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City of Columbia honors Cougar Athletics
Friday, June 05, 2009
On June 1, Mayor Darwin Hindman and the Columbia, Mo., City Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 124 honoring the successes of Columbia College men's and women's athletic teams.
College announces new mission, values and vision statement
Friday, June 05, 2009
During the 2008-2009 academic year, a task force composed of Columbia College faculty, staff, students, alumni and administrators met to formulate a new mission, values and vision statement to update one written in 1996.
Alumni honored for career achievements, community service
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Five exceptional Columbia College alumni were honored at an awards ceremony Saturday, April 25, during alumni reunion weekend.
More than 500 students participate in commencement
Friday, May 08, 2009
Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College, addressed graduates at two commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9 in Southwell Gymnasium on the Columbia College campus.
Columbia College honors military servicemembers with flag raising
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Columbia College held its second Military Recognition Day on Thursday, May 21, beginning with an 11 a.m. flag raising ceremony featuring an American flag from Naval Air Station Lemoore in California.
Bookstore manager honored for service to campus
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Sarah Steeno '04, manager of the Columbia College Bookstore in the Atkins-Holman Student Commons, received the Campus Outreach Award from Barnes & Noble College Booksellers.
Lindsay Young Lopez is named one of Columbia's "20 under 40"
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Lindsay Young Lopez, senior director of development for Columbia College, was named one of Columbia's "20 under 40" for 2009.
Columbia College business students earn top awards at statewide competition
Friday, March 27, 2009
Six Columbia College business administration students participated in the Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Statewide Competition last month at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. They competed among 120 students from several colleges and universities in Missouri.
Childress named interim director of admissions
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Lacey Childress has been named interim director of admissions for Columbia College.
Poole named executive director of marketing
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Lana Poole has been named executive director of marketing. She will be responsible for all aspects of the marketing department and serve on the administrative council.
Columbia College produces video of former Tuskegee Airman
Monday, March 23, 2009
In conjunction with Black History Month, Columbia College has produced a video chronicling the life of Colonel Charles McGee '78, USAF (retired), a former Tuskegee Airman.
Cougars and Lady Cougars head to nationals
Monday, March 16, 2009
Columbia College's men's and women's basketball teams both advanced to the NAIA Division 1 National Basketball Tournament, according to the official bracket released by the NAIA national office.
Columbia College opens campus in San Diego
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Columbia College is pleased to announce the opening of a new campus at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, Calif.
Fort Leonard Wood campus opens 100th military test center
Friday, February 27, 2009
Columbia College's Fort Leonard Wood campus has opened the 100th DANTES test center in the nation, reports Dr. David L. King, director of Columbia College-Fort Leonard Wood.
St. Clair Hall selected as a notable historic property
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Columbia's Historic Preservation Commission has selected St. Clair Hall as one of Columbia's 10 Notable Historic properties - the third Columbia College building to receive this honor.
College Goal Sunday helps students finance college
Friday, January 30, 2009
On Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m., students and parents can meet one-on-one with financial aid advisors at the College Goal Sunday in Dulany Hall on the Columbia College campus.
Former child soldier Ishmael Beah to speak at college Feb. 19
Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Columbia College student development office and the Unity in the Community program are pleased to welcome Ishmael Beah, former child soldier and New York Times best-selling author, to campus Thursday, Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Boyer appointed to committee for chief business officers
Monday, January 12, 2009
Bruce Boyer, controller and CFO for Columbia College, has been appointed to the Annual Meeting Program Committee of the Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO).
Columbia College holds winter commencement ceremony
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Dr. Martin (Marty) Nemko, one of the nations' most sought-after experts on career and education issues, addressed graduates at the Columbia College winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 20 in Southwell Complex on the college's historic campus.
Columbia College employees crush cancer
Friday, December 12, 2008
The Columbia College Relay for Life team has added a "Crush CANcer" campaign to this year's fundraising efforts. The team hopes to reach its 10-year goal of $100,000 raised in the fight against cancer.
Columbia College supports military spouses
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Columbia College was recently named one of America's "Top 20 Military Friendly Colleges and Universities" by Military Advanced Education. Now, the college has extended that support to military spouses.
Columbia College in top 20 of military-friendly colleges
Monday, December 08, 2008
Columbia College recently was named one of the nation's top 20 military-friendly institutions by Military Advanced Education magazine.
Columbia College named an institution of character
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Columbia College has been recognized as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Institution for 2007-08.
Columbia College honors Stafford with trustee emeritus status
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Long-time Columbia resident J.W. "Stan" Stafford has retired from the Columbia College Board of Trustees after 23 years of service. After a unanimous vote, the board named him trustee emeritus.
Kateman receives outstanding fundraising executive award
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Michael Kateman, executive director of Development, Alumni and Public Relations at Columbia College, received the 2008 Outstanding Fundraising Executive award from the Central Missouri Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Columbia College honors Peggy Price with trustee emeritus status
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Peggy Lamke Price, a 1943 graduate of Christian (Columbia) College, has retired from the board of trustees after 33 years of service. After a unanimous vote, the college named her trustee emeritus.
Columbia College benefits from scholarship grant
Thursday, October 09, 2008
The Citi Foundation recently provided a grant of $50,000 to the Missouri Colleges Fund (MCF), of which Columbia College is a member school.
Hinkel is director of development for major and planned gifts
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Myles Hinkel has joined Columbia College as the director of development for major and planned gifts.
Stephen Stephany receives Frazier Moon award
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Stephen Stephany, director of Columbia College-Lake County and the northern region, has been named Frazier Moon Administrator of the Year.
Columbia College announces new assistant dean for military and federal programs
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Ramona McAfee has been named assistant dean for military and federal programs for Columbia College. She will serve as the primary contact for the institution's military partnerships.
New director at Columbia College-Freeport
Friday, October 03, 2008
Elizabeth Koeller has been named director of Columbia College-Freeport.
New nursing coordinator at the Lake of the Ozarks campus
Friday, October 03, 2008
Georgia Jernigan has joined Columbia College as the nursing program coordinator the Lake of the Ozarks campus.
Columbia College employees give $1.2 million to the college
Monday, September 29, 2008
Columbia College employees have long been generous, with recent employee contributions reaching record highs. Hundreds of dedicated staff and faculty have given $1.2 million to the college since 1993.
Columbia College adopts innovative model to recognize financial contributions
Monday, September 29, 2008
Columbia College unveiled a new philanthropic model Sept. 26 at a "Tradition meets Tomorrow" event for benefactors and friends of the college.
Best-selling author Susan Jacoby to speak at Columbia College
Friday, September 19, 2008
Susan Jacoby, author of "The Age of American Unreason," will deliver the 2008 Schiffman Lecture in Religious Studies at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 in Launer Auditorium.
Columbia College announces organizational changes
Friday, September 19, 2008
Columbia College announced a new structure for several departments, including Public Relations and Marketing (PRM) and Development and Alumni Services (DAS). Public relations and marketing functions have been separated to better serve the college.
Donelson is assistant vice president for enrollment management
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Tery Donelson has been appointed to the newly created position of assistant vice president for enrollment management. He will oversee and coordinate the efforts of admissions, financial aid, evaluations, records and transcripts.
New director at Columbia College-Hancock Field
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
John Hammill is the new director of Columbia College--Hancock Field. In his new position, Hammill is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Hancock Field campus, including class scheduling and student and faculty recruitment and retention.
New director at Columbia College-Orlando
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Dr. Alan Hilliard is the new director of Columbia College--Orlando. In his new position, Hilliard is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Orlando campus, including class scheduling and student and faculty recruitment and retention.
Columbia College receives national recognition for quality and value
Friday, August 22, 2008
Columbia College once again has been nationally recognized for academic quality and value by U.S.News & World Report, The Princeton Review and GetEducated.com.
More minority students complete degrees at Columbia College
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Columbia College recently advanced six places to No. 16 of the top 50 institutions nationwide granting bachelor's degrees to African-American students in business management, marketing and related support services.