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��ο��Ƶ alumnus presented with SC’s highest civilian honor

“I was flabbergasted … totally unprepared and unsuspecting.” That’s how Columbia International University alumnus Dr. Cecil Beach described his thoughts when South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette

Getting to know you — ��ο��Ƶ students query new president

Columbia International University’s student body was introduced to their school’s new president, Dr. Bill Jones, in a somewhat unusual way. Instead of a typical President’s Chapel message, Jones

What do delicious food, the arts, a feud and dodgeball have in common?

Culinary masterpieces. That’s what Columbia International University students were cooking up in the ��ο��Ƶ Dining Room as they gathered for a Cookoff at the opening night of Shofar Cup Week. The Shofar

One man, one people, one praise; ��ο��Ƶ commemorates Black History Month

The first full week of February, African American History Month, featured a sermon series from pastor and Columbia International University alumnus Ronnie Stanley, as well as worship led by the

Church Refreshed 2024: Straightforward teaching from the book of James

As Pastor Hugh Ward exited Columbia International University’s 2024 Church Refreshed Conference, he reflected on the five post-pandemic messages he heard from conference speakers who each taught a

Prayers for the new President

“A personal friend and a mentor.” That’s how Columbia International University Interim President Dr. Rick Christman described ��ο��Ƶ’s incoming president Dr. Bill Jones as students, faculty and staff

“Opera is Awesome!”

Curious students of various majors took time out after class to find out why “Opera is Awesome.” The ��ο��Ƶ Academic Success Center hosted the “Opera is Awesome” workshop that was led by The Palmetto

Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!

Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year's-themed party. Donuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well

Dr. Bill Jones Named New President of Columbia International University

The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of ��ο��Ƶ. Jones currently serves as ��ο��Ƶ chancellor and previously served as ��ο��Ƶ president from 2007

God-Centered friendships assist in spiritual growth for ��ο��Ƶ student

Brandon Lee is a “missionary kid,” who, in his own words, “grew up in a Christian home but did not follow the Lord for much of my life.” Now things have changed since attending Columbia International

Multi-Sport athlete giving women’s basketball a boost

Bethany Rymer is making headlines in her hometown of Salisbury, North Carolina. The guard for the ��ο��Ƶ Rams women’s basketball team didn’t start her college career with the goal of playing basketball

Student Body President: We’re here “to know God and to make Him known”

Columbia International University Student Body President Miles Raven says he has been challenged to deepen his faith in God more at CIU than anywhere else he has lived. And for a “military brat,” that