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CIU Thespians Present “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
“It has been a joy to see the beauty of the story displayed through the God-given talents of the CIU cast, crew, and directing team.” -Director Anna Joy Tuls
Homecoming 2026: Celebrate and Reconnect
“I am honored and humbled.” -The Rev. Howard Blair (Class of 1950) Recipient of the Kingdom Impact Honor at age 100
Students Meet with Businesses, Ministries at Job Fair
“You never know what doors will open from making connections.” -Cynthia Villar, Director of the CIU Business and Career Development Center
Be Passionate About Your Purpose
“You only have one life, and the time goes by quickly, so you need to be passionate about your purpose.” -Bekele Shanko
From Calling to Classroom: How CIU’s PhD: Educational Leadership Prepared Dr. Brantlee Taylor to Shape the Next Generation
From registered nurse to Christian educator and CIU professor, Dr. Brantlee Taylor’s journey shows how doctoral research, biblical integration and faculty mentorship can prepare educators to serve learners and shape the next generation.
What Do You Do with Pumpkins at Halloween?
“I think science has always been one of the most interesting subjects for me. I’m hoping to work in animal and species preservation. I think science is an amazing thing.” -Jasmine Spurling, sophomore
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
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.
CIU Celebrates Graduates with Two Ceremonies May 2
Welcome to the Masquerade!
CIU Thespians Present “The Scarlet Pimpernel”
The Last 24 Hours of Jesus
Students “Pie a Prof,” Support Pro-Life Cause
Student-Employer Engagement at the Spring Job Fair
