Columbia’s continued commitment to operational excellence, institutional sustainability, and long-term success. Read Our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, Renaissance Rising: Shaping Tomorrow Together > 25
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CELEBRATED ARTIST AND ACTIVIST TONIKA LEWIS JOHNSON ‘03 RETURNS TO COLUMBIA
“I’m thrilled to be planning my first solo exhibition with the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) at Columbia College Chicago for 2027 — especially having it at my alma mater right after receiving the MacArthur recognition.” Tonika Lewis Johnson ’03
Read Full Story About Tonika Lewis Johnson ‘03, 2025 MacArthur Fellow >
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Columbia College Chicago | 2025–2026
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Access to Influential Creative Voices From industry legends to successful alumni to corporate partners, these artists, industry leaders, alumni, and public figures brought their ideas, experience, and energy to Columbia College Chicago’s campus this year.
Broadway Star JJ Niemann Inspires Columbia Students in Voice Masterclass Students experienced an unforgettable afternoon of mentorship and musical theatre in October 2025 when Broadway performer JJ Niemann led a voice masterclass on campus. Niemann, a social media darling among theatre lovers, made his Broadway debut in “The Book of Mormon” and later joined the original Broadway cast of “Back to the Future” and appeared as Charles Lee in Hamilton on Broadway.
Chance the Rapper Stops by to See Students Chance the Rapper is no stranger to Columbia; he performed at the Manifest Arts Festival in 2013, the same year he dropped his hit mixtape “Acid Rap.” In 2025, he made a visit to share his music industry wisdom with Columbia students.
Robert Townsend Pops by for a Masterclass Film legend and friend of Columbia, Robert Townsend returned to his hometown to share his expertise with students and film buffs alike.
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Columbia Students Help Reimagine Vanderbilt Legacy Brand for the 21st Century
Lakeside Chat with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Columbia’s Campus
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin—an entrepreneur, artist, and founder of the House of Vanderbilt—visited Columbia College Chicago to participate in a series of events hosted and organized by the School of Business and Entrepreneurship that bridged history, culture, education, and business.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Columbia students for a conversation focused on expanding arts programs and increasing affordable housing. By bringing city leadership directly to campus, Columbia provided students direct access to a civic conversation about arts, housing, and Chicago’s cultural future.
Columbia hosts Estonian-led discussion on AI’s impact in art, education Artists, educators, and technologists from Estonia and Chicago gathered at Columbia’s Conaway Center for “AI in Art, Culture, and Education,” which was the first U.S. program hosted by the Estonian-American Raud-Tartu initiative. The event took place during the official visit of Estonian President Alar Karis and his delegation to Chicago.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Please Join Us in Welcoming Our New Board Directors Amy Dordek Dolinsky, Partner and Director of Business Development at Lucas James Talent Partners Amy Dordek Dolinsky, a parent of a Columbia alumnus, joins the Board as a deeply respected civic, entrepreneurial, and business leader in Chicago. Most recently a Partner and Director of Business Development at Lucas James Talent Partners, she has spent her career at the intersection of entrepreneurship, workforce innovation, and civic engagement. Widely recognized for her work to advance women in business and expand inclusive economic growth, Dordek Dolinsky has played a pivotal role in shaping Chicago’s innovation ecosystem. Her strategic mindset, extensive network, and demonstrated commitment to regional advancement will bring valuable insight to Columbia’s efforts to elevate partnerships, strengthen visibility, and deepen community engagement. Michael Swanson, Senior Vice President of Production at NBCUniversal Media, LLC Michael Swanson, based in Los Angeles, is an acclaimed media executive and entertainment industry strategist. Currently serving as Senior Vice President, Production at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Swanson has built a distinguished career in film, television, and digital media. His leadership expertise aligns directly with Columbia’s core strengths in creative industries, emerging media, and storytelling. A champion for workforce access and student mentorship, he has long been committed to creating pathways for early-career creatives. His national industry perspective will be instrumental in guiding Columbia’s continued stability, enhancing student opportunities, and reinforcing the College’s stature as a leader in media and entertainment education. 30
Lisa Chester, Chief Development Officer at the Southern Education Foundation Lisa Chester is an accomplished executive leader whose career spans philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, government strategy, media, and community development. She currently serves as chief development officer at the Southern Education Foundation, where she leads fundraising, strategic planning, and partnership initiatives focused on educational opportunity and community advancement. Her previous leadership roles with Rockdale County Government (Ga.) and Warrick Dunn Charities focused on economic mobility, public service, and organizational transformation. Chester brings extensive experience in governance, institutional advancement, strategic communications, and community engagement, as well as a deep commitment to educational access and equity. Rob Biodrowski, Head of Market Coverage, Commercial Banking, the Midwest Division of Wells Fargo & Company Prior to his current role, Rob Biodrowski served as division executive for Commercial Banking within the Midwest Division of Wells Fargo & Company, where he led banking operations and relationship teams across multiple states. Previously, he was a managing director and head of Middle Market Investment Banking Coverage, where he managed Wells Fargo’s investment banking business for 12 regional offices throughout the United States. With more than 20 years in financial services and investment banking, Biodrowski has extensive experience in strategic growth, financial management, investment banking, and corporate relationship development.
William E. Wolf, Chair Chair, Executive Committee Managing Partner, Method Capital LLC John M. Holmes, Vice Chair Chairman, President, and CEO, AAR Corp. Barry M. Sabloff, Secretary Chair, Finance Committee Director, Marquette National Corporation/ Marquette Bank Paul Broucek ’74, HDR ’18 Chair, Academic Affairs Committee President, Music, Warner Bros. Pictures Lisa Chester Chair, Development Committee Chief Development Officer, Southern Education Foundation Melissa Dalrymple Chair, Governance Committee Founder, Deliberate & Company
Robert Z. Biodrowski Head of Market Coverage, Commercial Banking/ Midwest Division, Wells Fargo & Company Shantay N. Bolton, ex officio President and CEO, Columbia College Chicago Robert J. Buford President and CEO, Planned Realty Group, Inc. Amy Dordek Dolinsky Partner and Director of Business Development, Lucas James Talent Partners Staci R. Collins Jackson MAM ‘06 CEO, The Collins Jackson Agency Karen Jones ’86, ex officio Executive Director, Global and Graduate Programs, University of Houston Law Center Richard Poulton CEO, R2P Advisors
Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company, Inc. Paul Garnes ’96, HDR ’16 Chair, Student Affairs Committee President, Array Filmworks Rich Nanda Chair, Audit Committee Principal and Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP Peter Pace Jr. Chair, Investment Committee Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Michael Swanson Senior Vice President, Production, NBCUniversal Media, LLC Robert A. Wislow Chairman and CEO, Parkside Realty, Inc.
Trustees Emeriti Averill Leviton Helena Chapellín Wilson ’76
Honorary Trustees Bill Kurtis Allen M. Turner HDR ’13
Len Amato ’75, HDR ’15 Independent film and television producer, Crash&Salvage 31
Fuel bold innovation. Ignite transformative opportunities. Invest in long-term creative impact. Since its launch in FY25, Columbia has raised more than $146,000 for the RISE Fund as of September 17, 2026.