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More than 500 students to participate in commencement
Friday, May 08, 2009
Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College, will address graduates at two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9 in Southwell Gymnasium on the Columbia College campus.

Scholar Kenneth W. Stein to speak at Columbia College
Friday, April 24, 2009
Emory University Middle Eastern scholar Dr. Kenneth W. Stein will deliver the 2009 Schiffman Lecture in Religious Studies at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1 in Dorsey Chapel.

College to host soprano voice recital April 18
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan will present a soprano voice recital at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 in Dorsey Chapel at Columbia College.

San Diego campus to hold open house
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Columbia College's San Diego campus will hold an open house Monday, March 23 to welcome the first class at the college's newest campus.

Actor Edward James Olmos to speak at Columbia College
Friday, February 20, 2009
Actor Edward James Olmos will deliver the 2009 Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Launer Auditorium on the Columbia College campus.

Columbia College to host Preview Day Feb. 16
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The next Columbia College Preview Day will be held Monday, Feb. 16 on the college's historic campus in Columbia, Mo. This is an opportunity for students to tour the campus, visit with faculty members and even sit in on a model class.

Former child soldier and storyteller to speak at college
Friday, February 06, 2009
Ishmael Beah, former child soldier and New York Times best-selling author, and Laura Simms, award-winning storyteller and human rights activist, will be on campus Feb. 19 to 21.

Columbia College to hold Salute to Security Day
Friday, January 16, 2009
The Columbia College Athletic Department will host a Salute to Security Day on Saturday, Jan. 24. All fire, police and military members are invited to attend Cougar and City of Columbia Fire vs. Police Department basketball games and festivities for free.

Relay for Life team to host used book sale Jan. 30-31
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Columbia College's Relay for Life team will host a used book sale Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 in Dulany Hall on the college's Columbia campus.

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Columbia College Awarded LEED(R) Green Building Certification --First Silver Certification in Columbia, Mo.--
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.

Columbia College announces 50 percent tuition support for spouses of Coast Guard servicemembers
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.

Columbia College named top military-friendly school
G.I. Jobs magazine named Columbia College as one of its top schools for educating military learners.

U.S. News & World Report names Columbia College one of America's best colleges
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.

Ingram’s ranks Columbia College its No. 2 private college
Ingram’s, Kansas City's leading business magazine, ranked Columbia College its No. 2 of “Top Private Colleges & Universities” in the September 2009 issue.

Yellow Ribbon Program will allow veterans to attend Columbia College tuition free
College anticipates surge in military enrollment

Two Columbia College executives win prestigious awards
Dr. Gerald T. Brouder, Columbia College president, wins Titan Award; Lindsay Young Lopez, senior director of Development, named a top 20 professional under 40

Four Columbia College online degrees dubbed best buys
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.

College partners with Columbia Public Schools
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.

Columbia College announces new funding resource for military spouses
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.

Columbia College produces video of former Tuskegee Airman
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
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.

St. Clair Hall selected as a notable historic property
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.

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Columbia College hires associate director of marketing
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.

Columbia College Awarded LEED(R) Green Building Certification --First Silver Certification in Columbia, Mo.--
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.

Columbia College announces 50 percent tuition support for spouses of Coast Guard servicemembers
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.

Columbia College named top military-friendly school
G.I. Jobs magazine named Columbia College as one of its top schools for educating military learners.

U.S. News & World Report names Columbia College one of America's best colleges
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.

Ingram’s ranks Columbia College its No. 2 private college
Ingram’s, Kansas City's leading business magazine, ranked Columbia College its No. 2 of “Top Private Colleges & Universities” in the September 2009 issue.

Yellow Ribbon Program will allow veterans to attend Columbia College tuition free
College anticipates surge in military enrollment

Two Columbia College executives win prestigious awards
Dr. Gerald T. Brouder, Columbia College president, wins Titan Award; Lindsay Young Lopez, senior director of Development, named a top 20 professional under 40

Columbia College-Lake County campus to hold commencement Saturday, August 15
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

Four Columbia College online degrees dubbed best buys
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.

College partners with Columbia Public Schools
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.

Columbia College announces new funding resource for military spouses
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.

Columbia College produces video of former Tuskegee Airman
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.

St. Clair Hall selected as a notable historic property
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.

Boyer appointed to committee for chief business officers
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).

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