Academics
Chadwick new director of Center for Personal Financial Management
Dr. Heather Chadwick, associate professor in the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business, is the new director of CSU’s Center for Personal Financial Management. Dr. David Palmer, dean of the Nielsen College of Business, said, “We are very pleased to have Dr. Chadwick as the new director of the Center for Personal Financial Management. Her […]
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At the end of the spring semester, entrepreneurship students competed in the semiannual entrepreneurship start-up challenge. The students were part of a semester-long course, BUSU 225 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where they worked in teams to create both a for-profit business plan and a social impact project idea. Numerous companies, including the KLH Group, EastPort […]
| READ MORE: Teams compete in entrepreneurship start-up challengeCongratulations Dean’s List Spring 2025 students!
Congratulations to the more than 980 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Undergraduates receiving Dean’s List honors must have earned a 3.5 GPA or better and have earned 12 or more credit hours for the semester. Full list here!
| READ MORE: Congratulations Dean’s List Spring 2025 students!Watson named Executive Director of Faith and Learning Institute
Dr. Jonathan Watson, chair and professor of Christian studies, has been named executive director for the Faith and Learning Institute. Dr. Michael Wilder, provost and VPAA, said, “This is an important role in the life of CSU as we seek to fulfill our vision of being a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in […]
| READ MORE: Watson named Executive Director of Faith and Learning InstituteSoccer’s Thomas one of 12 Big South student-athletes named to conference’s prestigious Christenberry Award for Academic Excellence
The Big South Conference announced that a league record-tying 12 student-athletes have been awarded the Conference’s prestigious George A. Christenberry Award for Academic Excellence. The award is given to a graduating male and female student-athlete who attain the highest GPA during their undergraduate collegiate careers. It is the 13th consecutive year at least six student-athletes have been honored and matches the […]
| READ MORE: Soccer’s Thomas one of 12 Big South student-athletes named to conference’s prestigious Christenberry Award for Academic ExcellenceCSU graduates 460 students in spring events
Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master’s and doctoral students on May 8, and a few events for those receiving bachelor’s degrees on May 9. All participants walked the stage of Lightsey Chapel—the very place where most were welcomed during their orientation to the university or attended chapel services each semester. More […]
| READ MORE: CSU graduates 460 students in spring eventsOdom takes second place in public speaking competition
A CSU student’s speech about overcoming PTSD finished second place in the Lowcountry Speaking Invitational public speaking competition hosted by The Citadel in early April. Madison Odom, a senior majoring in communication studies, discussed her recovery and eventual PTSD diagnosis after being attacked by a dog in 2022 in her speech. Odom also discussed her determination to return to dancing, […]
| READ MORE: Odom takes second place in public speaking competitionPreprofessional health studies: Preparing students for a future in healthcare
Beginning in June 2025, the Bachelor of Science in public health will become a Bachelor of Science in public health: preprofessional health studies. “This change is paramount to our students’ success in preparing for their future application to a variety of healthcare based programs,” said Steele Morris, program director and instructor of public health. “It also demonstrates the versatility […]
| READ MORE: Preprofessional health studies: Preparing students for a future in healthcareSeveral graduate programs present research
The second annual Graduate Symposium shared research of College of Education and College of Health Sciences master’s and doctoral students. Poster Presentations: College of Education From Challenge to Change: A Phenomenological Study of K-3 Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Technology Integration Along the I-95 Corridor of ShameAuthor: MyKeida D. MiddletonFaculty Sponsor: Tonya Houston Caregivers’ Perspectives on Social Media’s Impact on Adolescents’ Academic […]
| READ MORE: Several graduate programs present researchCSU honors academic & student life achievement at annual ceremony
Charleston Southern University congratulates the students receiving awards and recognition at its 60th Academic & Student Life Awards on April 23. Academic Awards Aeronautics: Amelia BartholowArt: Sydney MillerAthletic Training: Hunter MixonBiochemistry: Zane NolanBiology: Emily HeapeBusiness:Undergraduate: Brooks BallGraduate: Cheryl GimpleChemistry: Stephanie ColonChristian Studies: Skylar ScottClinical Counseling: Kelli KerkhoffCollege of Adult and Professional Studies:Undergraduate: Justin MurrayGraduate: Amanda HeadCommunication: Nicholas D. BrownComputer Science:Undergraduate: Justin PikeGraduate: Roshni BharadiyaCriminal Justice: Undergraduate: Ella SegardGraduate: Reginald BurtonEducation: Leandra WattsEngineering: Andrew SmoakEnglish: Luke RodgersGraphic Design: Eva CasasHistory: Jessica […]
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