New director of track and field and cross country comes with solid resume
September 3, 2024 Columbia International University’s new director of track and field and cross country brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success both at the high school and collegiate levels. Benny Morgan joins CIU from Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina where he was at the helm of Wilson’s […]
Convocation: Are you a biblical Christian?
September 3, 2024 By Shoshanna Crompton, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University continued the time-honored academic tradition of Convocation as the school dedicated the 2024–2025 academic year to God. As the faculty assembled on the stage of Shortess Chapel dressed in their academic regalia, CIU President Dr. Bill Jones delivered a message calling on the […]
From a luau to glow-in-the-dark dodgeball to mechanical bull-riding: Welcome to CIU Welcome Weekend!
August 29, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer To celebrate the new school year, students took part in a number of entertaining events that included friendly competition, laid-back relaxation, and opportunities to interact with new faces and old friends. Known on campus as Welcome Weekend, the activities encourage incoming students to connect with one […]
College excitement begins on Move-In Day
August 28, 2024 By Brandon Lee and Shoshannah Crompton, CIU Student Writers One of the most exciting times of the year at Columbia International University is move-in day, when new students begin their college journey and returning students reunite with old friends. On a beautiful late-August morning, the road in front of the men’s residence […]
Sport Management: Dr. Whitaker’s Exciting Journey to Malta
August 8, 2024 Dr. James Whitaker, a distinguished professor in CIU’s Sport Management program, recently embarked on an inspiring journey to Malta, joining the Go Sport leadership team from North America. This trip wasn’t just another conference — it was a global gathering of sports ministry leaders from over 30 countries, spanning all seven continents, […]
Student Internships in Business Administration
August 8, 2024 Over 30 Cook School of Business students served in internships around the world this past summer. Here’s what they’re saying about their experiences: “This internship has taught me so many hard and soft skills that I plan on taking with me into my future career. I have learned the importance of communication, […]
Cook School of Business Student/Alumni Spotlight: The Ospina Brothers
August 8, 2024 We shine a spotlight on the remarkable journey of the Ospina brothers – Daniel, Juan, and David – who have left and continue to leave a mark on CIU and the business/sports world. Daniel Ospina Daniel first joined CIU in 2019, embarking on a path in Business Administration and Management. Known not […]
Introducing the Business and Career Development Center; New workshops and programs in Fall 2024
August 8, 2024 The CIU Cook School of Business launched the Business and Career Development Center (BCDC), a new initiative based on three pillars: entrepreneurship, employment and mentoring. The goal is to increase and expand access to high-quality training workshops and programs that will assist students, alumni, and the community in starting their own companies, […]
CIU Rams named Champions of Character
August 7, 2024 The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named Columbia International University a Five-Star Champions of Character® Institution at the Gold Level. The Rams were among 107 NAIA institutions to achieve a perfect score of 100 for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Five-Star Champions of Character designation represents the NAIA’s highest honor, awarded […]
Campus improvements enhance the student experience
July 31, 2024 The students have spoken, and the Columbia International University administration is listening. Because CIU is committed to enhancing the student experience, response to a recent student satisfaction survey has prompted a number of campus life improvements over the summer, some of which will be immediately noticed during the upcoming fall semester and […]
