Columbia College Names A. Gillian Stewart-Wells Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Academics

March 10, 2026

Columbia College has appointed A. Gillian Stewart-Wells, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Stewart-Wells will begin her role on April 6, 2026, and will serve as the...
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Growing Through Service, Scholarship, and Community: Jakeem Amuda

Academics

February 27, 2026

As part of Columbia College’s Black History Month spotlight series, we conclude by highlighting a current student whose leadership, scholarship, and service continue to shape campus life and prepare...
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Fall 2025 Academic Honors

Academics

February 26, 2026

Columbia College proudly announces the Fall 2025 Academic Honors Lists, celebrating the dedication, discipline, and academic excellence of students who distinguished themselves this semester. These...
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Guiding with Connection and Purpose: Ashton Peterson

Community

February 20, 2026

As part of Columbia College’s Black History Month spotlight series, we continue to highlight members of our campus community whose leadership, service, and professional dedication are making a...
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Leading with Science, Equity, and Heart: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer ’00

Academics

February 12, 2026

As part of Columbia College’s Black History Month spotlight series, we continue to highlight alumni and students whose leadership, service, and professional excellence are creating meaningful impact...
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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Kristin Wilson ’17, President of the Columbia College Alumni Association

Alumni

February 6, 2026

Throughout February, Columbia College will share a special series highlighting Black alumni and students who are creating meaningful impact in their professions, their communities, and within our...
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Columbia College to Celebrate Founder’s Day on February 8, Honoring 172 Years of History, Resilience, and Momentum

Academics

February 5, 2026

Columbia College will celebrate its annual Founder’s Day on February 8, marking the institution’s founding in 1854 and recognizing more than 170 years of perseverance, academic excellence, and...
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