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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.

The CIU Rams are national champs!

CIU Men’s Soccer is the national Christian college Champ!
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Samaritan's Purse President and CEO Franklin Graham greets CIU nursing professor Angela Condor as student Jeremy See and CIU Nursing Program Director Dr. Jill McElheny look on.

CIU nursing students challenged to meet medical mission needs
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The CIU men's soccer team and fans celebrate.

Rams Volleyball and Soccer are Conference Champs!
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Dr. Mark Smith Update

Pray for Dr. Mark Smith — Health Update
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Dr. Tom Mullikin (Photo by Andrea Calamaro)

CIU salutes veterans with special chapel
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Laura Story sings with the CIU Ambassador Choir (Photo by Kierston Smith)

Singer/Songwriter Laura Story, Author Rob Morgan share memories at Homecoming ‘22
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CIU alumnus Steve Richardson of the mission agency Pioneers: "Your life is a unique strategy of God that is unfolding in history."

Future of Global Mission Conference leaves big impact on students
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Golf cars escorting former CIU presidents Dr. Johnny Miller and Dr. George Murray are followed by the parade of flags on International Boulevard.

CIU 100th anniversary, mission conference attracts extensive local media attention
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Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones (left) and President Dr. Mark A. Smith lead the parade of flags on International Boulevard.

Huge Parade of World Flags Opens CIU’s 100th Anniversary, Global Mission Conference
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CIU Vice President of Communications Diane Mull (left) interviewed by Dawndy Mercer Plank of WIS on Soda City Live

Hot TV topics: Laura Story concert, CIU’s 100th anniversary
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Some nursing students, and nursing faculty and staff were recent guests of CIU President Dr. Mark A. Smith (left) and his wife Debbie (right).

Students in the new nursing program: “Hands and feet of Christ”
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CIU athletes meet the students of Forest Heights Elementary School at Trunk or Treat. (Photo by Bob Holmes)

CIU athletes connect with kids in the community
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