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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.
CIU Prison Initiative plays vital role in preventing inmate suicides
South Carolina inmates enrolled in the CIU Prison Initiative provide an important listening ear to fellow inmates on suicide watch. The student-inmates have become known as Health Companions who routinely check on their peers who are going through significant challenges and may be suicidal. That’s just one ministry of the
10 Great Reasons to earn your MBA online at CIU
Get your MBA fully online from Columbia International University Take it from a man with an extensive background in business and business education. There are at least 10 great reasons to earn your MBA online at Columbia International University. Dr. Thomas E. Griffin, the program director of CIU’s online business
Talented director to lead dynamic 100-voice choir
Bryce E. Thompson A new 100-voice Ambassador Choir is in development at Columbia International University led by a talented and experienced chorale director. Bryce Thompson comes to CIU from Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, Michigan where he built a choir program that emphasizes music literacy and high-level musicianship.
A busy summer of construction and renovation at CIU
Construction of the William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center moves ahead. There have been 100-plus-degree days and the humidity that the Midlands of South Carolina is famous for has returned. But committed, hard-working construction crews on campus are moving toward completion of important projects before students return in
Dr. Smith returns from two weeks in China
Thank you for your prayers over the last two weeks. Dr. Xu, Dr. Lanpher and I had a great trip to China and your prayers were so important! We just arrived back from a mission to meet with many of the underground church leaders in this country of 1.4 billion
CIU online M.A. in Theological Studies ranks #1; M.Ed. Admin. also ranks high
CIU’s highly-ranked online programs are great for working adults. Columbia International University’s online Master of Arts in Theological Studies is #1 in the nation according to BestColleges.com, while the Master of Education in Educational Administration (M.Ed. Admin.) ranks among the top 15 in the United States. BestColleges.com ranks over 700
An “Excellent” Teacher: Dr. Sandra Young earns award
Dr. Sandra Young Columbia International University English professor Dr. Sandra Young is among the best in South Carolina. Young is CIU’s 2019 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award presented each year by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). Young serves as Chair of CIU’s Liberal Arts division as
Full-Tuition Lausanne Scholar is from Ethiopia
Mehari Korcho (photo provided) By Bob Holmes The 2019 recipient of a full-tuition Columbia International University scholarship desires to mobilize and equip diaspora churches in America so they can increase their engagement in the mission of God beyond their own community. Mehari Korcho is an immigrant from Ethiopia who came
Local celebrities, dignitaries join other CIU supporters for day of golf
The winning foursome included two members of the CIU golf team: Kyle Olenchuk and Jordan Hinson in the CIU polo shirts. Joining them were Joshua Lusk and George Lusk. (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes As Columbia International University President Dr. Mark Smith finished an opening prayer at the
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann fires up CIU graduates: “You are God’s handiwork!”
Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (Photos by Ben Rutkowski) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer “Commencement is my favorite day of the year,” said CIU President Dr. Mark Smith as he introduced former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as the CIU commencement speaker to the Class of 2019. Bachmann delivered a
10 Great Reasons to earn your MBA online at CIU
Talented director to lead dynamic 100-voice choir
A busy summer of construction and renovation at CIU
Dr. Smith returns from two weeks in China
An “Excellent” Teacher: Dr. Sandra Young earns award
Full-Tuition Lausanne Scholar is from Ethiopia
