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Mentoring the Vulnerable: CIU Alumnus Leads Ezekiel Ministries
By Sandra Archer Young It was damp and overcast outside, but inside the large block building annexed to Grace Church in Columbia, South Carolina, one could hear children racing through the hallways, laughing and giggling as staff members prepared
CIU’s B.S. in Marketing: Strategy, Creativity, & Purpose
Prepare for a career in marketing with CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Learn branding, digital marketing, AI, consumer behavior, and business strategy while developing Christ-centered leadership.
Looking Back on a Life of “Kairos” Moments
By Robbie McAlister, CIU Alumni It All Began With a Chat With a Neighbor. Back in the 1980s, Robbie McAlister told his next door neighbor that he wanted to plant a church. “What kind of training have you had?” the
Change Coming to CIU’s Top Academic Position
“He is not merely filling a position; he is helping us fulfill our vision for the future.” -President Dr. Bill Jones
CIU Helps Ready Educators for School Year
“Who is this person becoming? Not what grade will they earn, not will they make the team, not will they pass the test? Who is this person becoming?” -Dr. James Whitaker on Discipling the Next Generation
New Dean of Students: “Looking forward to ministering to the student body”
“I love Christian higher education. Students are especially moldable during this stage of life as they prepare for their next steps, solidify their worldview, build deep and meaningful relationships, and form the foundations of their identity.” -Dr. Joe Allotta, Dean of Students
Leadership is the Disciplined Stewardship of Influence
An Interview with Dr. Lawanda Holliman, founder of Design High Performance™ By Sandra Archer Young Dr. Lawanda Joseph Holliman is a retired U.S. Army colonel, the product of parents who, according to Holliman, taught her that “I could be anything I wanted to be as long as I did the
Why I Am Passionate About Mission Trips
By Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Dean of CIU Global People often ask me why mission trips continue to hold such a central place in my life and ministry. After all, they are demanding. They require time away from family, significant financial investment, emotional energy, and a willingness to be uncomfortable. Yet
Celebrating Hard Work and Faithfulness: CIU’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Congratulations to Columbia International University students who have earned one of CIU’s highest academic achievements: The 2026 Spring Semester Dean’s List. The honor goes to full-time undergraduate students who carry 12 credits or more and complete the semester with a minimum of a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA). As you
Aboard The Logos Hope
Reflections From a Deckhand By Sophie Gage, CIU Student Writer ‘Some went out on the sea in ships… They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens
My Journey in Preaching and Ministry Formation
By Andre Rogers Professor of Preaching; Associate Program Director of the Doctor of Ministry in the CIU Seminary & School of Counseling I began preaching publicly at 18 years old in Dillon, South Carolina, though in truth, my call to preach was already evident long before then. My father, a
Familiar Face to Lead CIU Women’s Basketball
“Cory is a proven developer of student-athletes and understands what it means to build a program centered on faith and excellence.” -CIU Athletics Director Stefan Vasiloff
Exercise Science & Kinesiology Degree: Turn Your Passion for Health into a Career
CIU’s new Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Kinesiology prepares students for graduate study and careers in health, rehabilitation, fitness, and human performance through hands-on learning and a Christ-centered approach.
Expansion of Pine View Apartments Begins
A big reason for the increasing enrollment from year to year is CIU’s new health and science programs.
5 Reasons You Should Do a Social Media Fast
When our use of social media controls us instead of us controlling our use of social media, we become enslaved and our priorities distort to feed this new master. -Dr. Seth Scott
CIU Biology Degree: Where Faith Meets Scientific Discovery
Joshua Neath graduated from CIU in 2026 with a BS in Biology and a clear path to veterinary school. Learn how CIU’s biology program offers real research, hands-on internships, and a community that actually knows your name.
Leadership is the Disciplined Stewardship of Influence
Why I Am Passionate About Mission Trips
Aboard The Logos Hope
My Journey in Preaching and Ministry Formation
Familiar Face to Lead CIU Women’s Basketball
Expansion of Pine View Apartments Begins
5 Reasons You Should Do a Social Media Fast
