Running with the Devil Bill Hillmann (MFA ’13) ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, more than 87 times—and then he got gored. In July 2014, Bill Hillmann (MFA ’13) joined the throngs of people strea
Frank Waln, Revolutionary Rapper By reconnecting to his indigenous culture, rapper and activist Frank Waln (BA ’14) found a sense of purpose. Now, he hopes to help other Native youth do the same. Waln grew up o
Peter the Great Columbia’s first Academy Award winner fought for screen credits for sound editors, mentored Steven Spielberg and later reinvented himself as a versatile writer. “I knew nothing ab
Questions For President Kwang-Wu Kim DEMO: You’ve been meeting with alumni frequently since becoming president two years ago. What are you learning? PRESIDENT KIM: One of the primary things I hear when I talk t
Disappearing Act Chicago artist Don’t Fret says 97 percent of his art no longer exists. And he’s just fine with that. He began using the moniker Don’t Fret as a teenager, long before the Chicago
CAAN Updates See what’s happening in your city, and get involved with the Columbia Alumni Association & Network! Atlanta The Office of Development and Alumni Relations hosted a mixer
Dean Johnson, Community Builder When Dean Johnson (MA ’01) set out to co-found Crossroads Academy, a tuition-free charter school for students K-8 in Kansas City, Mo., he knew he needed the perfect location. “Wher
Kyle Heller, Digital Innovator Impossibly gorgeous models lounge, pose and twirl on a rosy, early-morning beach in a video ad for the 2015 swim line of Victoria’s Secret. But this video isn’t just for looks. As
Peter & Gloria Teschner, Philanthropic Partners On the silver screen, a director’s handiwork can’t be missed, but “editing is invisible,” says Peter Teschner (’80), whose 40-plus film credits include The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
Iliana Regan, Epic Epicurean Renowned chef Iliana Regan (BA ’05) crafts culinary masterpieces, one plate at a time. Chicago restaurant Elizabeth’s interior could be a scene from a storybook: cozy wooden tab
