Commemorate our 175th Anniversary!

The front of the 175th anniversary challenge coin features the words COLUMBIA COLLEGE at the top, and FOUNDED 1851 at the bottom, in silver lettering on a navy background. Those words vertically straddle a color image of Rogers Gate in the middle. The reverse of the challenge coin features the college's 175th anniversary logo in the center, ringed by a navy exterior with the phrases IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION and 100,000 ALUMNI STRONG inside the ring

As a nod to the military tradition of sharing coins as a show of solidarity and respect, in honor of the 175th anniversary of the college’s founding in 1851, we have commissioned 1,000 uniquely numbered challenge coins. With a donation of $17.50 or more to the Columbia College Fund, you will receive a coin to keep for yourself, or give to friends, family, fellow graduates, or anyone you want to share the CC spirit. Your gift to the Columbia College Fund directly supports students and the college’s mission of providing quality education.

Once you’ve received your coin, you can register your coin and become a part of a special group of Cougars. When you register, a pin will show up on the global Challenge Coin map, demonstrating the support of our 100,000 CC alumni and friends worldwide, as a visual display of the reach of Cougar Nation. That pin proves that you’re part of a massive community – and it enters you into monthly drawings for raffle prizes!

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