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CIU Awarded Major Grant to Launch Community Counseling Clinic
The Denny Terrace Community Clinic fulfills a 30‑year vision launched with the Master of Arts in Counseling program.

Celebrating CIU Graduates “Behind the Walls”
“They work with you, they make sure you get the education you need. They spend a lot of time helping us.” -CIU Prison Initiative graduate describing the CIU professors who teach at the prison.

To CIU Graduates: Choose Words Wisely
“Will your speech sound like the world’s?” Weaver asked adding, “Or like the King’s, full of grace and truth?”

Congrats to Coach Weiss!
Coach Katie Weiss was named the NCCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball National Coach of the Year.

Christmas on the Quad
It did seem as if time slowed in the middle of the celebrations, and the worries of finals seemed to be left behind for a while, regardless of whether the students realized it or not.

Homecoming 2025 — a Look Back and a Look Ahead
“Meet everyone you can, they might become the friends you have all throughout your life.” -Advice to current students from Ronny Wilson, Class of ’85

CIU Alumnus to Lead New Office of Community Safety in His Hometown
John Jones graduated from CIU in 2020

The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music
The Varna International Music Academy was held on the CIU campus for second straight year.

Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball
Hoops for Hope summer basketball camp is an evangelistic outreach to children from lower-income Columbia neighborhoods, hosted by the CIU Rams men’s and women’s basketball teams.

CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
Christian Markle’s resume includes nearly a decade of leadership experience in serving marginalized communities and advancing mission-driven development.

Recognizing Academic Achievement with the Spring Semester Dean’s List
The honor goes to full-time undergraduate students who carry 12 credits or more, and complete the semester with a minimum of a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).

CIU Alumnus is New President of C&MA, Succeeding Another CIU Alumnus
Dr. Johnathan Schaeffer follows Dr. John Stumbo as president of C&MA

CIU Graduate Advancing Vision for Christian Media Leadership
Dr. Michael Shelley is a longtime Christian broadcaster, executive vice president and general manager of NewLife Radio and an NRB board member.

CIU Students Dress for Success with Help from the Business and Career Development Center
Business-appropriate attire available for important job interviews

Deandre Leith adds to CIU legacy with more NCCAA championships
Senior takes first place in Discus and Shot Put

CIU’s Third President Remembered with Commencement Robe
Robertson McQuilkin had a positive impact on stepdaughter


The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music

Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball

CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry





