Academics
CSU names Fall 2020 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the 883 undergraduates named to the Dean’s List for fall 2020. 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.
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In May 2020, CSU announced a new partnership with Tree of Life Bookstores to offer a convenient and affordable solution for our campus family. Along with a new and improved bookstore, Tree of Life offers their innovative Textbook Butler service to students, which provides students the option to receive all textbooks and materials directly to […]
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The mountain of challenges provided by the pandemic did not stop the creativity and drive of Charleston Southern University students and faculty. This semester 19 students from CSU’s College of Education participated in a virtual reading program for second graders at Goose Creek Elementary. “We know that successful schools are built with community investment, so we […]
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The Master of Athletic Training program announced a 100% pass rate for 2019-2020 students taking the Board of Certification Inc. Examination for Athletic Training. In addition, all of the 2020 graduates are currently employed as athletic trainers. CSU’s rigorous didactic and clinical education program spans 22 months with a strong emphasis in evidence-based clinical examination […]
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Charleston Southern University welcomes Dr. Julie Fernandez as dean of the College of Education. Fernandez will assume her duties Jan. 1, 2021. “We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Julie Fernandez to the College of Education at Charleston Southern,” said Dr. Jackie Fish, vice president for academic affairs. “She has a heart and conviction for […]
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The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Computing Accreditation Commission accredited Charleston Southern University’s cybersecurity program this month, making it the only higher education institution in the Southeast with the designation. CSU is also only one of 14 cybersecurity programs with this accreditation in the world. “The ABET accreditation validates our cybersecurity program objectives, […]
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The College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University announced an exceptional 95.3% NCLEX-RN pass rate for its 2019-2020 nursing graduates per the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Eighty-five CSU graduates took the NCLEX exam in December and May, the most of any other private university in the state of South Carolina. “I am […]
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Dr. Emily Thomas, assistant professor of mathematics, has dedicated her research to topology and knot theory. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas joined the Buc family in the fall of 2016 after receiving her PhD. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Samford University and a master’s degree and PhD in mathematics from the University […]
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Traditional CSU students are required to complete one Experiential Learning Requirement in order to graduate. Dr. Melissa Parker, new coordinator of internships, is available to assist students in preparing for success after graduation. Experiential Learning Requirements can include internships, clinicals, practicums, field courses, travel courses, applied learning, career planning courses, and more. Parker said, “Internship requirements […]
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Charleston Southern University broke ground this summer on a new science and engineering building to house its growing academic programs. The 17,500-square-foot space will be completed in phases and includes labs, office space and work rooms. CSU plans to expand the building in future phasing to 28,000-square-feet total. The project is a result of the launch […]
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