Alumni
Homecoming 2026: Celebrate and Reconnect
“I am honored and humbled.” -The Rev. Howard Blair (Class of 1950) Recipient of the Kingdom Impact Honor at age 100
November 10, 2026
Alumni Stories
Alumni
CIU Alumna Elected President of Missiological Society
“I believe there is a real synergy between the work of CIU and the work of EMS, as is evidenced by the robust participation of CIU in EMS regional and annual meetings.” -Dr. Jessica Udall, President of EMS
October 28, 2026
Academics
CIU’s PhD in Educational Leadership: Leading Across Cultures for God’s Kingdom
Dr. Michelle “Mikki” Schmidt spent 33 years as a missionary educator in West Africa before returning to CIU to earn her PhD in Educational Leadership. Here’s why she came back, and what the degree made possible.
June 30, 2026
Academics
Intercultural Studies at CIU: From Ethiopia to the Ends of the Earth
While delivering one of Ethiopia’s most respected theological lecture series, CIU Dean Dr. Ed Smither reunited with alumni and students whose ministry leadership is helping bring Scripture to dozens of language communities across Africa.
June 25, 2026
Alumni
Columbia TV Station Selects CIU Alumna Teacher of the Week
Sharon Hanna graduated from CIU in 1987 with a degree in Bible Teaching.
May 13, 2026
Academics
Real Leadership Doesn’t Shout, It Serves, and It Loves – Spring Commencement
Holding up a towel, Dr. Dearborn reminded the graduates that in whatever field they entered, they were meant to represent Christ by serving in leadership. He used Jesus’ washing of the disciples feet in John 13 as the example of what Christian leadership is like. Dr. Dearborn stated that “serving others crushes pride.”
May 6, 2026
