Academics
Engineering seniors building a robot to benefit CSU
The first engineering students to graduate from Charleston Southern in May will also have the distinction of completing the first engineering senior project. The engineering capstone series is designed for seniors to plan and complete a project in two semesters demonstrating the skills and theory they have learned. The four seniors in the inaugural class, […]
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In the Charleston Southern political science department, there is a class that is only offered every two years in the fall: Campaigns and Elections. In this course, students learn what goes into campaigns and learn prediction criteria. Students even try to predict the outcome of a real election as it and its campaign play out. […]
| READ MORE: Campaigns and ElectionsFaculty Spotlight: Thompson moves with faith
Kinesiology, the study of human body movement, is a term many may be unfamiliar with—even in those entering the healthcare field. But at Charleston Southern University, Dr. Heather Thompson knows kinesiology quite well. As an undergraduate at Lander University, she received her B.S in Exercise Science. Thompson continued her studies with an MS in Rehabilitation Science […]
| READ MORE: Faculty Spotlight: Thompson moves with faithStudents portray personal 9/11 stories through theatre
Students and staff alike can remember the tragic events that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. Terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center in New York City’s financial district, taking down both Twin Towers and killing nearly 3,000 people 21 years ago. Many students attending Charleston Southern University now were barely alive when the attack occurred, […]
| READ MORE: Students portray personal 9/11 stories through theatreWiser finds purpose on mission trip
Moving into adulthood as one transitions from college into the real world is no easy task. As students face down the graduation stage, many find themselves facing questions; “Did I choose the right major?” “Will I be able to find a job?” “Have I made good decisions?” and one that rings through the ears of […]
| READ MORE: Wiser finds purpose on mission tripCSU Aeronautics Program is officially a Part 141 Pilot School
The Aeronautics program at Charleston Southern University is officially a Part 141 pilot school for the first time since the program’s inception in fall of 2021. “God is doing such marvelous work here at CSU that I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to cross the threshold of my office every morning,” said Lloyd […]
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The Charleston Southern Physician Assistant program sent a group of students and faculty to the Dominican Republic on their annual summer trip to serve the local community through medical care. Dr. Scott Wade, director of didactic education for the PA program, leads the group that partners with Sowers for the Kingdom. This DR ministry partners […]
| READ MORE: Physician assistant students planting seeds of service in Dominican RepublicDeJean Dunbar ’17 putting computer science master’s degree to work
DeJean Dunbar is currently completing a Master of Science in computer science at CSU and is a 2017 BS graduate. He has worked at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken for the last five years. As an undergrad Dunbar won a mobile app competition sponsored by Charleston Defense Contractors Association. He also volunteered with CodeON, Coding in […]
| READ MORE: DeJean Dunbar ’17 putting computer science master’s degree to workCSU named to U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges List
U.S. News & World Report has once again named Charleston Southern University to its Best Colleges list for 2022-2023 in the Best Regional Universities in the South category. In the Best Colleges category, CSU is ranked No. 49, up from No. 57 last year; in the Best Colleges for Veterans, CSU is ranked No. 23, up […]
| READ MORE: CSU named to U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ListCSU mourns beloved former provost, professor
The CSU family is mourning the loss of former provost and professor Dr. A. Kennerley “Kenny” Bonnette Jr., who died Monday, Sept. 5 in Summerville. He was 77 years old. Bonnette began his career at Charleston Southern University, then Baptist College at Charleston, in January 1971. He earned a PhD in nuclear chemistry at Clemson […]
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