Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL 60605-1996 · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor
Is Columbia College Chicago closing?
This profile does not establish that the college is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.
The staff union confirmed that 14 of its members were among employees whose positions were eliminated; the college said it made additional staff reductions but did not disclose the total. Evidence: Published campus reporting with an institutional statement and union confirmation.
6 tenured faculty laid off, fourth round of cuts since January 2025. Evidence: Published reporting.
Senior leadership layoffs and executive restructuring to close $40M deficit. Evidence: Published reporting.
Layoff of 20 full-time faculty (18 tenured). Evidence: Published reporting.
UNITID 144281
OPEID8 00166500
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