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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!
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
Celebrating Academic Achievement with the Dean’s List
February 4, 2025 Columbia International University recognizes that behind academic success is diligence and hard work. For students with outstanding grades, there is special recognition — The 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
He Overcame Challenges: Meet the First Health Sciences Major to Enter Grad School
February 4, 2025 By Bob Holmes You could call Columbia International University alumnus Brandon Lee a pace setter. He is the first graduate of CIU’s new Health Sciences program to be accepted into graduate school. Lee, who crossed the stage of Shortess Chapel at the December 2024 commencement, has been
SNOW!
January 23, 2025 Angels were seen on the Columbia International University campus — snow angels. CIU students took advantage of a rare South Carolina snow event, and a day off from class, to make snow angels and snowmen, and to slide down the many hills around campus. Communities in in
CIU Alumnus Makes Gospel Inroads with Hispanic Community in Louisiana
January 21, 2025 Columbia International University alumnus Danny Carpenter (master’s degree in Old Testament 1991) is making significant strides in reaching Hispanics with the gospel in his Louisiana community. Carpenter’s work is featured in an article published in The Advocate in Baton Rouge. After serving as a missionary in Mexico
CIU Leadership Summit 2025 with Jon Gordon!
January 15, 2025 Here is your opportunity to glean insight from one of the nation’s top leadership consultants. Jon Gordon is coming to Columbia International University for the 2025 Leadership Summit on March 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. As the author of nearly 20 best-selling books, Jon’s principles, and
Celebrating the New Spring Semester with “Rebash”
January 15, 2025 Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year’s-themed party. Doughnuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well-deserved break over the holidays. The celebration took place in the Pine View Apartments Community Center, filled with festive decorations,
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
CIU Houses Show their Competitive Spirit in Annual House Throwdown
Celebrating Academic Achievement with the Dean’s List
SNOW!
CIU Leadership Summit 2025 with Jon Gordon!
