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Link wins server for CSU Cyberteam at competition

The CSU cyberteam came away from the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition this spring with an unusual prize – a server loaded with everything to host a King of the Hill competition. Jackson Link was chosen to represent the CSU team and won the capture the flag competition. “The team is looking forward to using the […]

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Baur wins second in nation in singing competition

On June 29, Luke Baur, a student of Dr. Jill Lewis, competed in the final round of the National Student Auditions at the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Conference, winning second place overall in the nation.  The competition included the top three finalists in each category. Singers were allowed to choose one song […]

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CSU Delegation attends S.C. Student Legislature

CSU Student Government Association leaders attended the spring session of the South Carolina Student Legislature, a mock legislative experience designed to give students hands-on experience. Brandon Diehl ’22, the group’s advisor, said only 10-11 students from each school are able to attend, so the competition among SGA leaders is intense. Diehl, transfer enrollment counselor at […]

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Recent grad wins 13N AFROTC Cadet of the Year Award

Class of 2024 graduate, 2nd Lieutenant Chase B. Adcock, was named 13N Air Force ROTC Cadet of the Year for 2023 as announced by the Department of the Air Force this spring. Adcock was nominated by AFROTC Detachment 772 at Charleston Southern University. The Nuclear & Missile Operations (13N) Functional and Nuclear Deterrence Operations (NDO) Awards recognize […]

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CSU student singers advance to national singing competition

A large group of Charleston Southern students participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-Atlantic Region Conference and Student Auditions in Februaary, and several have advanced to the NATS National Student Auditions competition. The NATS National Student Auditions begin with a preliminary YouTube round. Students will submit videos to be adjudicated, and then […]

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CSU’s annual symposium features student and faculty research

By Bri Parker and Jan JoslinPhotos by Dan Steffy and Jan Joslin Oral and poster presentations were presented April 16 at Charleston Southern’s Annual Spring Symposium, highlighting student and faculty research. Alessandro Russo, a junior mathematics major, presented his project for the second time. His research was funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and […]

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Charleston Southern NAfME student representative

The annual National Association for Music Education Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit (CLAS) is an exciting multiday event from June 10th to June 12th that brings together NAfME Collegiate members from across the nation for leadership learning sessions, advocacy training, and professional networking in Washington, D.C. As part of the 2024 National Leadership Assembly, NAfME leaders and advocates will be […]

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Allison Brown receives CIC/UPS scholarship

The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities has announced that Allison Brown has received the CIC/UPS Scholarship for Charleston Southern University. “This is my third time getting this scholarship, and it has meant so much to me and my family,” said Brown. “Covering college costs is hard, and this scholarship has allowed me to continue […]

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Classroom project would change lives of foster children

Entering the foster care system understandably fills children with anxiety. A classroom project completed for an Early Childhood Practicum class has the potential to help ease that anxiety. Alyssa Phillips, a senior child development major, created a project called The Distraction Bag. While comfort bags filled with basic necessities are given to some children in […]

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Student and faculty research showcased at Symposium

The annual Spring Symposium featured student and faculty research on April 21. Presentations and posters covered a wide variety of disciplines. Presentations: Poster: The symposium is sponsored by the Publications Committee. Members for 2022-2023 are: Kristen Hixon, Dianne Boykin, Daniel Leach, Timothy Banks, Dr. Charles Smedley, Carla Marchione, and Jan Joslin. Photos by Dianne Boykin

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