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Friday, December 14, 2012  A special class of South Carolina inmates is scheduled to have a graduation ceremony.

Monday, August 20, 2012  A new school year has officially kicked off for students across the Midlands.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Columbia International University getting a special treat from the CEO of Krispy Kreme.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Christian singer/songwriter Laura Story, a 2003 graduate of Columbia International University, earned a Grammy Award for her song “Blessings,” which she wrote and recorded. Story received the award in the “Best Contemporary Christian Music Song” category during the afternoon ceremonies at The 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Columbia International University set to dedicate the renovated G. Allen Fleece Library with a special ceremony Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Sue Thomas' life story is the inspiration for the TV show "Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye" on the Gospel Music Channel.  She's deaf and a former lip reader for the FBI.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Gracie and Peter Rosenberger are Alumni of CIU, shared a special message from their new book, "Standing With Hope," with students at Columbia International University.

Friday, August 27, 2010  After two years of study 14 inmates are ready to help others as missionaries.

Friday, August 27, 2010  Some inmates in South Carolina's prisons have earned another designation -- missionary.

Saturday, May 08, 2010  Columbia International University's Library suffers severe fire damage

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  For the first time in the school's history, Columbia International University is launching an athletic program.

Monday, March 15, 2010  Super Bowl champion football coach Tony Dungy made his way to Columbia on Tuesday, March 16 for two very different reasons.

Friday, March 13, 2009  As the current school year starts winding down, many colleges are already looking ahead to next year -- and the new freshman classes they'll welcome.

Monday, October 06, 2008  Members of a gay-rights group who traveled to Columbia International University say they had a good discussion with school administrators and students.