Athletics
Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala
After each game the teams met at the pitcher’s circle to hear one of the CIU players share a testimony as the Rams led in prayer.
July 2, 2025
News Stories
News
Solidifying Hearts for Medical Missions
CIU nursing students minister in the Dominican Republic
July 1, 2025
News
The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music
The Varna International Music Academy was held on the CIU campus for second straight year.
June 24, 2025
News
Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball
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.
June 12, 2025
Alumni
CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
Christian Markle’s resume includes nearly a decade of leadership experience in serving marginalized communities and advancing mission-driven development.
June 10, 2025
Alumni
CIU Alumnus is New President of C&MA, Succeeding Another CIU Alumnus
Dr. Johnathan Schaeffer follows Dr. John Stumbo as president of C&MA
June 4, 2025
Dr. Smith returns from two weeks in China
May 30, 2019
Thank you for your prayers over the last two weeks. Dr. Xu, Dr. Lanpher and I had a great trip to China and your prayers were so important! We just arrived back from a mission to meet with many of the underground church leaders in this country of 1.4 billion
An “Excellent” Teacher: Dr. Sandra Young earns award
May 28, 2019
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
Full-Tuition Lausanne Scholar is from Ethiopia
May 21, 2019
Mehari Korcho (photo provided) By Bob Holmes The 2019 recipient of a full-tuition Columbia International University scholarship desires to mobilize and equip diaspora churches in America so they can increase their engagement in the mission of God beyond their own community. Mehari Korcho is an immigrant from Ethiopia who came
Local celebrities, dignitaries join other CIU supporters for day of golf
May 13, 2019
The winning foursome included two members of the CIU golf team: Kyle Olenchuk and Jordan Hinson in the CIU polo shirts. Joining them were Joshua Lusk and George Lusk. (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes As Columbia International University President Dr. Mark Smith finished an opening prayer at the
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann fires up CIU graduates: “You are God’s handiwork!”
May 7, 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
CIU Dining Hall under renovation; delicious menu expansion coming this fall
April 29, 2019
Renovation of the Dining Hall in the Rossi Student Center is underway. By Bob Holmes A $4 million renovation of the Columbia International University Dining Hall is underway that will feature a traditional serving line plus, a multi-station elliptical, expanding nutritional options to meet the diverse culinary needs of local
Intercultural Studies students minister in the neighborhood
April 29, 2019
Michelle Raven, PhD International Community Development Program Director By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer “Education really happens when students are on the field,” said Dr. Ed Smither, dean of CIU’s College of Intercultural Studies (ICS), as he introduced ICS students who have ministered locally over the past school year. These
CIU students excited to meet their scholarship donors
April 15, 2019
CIU students (left to right) Joseph Knight, Romulo Barreto and Thomas Izaguirre meet scholarship donor H.L. Allen.CIU students excited to meet their scholarship donors Annual luncheon brings students and donors face-to-face By Bob Holmes David Wolff calls it “one of the highlight days” of his year. Wolff and his wife
President Mark Smith announces major expansion of CIU music department and creation of 100 voice CIU choir – thanks to generous gift!
April 3, 2019
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
News Conference: Partnership with neighborhoods to spur economic development
February 12, 2019
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith addresses news conference. (See entire news conference on CIU’s Facebook page.) A partnership between Columbia International University and neighborhood leaders in North Columbia has reached a milestone that will transform blighted, crime-attracting properties on Monticello Road into commercially viable properties that will enhance the area’s
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith attends gubernatorial inauguration; makes connection
January 10, 2019
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith and First Lady Debbie Smith were guests at the Inaugural Ball, under the bright lights of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. As a band played stirring patriot music at the inauguration of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, an announcer called out the name of individuals
