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Change Coming to CIU’s Top Academic Position
“He is not merely filling a position; he is helping us fulfill our vision for the future.” -President Dr. Bill Jones
CIU Helps Ready Educators for School Year
“Who is this person becoming? Not what grade will they earn, not will they make the team, not will they pass the test? Who is this person becoming?” -Dr. James Whitaker on Discipling the Next Generation
New Dean of Students: “Looking forward to ministering to the student body”
“I love Christian higher education. Students are especially moldable during this stage of life as they prepare for their next steps, solidify their worldview, build deep and meaningful relationships, and form the foundations of their identity.” -Dr. Joe Allotta, Dean of Students
Leadership is the Disciplined Stewardship of Influence
An Interview with Dr. Lawanda Holliman, founder of Design High Performance™ By Sandra Archer Young Dr. Lawanda Joseph Holliman is a retired U.S. Army colonel, the product of parents who, according to Holliman, taught her that “I could be anything
Why I Am Passionate About Mission Trips
By Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Dean of CIU Global People often ask me why mission trips continue to hold such a central place in my life and ministry. After all, they are demanding. They require time away from family, significant financial
Celebrating Hard Work and Faithfulness: CIU’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Congratulations to Columbia International University students who have earned one of CIU’s highest academic achievements: The 2026 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
Congrats to Coach Weiss!
Coach Katie Weiss was named the NCCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball National Coach of the Year.
Christmas on the Quad
It did seem as if time slowed in the middle of the celebrations, and the worries of finals seemed to be left behind for a while, regardless of whether the students realized it or not.
Homecoming 2025 — a Look Back and a Look Ahead
“Meet everyone you can, they might become the friends you have all throughout your life.” -Advice to current students from Ronny Wilson, Class of ’85
Take a Journey “Into the Woods”
The audience is guaranteed to be shocked and delighted by the lively characters, winding story, and memorable songs.
Women’s Volleyball Secures Major Conference Honors
The Rams finish the season with a 21-6 regular record and an AAC best 17-2 conference record.
CIU Making Headlines: Increasing Enrollment Means More Plans for Student Housing
“After we begin the first apartment building, we begin work on a $22 million, 47,000 square foot science building.” -CIU President Dr. Bill Jones
CIU Biomedical Sciences Program Awarded NIH Grant Supplement
“This supplemental grant will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art research equipment that enhances both our research capabilities and the educational experience of our students pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.” -Dr. David DeWitt, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
CIU Doctor of Business Administration Ranked #3 in Nation by Forbes
Forbes ranked CIU #3 because instead of a dissertation, D.B.A. students participate in a mentorship program that provides individualized guidance and career advice.
World Christian Week; Reaching Those Who Believe “Nothing in Particular”
Anzenberger set the theme as “Mission to the ‘Nones,’” young people who say when it comes to religion they believe “Nothing in Particular.”
CIU Alumnus Lands Job at Augusta National
“I really enjoyed how much the professors invest in you. They care about you. They look out for you.” -Brandt Toburen, Sport Management, Class of 2025 crediting his CIU professors for his success.
Congrats to Coach Weiss!
Christmas on the Quad
Homecoming 2025 — a Look Back and a Look Ahead
Take a Journey “Into the Woods”
Women’s Volleyball Secures Major Conference Honors
CIU Biomedical Sciences Program Awarded NIH Grant Supplement
CIU Doctor of Business Administration Ranked #3 in Nation by Forbes
