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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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Intramural complex construction begins soon

Charleston Southern University students and employees will soon see and hear construction behind Buc Park in the coming days. The long-awaited intramural complex was originally planned for a groundbreaking last summer, with trees in and around Buc Park already marked for removal in early 2020. However, the pandemic and birds—yes, birds—put construction on hold for […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

We have entered the season of hayrides, pumpkins, and masks that cover more than just our mouths and noses. This Friday, the greatly anticipated Buctober will offer a fun and festive fall event for our students, where they will get their fill of cotton candy, kettle corn, and memories to last a lifetime. I can’t wait. Each […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

What an amazing whirlwind of a week! With Bucs young and old connecting through camping, kickball, parade, tailgating, and watching our BUCS WIN, our campus was the liveliest it has been since before the pandemic. I’ve heard so many comments about how it was the “best Homecoming ever,” and I agree. I look forward to more of that in the coming […]

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BucCareer Network joins Handshake

This story has been relocated to the Charleston Southern University blog found here!

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

Welcome back to campus, Bucs! I hope you had a chance to recharge over Fall Break as you gear up to take on the last half of the semester.  This week is Homecoming Week at Charleston Southern! It’s extra special to me for multiple reasons, primarily because we get to HAVE a Homecoming this year. As time goes on and […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

We’ve hit the halfway point for the fall semester, Bucs! Many of you are prepping for midterms and some may already be over the hump, but we’re all grateful to still be in person and on campus! Thanks to the diligent health and safety efforts by our campus community, we have seen CSU’s COVID numbers decrease consistently over the last two weeks.  Remember that our Community Immunity goal is […]

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BUCSAFE Update from the President

It’s the last week of September, and many Bucs are excited for this weekend’s Sweet 16 event: the Fall Semi-Formal. As some of you get footloose and fancy free this Friday night, I find myself ever more grateful for this campus stepping up to keep our community safe. I’m proud of you for your diligence and grit […]

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