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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.

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.

Recognizing Academic Achievement with the 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).

CIU Alumnus is New President of C&MA, Succeeding Another CIU Alumnus
Dr. Johnathan Schaeffer follows Dr. John Stumbo as president of C&MA

CIU Graduate Advancing Vision for Christian Media Leadership
Dr. Michael Shelley is a longtime Christian broadcaster, executive vice president and general manager of NewLife Radio and an NRB board member.

CIU Students Dress for Success with Help from the Business and Career Development Center
Business-appropriate attire available for important job interviews

Deandre Leith adds to CIU legacy with more NCCAA championships
Senior takes first place in Discus and Shot Put

CIU’s Third President Remembered with Commencement Robe
Robertson McQuilkin had a positive impact on stepdaughter

Exciting Firsts and a Farewell at CIU’s May Commencement
Graduates celebrate firsts while CIU says farewell to Vice President

Remembering CIU’s Fourth President, Dr. Johnny Miller
Dr. Johnny Miller passed away on Easter Sunday April 20 at age 81

Prepare to be a SC Principal with CIU’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Advance in your education career with a Master of Education from CIU!

Three CIU Rams are Individual Conference Track and Field Champs!
Meet the CIU AAC Track and Field Champs!

CIU Mourning the Passing of Dr. Johnny Miller, CIU’s Fourth President
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.

CIU Thespians to Present “Twelve Angry Jurors”
Can 12 people, each with a different background and set of beliefs, agree on what is true?

Annual Spring Formal is Bittersweet Farewell for a Senior
The theme of the Columbia International University 2025 Junior/Senior Formal was Enchanted Magical Gardens and the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens made for an ideal venue to match the night’s theme. The women wore long dresses in a multitude of colors while the guys dressed in suits of grey, black, or navy blue.

Dunk Tanks, Waterslides, and House Collective Victors
The House Summit is the climax of the House Collective, a yearlong competition between the seven residence halls.








CIU Thespians to Present “Twelve Angry Jurors”

Annual Spring Formal is Bittersweet Farewell for a Senior
