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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).
CIU Alumnus is New President of C&MA, Succeeding Another CIU Alumnus
Dr. Johnathan Schaeffer follows Dr. John Stumbo as president of C&MA
CIU open for “Business” in the William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center
Professor Amy Dubois welcomes students to their first class in the William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes On the first day of the 2019-2020 school year, a couple staff members stood in the cavernous entryway to the new William H. Jones
Community at the heart of CIU Welcome Week
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
SC Lt. Governor visits CIU to address symposium on aging
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette is interviewed by the local media after speaking at CIU. South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette visited the Columbia International University campus to address a church-community partnership symposium on Aug. 22. The event was hosted by the CIU School of Business & Professional
CIU Welcomes the Class of 2023!
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
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
Lehigh Hanson commits up to $500,000 in support of CIU’s revitalization efforts along Monticello Road
CIU President Dr. Mark Smith (third from left) accepts donation for Monticello Road revitalization from Scott Dickson, Vice President & General Manager for Hanson Aggregates Southeast LLC. They are flanked by CIU CFO Rob Hartman and Diane Mull, Executive Director of CIU Advancement. By Bob Holmes Lehigh Hanson, Inc, has
CIU Online ranked among the best for Christian colleges and universities
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
CIU professor named Outstanding Educator for environmental literacy
Dr. Lynn Hoekstra CIU Professor Dr. Lynn Hoekstra loves to inspire and equip future educators to teach their students with joy and creativity. It’s that kind of spirit and her desire to show children how to be good stewards of the earth that earned her the title of 2019 South
Live Your Life Offline
Live Your Life Offline – Mark Smith CIU As president of a university, I interact with teenage students on a regular basis. One thing that I have noticed that is concerning to me is the amount of time each day that is spent on their phones. Technology has provided us
Modern hi-tech press box is new addition to soccer field
The new press box overlooking Sessions Field includes a photo of Elizabeth Sessions from 2016 at the dedication of the field. A new 22-foot press box at Sessions Field will streamline sports information and game operation for CIU soccer. It features a climate-controlled space with high-speed internet, scoreboard control console,
Community at the heart of CIU Welcome Week
SC Lt. Governor visits CIU to address symposium on aging
CIU Welcomes the Class of 2023!
Students “absolutely blown away” over renovated dining hall
Live Your Life Offline
