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CIU is life-changing experience for “Military Kid”

For a lot of С����Ƶ students, to be an MK means a missionary kid, some of whom may call more than one place on earth “home.” Kyra Ledwell is a different kind of MK — a

Big turnout for golf assists CIU athletics

“Didn’t we order up a really good day to golf?” That was the question from С����Ƶ Interim President Dr. Rick Christman to the 80 golfers ready to roll their golf carts into

CIU’s annual Christian Life Conference includes abundant worship and community

What is the Christian life? Why are we here, and what purpose do we serve? These were the overarching questions surrounding the first prayer day of the fall 2023 semester and the capstone of CIU’s

CIU alumnus credits professor, track team, for assisting in his spiritual growth

Ethan Robinson enrolled at CIU early on in his walk with Christ. He says the relationships he developed on campus with peers and mentors, as well as the classes he took, helped him grow in his

Samaritan’s Purse invites CIU nursing students to medical missions conference

The annual “Prescription for Renewal Conference,” hosted by Samaritan’s Purse, encourages medical professionals to service for Christ around the world. Among the attendees at the September 2023 event

CIU: a “community of caring fellow students and incredible professors”

Community is the number one reason Harrison Burnette recommends С����Ƶ to others. “Had it not been for the loving, caring, God-fearing community at CIU, I would not nearly

С����Ƶ now offers need-based scholarships to biology students thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant

September 19, 2023 (COLUMBIA, SC) — С����Ƶ (CIU), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed , the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation , t o support need-based

U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value

The 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings show С����Ƶ #5 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities South, the second straight year for the position. The Social

Conference Player of the Week: CIU newcomer brings passion to push Rams to historic start

Hanah Weiss of the Columbia International Rams is the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Volleyball Attacker of the Week. She is one of the key contributors to the Rams 12-0 record this season, the

He served in remote villages of Africa; CIU’s oldest alumnus passes away at age 106

С����Ƶ’s oldest alumnus, Dr. William J. Barnett, MD, affectionately known as “Dr. Bill,” has passed away at age 106. Barnett, who graduated from CIU in 1937, served as a

“Human 100” Celebrates “a Century of God’s Faithfulness”

“You are making history today!” announced Jen Johnson through a megaphone. The assistant dean for student services was speaking to over 300 students, faculty and staff who shouted and cheered as they

CIU Alpha Week helps to ease syllabus shock

The first official week of the semester brought excitement and entertainment to campus, as students used their syllabus week to get out and participate in a series of events and competitions known as