Office of the President

Hello and welcome to Columbia International University

For nearly 100 years CIU has been educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. That’s our mission. Our core values of Authority of Scripture, World Evangelization, Victorious Christian Living, Prayer & Faith and Evangelical Unity serve as the foundation stones of our past, and guide us into the future.

Latest from the President

Emily Hall and Matt Simmons share their experiences in the Recent Alumni Recognition Chapel.
Homecoming 2020: Remembering the past, honoring tradition, looking to the future
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Station to station at the CIU Operation Christmas Child packing party.
CIU stuffs shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
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Panel discussion at The Gathering.
The Gathering: Biblically navigating conversations on race
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CIU admissions counselors pose with Richland County Sheriff's deputies.
CIU admissions counselors salute first responders
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CIU President Dr. Mark Smith lends at hand at Temple Zion Baptist Church.
CIU blesses community with over one thousand pounds of food
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Prison Initiative alumnus Jerry Chambers addresses luncheon.
Sharing the success of the CIU Prison Initiative
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CIU Board of Trustees member Ken Blackwell
Notable public servant named to CIU board
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The CIU crew assists with repairs at Lakewood Bible Fellowship.
CIU students roll up their sleeves to minister after hurricane
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Dr. Ken Blackwell of the Family Research Council speaks to CIU students.
A challenge to choose community over chaos
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The beautiful Columbia Country Club was the site for the CIU Golf Classic.
A great day of competition and laughter at the CIU Golf Classic
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Former Guatemalian Ambassdor Manuel Espina shares his Christian testimony at a CIU Chapel. (Photo by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer)
Former Guatemalan ambassador brings valuable experience to the classroom
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CIU students and administrators joined tens of thousands of others on the National Mall for prayer.
CIU students, president travel to D.C. to pray for America
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