Student Life
Alpha Weekend: Let the Games Begin!
Although every house wanted to win the games, the team building was the true victory.
September 4, 2025
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Student Life
From Near and Far: Here They Are! Freshman Class Arrives on Campus as CIU Celebrates Record Enrollment
“I’m excited to learn more and grow in my faith at CIU.” -Reggie Linscott, freshman
August 20, 2025
Student Life
Annual Spring Formal is Bittersweet Farewell for a Senior
The theme of the Columbia International University 2025 Junior/Senior Formal was Enchanted Magical Gardens and the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens made for an ideal venue to match the night’s theme. The women wore long dresses in a multitude of colors while the guys dressed in suits of grey, black, or navy blue.
April 22, 2025
Student Life
Dunk Tanks, Waterslides, and House Collective Victors
The House Summit is the climax of the House Collective, a yearlong competition between the seven residence halls.
April 21, 2025
Student Life
RAMServe Reflections — Hundreds of CIU students aid community
No foolin’! The calendar may have shown it was April 1, but over 300 Columbia International University students were not joking around on April Fools Day as they spanned out across the South Carolina Midlands for the fifth annual RAMServe
April 8, 2025
Student Life
Exciting Opportunities Showcased at Spring Job Fair
By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s Business and Career Development Center hosted a spring job fair that included representatives from over 35 businesses and ministries who connected with CIU students to fill full-time, part-time and internship positions.
April 2, 2025
CIU welcomes a new dean of students
July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024 Columbia International University’s new dean of students comes with over two decades of experience in Christian education. Philip Ritchey has been serving in Christian education for 23 years, including six years as dean of students at Blue Mountain Christian University in northern Mississippi, and as a high
Getting to know you — CIU students query new president
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 By Bob Holmes and Jack Horchler Columbia International University’s student body was introduced to their school’s new president, Dr. Bill Jones, in a somewhat unusual way. Instead of a typical President’s Chapel message, Jones answered questions submitted by students and read by CIU Student Body President Miles
What do delicious food, the arts, a feud and dodgeball have in common?
February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024 By Chariti Mealing, CIU Student Writer Culinary masterpieces. That’s what Columbia International University students were cooking up in the CIU Dining Room as they gathered for a Cookoff at the opening night of Shofar Cup Week. The Shofar Cup is a part of The House Collective that
One man, one people, one praise; CIU commemorates Black History Month
February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer The first full week of February, African American History Month, featured a sermon series from pastor and Columbia International University alumnus Ronnie Stanley, as well as worship led by the African American Student Association. The chapels presented a great opportunity for
Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!
January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year’s-themed party. Donuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well-deserved break for the holidays. Hosted at the Jones Center, the hall was filled
“Opera is Awesome!”
January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024 By Chariti Mealing, CIU Student Writer Curious students of various majors took time out after class to find out why “Opera is Awesome.” The CIU Academic Success Center hosted the “Opera is Awesome” workshop that was led by The Palmetto Opera. The mission of the Columbia-based organization
Student Body President: We’re here “to know God and to make Him known”
January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024 Columbia International University Student Body President Miles Raven says he has been challenged to deepen his faith in God more at CIU than anywhere else he has lived. And for a “military brat,” that’s a lot of places from Texas to Turkey, and now Columbia. But once
Moore Madness excitement showcases CIU Rams
October 11, 2019
CIU Ram Jeff McIlwain, a senior is introduced at Moore Madness. (Photo by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Colorful lights flashed, energizing music blared, and school spirit soared as the CIU Rams captivated those gathered at “Moore Madness.” The Moore Fitness Center dazzled as the 2019-2020 basketball
An Amazing Race on the CIU campus
October 2, 2019
Caleb Joung (right) reacts to Amazing Race instructions as his teammates (left to right) Josh Will, Darian Hair and Erin Gobbi ponder their next move. It took a lot of diverse talents to participate in the CIU version of The Amazing Race. The event led four teams around the CIU
Celebrating Evangelical Unity through testimony and worship
September 30, 2019
Rebekah Reinhard: “Fall into the arms of God.” (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer No two stories were alike, though all were written by the same Author. A testimony and worship night, hosted by student-led club Fellowship of Christian Professionals, told of God’s
Creativity and zany fun bring campus unity
September 24, 2019
The House of Veritas performs at the House Throwdown (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer It’s one of the most unique events on the CIU campus. The House Throwdown begins a new school year of friendly competitions. On a Friday afternoon in the CIU Quad there
Community at the heart of CIU Welcome Week
August 26, 2019
Jessica Thar (center) with new CIU students Danielle Croteau (left) and Emily Sark. (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer The class of 2023 and incoming transfer students experienced a weekend designed to share to the heartbeat of Columbia International University during CIU’s 2019
CIU Welcomes the Class of 2023!
August 23, 2019
Upperclassman Andrew Crutchfield lends a hand at Move In Day during CIU’s Welcome Week. (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer Over 200 new Columbia International University students started a new chapter of their story on a clear South Carolina morning when they moved onto CIU’s campus.
Students “absolutely blown away” over renovated dining hall
August 23, 2019
CIU students Grace Emery (right) and Sara Knight react to their first look at the new CIU Dining Hall. By Bob Holmes The students are back at CIU and so is “The Wow Factor” with the first meal in the renovated $4 million CIU Dining Hall. “All my expectations are
CIU students ready to make an impact in government
July 9, 2019
CIU students pose on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Trip to D.C. includes address from the president and vice president By Bob Holmes Nearly 50 Columbia International University students learned to make an impact in the Nation’s Capital, as well as at home at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s
