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Students eligible for $1000 after a CSU campus visit

Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher educ…

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Spring 2025 Commencement Plans Announced

Spring 2025 Commencement Plans Announced

Dear CSU Family,   We hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall semester at Charlesto…

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Theatre professor hits historic Dock Street stage as lead antagonist 

Theatre professor hits historic Dock Street stage as lead antagonist 

Charleston Southern University’s very own theatre program chair, Thomas Keating, is the …

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What’s New at CSU

Wondering what’s new at CSU for fall 2024? We’ve got you covered. The Hub Is Committed…

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04

PA Didactic D3 2024: Unit 4 – Final Exams

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06

Passport Fair

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