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National opioid crisis town hall held at CSU

Last night, Charleston Southern University hosted a national town hall with sponsors Sinclair Broadcast Group, WCIV News 4 and Liberty University – a fourth installment in a series bringing awareness to the national opioid epidemic. Host Eric Bolling led the discussion, asking questions of a panel to explore possible solutions and responsibility. He spoke of […]

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Led to be here for student mental health

“God called me to do this, and it was just the change I needed,” said Kimberly Perkins, the new director of counseling services at Charleston Southern University. “I love working with young adults because they hold such promise and potential.” Perkins’ vision for the counseling center at CSU is to implement more outreach on campus […]

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Carter receives MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award

Dean of Students Clark Carter was the Charleston Southern recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award at the recent Black History Intercollegiate Consortium’s MLK Celebration. Members of the consortium, CSU, Trident Tech, The Citadel, Medical University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston, each choose a person who exemplifies the values and […]

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African American Society, Diversity Office kick off Black History Month

The CSU Diversity Office and African American Society (AAS) will host many events this month in observance of Black History Month. To kick it off, AAS is hosting a Spirit Week on campus Feb. 4 – 8. CSU students, be sure to use the hashtags #AASspiritweek2k19 or #csuBHM2k19 to be entered to win a care […]

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CSU’s Online Bachelor’s Program ranks best in S.C., top 25 in nation

U.S. News and World Report has named Charleston Southern University #25 on the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs list and #20 on the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans list, the highest listings of any university in South Carolina for 2019. Dr. Marc Embler, assistant vice president for academic affairs: online programs, technology and grants, said,  “We are extremely proud to […]

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Campus honored CSU senior with memorial service

Leigha Martinelli loved to write and perform on stage. She loved her family and her dog, Mylo. Most of all, Leigha loved sharing her testimony of faith with family, friends and complete strangers. Fellow Charleston Southern University senior communication studies major Anna Menendez tutored Martinelli last semester and shared her experience meeting Leigha for the […]

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Korean Children’s Choir and Dr. Kim charm CSU

The FEBC-Korea, Gwangju Children’s Choir and Dr. Billy (Jang Hwan) Kim captured CSU’s heart at Chapel Jan. 16. The children’s choir sang and danced their way through Christian songs and popular folk songs and sang “It Is Well with My Soul” in Korean. Students were delighted when the choir came into the audience to pass […]

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CSU names Autry Denson Jr. as head football coach

Charleston Southern Athletic Director Jeff Barber announced Autry Denson Jr. has been named the new head football coach on Monday afternoon. Denson becomes the fifth CSU head football coach in program history. He comes to the Buccaneers after coaching stops at Notre Dame, South Florida, Miami (Ohio), and Bethune-Cookman.  PRESS CONFERENCE: Charleston Southern University will hold […]

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Inaugural doctoral cohort begins at CSU

Charleston Southern University’s first doctoral level cohort began studies this week for the Doctor of Education (EdD) with an emphasis in Leadership. The program began accepting applications last summer and, due to the demand, added two additional cohorts in 2019. The inaugural cohort of 22 students will complete the program in December 2021. The EdD […]

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CSU mourns passing of Dr. Franklin Mason

The university is mourning the passing of Dr. Franklin Mason, age 94, of Mullins, S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. Affectionately known as “Doc Mason,” he served several terms on the CSU Board of Trustees and was a longtime supporter of the university. Reflecting on their shared love of running, CSU President, Dr. Dondi E. Costin, said, […]

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