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Event

College Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

March 21, 2025 11:00 AM

College Place United Methodist Church is a vital part of Columbia College’s history. College Place is central to who we are and who we can be. It’s...
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Stories

Highlighting Jessica Owens: A Columbia College Alumna at the South Carolina “State of the State”

Jessica Owens ‘21, a Columbia College alumna and current kindergarten teacher at Rocky Creek Elementary in Lexington, S.C., recently had the honor of...
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News

Fall 2024 Academic Honors

Columbia College is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 Academic Honors Lists, recognizing the outstanding achievements of our exceptional students who...
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Columbia College Among Best Online Programs

Columbia College has been ranked No. #84 among the 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, #180-#218 among 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business...
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Open House

February 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Get ready for an epic day at Columbia College’s Open House! Whether you’re checking out our undergrad programs or eyeing a graduate degree, this is...
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Columbia College Faculty Appointed to State Board of Education’s Professional Review Committee

Columbia College proudly announces the appointment of two esteemed faculty members, Dr. Gretchen M. Whitman and Dr. Marla Sanders, to the State Board...
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