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Hoops for Hope summer basketball camp is an evangelistic outreach to children from lower-income Columbia neighborhoods, hosted by the CIU Rams men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Christian Markle’s resume includes nearly a decade of leadership experience in serving marginalized communities and advancing mission-driven development.
Dr. Johnathan Schaeffer follows Dr. John Stumbo as president of C&MA
Robertson McQuilkin had a positive impact on stepdaughter
Dr. Johnny Miller passed away on Easter Sunday April 20 at age 81
Columbia International University is mourning the passing of former CIU President Dr. Johnny Miller. Miller served as the school’s fourth president from 1991–1999. He died on Easter Sunday at age 81.
July 31, 2024 The students have spoken, and the Columbia International University administration is listening. Because CIU is committed to enhancing the student experience, response to a recent student satisfaction survey has prompted a number of campus life improvements over the summer, some of which will be immediately noticed during
July 25, 2024 Ever consider fasting? Not from food, but from your favorite social media platforms? Columbia International University associate professor of clinical mental health counseling, Dr. Seth Scott writes that the emphasis for fasting from food is not necessarily because food is inherently harmful or bad, but because we
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
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
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
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
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
