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“Our community is focused on developing students academically, professionally, and spiritually so that they can enter the workforce as well-trained and effective leaders with strong Christian values.” -CIU Provost Dr. Jim Lanpher
Columbia International University President Dr. Bill Jones and Provost Dr. James Lanpher will preside over two commencement ceremonies on Saturday May 2, conferring degrees on 429 graduates who have earned associate, bachelor, master’s and doctoral degrees.
“This supplemental grant will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art research equipment that enhances both our research capabilities and the educational experience of our students pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.” -Dr. David DeWitt, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Forbes ranked CIU #3 because instead of a dissertation, D.B.A. students participate in a mentorship program that provides individualized guidance and career advice.
“God created the program for me. Faculty and staff walk alongside the student in a discipleship relationship as you grow in your ministry calling.” -Engage program graduate Will Stroud
“This honor reflects our Christ-centered commitment to providing access, support and opportunity so that students from every background can flourish in their calling.” -Provost Dr. Jim Lanpher on CIU’s high ranking for Social Mobility.
“It’s encouraging to see more students joining us from across the world to pursue their calling through academic excellence, personal formation, mentorship and missional service.” -Dr. Jen Booth, CIU vice president for Enrollment Management
Columbia International University is mourning the passing of former CIU President Dr. Johnny Miller. Miller served as the school’s fourth president from 1991–1999. He died on Easter Sunday at age 81.
September 24, 2024 Columbia International University ranks high in four categories in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is now #2 in Regional Universities (South) in Social Mobility, up three positions from the 2024 rankings. The Social Mobility ranking is important for students
September 4, 2024 Columbia International University (CIU) is thrilled to announce a record-breaking enrollment this fall, with over 2,900 students pursuing traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees. This year’s incoming freshman and transfer class of 238 full-time students is the largest in CIU’s 101-year history. Notably, 63% are from South
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
January 18, 2024 The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president from 2007-2017. Jones brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the position. In his previous role
Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones (right) celebrates with CIU President Dr. Mark Smith. (Photos by Kierston Smith) Jones also surprised with South Carolina’s highest civilian award By Naomi Balk and Bob Holmes Over 200 guests and VIPs came together to celebrate the dedication of the William H. Jones Global Business &
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
A new 2019 survey by College Consensus ranks Columbia International University among the 25 Best Christian Colleges and Universities for an online degree. CIU comes in at #15 in the nation with its combined 32 graduate and undergraduate online programs. College Consensus crunches the numbers by combining the results of
Columbia International University’s Master of Arts in Bible Exposition is ranked the best in the nation for online ministry programs by BestColleges.com. The website’s rankings are grounded in statistical data that quantifies academic quality, affordability and online competency. CIU’s Master of Arts in Bible Exposition is designed for those with
Candidates for graduation listen to the speaker at a CIU Prison Initiative commencement. It’s true. Among graduates of Columbia International University’s Prison Initiative the recidivism rate is zero percent. That’s phenomenal when you consider that a recent report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics showed 68 percent of inmates released
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith addresses news conference. (See entire news conference on CIU’s Facebook page.) A partnership between Columbia International University and neighborhood leaders in North Columbia has reached a milestone that will transform blighted, crime-attracting properties on Monticello Road into commercially viable properties that will enhance the area’s
For the second year in a row “Military Advanced Education” (MAE) magazine has awarded Columbia International University the designation of a Top School in its 2015 “MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities,” measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide is a comprehensive research tool for service members
