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Convocation: Tone Set for a New School Year
“We want to help you to master the Word of God, so the Word of God can master you.” -President Dr. Bill Jones
The Legacy of a Praying Doctor
By Sandra Archer Young For Rosemary, the Power of Prayer Was a Priority Dr. Rosemary Lambert-Falls is a petite, but feisty medical trailblazer. She earned her degrees in an era when women were discouraged from pursuing a career in medicine.
A Wonderful Welcome to CIU
“It was a great way to end the first night of Welcome Week. The decorations were so fun, along with the mocktails and colorful leis. But the students turning up is what really made it a lively event.” -Abbey Crates, Executive Team Director of Student Activities
Hello CIU! Move-In Day!
“The campus is lovely, and the people here are so inviting.” – Scarlette Hickson, freshman
Increasing Enrollment Leads to Groundbreaking Ceremony at CIU
Increased living space is needed as CIU is welcoming its largest incoming class for the 2026-2027 school year.
Mentoring the Vulnerable: CIU Alumnus Leads Ezekiel Ministries
By Sandra Archer Young It was damp and overcast outside, but inside the large block building annexed to Grace Church in Columbia, South Carolina, one could hear children racing through the hallways, laughing and giggling as staff members prepared
What Is a Missiological Reading of the Bible? Dr. Trevor Castor Explains
What does it mean to read the Bible missiologically? In this conversation with CIU faculty member Dr. Trevor Castor, discover how Scripture reveals God’s mission from Genesis to Revelation and why that perspective reshapes how Christians understand familiar biblical stories.
Students “Pie a Prof,” Support Pro-Life Cause
“The event was a lot of fun and will make a huge impact by providing supplies for new mothers.” -Rams for Life Vice President Braxton Claypool
Student-Employer Engagement at the Spring Job Fair
“We try to organize them by major, so that we have employers for education, nursing, business, and more.” – Charles Chen of CIU’s Business and Career Development Center (BCDC)
Acousta 2026!
Suits and sparkling dresses replaced the typical student garb, foreshadowing the wonderful performances to come from CIU’s very own student body.
Why Transfer to CIU? A Transfer-Friendly Christian University in South Carolina
Transferring colleges doesn’t have to mean starting over. Discover how Columbia International University helps students keep their credits, find their purpose and finish strong in a Christ-centered community.
Become a Professional Counselor & Make an Impact: CIU’s CACREP-Accredited MA in Clinical Counseling
With growing mental health needs across communities, CIU’s CACREP-accredited MA in Clinical Counseling equips students to serve as licensed professionals who integrate clinical expertise, ethical practice, and a Christ-centered approach to care.
Jon Gordon Leadership Summit: Developing a Positive Outlook
“Remember this, you are not the thoughts you think, you are the thoughts you believe. It is essential to speak words of life — words of encouragement to yourself.” Jon Gordon
Gap Year with Purpose: Earn College Credit and Grow Spiritually through VOX
Columbia International University’s VOX Gap Year program combines spiritual growth with academic progress, offering 27 transferable college credits, experiential learning, and guided vocational discernment in a Christian community setting.
The Shofar Cup: Fun Weekend of Competition
The Shofar Cup Weekend this year included: Volleyball, Coffee Haus, Cook Off, and Dodgeball.
CIU Seminary Faculty Release Blueprints for Course Design, a New Guide to Learning-Centered Higher Education
Faculty leaders from Columbia International University’s Seminary & School of Counseling have released Blueprints for Course Design, a new book offering a practical, learning-centered framework to help educators design courses that foster growth in content, character, and competence.
Students “Pie a Prof,” Support Pro-Life Cause
Student-Employer Engagement at the Spring Job Fair
Acousta 2026!
Jon Gordon Leadership Summit: Developing a Positive Outlook
The Shofar Cup: Fun Weekend of Competition
