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Speakers highlight Columbia International University programs and student housing insecurity at council public comment

2497193 · March 5, 2025
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A Columbia International University representative briefed council on nursing and science program growth and an NIH grant; a Columbia College social worker urged action on student housing insecurity and noted a higher dropout risk for students facing unstable housing.

Public comment at the March 4 Richland County Council meeting featured two speakers who highlighted local higher-education activity and student housing insecurity.

Greta Clinton, executive director of communications and advancement at Columbia International University, told council the university’s nursing program graduated its…

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