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Lujain Jallab

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A Creative Rising Star: Lujain Jallab Wins 2025 Columbia College Holiday Card Contest

When first-year Columbia College student Lujain Jallab submitted a painting for the annual President’s Holiday Card Contest, she never expected it...
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Jan 19 2026
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 19, 2026, All day
Columbia College will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the life and legacy of Dr. King and serves as a reminder...
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News

Columbia College Celebrates the Class of 2025 at December Commencement Ceremony

Columbia College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of more than 210 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients during its December commencement...
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Feb 8 2026
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Founders Day

February 8, 2026, All day
Happy Founders Day! Columbia College was founded on February 8, 1854, at the Female College Convention meeting. Each year, this day provides an...
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Stories

Columbia College Celebrates the Opening of a New Hammock Village – A Space for Rest, Wellness, and Community

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Columbia College officially celebrated the opening of its first Hammock Village, a new outdoor oasis designed for...
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