Student Stories
DOD’s SMART Scholarship awarded to Zach Weaver
Zach Weaver has become the second CSU student to be awarded The Department of Defense’s SMART Scholarship. The SMART Scholarship is an opportunity for STEM majors that includes full tuition payment, stipend and allowance, summer internship opportunities, and, upon receiving their degree, guaranteed employment with the DOD. Weaver is a sophomore cybersecurity major and is […]
| READ MORE: DOD’s SMART Scholarship awarded to Zach WeaverParsons researches how math students learn
Charleston Southern University students are able to expand on their general knowledge and also find out more about the topics they are interested in. This is especially true for Maddy Parsons, who has been researching aspects of learning for mathematics students. With Dr. Ryan Thomas and Dr. Emily Thomas, Parsons has been analyzing how students […]
| READ MORE: Parsons researches how math students learnAllison Brown receives CIC/UPS Scholarship
Allison Brown, a Charleston Southern University sophomore majoring in biology from Patrick, South Carolina, has been selected to receive a CIC/UPS Scholarship provided by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges. Brown said, “Receiving this scholarship enables me to pursue my education, which ultimately enables me to […]
| READ MORE: Allison Brown receives CIC/UPS ScholarshipCSU cyber team advances to regional competition
After competing against 40 other universities, the Charleston Southern University Cyber Team advanced, along with eight other teams, to the regional competition for the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. The only other team from South Carolina moving to the March 7-9 regional competition is Clemson University. Teams competing in […]
| READ MORE: CSU cyber team advances to regional competitionCSU voice students advance to regional competition
Eight voice students from the Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music and Performing Arts are advancing to the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-Atlantic Region competition. The students earned awards competing in state-level events held in the fall and spring by the South Carolina Chapter of NATS. Student auditions are in various categories […]
| READ MORE: CSU voice students advance to regional competitionBeing an international student at Charleston Southern University
The transition from high school to college can be very difficult for students, even more so for international students. Thankfully, Charleston Southern University offers a lot of resources to students to not only make their transition into the university a lot smoother but also their years throughout until graduation. Some of the resources CSU offers […]
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Moving into adulthood as one transitions from college into the real world is no easy task. As students face down the graduation stage, many find themselves facing questions; “Did I choose the right major?” “Will I be able to find a job?” “Have I made good decisions?” and one that rings through the ears of […]
| READ MORE: Public health major reflects on internship in EcuadorEngineering seniors building a robot to benefit CSU
The first engineering students to graduate from Charleston Southern in May will also have the distinction of completing the first engineering senior project. The engineering capstone series is designed for seniors to plan and complete a project in two semesters demonstrating the skills and theory they have learned. The four seniors in the inaugural class, […]
| READ MORE: Engineering seniors building a robot to benefit CSUMiss CSU 2022 makes lasting impact
When Brittany Priester was crowned Miss Charleston Southern 2022 in November 2021, she embraced the role with gusto and hasn’t slowed down since. Promoting a platform of the arts, Priester has organized fundraisers for the CSU graphic design and art programs, hosted painting nights on campus, hosted dance classes for all ages, and more. A […]
| READ MORE: Miss CSU 2022 makes lasting impactLaw enforcement background benefits Ashleigh Wojslawowicz’s doctoral research
Charleston Southern University’s trifecta alumnus, Ashleigh Newell Wojslawowicz ’10, ’13, ’21, is living her life’s purpose in God’s perfect plan. Currently a Master Crime Scene Investigator, Wojslawowicz, 33, holds the highest tier level of certification by the International Association of Identification as a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst. She recently shared her research at the […]
| READ MORE: Law enforcement background benefits Ashleigh Wojslawowicz’s doctoral research