CIU News

Men's Basketball secures NAIA National Championship berth with first-ever AAC Tournament title

The Columbia International University Rams men’s basketball team is headed to the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament. CIU took down Bryan College (Tenn.) in the Appalachian

Getting to know Dr. Amy Dubois, the new Dean of the Cook School of Business

Dr. Amy Dubois says one of the greatest joys of her life has been teaching in the Cook School of Business at Columbia International University for the past 10 years. “The faculty, staff, and students

Getting to know Dr. Brian Simmons, the new Vice President of CIU Global

The life mission of Dr. Brian Simmons reads: “Brian Simmons exists as a visionary builder to further the kingdom of God through Christian education, teaching and influencing others.” That mission

CIU Board accepts resignation of Dr. Mark Smith over health issues; Christman named Interim President

The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has accepted the February 9th letter of resignation from Dr. Mark A. Smith as president of CIU prompted by Dr. Smith’s prolonged health issues

Black History Month: A Call to Culture Care

Two African-American pastors challenged Columbia International University students to think biblically when it comes to caring for the culture and their walk with God. They were a part of CIU’s annual

John Maxwell Leadership Summit Returns to CIU

Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 21 for his sixth Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from 10

College of Education: Looking to the Past, Preparing for the Future

As Columbia International University continues to celebrate 100 years of God’s faithfulness in 2023, the CIU College of Education (COE) is remembering its heritage while encouraging those who serve

CIU offering unique online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Columbia International University is excited to announce its new Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES). The program prepares graduates to work as counselor educators, supervisors

Business majors meet a linebacker and a blowfish

It’s not every day Columbia International University students get to hear from professional musicians or football stars. CIU’s Business Administration and Sport Management majors got a mixture of both

Focus on ministering victoriously: Church Refreshed 2023

Columbia International University’s annual Church Refreshed conference began in 2021, as a way to encourage regional churches struggling to find their footing in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Three

Interested in studying science at CIU? Take note of this!

Science majors from S.C. who receive Palmetto Fellows or LIFE Scholarships may be eligible for $2,500 Scholarship Enhancement South Carolina students enrolling in Columbia International University’s

CIU Celebrates New Year’s Eve “ReBash”

Although it had been nearly three weeks since the new year officially began, Columbia International University students still had the opportunity to celebrate the beginning of 2023 with a “ReBash”