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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
CIU Biology Majors Report on Valuable Experience
Two Columbia International University biology majors who garnered valuable research experience last summer, have reported on their research to a South Carolina symposium sponsored by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU), of which CIU is a member. The research conducted by junior Taylor Hollis and senior Joshua Neath was funded by a $4,200 SCICU grant.
Students Celebrate Evangelical Unity While Serving the Midlands
Shortess Chapel was crowded with students ready to serve their community and learn about evangelical unity at Columbia International University’s annual Evangelical Unity Week. Evangelical Unity is a CIU core value.
RAMServe Reflections — Hundreds of CIU students aid community
No foolin’! The calendar may have shown it was April 1, but over 300 Columbia International University students were not joking around on April Fools Day as they spanned out across the South Carolina Midlands for the fifth annual RAMServe community service day. The ram is the CIU mascot, but
Students Express Appreciation to Scholarship Donors
One-by-one 32 Columbia International University students took turns in thanking some of the people who make it possible for them and many of their classmates to attend CIU. It was the annual CIU Partner Appreciation lunch with the theme “Oh, Magnify the Lord with Me.” The students did just that
Exciting Opportunities Showcased at Spring Job Fair
By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s Business and Career Development Center hosted a spring job fair that included representatives from over 35 businesses and ministries who connected with CIU students to fill full-time, part-time and internship positions. The event assists students in promoting themselves effectively as valuable
CIU Looks to Increase Undergraduate Biomedical Science Research
By Bob Holmes Columbia International University Biomedical Sciences major Kaitlyn McCormick is excited about doing medical research at the undergraduate level, giving her valuable experience as she eventually works toward a Ph.D. in biochemistry. McCormick is part of an upcoming eight-week summer research project designed to provide insight for treatment
Gallery Provides Opportunity for Students to Showcase and Sell Their Art
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Adorned in black tuxedos and cocktail dresses, students browsed the rows of vendors at Columbia International University’s annual student art showcase “The Gallery.” It’s an opportunity to dress up and consider purchasing art made by their peers. Tables held brownies, cookies, and sparkling grape
CIU Talent on Display at AcoustaRockaRappaPalooza 2025
The 2025 AcoustaRockaRappaPalooza, referred to simply as “Acousta,” showcased the many musical talents in the Columbia International University student body. The show offers an opportunity for students to bring a variety of talents to the stage, but this year there was an abundance of musical performances.
CIU Alumnus is New Head of School at Ben Lippen
Dr. Ben Porter, a Columbia International University alumnus, is the new head of school at Ben Lippen, CIU’s Christian Pre-K to 12th grade college preparatory school in Columbia. Porter has devoted 23 years to education, with the past 15 years serving in various leadership roles at Ben Lippen School, including
From CIU to Global Impact: The Journey of Andreas and Marny Köstenberger
Columbia International University has long been a place where students not only receive a Christ-centered education but also build lifelong relationships that shape their future. For Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger and his wife, Marny, CIU was not just an academic training ground — it was where their journey together began.
CIU Biology Majors Report on Valuable Experience
Students Express Appreciation to Scholarship Donors
Exciting Opportunities Showcased at Spring Job Fair
CIU Talent on Display at AcoustaRockaRappaPalooza 2025
CIU Alumnus is New Head of School at Ben Lippen
