Fall commencement: Grads and Professors celebrate together

December 18, 2024 By Bob Holmes It’s always a heartwarming moment. After commencement concludes and the graduates gather on The Quad for a reception, they look for those special professors who have guided them along the way. The December 2024 commencement at Columbia International University was no different. Patricia Garrett was juggling her diploma and […]

Impacting the SC Department of Corrections with the message of Christ

December 17, 2024 By Bob Holmes This was not your typical university commencement ceremony, starting with location — within the razor-wire fences of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). Also, not typical, at front of the room where the ceremonies were held, was a table resembling a church altar. On it was a cross, […]

Boundaries in Ministry: A Lifelong Lesson in Balance and Sustainability

December 16, 2024 Dr. David Olshine When I was in my final year of seminary, a professor pulled my roommate and me aside for a private conversation. He said he had been watching us closely for three years and saw qualities in us that he believed would make us great leaders in ministry. But before […]

Christmas on The Quad

December 10, 2024 By Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writer Every year, CIU throws a Christmas party on The Quad, where students enjoy Christmas themed treats, engage in festive conversation, and are given a gift from Student Life on-theme with each residence hall. On a cold Thursday night, The Quad was decked out in Christmas decorations […]

Make an Impact for Christ with an online Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership

December 4, 2024 Make an impact for Christ with Bible knowledge and skills offered through Columbia International University’s new online Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership. In this program, you will be putting yourself at the heart of God’s plan to minister to people of all ages as you focus on practical, hands-on learning, preparing […]

Ministry and Professional Opportunities abound at CIU Career Fair

November 19, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer Once each semester, local and national companies and ministries send representatives to Columbia International University’s campus to present employment and internship opportunities to CIU students. The Career Fair has been a staple at CIU for years, providing students with the opportunity to network and begin pursuing […]

New at CIU! An online Bachelor of Science in Psychology

November 19, 2024 Advance your academic and career goals with a flexible online Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Columbia International University. Through course experiences you will develop practical skills valued by employers and graduate schools, including skills in the areas of critical and analytical thinking, communication, service orientation, and research — all this […]

CIU Women’s Volleyball takes the conference title — Again!

November 12, 2024 The CIU Rams women’s volleyball team won its fourth consecutive Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Regular-Season Championship by sweep Reinhardt (Ga.) 25-23, 25-15, 25-21. It is the Rams’ third straight outright regular-season crown, as they shared the honor with Bryan (Tenn.) as co-champions in 2021. Head Coach Katie Weiss now holds a 38-2 […]