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By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University celebrated Black History Month with three chapel messages dedicated to the theme of Evangelical Unity, a CIU core value. Lively worship music from CIU’s Gospel Choir led off the celebration as
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is praising the confirmation of Columbia International University alumnus Dr. Tom Mullikin as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Mullikin, who among other things, is a global expedition leader,
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 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
December 16, 2024 Dr. David Olshine When I was in my final year of seminary, a professor pulled my roommate and me aside for a private conversation. He said he had been watching us closely for three years and saw
January 18, 2024 The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president from 2007-2017. Jones brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the position. In his previous role
January 4, 2024 Bethany Rymer is making headlines in her hometown of Salisbury, North Carolina. The guard for the CIU Rams women’s basketball team didn’t start her college career with the goal of playing basketball. As a matter of fact, the nursing major, who was a basketball standout in high
January 2, 2024 Columbia International University Student Body President Miles Raven says he has been challenged to deepen his faith in God more at CIU than anywhere else he has lived. And for a “military brat,” that’s a lot of places from Texas to Turkey, and now Columbia. But once
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
Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones (right) celebrates with CIU President Dr. Mark Smith. (Photos by Kierston Smith) Jones also surprised with South Carolina’s highest civilian award By Naomi Balk and Bob Holmes Over 200 guests and VIPs came together to celebrate the dedication of the William H. Jones Global Business &
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
CIU President Mark A Smith Medical Announcement Dear Team, When Debbie and I moved to CIU, God gave me the boldest vision I have ever proclaimed: dreams of a business as missions project for which we have raised 18 million, dreams of a medical missions program for which we have
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
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
Prison Initiative students at commencement exercises inside Kirkland Correctional Institution. The week of Sept. 8 is Suicide Prevention Week and a Columbia International University program that serves behind the walls of the South Carolina Department of Corrections is credited for preventing suicide among inmates. The CIU Prison Initiative graduates about
Dr. Mark Smith washes the feet of professor Dr. Andre Rogers. (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Blowing the shofar, Columbia International University Dean Dr. Bryan Beyer signaled in CIU’s Convocation procession, ushering in another school year. Convocation, an ancient tradition, is held every year at
Many helping hands made for light work on a very busy CIU move-in day. (Photo by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) The 2019/2020 school year is underway and the Columbia International University campus is full of excitement — and just plain full! Enrollment is up to 1,574 students, an increase
Professor Amy Dubois welcomes students to their first class in the William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes On the first day of the 2019-2020 school year, a couple staff members stood in the cavernous entryway to the new William H. Jones
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette is interviewed by the local media after speaking at CIU. South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette visited the Columbia International University campus to address a church-community partnership symposium on Aug. 22. The event was hosted by the CIU School of Business & Professional
CIU students Grace Emery (right) and Sara Knight react to their first look at the new CIU Dining Hall. By Bob Holmes The students are back at CIU and so is “The Wow Factor” with the first meal in the renovated $4 million CIU Dining Hall. “All my expectations are
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith (third from left) accepts donation for Monticello Road revitalization from Scott Dickson, Vice President & General Manager for Hanson Aggregates Southeast LLC. They are flanked by CIU CFO Rob Hartman and Diane Mull, Executive Director of CIU Advancement. By Bob Holmes Lehigh Hanson, Inc, has
A new 2019 survey by College Consensus ranks Columbia International University among the 25 Best Christian Colleges and Universities for an online degree. CIU comes in at #15 in the nation with its combined 32 graduate and undergraduate online programs. College Consensus crunches the numbers by combining the results of
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
Live Your Life Offline – Mark Smith CIU As president of a university, I interact with teenage students on a regular basis. One thing that I have noticed that is concerning to me is the amount of time each day that is spent on their phones. Technology has provided us
The new press box overlooking Sessions Field includes a photo of Elizabeth Sessions from 2016 at the dedication of the field. A new 22-foot press box at Sessions Field will streamline sports information and game operation for CIU soccer. It features a climate-controlled space with high-speed internet, scoreboard control console,
