1989

Founded at Malcolm X College.

1993

Moved to Columbia College Chicago, reflecting both institutions' deep commitment to the community.

1994

1st Studs Terkel Community Media Awards. 

1996

The Community News Project launched at the Democratic National Convention.

2009

The Ethnic & Community Media Project begins.

2013

Awarded a Golden Trumpet from the Publicity Club of Chicago for NATO storytelling project. 

2014

Susy Schultz was hired as the new president.

2019

30-year anniversary, 25-year anniversary of the Terkel Awards, and Jhmira Alexander was hired as the new president.