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Teens learn Christian response to racism, evil, pop culture at ENDURE

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors attended Charleston Southern University’s ENDURE apologetics conference on Friday, Sept. 28 to learn about three issues facing our world: racism, evil and pop culture. The annual event addresses topics that are critical to equip teens in their Christian faith. “As we prayed and talked through the most pressing concerns […]

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Staff, students restore Chapel organ; fully functional first time in 29 years

When the first notes from the organ in Lightsey Chapel sound at the HSM Faculty Recital Thursday, September 27, and the Combined Choral and Wind Ensemble Concert Friday, September 28, it will be the first time the organ has been fully functional since it was damaged during Hurricane Hugo 29 years and 1 week ago.  […]

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Music and photography students combine faith and learning abroad

In July 2018, 47 people—seven photography students, 31 CSU musicians, six community members and three professors—traveled to Europe as part of a Charleston Southern University study abroad program. Over the course of 18 days, the participants made their way through Switzerland, Austria and Germany to explore new cultures and apply insights to their craft. CSU […]

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Online criminal justice program announced special tuition discount

Charleston Southern University announced the launch of its fully online criminal justice program for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice online program will be offered in seven-week semesters beginning January 2019 and is designed for the working professional. The master’s program is already available […]

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Semester begins with Prayer First

The campus community is invited to Prayer First on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. in Lightsey Chapel Auditorium. The Reverend Jon Davis, associate dean of students for Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership, said, “Students can expect to be prayed for, see our CSU leaders demonstrate their faith in the Lordship of Jesus, and be encouraged that […]

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Do you know your building number?

There are many things we can do to increase not only our own safety but also those around us. Did you know that each building at CSU is numbered to assist emergency personnel such as fire, police and ambulance in locating you if you make a 911 call? It is essential that you know your […]

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Music Performance Senior Wins Second in National Contest

By the time Jairus McClanahan captured second place in the nation at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Conference in Las Vegas in late June, he had won at the state level, regional level, made it through the video submission round and through the live semifinal round. If that isn’t impressive enough, singers […]

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CSU students advance to top 14 in national singing competition

Charleston Southern University seniors Timmi Winston and Jairus McClanahan have both earned spots in the top 14 in their respective categories for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Student Auditions, and have advanced to the Semifinals to be held in Las Vegas at the end of June. Both students have advanced in […]

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Business student rides with vets, meets President

Matthew Shelton is a regular at the gym, but he isn’t ordinarily a cyclist. But that didn’t stop him from cycling 30 miles over two days in late April. Shelton, a junior majoring in management, and a Marine Corps veteran, was one of 70 veterans selected to participate in the 15th Annual Wounded Warrior Project White […]

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Mom of special needs children wins CSU college tuition giveaway

Charleston Southern University announced the winner of the College Tuition Giveaway in partnership with HIS Radio on Monday morning.  Ashley Shaw of Anderson, South Carolina, won a full year of college tuition at CSU. Her father, Doug Hoard, nominated his daughter for the contest noting that she is a young wife and mother of three, […]

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