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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.
At the Core of CIU: Authority of Scripture
God deserves worship, has instructed His people how to worship, has developed His people to worship, and dwells in His people which brings about worship.
CIU Alumnus to Lead New Office of Community Safety in His Hometown
John Jones graduated from CIU in 2020
The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music
The Varna International Music Academy was held on the CIU campus for second straight year.
Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball
Hoops for Hope summer basketball camp is an evangelistic outreach to children from lower-income Columbia neighborhoods, hosted by the CIU Rams men’s and women’s basketball teams.
CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
Christian Markle’s resume includes nearly a decade of leadership experience in serving marginalized communities and advancing mission-driven development.
Recognizing Academic Achievement with the Spring Semester Dean’s List
The honor goes to full-time undergraduate students who carry 12 credits or more, and complete the semester with a minimum of a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).
CIU Alumnus is New President of C&MA, Succeeding Another CIU Alumnus
Dr. Johnathan Schaeffer follows Dr. John Stumbo as president of C&MA
CIU Graduate Advancing Vision for Christian Media Leadership
Dr. Michael Shelley is a longtime Christian broadcaster, executive vice president and general manager of NewLife Radio and an NRB board member.
CIU Students Dress for Success with Help from the Business and Career Development Center
Business-appropriate attire available for important job interviews
Deandre Leith adds to CIU legacy with more NCCAA championships
Senior takes first place in Discus and Shot Put
CIU’s Third President Remembered with Commencement Robe
Robertson McQuilkin had a positive impact on stepdaughter
The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music
Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball
CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
