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Columbia’s Nathan Davis Earns Third AMC SID of the Year Award Columbia’s Nathan Davis Earns Third AMC SID of the Year Award

For decades, Columbia College and Shelter Insurance have worked together to support employees, families and lifelong learners. We're proud to continue a partnership built on a shared commitment to empowering future leaders.

Together, we're helping more individuals advance their careers, achieve their educational goals and make a greater impact in their communities.

Read more about our continued partnership with Shelter Insurance: connected.ccis.edu/2026/06/columbia-college-mo-shelter-insurance-continue-a-partnership-built-to-last/

Columbia College, Shelter Insurance continue a partnership built to last - CC Connected For generations, Columbia College and Shelter Insurance have stood among mid-Missouri’s most enduring institutions.

This weekend, Columbia College faculty, staff and students joined community members from across mid-Missouri to celebrate Juneteenth. We were honored to take part in a day recognizing freedom, resilience and culture.

"For service members wanting to further their education, Columbia College has been providing 'life-changing educational experiences' for 175 years. The college offers 15 locations across the country, with the main campus in Columbia, Missouri. With 11 campuses on military installations, higher education is easily accessible for military students — especially through its online program that can be pursued even while deployed."

🔗Read the full story from Associate Editor Abby Ammons at the link.
📸: Abigail Wade

Columbia College

College boasts accessible education options for the military community - Military Education - Military Families Columbia College has 15 locations across the country, and a strong online program that can be pursued even while on deployment.

We miss having our students on main campus💙

Applications are now open for the 2026 Columbia College Alumni Association Scholars Program!

Any active Columbia College undergraduate or graduate student with at least 24 total credit hours and a 2.75 GPA or higher is invited to submit a scholarship application. The deadline is July 20.

Learn more and apply: my.ccis.edu/about-the-ccaa/ccaa-scholars-program/

This summer marks the 15th year of the Summer Expeditions program in partnership with Columbia Public Schools!

Our institution remains committed to supporting student growth by giving rising fifth- through eighth-grade scholars the opportunity to experience college life and envision their future.

This program would not be possible without the generous support of Veterans United Home Loans employees, whose contributions to the Veterans United Foundation make these transformative experiences available to local students.

Read more: connected.ccis.edu/2026/06/15th-annual-summer-expeditions-allows-columbia-public-schools-students-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-columbia-college-life/

After stepping away from college years ago, Charles Jackson ’26 returned to the classroom with a renewed sense of purpose.🎓

By being resilient, he overcame challenges and stayed focused on earning his degree. His journey is a reminder that success is built one step at a time.

Read Charles’ story: connected.ccis.edu/2026/06/columbia-college-mo-graduate-charles-jackson-26-reaps-reward-of-resilience/

Charles Jackson ’26 reaps reward of resilience - CC Connected Charles Jackson '26 returned to Columbia College to complete his Business degree, demonstrating resilience and opening the door to new professional...