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Church Refreshed 2024: Straightforward teaching from the book of James

As Pastor Hugh Ward exited ������Ƶ’s 2024 Church Refreshed Conference, he reflected on the five post-pandemic messages he heard from conference speakers who each taught a

Prayers for the new President

“A personal friend and a mentor.” That’s how ������Ƶ Interim President Dr. Rick Christman described CIU’s incoming president Dr. Bill Jones as students, faculty and staff

“Opera is Awesome!”

Curious students of various majors took time out after class to find out why “Opera is Awesome.” The CIU Academic Success Center hosted the “Opera is Awesome” workshop that was led by The Palmetto

Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!

������Ƶ kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year's-themed party. Donuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well

Dr. Bill Jones Named New President of ������Ƶ

The ������Ƶ Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president from 2007

God-Centered friendships assist in spiritual growth for CIU student

Brandon Lee is a “missionary kid,” who, in his own words, “grew up in a Christian home but did not follow the Lord for much of my life.” Now things have changed since attending Columbia International

Multi-Sport athlete giving women’s basketball a boost

Bethany Rymer is making headlines in her hometown of Salisbury, North Carolina. The guard for the CIU Rams women’s basketball team didn’t start her college career with the goal of playing basketball

Student Body President: We’re here “to know God and to make Him known”

������Ƶ Student Body President Miles Raven says he has been challenged to deepen his faith in God more at CIU than anywhere else he has lived. And for a “military brat,” that

CIU holds two December commencements; One on each side of the Broad River

South Carolina’s Broad River separates ������Ƶ’s main campus from the sprawling facilities of the South Carolina Department of Corrections. But the river does not separate

“A few of my favorite things!” Students share holiday traditions at Christmas on the Quad

The evening air was chilly and crisp as students gathered in the Quad outside the library bundled with smiles, ready to enjoy a much-anticipated study break at the beginning of exam week. Student Life

Ever try a “Bunny Break” for stress relief?

“It’s heaven on earth!” That’s how ������Ƶ freshman, Elizabeth Suskin described the bunny study break on the CIU Quad. As the end of the semester draws near, students are

Remembering Darren Richie

Looking down from the balcony of ������Ƶ’s Shortess Chapel, you might think you were observing a gathering of CIU athletic teams ready for a motivational talk before the big