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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.

Tim Goeglein addresses the CIU student body in Shortess Chapel. (Photos by CIU Student Photographer Alexis Deason)

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Bob McEwen speaking to the CIU student body. (Photos by Kierston Smith)

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With a Ukrainian flag flying in the background, Pastor Andrew Moroz and his wife Samantha talk to ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Ukrainian-Born CIU student discusses how you can support his native country
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Women's Head Basketball Coach Danielle Fleming (right), Assistant Coach Daron Fleming and student Britney Brown assist in clean up during a service day in 2021.

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On a CIU Prayer Day, classes are cancelled as student draw near to God. (Photos by Andrea Calamaro)

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The Collingsworth Family concert is April 9 at 6 p.m. in Shortess Chapel.

Exciting concert to benefit CIU students
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CIU Radio is access through CIU.edu, the App Store and Google Play.

CIU launches internet radio station
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CIU students pray for Ukraine. (Photos by Andrea Calamaro)

CIU Prays for Ukraine
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CIU administrators and a representative of Mashburn Construction turn the dirt in the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photos by Kierston Smith)

CIU Celebrating Groundbreaking of Health Science Lab
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President Dr. Mark A. Smith and James T. McLawhorn Jr. of the Columbia Urban League (Photos by Andrea Calamaro, CIU student photographer)

Columbia Urban League honors CIU President during Black History Month commemoration
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Students, faculty and staff enjoy a formal evening at "The Gallery." (Photos by Andrea Calamaro, CIU student photographer)

The Gallery: A Celebration of the CIU Community
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment in management occupations is forecast to grow 5% over the next eight years, creating over 500,000 jobs.

Move Ahead with CIU’s new Master’s in Public Administration
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