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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.

CIU Thespians Present “The Scarlet Pimpernel”
Intrigue, romance, and witty humor combine in this masterful family favorite!

CIU President Dr. Bill Jones Participates in SC Prayer Breakfast
“Laws will not change a state. Changed hearts change a state.” -Dr. Bill Jones

RAMServe 2026 Goes Beyond the Midlands to Help Feed the World
“It’s a beautiful opportunity — being able to serve, to know that you are doing it for God’s kingdom and being able to share that love and light with others. And to pray over this whole situation. It was very sweet.” – Meg Johnson, CIU senior