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BUCSAFE Update from the President

What a chilly week! This may be the first time in years that tonight’s Polar Bear Plunge is accurately named. Perhaps Omicron will take a dive on the charts soon, too. Data in other parts of the country indicate a likely drop in the coming days and weeks. We’re hoping, praying, and looking forward to […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

Let me be the first to say how much I appreciate all of your patience and understanding as we continue the journey to the end of the pandemic. I continue to be impressed by your grit, Buccaneer!  Earlier this week, we announced a temporary accommodation that authorizes faculty to determine if their class(es) are held in person […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

Given the current surge of COVID-19 cases in our area; the relative scarcity of testing resources in the Charleston area; limited on-campus isolation/quarantine housing for students because of this surge; and the ability of our university infection control coordinator to maintain timely notification to individuals impacted by the rapid rise in cases, we have decided to decentralize […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

What a difference a week makes!  In a matter of just a few days, our quarantine and isolation numbers have increased to the highest level we’ve seen thus far during the pandemic. This comes as no surprise to us, given the nature of the Omicron variant and the fact that our community transmission levels remain […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

Happy New Year, Bucs. I hope you enjoyed your well-deserved break and are ready to get back to work. Ready or not, here we go!  Thanks to God’s faithfulness and your resilience, we thrived through another calendar year in a COVID-19 world. The virus may still be with us, but the Lord was with us long before this virus appeared, and He’ll be with […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

We have successfully made it to the end of another semester in the wake of a global pandemic. I don’t know about you, but I never imagined that we would still be talking about COVID-19 going into 2022. But I have been increasingly impressed by the grit of our campus family, and I can’t thank […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

As you know by now, this week marks the last “normal” week on the fall academic calendar. Thanksgiving is on the way, with final projects, study sessions, and exams to follow. Christmas break will be here before you know it, and it won’t take me long to get excited about what the Lord has in […]

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New Miss CSU crowned for first time in 2 years

After a night of sparkle, song and science experiments on Saturday, a new Miss Charleston Southern University shined through to gain the coveted title and scholarship. Six young women showcased their social platform, red carpet style and unique talents to become the face of the university in 2022. Hanahan native Brittany Priester, a senior business […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

In one week, we have transitioned to colder weather, Christmas décor, and a three percent increase in Community Immunity at CSU! Wow! So many of you uploaded your proof of vaccination or recent recovery from COVID, and for that I am thankful.   The University Pandemic Task Force has randomly selected the winners of three Amazon gift cards […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

As we approach Thanksgiving, I can’t help but to give thanks to our Creator for how far we’ve come together. Thanks to a slow but steady increase in Community Immunity numbers and a decline in community COVID transmission, we have intentionally ramped up activities on campus. Buctober was a blast on Friday night, and I’m looking forward to everything November has in store. The University Pandemic Task Force has approved […]

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