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Familiar Face to Lead CIU Women’s Basketball
“Cory is a proven developer of student-athletes and understands what it means to build a program centered on faith and excellence.” -CIU Athletics Director Stefan Vasiloff
Exercise Science & Kinesiology Degree: Turn Your Passion for Health into a Career
CIU’s new Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Kinesiology prepares students for graduate study and careers in health, rehabilitation, fitness, and human performance through hands-on learning and a Christ-centered approach.
Expansion of Pine View Apartments Begins
A big reason for the increasing enrollment from year to year is CIU’s new health and science programs.
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.
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
Boundaries in Ministry: A Lifelong Lesson in Balance and Sustainability
December 16, 2024 Dr. David Olshine When I was in my final year of seminary, a professor pulled my roommate and me aside for a private conversation. He said he had been watching us closely for three years and saw qualities in us that he believed would make us great
Christmas on The Quad
December 10, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Every year, CIU throws a Christmas party on The Quad, where students enjoy Christmas themed treats, engage in festive conversation, and are given a gift from Student Life on-theme with each residence hall. On a cold Thursday night, The Quad was
Make an Impact for Christ with an Online Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership
December 4, 2024 Make an impact for Christ with Bible knowledge and skills offered through Columbia International University’s new online Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership. In this program, you will be putting yourself at the heart of God’s plan to minister to people of all ages as you focus
Ministry and Professional Opportunities abound at CIU Career Fair
November 19, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer Once each semester, local and national companies and ministries send representatives to Columbia International University’s campus to present employment and internship opportunities to CIU students. The Career Fair has been a staple at CIU for years, providing students with the opportunity
New at CIU! An online Bachelor of Science in Psychology
November 19, 2024 Advance your academic and career goals with a flexible online Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Columbia International University. Through course experiences you will develop practical skills valued by employers and graduate schools, including skills in the areas of critical and analytical thinking, communication, service orientation,
CIU Women’s Volleyball takes the conference title — Again!
November 12, 2024 The CIU Rams women’s volleyball team won its fourth consecutive Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Regular-Season Championship by sweep Reinhardt (Ga.) 25-23, 25-15, 25-21. It is the Rams’ third straight outright regular-season crown, as they shared the honor with Bryan (Tenn.) as co-champions in 2021. Head Coach Katie
CIU Thespians present: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
November 12, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University presents the theatre-adapted production of the classic psychological thriller “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” performed by CIU’s theater and drama club, the Thespians. Written originally as a novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, playwright Noah
Impacting the SC Department of Corrections with the Message of Christ
Boundaries in Ministry: A Lifelong Lesson in Balance and Sustainability
Christmas on The Quad
Ministry and Professional Opportunities abound at CIU Career Fair
New at CIU! An online Bachelor of Science in Psychology
CIU Women’s Volleyball takes the conference title — Again!
