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"Dr. Rick Christman, Interim President of Columbia International University"
Dr. Rick Christman
Interim President

Hello and welcome to Columbia International University

For nearly 100 years CIU has been educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. That’s our mission. Our core values of Authority of Scripture, World Evangelization, Victorious Christian Living, Prayer & Faith and Evangelical Unity serve as the foundation stones of our past, and guide us into the future.

 

 

A 1986 photo of a church planted by the Thompsons in Italy. (Photo provided) A real “TEAM” — Alumni couple celebrates 35 years of God’s faithfulness
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Tom Mullikin receiving his doctorate from CIU Executive Vice President Dr. Rick Christman SC Governor presents military decoration to CIU alumnus
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A reason to smile on graduation day: CIU is a "Best Value" for Regional Universities in the South. U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value
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The ribbon is cut by CIU Community Ambassador Randy Halfacre with Dr. David DeWitt (right) assisting and President Mark Smith (left) cheering. Exciting expansion of Health Care Programs as ribbon cut on Health Science Lab
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CIU President Dr. Mark A. Smith is flanked by the faculty at the '22-'23 convocation. One Hundred Years of Making Him Known and One Hundred More to Come
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In his steps CIU at the forefront of “The Future of Global Mission”
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Dr. David DeWitt introduces the first lab students to Anatomy and Physiology class. Students welcomed to new Health Science Lab
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Tiara Battermann lending a hand on move-in day. Community at the heart of Welcome Weekend
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Upperclassmen lend a hand on move-in day for freshmen. (Photo by Kierston Smith) What if your mother was in the same class with you?
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CIU students gather in unity before Christ. I see God at work at CIU!
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Allen and Gary Levi. (Photo courtesy of Allen Levi) The Last Sweet Mile: A story of brotherly love
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Locking arms in prayer with the competition. Women’s soccer “up to the tasks” on mission trip
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