Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Columbia College earned the No. 40 spot as one of America's "Best Regional Universities-Midwest" in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Small business journalist and expert, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, media personality and attorney Susan Wilson Solovic '80, will speak with faculty and students at Columbia College.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Columbia College-Orlando will recognize the 192 students who have completed degree requirements during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Columbia College will confer degrees upon graduates at the Patrick Air Force Base campus commencement ceremony on Saturday, July 17.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Columbia College is pleased to announce the addition of Michelle "Shelley" Nyland as the new serving the public servants coordinator in Norfolk, Va.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Columbia College-Jacksonville and Columbia College-NAS Jacksonville will hold a joint commencement ceremony and recognize the 197 students who have completed degree requirements during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wayne Nero was sworn in as the new chief of police for Georgetown, Texas on April 13. Nero graduated from Columbia College-Fort Worth in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Columbia College will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees upon graduates at the Aurora campus commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 1. The ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, 3200 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colo.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Columbia College is hosting a special gift ceremony on Thursday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. in Dorsey Chapel to recognize Boone County National Bank for their science initiative gift.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Columbia College-Marysville/Everett recently added two new programs to its degree offerings: an associate and a bachelor's degree in human services.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Columbia College honored Debra Shrout, director of the St. Louis campus, with the Frazier Moon Administrator of the Year award.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
During the annual employee appreciation luncheon on April 6, Columbia College awarded Rebecca Bennett, administrative assistant, and Brian Whitlow, HVAC/mechanical specialist with the Harold E. Nichols Plant and Facilities Employee of the Year award.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Columbia College will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Fort Drum campus commencement ceremony on Friday, April 23.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
The Columbia College Student Government Association (SGA) is sponsoring a 5K run/walk at Stephens Lake Park on Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Columbia, Mo.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Columbia College is proud to announce the receipt of a $250,000 gift for its science initiative from Web Bixby, president of Old American Insurance Company and a 1982 Columbia College graduate.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Columbia College is presenting Eugene Field Elementary School with a plaque celebrating more than 22 years as Partners In Education.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Four Columbia College photography students received awards in the 14th annual Visions photography contest sponsored by Landmark Bank.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
After spending ten months as the interim senior director of public relations at Columbia College, Jennifer Jolls has accepted a position as the associate director of marketing for the college.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Columbia College (located in Columbia, Mo), has received LEED(R) Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the renovation of Missouri Hall, located at 1011 Rogers Street.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Columbia College is proud to announce the Coast Guard Spouse Grant, a new program that offers a 50 percent tuition reduction to spouses of Coast Guard servicemembers.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
For the sixth year in a row, Columbia College has been ranked in the top tier of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ingram's, Kansas City's leading business magazine, ranked Columbia College its No. 2 of "Top Private Colleges & Universities" in the September 2009 issue.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Dr. Gerald T. Brouder, Columbia College president, wins Titan Award; Lindsay Young Lopez, senior director of Development, named a top 20 professional under 40
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Geteducated.com ranked the college's online MBA and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration No. 5 best buys, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology a No. 10 best buy and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration a No. 12 best buy.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Commencement speaker is Ruth Purschwitz Meissen '79, 2007-08 Illinois Teacher of the Year; Mike Randerson, vice president for Adult Higher Education, will confer degrees
Friday, July 24, 2009
On July 23, Dr. Chris Belcher, Columbia School District superintendent, and Dr. Gerald Brouder, Columbia College president, signed an agreement partnering Columbia public schools and the college.
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Department of Defense (DoD) has established a tuition assistance program for spouses of active duty personnel serving in the regular forces and for spouses of activated National Guard and Reserve members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Columbia College recently was named one of the nation's top 20 military-friendly institutions by Military Advanced Education magazine.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Columbia College has been recognized as a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Institution for 2007-08.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
