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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 Alumna Elected President of Missiological Society
“I believe there is a real synergy between the work of CIU and the work of EMS, as is evidenced by the robust participation of CIU in EMS regional and annual meetings.” -Dr. Jessica Udall, President of EMS
Fiesta Time!
They enjoyed free food catered by Moe’s, and joined in a variety of fall festivities, including fellowship by a bonfire, making smore’s, pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving and henna.
Celebrating the Fine Arts at Coffee Haus
“I am very glad CIU has this event, because it allows us students to share our creative works with one another and rejoice in the talents God has given us.” – Caroline Birdsong
Christian Life Conference ’26 Featured Family Time
“The life Jesus lived then, lived now, by Him, through you.” -Pastor Doug Rutt
CIU’s Clinical Counseling Program Ranks as One of the Best
CIU’s “focus on cultivating a Kingdom impact by training disciples through biblical worldview immersion is known and celebrated.” -Dr. Seth Scott, Assistant Dean and Director of the CIU School of Counseling
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.
A Night of Show Stoppers
“It was amazing that everyone could pull together acts in their free time. Good job all!”
Start College Early: How CIU’s Dual Enrollment Program Gives High School Students a Head Start
High school students don’t have to wait to begin college. CIU’s dual enrollment program allows motivated students to earn transferable college credit early while learning in a Christ-centered academic environment.
CIU Alumnus: Environmental Care is Biblical
Protecting the Lord’s garden is an act of worship. It honors the creator, serves our neighbors, and anticipates the day when God will make all things new. -Dr. Tom Mullikin
CIU Throwers are National Champs
Cameron Montgomery was also named NCCAA Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Meet.
Top Achievers Recognized on the Fall Semester Dean’s List
Be sure to congratulate those you know and offer up prayers of thanks for the professors and other mentors at CIU who assisted these students.
Honoring Black History Month in “The Third Space”
“Getting over ethnic division starts with the cross.” -Dr. Jeff Philpott
CIU Launches New Chi Sigma Iota Chapter to Elevate Counseling Students’ Professional Growth
CIU launches a Chi Sigma Iota chapter to provide counseling students with new opportunities for leadership, networking and professional development.
Hospitality as Mission: How Making Room for Others Advances the Gospel
Hospitality is more than kindness, it’s central to God’s mission. In a conversation with CIU’s Dr. Edward Smither, discover how biblical hospitality shapes global missions, intercultural engagement and the calling of students preparing to serve across cultures.
At the Core of CIU: Authority of Scripture
A Night of Show Stoppers
CIU Alumnus: Environmental Care is Biblical
CIU Throwers are National Champs
Top Achievers Recognized on the Fall Semester Dean’s List
Honoring Black History Month in “The Third Space”
