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A Privilege to Invest in the Next Generation
Academically, I hoped students left equipped for professional success. Spiritually and personally, I hoped they left with deeper faith, stronger character, and a clearer sense of God’s calling on their lives.

Columbia TV Station Selects CIU Alumna Teacher of the Week
Sharon Hanna graduated from CIU in 1987 with a degree in Bible Teaching.

Spring Sports Bring National Champs, Top Honors
Cameron Montgomery led the field in the shot put at the NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, winning the event with a throw of 17.00 meters.

Real Leadership Doesn’t Shout, It Serves, and It Loves – Spring Commencement
Holding up a towel, Dr. Dearborn reminded the graduates that in whatever field they entered, they were meant to represent Christ by serving in leadership. He used Jesus’ washing of the disciples feet in John 13 as the example of what Christian leadership is like. Dr. Dearborn stated that “serving others crushes pride.”

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.

CIU Athletes recognized as Champions of Character
The CIU Rams not only play like champions, they are Five Star Champions of Character. The Rams earned the designation from The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NAIA member schools earn points for the designation in a variety of ways. The most points are accumulated through character training and

CIU among the Best Regional Universities in the South
Joy Jones, Adrianna Rogers and Andrew McNeill at the new William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center. (Photos by Kierston Smith) The 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings are out, and Columbia International University continues to be among the Best Regional Universities in the South, ahead of nine

CIU Prison Initiative Credited for Suicide Prevention
Prison Initiative students at commencement exercises inside Kirkland Correctional Institution. The week of Sept. 8 is Suicide Prevention Week and a Columbia International University program that serves behind the walls of the South Carolina Department of Corrections is credited for preventing suicide among inmates. The CIU Prison Initiative graduates about

CIU President calls students to service in Convocation message
Dr. Mark Smith washes the feet of professor Dr. Andre Rogers. (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Blowing the shofar, Columbia International University Dean Dr. Bryan Beyer signaled in CIU’s Convocation procession, ushering in another school year. Convocation, an ancient tradition, is held every year at

CIU celebrates increased enrollment, new facilities
Many helping hands made for light work on a very busy CIU move-in day. (Photo by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) The 2019/2020 school year is underway and the Columbia International University campus is full of excitement — and just plain full! Enrollment is up to 1,574 students, an increase

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

CIU Athletes recognized as Champions of Character

CIU among the Best Regional Universities in the South

CIU Prison Initiative Credited for Suicide Prevention

CIU President calls students to service in Convocation message

CIU celebrates increased enrollment, new facilities


Community at the heart of CIU Welcome Week

SC Lt. Governor visits CIU to address symposium on aging

CIU Welcomes the Class of 2023!
