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Women’s Volleyball Secures Major Conference Honors
The Rams finish the season with a 21-6 regular record and an AAC best 17-2 conference record.

CIU Making Headlines: Increasing Enrollment Means More Plans for Student Housing
“After we begin the first apartment building, we begin work on a $22 million, 47,000 square foot science building.” -CIU President Dr. Bill Jones

CIU Biomedical Sciences Program Awarded NIH Grant Supplement
“This supplemental grant will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art research equipment that enhances both our research capabilities and the educational experience of our students pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.” -Dr. David DeWitt, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

CIU Doctor of Business Administration Ranked #3 in Nation by Forbes
Forbes ranked CIU #3 because instead of a dissertation, D.B.A. students participate in a mentorship program that provides individualized guidance and career advice.

World Christian Week; Reaching Those Who Believe “Nothing in Particular”
Anzenberger set the theme as “Mission to the ‘Nones,’” young people who say when it comes to religion they believe “Nothing in Particular.”

CIU Alumnus Lands Job at Augusta National
“I really enjoyed how much the professors invest in you. They care about you. They look out for you.” -Brandt Toburen, Sport Management, Class of 2025 crediting his CIU professors for his success.

College excitement begins on Move-In Day
August 28, 2024 By Brandon Lee and Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writers One of the most exciting times of the year at Columbia International University is move-in day, when new students begin their college journey and returning students reunite with old friends. On a beautiful late-August morning, the road in

Sport Management: Dr. Whitaker’s Exciting Journey to Malta
August 8, 2024 Dr. James Whitaker, a distinguished professor in CIU’s Sport Management program, recently embarked on an inspiring journey to Malta, joining the Go Sport leadership team from North America. This trip wasn’t just another conference — it was a global gathering of sports ministry leaders from over 30

Student Internships in Business Administration
August 8, 2024 Over 30 Cook School of Business students served in internships around the world this past summer. Here’s what they’re saying about their experiences: “This internship has taught me so many hard and soft skills that I plan on taking with me into my future career. I have

Cook School of Business Student/Alumni Spotlight: The Ospina Brothers
August 8, 2024 We shine a spotlight on the remarkable journey of the Ospina brothers – Daniel, Juan, and David – who have left and continue to leave a mark on CIU and the business/sports world. Daniel Ospina Daniel first joined CIU in 2019, embarking on a path in Business

Introducing the Business and Career Development Center; New workshops and programs in Fall 2024
August 8, 2024 The CIU Cook School of Business launched the Business and Career Development Center (BCDC), a new initiative based on three pillars: entrepreneurship, employment and mentoring. The goal is to increase and expand access to high-quality training workshops and programs that will assist students, alumni, and the community

CIU Rams named Champions of Character
August 7, 2024 The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named Columbia International University a Five-Star Champions of Character® Institution at the Gold Level. The Rams were among 107 NAIA institutions to achieve a perfect score of 100 for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Five-Star Champions of Character designation represents

Campus improvements enhance the student experience
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

Five Reasons You Should Do a Social Media Fast
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

CIU Security taking measures to make campus roads safer
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

CIU welcomes a new dean of students
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

College excitement begins on Move-In Day

Sport Management: Dr. Whitaker’s Exciting Journey to Malta

Student Internships in Business Administration



CIU Rams named Champions of Character

Campus improvements enhance the student experience

Five Reasons You Should Do a Social Media Fast

CIU Security taking measures to make campus roads safer
