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By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s Shortess Chapel was flooded with familiar faces and strangers alike, all coming to hear a famed leadership consultant. Jon Gordon, who is known for his successful business model centered around positivity,
January 15, 2025 Here is your opportunity to glean insight from one of the nation’s top leadership consultants. Jon Gordon is coming to Columbia International University for the 2025 Leadership Summit on March 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. As
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 17, 2024 By Bob Holmes This was not your typical university commencement ceremony, starting with location — within the razor-wire fences of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). Also, not typical, at front of the room where the
November 19, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer Once each semester, local and national companies and ministries send representatives to Columbia International University’s campus to present employment and internship opportunities to CIU students. The Career Fair has been a
November 12, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University presents the theatre-adapted production of the classic psychological thriller “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” performed by CIU’s theater and drama club, the Thespians. Written
November 6, 2024 By Brandon Lee, Shoshanna Crompton, and Bob Holmes The inauguration of Columbia International University President Dr. Bill Jones as CIU’s eighth president highlighted the Homecoming 2024 weekend filled with celebration and reunion. Alumni from all over the world made their return to CIU’s campus, mingling with old
October 30, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Do your research before doing missions. That was the focus of the 2024 World Christian Week at Columbia International University, celebrating the CIU core value of World Evangelization. Canadian missionary Grant LeMarquand, an Anglican bishop who has planted churches in Africa,
September 25, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s annual Christian Life Conference focused on ensuring you are right with God and others. The three-day event celebrates the CIU core value of The Victorious Christian Life. This year’s messages were delivered by CIU alumnus Dr. Jeff Philpott,
September 3, 2024 By Shoshanna Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University continued the time-honored academic tradition of Convocation as the school dedicated the 2024–2025 academic year to God. As the faculty assembled on the stage of Shortess Chapel dressed in their academic regalia, CIU President Dr. Bill Jones delivered
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
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
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
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
CIU Ram Jeff McIlwain, a senior is introduced at Moore Madness. (Photo by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Colorful lights flashed, energizing music blared, and school spirit soared as the CIU Rams captivated those gathered at “Moore Madness.” The Moore Fitness Center dazzled as the 2019-2020 basketball
Dr. Andrew Brunson (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) Enlarge Image By Bob Holmes and Naomi Balk Pastor Andrew Brunson, a 1985 graduate of Ben Lippen School, is concerned that the younger generation of American Christians is not ready for a coming persecution — something very familiar to him. That was the
Rebekah Reinhard: “Fall into the arms of God.” (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer No two stories were alike, though all were written by the same Author. A testimony and worship night, hosted by student-led club Fellowship of Christian Professionals, told of God’s
Susie Shellenberger speaks at CIU’s annual Christian Life Conference (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer The women of CIU were reminded of the power of God’s love during a “Ladies Night Out” with author and speaker Susie Shellenberger. Shellenberger, who was also the speaker for CIU’s
Jessica Thar (center) with new CIU students Danielle Croteau (left) and Emily Sark. (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer The class of 2023 and incoming transfer students experienced a weekend designed to share to the heartbeat of Columbia International University during CIU’s 2019
Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (Photos by Ben Rutkowski) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer “Commencement is my favorite day of the year,” said CIU President Dr. Mark Smith as he introduced former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as the CIU commencement speaker to the Class of 2019. Bachmann delivered a
Dr. Y. Armanious receives the 2018 CIU Alumnus of the Year Award from Alumni Association Leadership Council President Edith Parks as CIU President Dr. Mark Smith looks on. (Photo by Kierston Smith) By Naomi Balk and Joseph Knight CIU Student Writers A lot has changed on the Columbia International University
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith delivers the convocation message “Build my Church.” (Photos by Caleb Pringle, CIU student photographer) President Mark Smith delivers first message in renovated Shortess Chapel By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer Columbia International University Dean Dr. Bryan Beyer blew the shofar as the sound resounded through
