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Nursing education programs in South Carolina generated some of the highest National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates in the nation for 2024, with students in Columbia International University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program among those leading
February 4, 2025 Columbia International University recognizes that behind academic success is diligence and hard work. For students with outstanding grades, there is special recognition — The Dean’s List. The honor goes to full-time undergraduate students who carry 12 credits
February 4, 2025 By Bob Holmes You could call Columbia International University alumnus Brandon Lee a pace setter. He is the first graduate of CIU’s new Health Sciences program to be accepted into graduate school. Lee, who crossed the stage
December 18, 2024 By Bob Holmes It’s always a heartwarming moment. After commencement concludes and the graduates gather on The Quad for a reception, they look for those special professors who have guided them along the way. The December 2024
December 16, 2024 Life often presents us with unexpected surprises, and for one student at Columbia International University (CIU), the final days of her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) journey were no exception. Three days before defending her dissertation, Jordan
December 16, 2024 Earning an MBA can be a game-changer in today’s competitive business landscape, opening doors to leadership opportunities and advancing your career. At Columbia International University, our 14 month Online MBA program stands out not only for its
November 5, 2024 Columbia International University’s new Biomedical Sciences program is the recipient of an important research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Over the next three years, CIU Biomedical Sciences Professor Dr. Jeong-Ho Kim, who was awarded the grant, and his students will be researching ways to
November 1, 2024 The Columbia International University nursing program is celebrating a big success. The first cohort of prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students had a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, the national licensing exam. NCLEX-RN stands for the National Council Licensure Exam-Registered Nurse which the students
August 8, 2024 Over 30 Cook School of Business students served in internships around the world this past summer. Here’s what they’re saying about their experiences: “This internship has taught me so many hard and soft skills that I plan on taking with me into my future career. I have
August 8, 2024 The CIU Cook School of Business launched the Business and Career Development Center (BCDC), a new initiative based on three pillars: entrepreneurship, employment and mentoring. The goal is to increase and expand access to high-quality training workshops and programs that will assist students, alumni, and the community
January 9, 2024 Brandon Lee is a “missionary kid,” who, in his own words, “grew up in a Christian home but did not follow the Lord for much of my life.” Now things have changed since attending Columbia International University. The junior, and Health Sciences major, calls CIU a spiritual
Caleb McKillop takes the oath with the assistance of CIU Professor Dr. Mike Langston, a former Navy chaplain. (Photos by CIU Student Photographer Johnathan Rabon) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Raising his right hand, Caleb McKillop, a Columbia International University chaplaincy student, was publicly commissioned into the U.S. Navy
Dr. John Crutchfield (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes Columbia International University Professor Dr. John Crutchfield calls it “an act of worship to God and an act of love for His people.” Crutchfield, the CIU Middle Eastern Studies program director and a professor of Bible, is one of a
Dr. Michelle Raven Dr. Michelle Raven, director of the International Community Development and Disaster Relief/Emergency Management programs at Columbia International University, gave the opening plenary address to the 2019 Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) annual meeting in Dallas on Sept. 13. Raven was also co-chair of the 2019 EMS with the
Dr. Lynn Hoekstra CIU Professor Dr. Lynn Hoekstra loves to inspire and equip future educators to teach their students with joy and creativity. It’s that kind of spirit and her desire to show children how to be good stewards of the earth that earned her the title of 2019 South
Columbia International University’s Master of Arts in Bible Exposition is ranked the best in the nation for online ministry programs by BestColleges.com. The website’s rankings are grounded in statistical data that quantifies academic quality, affordability and online competency. CIU’s Master of Arts in Bible Exposition is designed for those with
CIU students pose on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Trip to D.C. includes address from the president and vice president By Bob Holmes Nearly 50 Columbia International University students learned to make an impact in the Nation’s Capital, as well as at home at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s
CIU’s highly-ranked online programs are great for working adults. Columbia International University’s online Master of Arts in Theological Studies is #1 in the nation according to BestColleges.com, while the Master of Education in Educational Administration (M.Ed. Admin.) ranks among the top 15 in the United States. BestColleges.com ranks over 700
Dr. Sandra Young Columbia International University English professor Dr. Sandra Young is among the best in South Carolina. Young is CIU’s 2019 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award presented each year by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). Young serves as Chair of CIU’s Liberal Arts division as
Exciting News! Greetings CIU Alumni, Over the last year Dr. Lanpher, Dr. Beyer, and I have been evaluating places where we can see increases in quality, in enrollment, and in spiritual impact for CIU. One area that we identified to focus on is the area of our Music department. We
