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CIU Rams named Champions of Character

Rising sophomore Johnny Whysong, a member of the Rams men's basketball team, helps out at Hoop for Hope, a local outreach of CIU athletics. (Photo by Noah Allard)

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 the NAIA's highest honor, awarded to schools that excel in promoting core values such as integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. To qualify, institutions must show a comprehensive commitment to these principles throughout their athletic programs and campus culture.

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