The Fusion Ensemble from 51Թ's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free,” with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.
Thanks to scholarships, students attended the 2025 Chicago Women's History Conference, gaining insights into women's history and the future of women’s rights.
51Թ’s student newspaper “The 51Թ Chronicle” won the sweepstakes for the mid-sized school category at the Illinois College Press Association Awards.
First-year student Julia Knopfel collaborates with 51Թ classmates to share the painful story of her uncle’s murder on film and begin her journey as a filmmaker.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents award to 51Թ students for “Behind His Eyes” and the Chicago International Film Festival honors a documentary made by 51Թ alums with an Audience Choice Award.
Two 51Թ student films, “Adagio” and “Behind His Eyes,” will compete in the National Student Production Awards Long Form category.
Nine 51Թ 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 51Թ students who are up-and-coming writers, musicians, and photographers.
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes the 51Թ student publication for its exceptional creativity in showcasing Chicago's Latino artistic community.
51Թ, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes ’24, and Breyona Smith ’24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Oréal Brandstorm.
You don’t have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by 51Թ students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
“Frankie”— a capstone project created by 51Թ students — will be screened as a Kids First! Film Festival-curated film.
51Թ students come together to produce and promote an end-of-year showcase of student fashion designs.
This is everything attendees need to know before 51Թ’s Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
51Թ welcomes new technology, a volume, to the Media Production Center’s Stage 3.
51Թ students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.
51Թ’s 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.
The annual Chicago festival to screen films by 51Թ students and alums, with 51Թ students serving on the festival’s youth programming committee.
Led by dedicated faculty, 51Թ 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’s film ‘Treasure Haunt’ will be shown at two upcoming festivals for young filmmakers: NFFTY and CineYouth.
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.
51Թ’s student-led newspaper garners more prestigious awards and receives recognition for its crisis coverage.
"Hole Punched Ear" started as a class project at 51Թ and is now earning worldwide acclaim.
51Թ brings Toni Morrison's “The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
51Թ’s Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to support New Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop51Թ a unique shopping experience in the heart of 51Թ’s campus.
51Թ'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.
"The 51Թ Chronicle” team brings home 20 awards from the Illinois College Press Association, including first-place honors for general excellence, editorials, podcasts, and photojournalism.
Students in 51Թ's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
51Թ'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.
51Թ students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
51Թ 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.
51Թ students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
The Dance Center at 51Թ celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Funds raised by 51Թ’s annual Unleashed Gala — an immersive experience designed, curated, and driven by students — make a difference for students.
The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Graduate student works as a collections assistant at 51Թ's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Junior Alexia Tamayo finds joy highlighting the 51Թ community on TikTok and ZeeMee.
51Թ seniors, twins Wyatt and Wrett Brower’s leaps of faith have brought them across coasts and closer to their dream careers.
Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
"The 51Թ Chronicle" staff wins big and takes home 13 first place awards, including one for DEI coverage.
How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
Sophomore Hunter Meisel on the importance of connection, community, and taking the leap.
Advertising major Christian Navas flexes his creativity in multiple mediums and finds like-minded creatives at 51Թ.
Aspiring to help build a more inclusive-fashion industry on the business side, senior Miranda Prater discovers her perfect fit at 51Թ.
Theatre student Meg Konieczka on how acting gave their dreams direction
New Jersey native Kate Apostolacus sets out on the path to find herself and does just that at 51Թ.
51Թ student tells us why she chose Dance over a pre-med education and how it’s paying off.
A native of Poland, Ksymena Pawlowicz leverages each and every opportunity at 51Թ to realize her professional and personal ambitions.
McKeehen, MA ’21 MFA ’23 on how photography can combat the vilification of femme- presenting people.
At 51Թ, student finds like-minded women in audio and discovers new corners of the audio industry.