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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.
Alpha Weekend: Let the Games Begin!
Although every house wanted to win the games, the team building was the true victory.
Convocation: Seek God with all Your Heart
The president exhorted the students to seek God with all their hearts every day, minute and second.
Mastering the Midlands; Getting to know CIU President Bill Jones
“We want people to see the joy in following Christ.” -CIU President Dr. Bill Jones
CIU Celebrates Record Fall Enrollment Growth
“It’s encouraging to see more students joining us from across the world to pursue their calling through academic excellence, personal formation, mentorship and missional service.” -Dr. Jen Booth, CIU vice president for Enrollment Management
Experience Touted as Athletics Announces New Head Coaches
Experienced coaches to lead baseball, track and field, Esports, golf.
From Near and Far: Here They Are! Freshman Class Arrives on Campus as CIU Celebrates Record Enrollment
“I’m excited to learn more and grow in my faith at CIU.” -Reggie Linscott, freshman
“A Gift that Means Something”
Carolyn continues to regularly invest in CIU, which has produced Bible Teaching graduates on the college and graduate level for over 60 years.
Fully-Accredited Online Ph.D. Seminary Program Offers Several Advantages
“It is particularly attractive to men and women who have solid Bible and theology backgrounds and want to get started on their research early in their program rather than waiting to work through two years of courses.” -Dr. John Harvey, Ph.D. Program Director
CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel
“For CIU graduates, passing the NCLEX demonstrates their mastery of essential nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and readiness to provide safe, competent care.” -Dean of Nursing, Angela Conder
Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala
After each game the teams met at the pitcher’s circle to hear one of the CIU players share a testimony as the Rams led in prayer.
Alpha Weekend: Let the Games Begin!
Convocation: Seek God with all Your Heart
Mastering the Midlands; Getting to know CIU President Bill Jones
CIU Celebrates Record Fall Enrollment Growth
Experience Touted as Athletics Announces New Head Coaches
“A Gift that Means Something”
CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel
