Costin formally installed as CSU’s third president
On October 29, 2018, the Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees installed President Dondi Costin as the university’s third president. The Honorable Timothy E. Scott, U.S. senator and 1988 graduate of Charleston Southern, presented the charge to the president. He said, “What a wonderful time to be home. I’m so excited about your new leadership, […]
| READ MORE: Costin formally installed as CSU’s third presidentCampus kicks off Inauguration Week
Events leading up to the Inauguration of CSU’s 3rd president, Dr. Dondi Costin, included a Concert and Prayer Service on Sunday, Oct. 29. Dr. John Kuykendall, professor of history, prayed for the Costins and used Psalm 121 in his prayer. He prayed the Costins would never forget to look to the Lord, their helper, in their […]
| READ MORE: Campus kicks off Inauguration WeekBreaking barriers and building bridges
The Rev. Marshall Blalock has always cared about race relations, but the night nine Christians were killed at a Bible study in Charleston at Emanuel AME Church simply because they were black changed his life. He was at CSU Oct. 24 to speak with students. Blalock is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Charleston […]
| READ MORE: Breaking barriers and building bridgesBiology major worked with elephants in Thailand
Deanna Yates, a junior biology major, spent two weeks in Thailand during the summer helping animals and learning hands-on what it’s like to be a veterinarian. Traveling with study-abroad organization Loop Abroad, Yates was selected as part of a small team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and spent a week working directly with rescued […]
| READ MORE: Biology major worked with elephants in ThailandCSU names Venus Taylor as new head softball coach
Charleston Southern Athletic Director Jeff Barber announced last week that Venus Taylor has been named the new head softball coach. Taylor comes to the Buccaneers with a wealth of coaching experience having served as the head coach at Judson University, as well as Bradley University and Lake City Community College. “I am thrilled to be […]
| READ MORE: CSU names Venus Taylor as new head softball coachCSU responds to NCAA decision
CSU appreciates the cooperation and guidance of the NCAA and the Big South Conference during this process. We take all matters of compliance very seriously and have made substantial improvements since discovery of these violations in 2015. CSU is committed to operating a professional Division I athletic program. The university will continue to monitor its […]
| READ MORE: CSU responds to NCAA decisionCSU Mourns Former Trustee Inabinet
Former CSU president, Jairy C. Hunter Jr., (left) with the late Rev. Daniel J. Inabinet (right) in 2011. The university is mourning the passing of former Board of Trustees member, the Rev. Daniel J. Inabinet, who died October 11 at his home in Marion, South Carolina. Inabinet graduated from Charleston Southern in 1984 and served […]
| READ MORE: CSU Mourns Former Trustee InabinetShaped by the Master’s hands
Dr. Fred Luter used Jeremiah 18:1-6 to explain need for the touch of the Master’s hand to Charleston Southern University students Oct. 10. Luter is pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans and was the first African American elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Luter gave three reasons why everyone needs a […]
| READ MORE: Shaped by the Master’s handsClasses resume at CSU
Charleston Southern University will open on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 8 a.m. for normal operations. Classes will also resume at that time. Please continue to monitor local media, Buc Alerts, CSU social media, and charlestonsouthern.edu for any additional updates. Also, join us in prayer for our neighbors in Georgia and Florida as they recover from catastrophic damage from Hurricane Michael.
| READ MORE: Classes resume at CSUCampus officials monitoring Hurricane Michael
University leadership continues to monitor the track of Hurricane Michael and will provide an update after 2 p.m. today. Employees and students are encouraged to use caution tomorrow as severe weather approaches. Students, if you do not feel safe to drive, do not travel and do inform your professors of your decision. Please review the campus emergency […]
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