Program Recognition
•Strong emphasis on writing with creative risk-taking and experimentation
•Comedy cross-training across multiple platforms and genres
Notable Alumni
•Aidy Bryant '09 — writer and actor for Saturday Night Live; star of Hulu's Shrill Professional Development
•Located in Chicago, a major comedy hub with access to Second City, The Onion, iO, and The Annoyance
•Capstone semester at Second City with 15 weeks creating full comedy performance on professional stage
•Study abroad opportunity in Los Angeles for screenwriting and sitcom development
•96% of 2023 graduates employed or pursuing creative practice within one year
