Academics
CSU acquires flight school, deepens commitment to growing aeronautics program
Charleston Southern University has purchased Chucktown Flight Training, LLC DBA Carolina Sky Flight Training, a local group based in Summerville, SC, to further its mission of providing a high-quality flight training experience for its fast-growing aeronautics program. The university began its partnership with the flight school in 2021 to offer CSU’s inaugural professional pilot degree—the […]
| READ MORE: CSU acquires flight school, deepens commitment to growing aeronautics programNielsen College of Business reaccredited through IACBE
The Hans A. Nielsen College of Business at Charleston Southern University was granted reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for 2025 to 2031 for its business degree programs Dec. 3, 2024, by the Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. The Nielsen College of Business has demonstrated compliance of its business programs […]
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Congratulations to the 1,112 undergraduates named to the Dean’s List for fall 2024. To qualify for the Dean’s List, undergraduates must earn a 3.5 GPA or better and earn 12 or more credit hours for the semester. Access the full list here!
| READ MORE: Dean’s List Fall 2024Charleston Southern holds Fall Commencement
More than 370 doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees were conferred during Charleston Southern University’s fall commencement Dec. 19 and 20. Elizabeth England, president of the Student Government Association, addressed the undergraduates. She said, “Each person sitting here came to Charleston Southern as a version of themselves that is different from the one in front of […]
| READ MORE: Charleston Southern holds Fall CommencementInaugural DPT graduates chart the course at CSU
Charleston Southern University graduated its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy class on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Forty-five students were commissioned after successfully completing the 2.5-year intensive medical program at CSU. This is the second doctoral program at Charleston Southern, the fourth DPT program in South Carolina, and the only university in the state to offer […]
| READ MORE: Inaugural DPT graduates chart the course at CSUCSU’s STEM-program growth prompts building expansion
Charleston Southern University will complete its second construction phase to fill out the 28,000-square-foot science and engineering building. In conjunction with CSU’s rapid growth in engineering and aeronautics, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the next phase of the project with completion expected in summer of 2025. “We are thrilled to continue building—both figuratively […]
| READ MORE: CSU’s STEM-program growth prompts building expansionCharleston Women in Tech celebrate 10 years
Charleston Women in Tech celebrated its 10-year anniversary October 10th with a series of celebrations downtown. A City of Charleston proclamation read by Councilman Mike Seekings declared 10/10 as Charleston Women in Tech Day. Similar proclamations were made by the City of North Charleston and the State of SC. CSU has been a supporter of this […]
| READ MORE: Charleston Women in Tech celebrate 10 yearsMegan Busch impacting English discipline through Professional Journal
Although she won’t be listed on the masthead until February 2025, Dr. Megan Busch ’10 is already hard at work on the coming issue as the managing editor of the National Council of Teachers of English’s College Composition and Communication. Dr. Scott Yarbrough, vice president for academic compliance, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation and one of Busch’s […]
| READ MORE: Megan Busch impacting English discipline through Professional JournalPsi Chi earns top honors
The Psi Chi Board of Directors and Psi Chi headquarters have announced that the Charleston Southern University Psi Chi chapter has been named a Model Chapter of the Year for 2023-2024. Psi Chi is the international honor society in psychology. Dr. Christina Sinisi, CSU professor and chair of psychology, said, “Only 43 chapters in the […]
| READ MORE: Psi Chi earns top honorsCharleston Southern makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges List
Charleston Southern University is once again listed on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list, ranking in the Regional Universities South for Best Colleges, Best Colleges for Veterans, and Top Performers on Social Mobility categories. Charleston Southern also ranked nationally in the Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing category. President B. Keith Faulkner said, “As an […]
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