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"Dr. Rick Christman, Interim President of Columbia International University"
Dr. Rick Christman
Interim 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.

CIU Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones speaks to community leaders at the Robert Mills House (Photo by Noah Allard)

100th Anniversary: CIU thanks community partners
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The CIU volleyball team ended the season with a record of 28-1.

Rams volleyball clinches third straight AAC regular-season title
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Jenea Bradshaw “I am grateful for the time I have spent, the people I have met, and the memories I have created here. " (photo provided)

Turning off cruise control to grow closer to God
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A group of CIU men pray for world evangelization. (Photo by Chariti Mealing, CIU student photographer)

World Christian Week: God uses the “Unlikely”
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Macey Drye: “I have spent more time with the people on my team than anyone else at CIU, and the relationships that I have formed with my teammates I will never forget."

“Learning so much about the true character of God”
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Praying in Pine View: (right to left) Anna Hazeltine, Lily Jackson, Allison Troyer, Vanessa Smith.

The Pine View Praying Women - A legacy lives on 100 years later
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CIU Interim President Dr. Rick Christman (left) and Provost Dr. James Lanpher lead the commencement procession in Korntal.

Congratulations to CIU graduates in Korntal, Germany!
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Chariti Mealing: "Bible and theology classes have challenged me to go deeper in my walk with Christ " (photo provided)

Communicator desires to be “a true servant-hearted believer”
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Dr. Benjamin Mathew with WIS News anchor Intesar Faulkner. (WIS)

October is Mental Health Awareness Month; What you need to know from CIU Seminary & School of Counseling
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Emilia Niedzielska is also a defensive specialist on the CIU Rams volleyball team.

CIU is “an incredible environment” for international student
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Interim President Dr. Rick Christman and CIU mascot Rammy join with students to celebrate. (Photo by Chariti Mealing, CIU Student Photographer)

Happy Birthday CIU!
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Kyra Ledwell (photo provided)

CIU is life-changing experience for “Military Kid”
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