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56�Թ�� Celebrates Black History Month with Extensive Programming

In conjunction with the Black Student Union, 56�Թ�� will host numerous on-campus events throughout February to celebrate Black excellence.

56�Թ�� Alumnus Honored with Conducting Award

CCPA graduate William Garfield walker recently won first place in Conducting from the American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts.

From Student to Speaker: Writer Timothy Moore Returns to 56�Թ��

The 56�Թ�� MFA graduate is now a published author, and he recently shared excerpts of his new collection with current students.

56�Թ�� Receives $8.3 Million in Grant Funds to Improve Campus Infrastructure

Thanks to a recent grant, 56�Թ�� will receive $8.3 million over three years for capital improvements to its Chicago and Schaumburg Campuses.

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Destined for Greatness: Concert Pianist Anila Aliu’s Journey to 56�Թ�� and the Chicago College of Performing Arts

Pianist Anila Aliu—originally from Kosovo—continues her extraordinary young career at CCPA’s piano performance diploma program.

56�Թ�� Partners with Hope Chicago to Provide Debt-Free College for Students and Parents

The University has partnered with the economic mobility program to offers debt-free college and workforce opportunities to Chicago Public School graduates and their parents.

56�Թ��'s Piano Improvement Project Launches with $375,000 in Gifts

The Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is excited to announce plans to invest more than $750,000 in new pianos over the next academic year.

56�Թ�� Review Profiles Student and Alumni Journeys

Learn about the incredible accomplishments of current 56�Թ�� Lakers and alumni in the Winter 2024 edition of the 56�Թ�� Review.

Honors Program students stand in Grant Park with a partially illustrated Chicago skyline behind them

56�Թ�� Literary Magazine Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The acclaimed literary magazine celebrates its 50th edition with a collection of student submissions.

Alumni Spotlight: Milton Childs Jr.

The PharmD student reflects on his 56�Թ�� experiences in and out of the classroom.

Student Organization SPEED Encourages Connections Across Campus

One of campus’ most active organizations, SPEED is focused on providing students with opportunities to connect with others and expand on their education.

56�Թ�� Receives $5 Million Grant to Expand STEM Doctoral Programs and Research Facilities

With these funds, the University will continue to expand educational and research opportunities to its diverse class of graduate students.