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Making Important Connections: CIU’s Fall Job Fair
“What we want is to bring more connections for students to find that job that they’re looking for … and for them to find opportunities for their career until they graduate and beyond,” -Cynthia Villar Sanchez, BCDC Director
Columbia International University Awarded $1 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Expand Innovative Engage Program
“God created the program for me. Faculty and staff walk alongside the student in a discipleship relationship as you grow in your ministry calling.” -Engage program graduate Will Stroud
Men’s Golf Takes Regional Championship — Again!
“Very proud of how our team fought when things didn’t go our way. We are learning about ourselves each week and are hitting our stride as we head into a busy October.” -Coach Major McWhorter
Life Purpose with Dr. Rick Christman
Dr. Rick Christman reminds us that purpose is a lifelong journey—shaped by faith, unique design, and the courage to live out God’s calling.
Feasting on the Word of God: “Are you hungry? Let’s Eat.”
Every sermon began with a simple question: “Are you hungry?” When the student body shouted “Yes,” he opened his Bible and said, “Let’s eat.”
CIU Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate and Ranked #1 in South Carolina
Columbia International University’s School of Nursing achieved a 100% NCLEX pass rate and was ranked the #1 Nursing School in South Carolina, reflecting its Christ-centered mission, outstanding faculty, and generous scholarships.
CIU Alumnus is New Head of School at Ben Lippen
Dr. Ben Porter, a Columbia International University alumnus, is the new head of school at Ben Lippen, CIU’s Christian Pre-K to 12th grade college preparatory school in Columbia. Porter has devoted 23 years to education, with the past 15 years serving in various leadership roles at Ben Lippen School, including
From CIU to Global Impact: The Journey of Andreas and Marny Köstenberger
Columbia International University has long been a place where students not only receive a Christ-centered education but also build lifelong relationships that shape their future. For Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger and his wife, Marny, CIU was not just an academic training ground — it was where their journey together began.
Focus on a Core Value: The Bible as our Ultimate Authority
By Shoshanna Crompton, CIU Student Writer “God is our authority, and He is the divine author of the Bible, therefore the Bible is our authority.” This statement was made by Columbia International University Professor Emeritus Dr. Bryan Beyer as the theme in his Chapel messages for 2025’s Authority of Scripture
Jon Gordon Brings Positivity to CIU Leadership Summit 2025
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University’s Shortess Chapel was flooded with familiar faces and strangers alike, all coming to hear a famed leadership consultant. Jon Gordon, who is known for his successful business model centered around positivity, speaks across the country to football teams and businesses alike.
CIU Shofar Cup Brings Students Together in a Week of Fun Events
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer What do trivia questions, food, art, and dodgeball have in common? They are all a part of Columbia International University’s annual Shofar Cup Week! The week is a series of competitive events that take place as a part of the House Collective, a year-long competition
Former Rams Softball Standout Lands General Manager Job for NC Baseball Team
By Bob Holmes Congratulations to Columbia International University alumna Lauren Baker. She is the new general manager of the Edenton Steamers, a collegiate-level summer baseball team in Northeastern North Carolina. Baker, who graduated from CIU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, was also a softball standout for
CIU Alumna Delves Deep into Study of “The Fear of the Evil Eye” – Longtime Missionary Examines Topic Vital to Reaching Muslim Women
By Dr. Safia J. Yun In a world where the Evil Eye is often dismissed as mere superstition, young, university-educated Jordanian Muslim women reveal a different story: “The Evil Eye is real, and we were raised with it.” Fear of the Evil Eye: A Missional Approach Toward the Envious Gaze
CIU Nursing Students Leading the Way in SC
Nursing education programs in South Carolina generated some of the highest National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates in the nation for 2024, with students in Columbia International University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program among those leading the way. According to data released by the South Carolina
Will Kelly Sets CIU Basketball Record; Named Player of the Week
“It’s all thanks to God. I give Him the glory.” That’s what Columbia International University basketball standout Will Kelly told Columba TV station WACH FOX 57 after he set a home court record with 43 points in a 98-89 win against Montreat College on Feb. 5. It was also a
CIU Celebrates Black History Month; Emphasizes Evangelical Unity
By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University celebrated Black History Month with three chapel messages dedicated to the theme of Evangelical Unity, a CIU core value. Lively worship music from CIU’s Gospel Choir led off the celebration as guest speaker Dr. Billy Bennett, pastor of New Life Church
CIU Alumnus is New Head of School at Ben Lippen
Focus on a Core Value: The Bible as our Ultimate Authority
Jon Gordon Brings Positivity to CIU Leadership Summit 2025
CIU Nursing Students Leading the Way in SC
Will Kelly Sets CIU Basketball Record; Named Player of the Week
