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Real Leadership Doesn’t Shout, It Serves, and It Loves – Spring Commencement
Under a gentle fall of rain, the graduates gathered for one the most important events of their academic career, Spring Commencement. After many years of effort and study, they waited in nervous anticipation to receive their long-awaited diplomas. Attendees hurried
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.
CIU a Top School for Military
For the second year in a row “Military Advanced Education” (MAE) magazine has awarded Columbia International University the designation of a Top School in its 2015 “MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities,” measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide is a comprehensive research tool for service members
STORYBOUND: Children’s Fantasy from the Pen of CIU Alumna
Una Fairchild is a 12 year old who stumbles upon a mysterious book buried deep in the basement of her school library. When she opens the cover, she finds herself transported to the magical land of Story. In that land are scores of fantastical creatures, magical adventure and heart-stopping twists
CIU a Top School for Military
