[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         100TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2022

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am honored to 
recognize the 100th Anniversary of Columbia International University.
  Since its founding in 1923 as the Columbia Bible School, the 
University has been providing students in South Carolina and across the 
world with an outstanding Christian education. Originating from humble 
beginnings, the school has grown astronomically, and is consistently 
ranked as a top `Southern Regional University,' `Best Value 
University,' and for `Social Mobility' in the South by U.S. News & 
World Report. The University also received a 2022 accolade of `A Best 
College for Veterans in the South' from the same publication.
  Columbia International University is committed to veterans and 
participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Survivors' and 
Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and 
Employment. Numerous educational benefits are provided by the school as 
well.
  As a Veteran myself with four sons who have served overseas, and as a 
senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud my 
community is home to a university dedicated to our veterans.
  One hundred years ago, Columbia International University was founded 
by a group of prayerful Christian women and led by first president, 
Robert C. McQuilkin, who dreamed of establishing a local Bible school. 
Their dream was not only realized, but then flourished into an 
accomplished university, evangelizing our community and nations with 
their 24,000 alumni.
  I am proud of the positive impact Columbia International University 
has made globally and join them in celebrating their 100th Anniversary.

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