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5 Reasons You Should Do a Social Media Fast
When our use of social media controls us instead of us controlling our use of social media, we become enslaved and our priorities distort to feed this new master. -Dr. Seth Scott
CIU Biology Degree: Where Faith Meets Scientific Discovery
Joshua Neath graduated from CIU in 2026 with a BS in Biology and a clear path to veterinary school. Learn how CIU’s biology program offers real research, hands-on internships, and a community that actually knows your name.
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.
CIU Assistant Athletic Director Honored
Gordie Frierson serves as the primary media contact for all Rams programs and has played a key role in increasing the department’s visibility at the local and national levels.
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.
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision: Prepare to Teach, Lead, and Shape the Future of Counseling
Expand your impact through teaching, supervision, leadership, and research. CIU’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision helps experienced counselors prepare future professionals while advancing their own calling.
Celebrating Academic Achievement with the Dean’s List
February 4, 2025 Columbia International University recognizes that behind academic success is diligence and hard work. For students with outstanding grades, there is special recognition — The 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
He Overcame Challenges: Meet the First Health Sciences Major to Enter Grad School
February 4, 2025 By Bob Holmes You could call Columbia International University alumnus Brandon Lee a pace setter. He is the first graduate of CIU’s new Health Sciences program to be accepted into graduate school. Lee, who crossed the stage of Shortess Chapel at the December 2024 commencement, has been
SNOW!
January 23, 2025 Angels were seen on the Columbia International University campus — snow angels. CIU students took advantage of a rare South Carolina snow event, and a day off from class, to make snow angels and snowmen, and to slide down the many hills around campus. Communities in in
CIU Alumnus Makes Gospel Inroads with Hispanic Community in Louisiana
January 21, 2025 Columbia International University alumnus Danny Carpenter (master’s degree in Old Testament 1991) is making significant strides in reaching Hispanics with the gospel in his Louisiana community. Carpenter’s work is featured in an article published in The Advocate in Baton Rouge. After serving as a missionary in Mexico
CIU Leadership Summit 2025 with Jon Gordon!
January 15, 2025 Here is your opportunity to glean insight from one of the nation’s top leadership consultants. Jon Gordon is coming to Columbia International University for the 2025 Leadership Summit on March 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. As the author of nearly 20 best-selling books, Jon’s principles, and
Celebrating the New Spring Semester with “Rebash”
January 15, 2025 Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year’s-themed party. Doughnuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well-deserved break over the holidays. The celebration took place in the Pine View Apartments Community Center, filled with festive decorations,
Fall Commencement: Grads and Professors Celebrate Together
December 18, 2024 By Bob Holmes It’s always a heartwarming moment. After commencement concludes and the graduates gather on The Quad for a reception, they look for those special professors who have guided them along the way. The December 2024 commencement at Columbia International University was no different. Patricia Garrett
Impacting the SC Department of Corrections with the Message of Christ
December 17, 2024 By Bob Holmes This was not your typical university commencement ceremony, starting with location — within the razor-wire fences of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). Also, not typical, at front of the room where the ceremonies were held, was a table resembling a church altar.
Student Spotlight: A Doctor of Business Administration Graduate Who Balances Family, Faith and Academia
December 16, 2024 Life often presents us with unexpected surprises, and for one student at Columbia International University (CIU), the final days of her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) journey were no exception. Three days before defending her dissertation, Jordan Turner, who will soon be welcoming her first child, learned
What are the Top Benefits of Pursuing an Online MBA Degree at Columbia International University?
December 16, 2024 Earning an MBA can be a game-changer in today’s competitive business landscape, opening doors to leadership opportunities and advancing your career. At Columbia International University, our 14 month Online MBA program stands out not only for its academic excellence and Christian foundation but also for the generous
Celebrating Academic Achievement with the Dean’s List
SNOW!
CIU Leadership Summit 2025 with Jon Gordon!
Celebrating the New Spring Semester with “Rebash”
Fall Commencement: Grads and Professors Celebrate Together
Impacting the SC Department of Corrections with the Message of Christ
