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Celebrating the Fine Arts at Coffee Haus
“I am very glad CIU has this event, because it allows us students to share our creative works with one another and rejoice in the talents God has given us.” – Caroline Birdsong
Christian Life Conference ’26 Featured Family Time
“The life Jesus lived then, lived now, by Him, through you.” -Pastor Doug Rutt
CIU’s Clinical Counseling Program Ranks as One of the Best
CIU’s “focus on cultivating a Kingdom impact by training disciples through biblical worldview immersion is known and celebrated.” -Dr. Seth Scott, Assistant Dean and Director of the CIU School of Counseling
A Calling to Counsel, Teach and Lead: Professor Nicole Kinney at CIU
Professor Nicole Kinney’s path from CIU’s M.A. in Clinical Counseling to its Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision has prepared her to counsel, teach, research and help develop the next generation of counselors.
CIU’s PhD in Organizational Leadership: A Columbia Leader’s Journey
Dr. Tracy Miller grew up minutes from CIU. Years later, she returned to pursue a doctorate that strengthened her leadership, deepened her faith, and opened unexpected doors.
Chaplaincy Professor Discusses Concern for Canadian Colleagues
“Many times I’ll pray in the name of Christ my Lord or in the name of Jesus … which is a very Christocentric prayer. No one has ever challenged me.” -Dr. Mike Langston
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.
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
The Last 24 Hours of Jesus
True courage is often misunderstood as aggression or dominance. But in Jesus’ final hours, courage looked like restraint. It looked like standing firm when every instinct might urge retreat. It was the courage to endure injustice without becoming unjust.
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
The Retirement of Three Professors = 88 Years of Service
Grateful Students Thank Scholarship Donors
CIU Celebrates Graduates with Two Ceremonies May 2
Welcome to the Masquerade!
CIU Thespians Present “The Scarlet Pimpernel”
The Last 24 Hours of Jesus
