CIU News

New headquarters a milestone in CIU’s Monticello Road revitalization

By Bob Holmes

Lawrie Sikkema has lived just down the road from Columbia International University for over 27 years. As she stood in the new Richland County Sheriff’s Department substation on Monticello Road her first words were, “...

The Columbia International University Ambassador Choir spread Christmas cheer at the final Chapel service of the fall semester at CIU. It was the first full concert in Shortess Chapel for the newly inaugurated choir led by new Director of Choral Activities Bryce Thompson.

Thompson joined the CIU...

Columbia International University President Dr. Mark Smith has been recognized for his support of U.S. military Guard and Reserve members.

At a CIU Chapel service on Dec. 3, Smith was surprised by representatives of ESGR, “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” who presented him with the...

CIU Ram Reagan Cox teams up with her mom to create Body Chek Sports Essentials

By Bob Holmes

CIU Business major and freshman Reagan Cox and her mom Christy recall the day a couple years ago when a business idea developed between...

First women to complete course celebrate with ceremony

By Ireland Kost

CIU Student Writer

Women who completed Columbia International University’s first Women’s Leadership course celebrated with a graduation ceremony. The biblical program completed by 11 students over the fall semester, combines spiritual knowledge...

By Ireland Kost

CIU Student Writer

Students screamed cheers of ecstatic encouragement from the bleachers as Professor Dr. Mike Naylor and his volleyball team faced off against the team led by Dean of Students Rick Swift while CIU...