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Remembering Dr. Larry Wagner
Colleagues often said that when he spoke, people listened — because his words carried both truth and compassion. His life was marked by humility, scholarship, and a shepherd’s heart.
Making Important Connections: CIU’s Fall Job Fair
“What we want is to bring more connections for students to find that job that they’re looking for … and for them to find opportunities for their career until they graduate and beyond,” -Cynthia Villar Sanchez, BCDC Director
Columbia International University Awarded $1 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Expand Innovative Engage Program
“God created the program for me. Faculty and staff walk alongside the student in a discipleship relationship as you grow in your ministry calling.” -Engage program graduate Will Stroud
Men’s Golf Takes Regional Championship — Again!
“Very proud of how our team fought when things didn’t go our way. We are learning about ourselves each week and are hitting our stride as we head into a busy October.” -Coach Major McWhorter
Life Purpose with Dr. Rick Christman
Dr. Rick Christman reminds us that purpose is a lifelong journey—shaped by faith, unique design, and the courage to live out God’s calling.
Feasting on the Word of God: “Are you hungry? Let’s Eat.”
Every sermon began with a simple question: “Are you hungry?” When the student body shouted “Yes,” he opened his Bible and said, “Let’s eat.”
CIU Security taking measures to make campus roads safer
July 18, 2024 By Bob Holmes Columbia International University’s Security team has been busy this summer overseeing a number of improvements on the campus roads designed to make travel safer for both pedestrians and motorists. The most noticeable change is traffic calming devices that have been installed mainly on what
CIU welcomes a new dean of students
July 17, 2024 Columbia International University’s new dean of students comes with over two decades of experience in Christian education. Philip Ritchey has been serving in Christian education for 23 years, including six years as dean of students at Blue Mountain Christian University in northern Mississippi, and as a high
CIU alumnus presented with SC’s highest civilian honor
February 20, 2024 By Bob Holmes “I was flabbergasted … totally unprepared and unsuspecting.” That’s how Columbia International University alumnus Dr. Cecil Beach described his thoughts when South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette presented him with The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. It is presented in
Getting to know you — CIU students query new president
February 14, 2024 By Bob Holmes and Jack Horchler Columbia International University’s student body was introduced to their school’s new president, Dr. Bill Jones, in a somewhat unusual way. Instead of a typical President’s Chapel message, Jones answered questions submitted by students and read by CIU Student Body President Miles
What do delicious food, the arts, a feud and dodgeball have in common?
February 13, 2024 By Chariti Mealing, CIU Student Writer Culinary masterpieces. That’s what Columbia International University students were cooking up in the CIU Dining Room as they gathered for a Cookoff at the opening night of Shofar Cup Week. The Shofar Cup is a part of The House Collective that
One man, one people, one praise; CIU commemorates Black History Month
February 13, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer The first full week of February, African American History Month, featured a sermon series from pastor and Columbia International University alumnus Ronnie Stanley, as well as worship led by the African American Student Association. The chapels presented a great opportunity for
Church Refreshed 2024: Straightforward teaching from the book of James
February 1, 2024 By Bob Holmes As Pastor Hugh Ward exited Columbia International University’s 2024 Church Refreshed Conference, he reflected on the five post-pandemic messages he heard from conference speakers who each taught a chapter from the Bible’s book of James. Ward, the pastor of East Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church
Prayers for the new President
January 23, 2024 By Bob Holmes “A personal friend and a mentor.” That’s how Columbia International University Interim President Dr. Rick Christman described CIU’s incoming president Dr. Bill Jones as students, faculty and staff gathered for a special President’s Chapel two days after it was announced that Jones, who currently
Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!
January 18, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year’s-themed party. Donuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well-deserved break for the holidays. Hosted at the Jones Center, the hall was filled
“Opera is Awesome!”
January 18, 2024 By Chariti Mealing, CIU Student Writer Curious students of various majors took time out after class to find out why “Opera is Awesome.” The CIU Academic Success Center hosted the “Opera is Awesome” workshop that was led by The Palmetto Opera. The mission of the Columbia-based organization
CIU Security taking measures to make campus roads safer
CIU welcomes a new dean of students
CIU alumnus presented with SC’s highest civilian honor
Getting to know you — CIU students query new president
What do delicious food, the arts, a feud and dodgeball have in common?
One man, one people, one praise; CIU commemorates Black History Month
Prayers for the new President
Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!
