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What Is a Missiological Reading of the Bible? Dr. Trevor Castor Explains
What does it mean to read the Bible missiologically? In this conversation with CIU faculty member Dr. Trevor Castor, discover how Scripture reveals God’s mission from Genesis to Revelation and why that perspective reshapes how Christians understand familiar biblical stories.
Students “Pie a Prof,” Support Pro-Life Cause
“The event was a lot of fun and will make a huge impact by providing supplies for new mothers.” -Rams for Life Vice President Braxton Claypool
Student-Employer Engagement at the Spring Job Fair
“We try to organize them by major, so that we have employers for education, nursing, business, and more.” – Charles Chen of CIU’s Business and Career Development Center (BCDC)
Acousta 2026!
Suits and sparkling dresses replaced the typical student garb, foreshadowing the wonderful performances to come from CIU’s very own student body.
Why Transfer to CIU? A Transfer-Friendly Christian University in South Carolina
Transferring colleges doesn’t have to mean starting over. Discover how Columbia International University helps students keep their credits, find their purpose and finish strong in a Christ-centered community.
Become a Professional Counselor & Make an Impact: CIU’s CACREP-Accredited MA in Clinical Counseling
With growing mental health needs across communities, CIU’s CACREP-accredited MA in Clinical Counseling equips students to serve as licensed professionals who integrate clinical expertise, ethical practice, and a Christ-centered approach to care.
The Inspiring Career of Ismael Valverde Kardouchi
October 2, 2024 From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to South Carolina Ismael Valverde Kardouchi was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, and from an early age showed a strong desire to excel, both academically and athletically. In 2017, he decided to take a brave leap and cross
CIU students “weather” Hurricane Helene with volunteerism, help from caring faculty/staff
October 2, 2024 By Bob Holmes By 7 a.m. on Friday morning Sept. 27, wind gusts in Columbia began howling at 70 miles per hour. That’s just below the official status of “hurricane force” winds. As trees fell on power lines, portions of greater Columbia were suddenly without electricity. That
Cook School of Business Offers Minors that Supplement most any Major
October 2, 2024 Over the last two years, the dean and faculty of the Cook School of Business have made a concerted effort to eliminate concentrations of study within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program and move to full-fledged minors that can be taken in concert with
Sport Management Alumni Spotlight: Milena Picciano
October 2, 2024 Milena Picciano is a ticket sales account executive with the Augusta Green Jackets minor league baseball team. Milena started as a game day intern with the team in 2021 working in various departments. She then joined the staff as a ticket and group sales intern in 2022,
Fall 2024 Christian Life Conference: Are you right with God and others?
September 25, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s annual Christian Life Conference focused on ensuring you are right with God and others. The three-day event celebrates the CIU core value of The Victorious Christian Life. This year’s messages were delivered by CIU alumnus Dr. Jeff Philpott,
Men’s golf wins second consecutive NCCAA South Region title while setting a program record
September 25, 2024 CIU men’s golf seized their second consecutive National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) South Region title. On top of reeling in the hardware, the Rams mastered the greens at the Bartram Trail Golf Course in Evans, Georgia in September, shattering the 18-hole CIU team score record-low, posting
CIU Soars in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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
Friendly competition inaugurates the new school year during “Alpha Week”
September 19, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer The third annual edition of Alpha Week brought a new level of action and excitement to CIU’s campus. Alpha Week is the first major collection of competitions between the houses (named for Latin virtues), or dorms on campus, culminating with a
CIU Celebrating Record-Breaking Enrollment and Largest Incoming Class
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
New director of track and field and cross country comes with solid resume
September 3, 2024 Columbia International University’s new director of track and field and cross country brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success both at the high school and collegiate levels. Benny Morgan joins CIU from Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina where he was
The Inspiring Career of Ismael Valverde Kardouchi
Sport Management Alumni Spotlight: Milena Picciano
Fall 2024 Christian Life Conference: Are you right with God and others?
CIU Soars in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Friendly competition inaugurates the new school year during “Alpha Week”
CIU Celebrating Record-Breaking Enrollment and Largest Incoming Class
