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Ram Relay: The Epic Finale of the House Collective
“In first place, West!” The members of Sapientia as well as their sister house Fidelitas stormed the field in celebration, jumping and shouting “West side! Best side!”
Energizing New Life into The Grad Life Council
God is using GLC in exciting ways to cultivate community and to strengthen spiritual life on CIU’s campus and beyond.
The Retirement of Three Professors = 88 Years of Service
Dr. David Olshine, Dr. Rod Lewis and Dr. Ken Rife were honored by students, faculty and staff who came to say goodbye to the professors whose combined service to CIU equals 88 years.
Grateful Students Thank Scholarship Donors
Each of the students took turns at a microphone to offer their personal thanks to the donors and discussed their future after they graduate. One noted that “CIU has had a great impact on my spiritual growth.” Another who is headed to the mission field said, “thanks to all of you for what you have done to make our dreams and our passions come true.” A third student quoted Eph. 3:19 and said, “wherever I go, anywhere I am, I want others to know the love of Christ.”
CIU Celebrates Graduates with Two Ceremonies May 2
Columbia International University President Dr. Bill Jones and Provost Dr. James Lanpher will preside over two commencement ceremonies on Saturday May 2, conferring degrees on 429 graduates who have earned associate, bachelor, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Welcome to the Masquerade!
It was time for senioritis to be thrown out the window and replaced with recognition of the wonderful college friends who had been journeying together for years.
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
