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CIU’s PhD in Organizational Leadership: A Columbia Leader’s Journey
Dr. Tracy Miller grew up minutes from CIU. Years later, she returned to pursue a doctorate that strengthened her leadership, deepened her faith, and opened unexpected doors.

Chaplaincy Professor Discusses Concern for Canadian Colleagues
“Many times I’ll pray in the name of Christ my Lord or in the name of Jesus … which is a very Christocentric prayer. No one has ever challenged me.” -Dr. Mike Langston

CIU Celebrates 2027 U.S. News & World Report Ranking and Record Enrollment
“Our community is focused on developing students academically, professionally, and spiritually so that they can enter the workforce as well-trained and effective leaders with strong Christian values.” -CIU Provost Dr. Jim Lanpher

Panel Discussion: How Did Mankind Get Here?
When one realizes how fearfully and wonderfully people are made, it inspires awe and worship of God.

Convocation: Tone Set for a New School Year
“We want to help you to master the Word of God, so the Word of God can master you.” -President Dr. Bill Jones

The Legacy of a Praying Doctor
For Rosemary, the Power of Prayer Was a Priority Dr. Rosemary Lambert-Falls is a petite, but feisty medical trailblazer. She earned her degrees in an era when women were discouraged from pursuing a career in medicine. But in her lifetime,

A Wonderful Welcome to CIU
“It was a great way to end the first night of Welcome Week. The decorations were so fun, along with the mocktails and colorful leis. But the students turning up is what really made it a lively event.” -Abbey Crates, Executive Team Director of Student Activities

Hello CIU! Move-In Day!
“The campus is lovely, and the people here are so inviting.” – Scarlette Hickson, freshman

Increasing Enrollment Leads to Groundbreaking Ceremony at CIU
Increased living space is needed as CIU is welcoming its largest incoming class for the 2026-2027 school year.

Mentoring the Vulnerable: CIU Alumnus Leads Ezekiel Ministries
It was damp and overcast outside, but inside the large block building annexed to Grace Church in Columbia, South Carolina, one could hear children racing through the hallways, laughing and giggling as staff members prepared a group activity. Later the same children expressed the same excitement as they engaged in

CIU’s B.S. in Marketing: Strategy, Creativity, & Purpose
Prepare for a career in marketing with CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Learn branding, digital marketing, AI, consumer behavior, and business strategy while developing Christ-centered leadership.

Looking Back on a Life of “Kairos” Moments
By Robbie McAlister, CIU Alumni It All Began With a Chat With a Neighbor. Back in the 1980s, Robbie McAlister told his next door neighbor that he wanted to plant a church. “What kind of training have you had?” the neighbor asked. “Well, I’ve been discipled in my church,” McAlister

Change Coming to CIU’s Top Academic Position
“He is not merely filling a position; he is helping us fulfill our vision for the future.” -President Dr. Bill Jones

CIU Helps Ready Educators for School Year
“Who is this person becoming? Not what grade will they earn, not will they make the team, not will they pass the test? Who is this person becoming?” -Dr. James Whitaker on Discipling the Next Generation

New Dean of Students: “Looking forward to ministering to the student body”
“I love Christian higher education. Students are especially moldable during this stage of life as they prepare for their next steps, solidify their worldview, build deep and meaningful relationships, and form the foundations of their identity.” -Dr. Joe Allotta, Dean of Students

Leadership is the Disciplined Stewardship of Influence
An Interview with Dr. Lawanda Holliman, founder of Design High Performance™ By Sandra Archer Young Dr. Lawanda Joseph Holliman is a retired U.S. Army colonel, the product of parents who, according to Holliman, taught her that “I could be anything I wanted to be as long as I did the

A Wonderful Welcome to CIU

Hello CIU! Move-In Day!

Increasing Enrollment Leads to Groundbreaking Ceremony at CIU


CIU’s B.S. in Marketing: Strategy, Creativity, & Purpose

Looking Back on a Life of “Kairos” Moments

Change Coming to CIU’s Top Academic Position

CIU Helps Ready Educators for School Year

