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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
Focus on a Core Value: The Bible as our Ultimate Authority
By Shoshanna Crompton, CIU Student Writer “God is our authority, and He is the divine author of the Bible, therefore the Bible is our authority.” This statement was made by Columbia International University Professor Emeritus Dr. Bryan Beyer as the theme in his Chapel messages for 2025’s Authority of Scripture
Jon Gordon Brings Positivity to CIU Leadership Summit 2025
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s Shortess Chapel was flooded with familiar faces and strangers alike, all coming to hear a famed leadership consultant. Jon Gordon, who is known for his successful business model centered around positivity, speaks across the country to football teams and businesses alike.
CIU Shofar Cup Brings Students Together in a Week of Fun Events
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer What do trivia questions, food, art, and dodgeball have in common? They are all a part of Columbia International University’s annual Shofar Cup Week! The week is a series of competitive events that take place as a part of the House Collective, a year-long competition
Former Rams Softball Standout Lands General Manager Job for NC Baseball Team
By Bob Holmes Congratulations to Columbia International University alumna Lauren Baker. She is the new general manager of the Edenton Steamers, a collegiate-level summer baseball team in Northeastern North Carolina. Baker, who graduated from CIU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, was also a softball standout for
CIU Alumna Delves Deep into Study of “The Fear of the Evil Eye” – Longtime Missionary Examines Topic Vital to Reaching Muslim Women
By Dr. Safia J. Yun In a world where the Evil Eye is often dismissed as mere superstition, young, university-educated Jordanian Muslim women reveal a different story: “The Evil Eye is real, and we were raised with it.” Fear of the Evil Eye: A Missional Approach Toward the Envious Gaze
CIU Nursing Students Leading the Way in SC
Nursing education programs in South Carolina generated some of the highest National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates in the nation for 2024, with students in Columbia International University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program among those leading the way. According to data released by the South Carolina
Will Kelly Sets CIU Basketball Record; Named Player of the Week
“It’s all thanks to God. I give Him the glory.” That’s what Columbia International University basketball standout Will Kelly told Columba TV station WACH FOX 57 after he set a home court record with 43 points in a 98-89 win against Montreat College on Feb. 5. It was also a
CIU Celebrates Black History Month; Emphasizes Evangelical Unity
By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University celebrated Black History Month with three chapel messages dedicated to the theme of Evangelical Unity, a CIU core value. Lively worship music from CIU’s Gospel Choir led off the celebration as guest speaker Dr. Billy Bennett, pastor of New Life Church
CIU Alumnus is New Director of the SC Dept. of Natural Resources
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is praising the confirmation of Columbia International University alumnus Dr. Tom Mullikin as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Mullikin, who among other things, is a global expedition leader, earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from CIU in 2021.
CIU Houses Show their Competitive Spirit in Annual House Throwdown
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Excitement buzzed in the air of Hoke Auditorium as students and a few alumni sat with their houses (dorms) and prepared to battle it out on stage for a victory won through songs, dances and skits. The annual House Throwdown event at CIU is
Focus on a Core Value: The Bible as our Ultimate Authority
Jon Gordon Brings Positivity to CIU Leadership Summit 2025
CIU Nursing Students Leading the Way in SC
Will Kelly Sets CIU Basketball Record; Named Player of the Week
CIU Celebrates Black History Month; Emphasizes Evangelical Unity
CIU Alumnus is New Director of the SC Dept. of Natural Resources
