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Columbia College Appoints Bruce M. Lawrence as Interim Vice President of Development

President John H. Dozier is proud to announce the appointment of Bruce M. Lawrence as the Interim Vice President of Development at Columbia College...
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Nov 26 2025
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Thanksgiving Break

November 26 - 30, 2025, All day
Columbia College will observe Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30. During this time, on-campus classes will...
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Remembering Charlotte Berry: A Legacy of Service and Philanthropy

Columbia College mourns the passing of former Board of Trustees member and devoted community leader, Charlotte Lunsford Berry, who died on November 7...
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Dec 1 2025
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Featured Event

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

December 1, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00pm
✨🎄 Join us at the Columns on Monday, December 1, at 6:00 PM for Columbia College’s beloved Christmas Tree Lighting! This cherished tradition marks the...
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Stories

The Salvation Army of the Midlands Earns Columbia College Trauma-Informed Agency Certification

On Friday, October 17, The Salvation Army of the Midlands celebrated a milestone achievement – becoming only the second organization in South Carolina...
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