CIU News
Latest News
CIU’s PhD in Organizational Leadership: A Columbia Leader’s Journey
Dr. Tracy Miller grew up minutes from CIU. Years later, she returned to pursue a doctorate that strengthened her leadership, deepened her faith, and opened unexpected doors.
Chaplaincy Professor Discusses Concern for Canadian Colleagues
“Many times I’ll pray in the name of Christ my Lord or in the name of Jesus … which is a very Christocentric prayer. No one has ever challenged me.” -Dr. Mike Langston
CIU Celebrates 2027 U.S. News & World Report Ranking and Record Enrollment
“Our community is focused on developing students academically, professionally, and spiritually so that they can enter the workforce as well-trained and effective leaders with strong Christian values.” -CIU Provost Dr. Jim Lanpher
Panel Discussion: How Did Mankind Get Here?
When one realizes how fearfully and wonderfully people are made, it inspires awe and worship of God.
Convocation: Tone Set for a New School Year
“We want to help you to master the Word of God, so the Word of God can master you.” -President Dr. Bill Jones
The Legacy of a Praying Doctor
For Rosemary, the Power of Prayer Was a Priority Dr. Rosemary Lambert-Falls is a petite, but feisty medical trailblazer. She earned her degrees in an era when women were discouraged from pursuing a career in medicine. But in her lifetime,
CIU Talent on Display at AcoustaRockaRappaPalooza 2025
The 2025 AcoustaRockaRappaPalooza, referred to simply as “Acousta,” showcased the many musical talents in the Columbia International University student body. The show offers an opportunity for students to bring a variety of talents to the stage, but this year there was an abundance of musical performances.
CIU Alumnus is New Head of School at Ben Lippen
Dr. Ben Porter, a Columbia International University alumnus, is the new head of school at Ben Lippen, CIU’s Christian Pre-K to 12th grade college preparatory school in Columbia. Porter has devoted 23 years to education, with the past 15 years serving in various leadership roles at Ben Lippen School, including
From CIU to Global Impact: The Journey of Andreas and Marny Köstenberger
Columbia International University has long been a place where students not only receive a Christ-centered education but also build lifelong relationships that shape their future. For Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger and his wife, Marny, CIU was not just an academic training ground — it was where their journey together began.
Focus on a Core Value: The Bible as our Ultimate Authority
By Shoshanna Crompton, CIU Student Writer “God is our authority, and He is the divine author of the Bible, therefore the Bible is our authority.” This statement was made by Columbia International University Professor Emeritus Dr. Bryan Beyer as the theme in his Chapel messages for 2025’s Authority of Scripture
Jon Gordon Brings Positivity to CIU Leadership Summit 2025
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s Shortess Chapel was flooded with familiar faces and strangers alike, all coming to hear a famed leadership consultant. Jon Gordon, who is known for his successful business model centered around positivity, speaks across the country to football teams and businesses alike.
CIU Shofar Cup Brings Students Together in a Week of Fun Events
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer What do trivia questions, food, art, and dodgeball have in common? They are all a part of Columbia International University’s annual Shofar Cup Week! The week is a series of competitive events that take place as a part of the House Collective, a year-long competition
Former Rams Softball Standout Lands General Manager Job for NC Baseball Team
By Bob Holmes Congratulations to Columbia International University alumna Lauren Baker. She is the new general manager of the Edenton Steamers, a collegiate-level summer baseball team in Northeastern North Carolina. Baker, who graduated from CIU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, was also a softball standout for
CIU Alumna Delves Deep into Study of “The Fear of the Evil Eye” – Longtime Missionary Examines Topic Vital to Reaching Muslim Women
By Dr. Safia J. Yun In a world where the Evil Eye is often dismissed as mere superstition, young, university-educated Jordanian Muslim women reveal a different story: “The Evil Eye is real, and we were raised with it.” Fear of the Evil Eye: A Missional Approach Toward the Envious Gaze
CIU Nursing Students Leading the Way in SC
Nursing education programs in South Carolina generated some of the highest National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates in the nation for 2024, with students in Columbia International University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program among those leading the way. According to data released by the South Carolina
Will Kelly Sets CIU Basketball Record; Named Player of the Week
“It’s all thanks to God. I give Him the glory.” That’s what Columbia International University basketball standout Will Kelly told Columba TV station WACH FOX 57 after he set a home court record with 43 points in a 98-89 win against Montreat College on Feb. 5. It was also a
CIU Talent on Display at AcoustaRockaRappaPalooza 2025
CIU Alumnus is New Head of School at Ben Lippen
Focus on a Core Value: The Bible as our Ultimate Authority
Jon Gordon Brings Positivity to CIU Leadership Summit 2025
CIU Nursing Students Leading the Way in SC
