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Finish the Degree You Started: Flexible Online Programs for Adult Transfer Students
CIU helps adult transfer students finish their degree online with flexible programs, scholarships, and multiple start dates.
Federal Student Loan Changes – July 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to federal student loans starting July 1, 2026. New borrowing caps, the elimination of Grad PLUS loans for most new borrowers, and a new repayment plan are among the most significant shifts in decades. CIU’s Financial Aid team is here to help you understand what this means for you.
Forbes Advisor: CIU’s D.B.A. One of the Best in the United States
“CIU separates itself from the other top-ranked schools with its applied doctoral project experience, built-in hands-on training that starts early in the program. Learners also benefit from a low student-to-faculty ratio and personalized mentorship for one of the most immersive learning experiences available.” -Forbes Advisor
Biblical Counseling for Sports Gambling Addiction
“While sports betting and gambling is a root issue, it’s not going to be the problem that cause people to come to counseling. It’s the life falling apart all around that becomes the symptom that brings people in (for counseling.)” – Dr. Seth Scott
A Privilege to Invest in the Next Generation
Academically, I hoped students left equipped for professional success. Spiritually and personally, I hoped they left with deeper faith, stronger character, and a clearer sense of God’s calling on their lives.
Columbia TV Station Selects CIU Alumna Teacher of the Week
Sharon Hanna graduated from CIU in 1987 with a degree in Bible Teaching.
Dr. Smith’s Medical Announcement
CIU President Mark A Smith Medical Announcement Dear Team, When Debbie and I moved to CIU, God gave me the boldest vision I have ever proclaimed: dreams of a business as missions project for which we have raised 18 million, dreams of a medical missions program for which we have
CIU professor contributes to major denominational project
Dr. John Crutchfield (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes Columbia International University Professor Dr. John Crutchfield calls it “an act of worship to God and an act of love for His people.” Crutchfield, the CIU Middle Eastern Studies program director and a professor of Bible, is one of a
Dynamic speaker shares God’s love at Ladies Night Out
Susie Shellenberger speaks at CIU’s annual Christian Life Conference (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer The women of CIU were reminded of the power of God’s love during a “Ladies Night Out” with author and speaker Susie Shellenberger. Shellenberger, who was also the speaker for CIU’s
CIU professor gives key address to missiologists
Dr. Michelle Raven Dr. Michelle Raven, director of the International Community Development and Disaster Relief/Emergency Management programs at Columbia International University, gave the opening plenary address to the 2019 Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) annual meeting in Dallas on Sept. 13. Raven was also co-chair of the 2019 EMS with the
CIU Athletes recognized as Champions of Character
The CIU Rams not only play like champions, they are Five Star Champions of Character. The Rams earned the designation from The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NAIA member schools earn points for the designation in a variety of ways. The most points are accumulated through character training and
CIU among the Best Regional Universities in the South
Joy Jones, Adrianna Rogers and Andrew McNeill at the new William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center. (Photos by Kierston Smith) The 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings are out, and Columbia International University continues to be among the Best Regional Universities in the South, ahead of nine
CIU Prison Initiative Credited for Suicide Prevention
Prison Initiative students at commencement exercises inside Kirkland Correctional Institution. The week of Sept. 8 is Suicide Prevention Week and a Columbia International University program that serves behind the walls of the South Carolina Department of Corrections is credited for preventing suicide among inmates. The CIU Prison Initiative graduates about
CIU President calls students to service in Convocation message
Dr. Mark Smith washes the feet of professor Dr. Andre Rogers. (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Blowing the shofar, Columbia International University Dean Dr. Bryan Beyer signaled in CIU’s Convocation procession, ushering in another school year. Convocation, an ancient tradition, is held every year at
CIU celebrates increased enrollment, new facilities
Many helping hands made for light work on a very busy CIU move-in day. (Photo by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) The 2019/2020 school year is underway and the Columbia International University campus is full of excitement — and just plain full! Enrollment is up to 1,574 students, an increase
CIU open for “Business” in the William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center
Professor Amy Dubois welcomes students to their first class in the William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes On the first day of the 2019-2020 school year, a couple staff members stood in the cavernous entryway to the new William H. Jones
Dr. Smith’s Medical Announcement
CIU professor contributes to major denominational project
Dynamic speaker shares God’s love at Ladies Night Out
CIU professor gives key address to missiologists
CIU Athletes recognized as Champions of Character
CIU among the Best Regional Universities in the South
CIU Prison Initiative Credited for Suicide Prevention
CIU President calls students to service in Convocation message
CIU celebrates increased enrollment, new facilities
