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Students Meet with Businesses, Ministries at Job Fair
“You never know what doors will open from making connections.” -Cynthia Villar, Director of the CIU Business and Career Development Center

Be Passionate About Your Purpose
“You only have one life, and the time goes by quickly, so you need to be passionate about your purpose.” -Bekele Shanko

From Calling to Classroom: How CIU’s PhD: Educational Leadership Prepared Dr. Brantlee Taylor to Shape the Next Generation
From registered nurse to Christian educator and CIU professor, Dr. Brantlee Taylor’s journey shows how doctoral research, biblical integration and faculty mentorship can prepare educators to serve learners and shape the next generation.

What Do You Do with Pumpkins at Halloween?
“I think science has always been one of the most interesting subjects for me. I’m hoping to work in animal and species preservation. I think science is an amazing thing.” -Jasmine Spurling, sophomore

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

Fiesta Time!
They enjoyed free food catered by Moe’s, and joined in a variety of fall festivities, including fellowship by a bonfire, making smore’s, pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving and henna.

“A Gift that Means Something”
Carolyn continues to regularly invest in CIU, which has produced Bible Teaching graduates on the college and graduate level for over 60 years.

Fully-Accredited Online Ph.D. Seminary Program Offers Several Advantages
“It is particularly attractive to men and women who have solid Bible and theology backgrounds and want to get started on their research early in their program rather than waiting to work through two years of courses.” -Dr. John Harvey, Ph.D. Program Director

CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel
“For CIU graduates, passing the NCLEX demonstrates their mastery of essential nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and readiness to provide safe, competent care.” -Dean of Nursing, Angela Conder

Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala
After each game the teams met at the pitcher’s circle to hear one of the CIU players share a testimony as the Rams led in prayer.

Solidifying Hearts for Medical Missions
CIU nursing students minister in the Dominican Republic

CIU Alumnus to Lead New Office of Community Safety in His Hometown
John Jones graduated from CIU in 2020

The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music
The Varna International Music Academy was held on the CIU campus for second straight year.

Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball
Hoops for Hope summer basketball camp is an evangelistic outreach to children from lower-income Columbia neighborhoods, hosted by the CIU Rams men’s and women’s basketball teams.

CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
Christian Markle’s resume includes nearly a decade of leadership experience in serving marginalized communities and advancing mission-driven development.

Recognizing Academic Achievement with the Spring Semester 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 a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).

“A Gift that Means Something”


CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel

Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala

Solidifying Hearts for Medical Missions


The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music

Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball

CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
