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Winter Weather Alert

Weather Update: Delayed Start – Thursday, January 23 Due to expected freezing conditions overnight, Columbia College will operate on a delayed start...
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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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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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Homecoming 2025

January 31, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Mark your calendars for Columbia College Homecoming from January 31 to February 1, 2025! Students will participate in Spirit Week leading up to Purple...
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Remembering Mrs. Kathryn Inez Verdery Cannon

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mrs. Kathryn Inez Verdery Cannon, an alumna whose extraordinary love for Columbia College and her...
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Columbia College Launches Lacrosse Program, Welcomes Accomplished Head Coaches

In a groundbreaking expansion of its athletic programs, Columbia College is thrilled to announce the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams...
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— Kell Evans

Class of 2023

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