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A Wonderful Welcome to CIU
“It was a great way to end the first night of Welcome Week. The decorations were so fun, along with the mocktails and colorful leis. But the students turning up is what really made it a lively event.” -Abbey Crates, Executive Team Director of Student Activities
Hello CIU! Move-In Day!
“The campus is lovely, and the people here are so inviting.” – Scarlette Hickson, freshman
Increasing Enrollment Leads to Groundbreaking Ceremony at CIU
Increased living space is needed as CIU is welcoming its largest incoming class for the 2026-2027 school year.
Mentoring the Vulnerable: CIU Alumnus Leads Ezekiel Ministries
By Sandra Archer Young It was damp and overcast outside, but inside the large block building annexed to Grace Church in Columbia, South Carolina, one could hear children racing through the hallways, laughing and giggling as staff members prepared
CIU’s B.S. in Marketing: Strategy, Creativity, & Purpose
Prepare for a career in marketing with CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Learn branding, digital marketing, AI, consumer behavior, and business strategy while developing Christ-centered leadership.
Looking Back on a Life of “Kairos” Moments
By Robbie McAlister, CIU Alumni It All Began With a Chat With a Neighbor. Back in the 1980s, Robbie McAlister told his next door neighbor that he wanted to plant a church. “What kind of training have you had?” the
Called to Serve Where Life Happens: Inside Military Chaplaincy at CIU
What does it mean to serve as a military chaplain? CIU faculty explore the calling, training and global impact of chaplaincy, and how future chaplains are prepared to bring Christ-centered care into military and institutional settings around the world.
Why Choose a Christian University? 7 Reasons Faith-Based Education Transforms Your Life
Choosing the right college shapes your future. At Columbia International University, students experience the unique benefits of a Christ-centered education from academic excellence to spiritual formation and real-world purpose. Learn seven compelling reasons why a faith-based college experience may be the transformational path you’re looking for.
New Men’s Soccer Coach Calls Appointment “Lifelong Dream”
“It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to coach in an environment where the number one priority is to create and foster relationships to build the kingdom of Christ.” -Men’s Soccer Coach Anthony Gehman
Why Real Relationships Matter in Mental Health: Insights from CIU’s Dr. Seth Scott
Discover why authentic relationships, not social media, are essential to mental health, as CIU’s Dr. Seth Scott explains the role of real community in counseling and emotional well-being.
Celebrating CIU Graduates “Behind the Walls”
“They work with you, they make sure you get the education you need. They spend a lot of time helping us.” -CIU Prison Initiative graduate describing the CIU professors who teach at the prison.
To CIU Graduates: Choose Words Wisely
“Will your speech sound like the world’s?” Weaver asked adding, “Or like the King’s, full of grace and truth?”
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.
New Men’s Soccer Coach Calls Appointment “Lifelong Dream”
Celebrating CIU Graduates “Behind the Walls”
To CIU Graduates: Choose Words Wisely
Congrats to Coach Weiss!
Christmas on the Quad
Homecoming 2025 — a Look Back and a Look Ahead
