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Inside Columbia College’s TRIO Student Support Services

For some students, knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference in their college experience. At ...
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CC Employee Transitions – September 2026

Dusti Schnedler transitioned from Assistant Director & Clery Coordinator to Associate Director of Military & Veterans Affairs ...
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President’s Gala celebrates those shaping Columbia College’s next 175 years

From heartfelt tributes to generations of Cougars making a difference, the 2026 President’s Gala on Thursday, Sept. 24, ...
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Adjunct Faculty Spotlight: Larry Coen mines a lifetime of experience to prepare future leaders

After a 36-year career that took him from commanding a nuclear missile battery in Alaska to responding to environmental emergencies and overseeing mining operations across Missouri, Larry Coen was ...
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President’s Assembly unites faculty and staff in strategic planning

Columbia College faculty and staff pose for a photo on R. Marvin Owens Field during the inaugural President’s Assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Columbia, Missouri. Photo by Columbia College ...
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Columbia College gears up for 2026 Welcome Week

Columbia College will welcome hundreds of new students to the 2026-27 academic year with a wide range of events during Welcome Week starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Columbia, Missouri. The festivities ...
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Mountaintop moment: Kenny Piper ’20 becomes Columbia College’s first MLB player

Kenny Piper ’20 enjoyed a mountaintop moment Monday, Aug. 3, at Coors Field in Denver. The 28-year-old catcher earned a call-up to the Tampa Bay Rays for their game against the Colorado Rockies. Hours ...
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Veronica Ambuehl ’93 joins CCAA Advisory Council

Columbia College Alumni Association Chair Jared Reichel ’16 recently announced the addition of Veronica Ambuehl ’93 to the CCAA Advisory Council. The CCAA Advisory Council serves as the leadership ...
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BreAnna Camden ’26 walks in her mother’s legacy

BreAnna Camden ’26 poses for a photo before Spring 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 2, on the Columbia College campus in Columbia, Missouri. Photo by Columbia College Photographer & Graphic Designer ...
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CC community members help bring World Cup to life in Kansas City

Ian Viscarra-Mendez ’25 poses for a photo during a 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Photo provided As the FIFA World Cup transformed Kansas City into an international ...
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Columbia College, Central Bank partnership marked by shared commitment

Sarah Moreau ’08 ’13 poses for a photo on the Columbia College campus, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies and later a Master of Business Administration while ...
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CC Biz Buzz: A busy business is not always a healthy one

Have you ever been surprised by a local business closing because it seemed like they always had customers and business was booming? I have felt that way too many times, particularly with local shops ...