Gert Boyle, our “One Tough Mother,” held many jobs at Columbia, from seamstress of the first fishing vest to President to advertising icon. Her sharp wit and wisdom helped propel the company from near bankruptcy in the early ‘70s to the global multi-brand company it is today, with annual net sales of almost $3.5 billion in 2023.

From our origins as a local Portland hat company to one of the most trusted outdoor brands in the world, Columbia has been helping you stay cool, dry, warm, and protected for over 87 years.

The official website for the City of Columbia. We are a city of creativity, excitement, and promise. Together, We Are Columbia

It is also the primary city of the Midlands region of the state. It lies at the confluence of the Saluda River and the Broad River, which merge at Columbia to form the Congaree River. As the state capital, Columbia is the site of the South Carolina State House, the center of government for the state.

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Columbia College in Columbia, SC offers 50+ undergraduate, online and graduate programs with no application fee, rolling admissions and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Columbia prepares the next generation of thinkers, scientists, artists, and leaders through an education grounded in intellectual rigor, open inquiry, and a commitment to the public good.