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Roberson family writing middle-grade book series
Most of us would find writing one book to be an intimidating project. Imagine collaborating with your spouse and your six children on not just one book but a 12-book series. For Joe and Jen Roberson, both 2004 graduates, the writing grew out of a desire to teach their children the lessons the couple was […]
| READ MORE: Roberson family writing middle-grade book seriesCelebrating 50-Year partnership with Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
The university celebrated its 50-year partnership with the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation recently. Since 1973, the foundation has supported CSU healthcare students with more than $2,600,000 in funding. Dr. Vicki Ball, dean of the College of Nursing said, “The pursuit of a BSN degree in nursing is perhaps one of the most challenging educational journeys. […]
| READ MORE: Celebrating 50-Year partnership with Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationHSMPA represented at SC Music Educator’s Conference
In early February, students from the Horton School of Music and Performing Arts attended the South Carolina Music Educator’s yearly conference in Columbia. The SCMEA is a corporation that hosts South Carolina music educators that advocates and encourages for quality music education for all students, according to SCMEA’s website. The yearly conference includes performances, masterclasses, […]
| READ MORE: HSMPA represented at SC Music Educator’s ConferenceAyer returns to CSU as head of undergrad enrollment
A former Buccaneer has returned to Charleston Southern University to lead the undergraduate enrollment team as executive director. Bryan Ayer graduated from Charleston Southern in 2011 and spent 10 years as an employee in the registrar’s and enrollment offices. He then worked for the City of North Charleston for two years. Ayer felt the Lord […]
| READ MORE: Ayer returns to CSU as head of undergrad enrollmentCSU graduate Kelsey Riggs joins SportsCenter full time
Former Charleston Southern soccer player and 2011 alumnus Kelsey Riggs made her full-time debut on ESPN’s SportsCenter as an anchor and reporter in late August. Riggs has been with ESPN since 2019 when she joined the launch of ACC Network, where she hosted teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference. After graduating from Charleston Southern with […]
| READ MORE: CSU graduate Kelsey Riggs joins SportsCenter full timeCSU, CCSD launch Big Buc, Little Buc program
Charleston County School District (CCSD), in partnership with Charleston Southern University (CSU), launched the Big Buc, Little Buc program – an initiative designed to foster mentorship and meaningful connections between student-athletes and Ladson Elementary School students. The program, spearheaded by CCSD’s Department of School Support & Community Engagement Project Manager Lauren Crawford, provides fifth-grade students with […]
| READ MORE: CSU, CCSD launch Big Buc, Little Buc programByrd Receives Order of the Palmetto
Governor Henry McMaster presented Philip Byrd ’76 with the Order of the Palmetto at the State House July 22. The Order of the Palmetto is South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Byrd is currently serving a term on the CSU Board of Trustees. He recently retired as president and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express, where he […]
| READ MORE: Byrd Receives Order of the PalmettoROTC graduate student selected to attend Gathering of the Eagles
Brianna Parker, a graduate student currently studying project management and an active member of Charleston Southern’s Air Force ROTC program, was recently selected as one of 12 cadets in the nation to attend the prestigious Gathering of the Eagles. The Air Force, like many other military branches, requires its members to go to a specialized […]
| READ MORE: ROTC graduate student selected to attend Gathering of the EaglesCSU has nearly quarter billion-dollar impact on state’s economy, study says
Charleston Southern University has a $235.7 million impact on South Carolina’s economy annually, according to a new study released by the Lilly Consulting Group. This impact, driven by university operations and labor, capital investment, and student and visitor spending, supports 1,624 jobs in the Palmetto State. “Charleston Southern University is a powerful economic engine for […]
| READ MORE: CSU has nearly quarter billion-dollar impact on state’s economy, study saysEsports Club finishes second in NECC Competition
Charleston Southern University’s Esports Club has been successful in competitive play since its start in 2023. The club founder highlights the club’s accomplishments and talks about the future of the Esports club. Josh Ingalls, a senior majoring in cybersecurity, is the founder and captain of the Esports Club. The Esports Club recently finished second in […]
| READ MORE: Esports Club finishes second in NECC Competition