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Fall 2023 Dean’s List Releases

Congratulations to the more than 900 undergraduates named to the Dean’s List for fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, undergraduates must earn a 3.5 GPA or better and earn 12 or more credit hours for the semester. View the list here!

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Community Research Institute wins award 

Prestige Awards named Community Research Institute the Corporate Training Company of the Year – South Carolina for 2023-2024.  Community Research Institute, a partnership between the CSU Nielsen College of Business and Abbey Research, provides internships to NCOB students to conduct research about Gen Z students and workers.  CRI has developed training pertaining to working with […]

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New FAFSA form now available

As a current or prospective Charleston Southern University student or parent, you’ve no doubt heard of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education opened the soft launch of the new FAFSA form Dec. 31, 2023, for the 2024-2025 academic year. FAFSA is used to determine how […]

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CSU’s College of Education recognized for continued CAEP national accreditation

The Charleston Southern University College of Education is among a select group of education providers recognized for excellence in preparing the next generation of teachers. This fall, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation has continued the CSU College of Education’s national accreditation. Accreditation is the ultimate stamp of approval from education peers that […]

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New 24-hour computer lab available to students

One of the newest additions to campus is the 24-hour computer lab, located in the hall between Russell West and Russell East. The old tutoring and testing center has been transformed into a lab full of natural light and houses many resources for all students to use.  Inside this comfortable and quiet 24-hour computer lab, […]

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Students, alumni cast in Daniel and the Kings world premiere

Joining Broadway, Off-Broadway, and local performers, four students and an alumna of Charleston Southern University add to the talented cast of Daniel and the Kings where they bring an incredible biblical story to life on the big stage. This musical has been 13 years in the making, and the Charleston stage is where it kicks off.  […]

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Charleston Southern named to USNWR Best Colleges List 

U.S. News & World Report  has once again named Charleston Southern University to its Best Colleges list for 2024 in the Best Regional Universities in the South, Best Colleges for Veterans, and the Top Performers on Social Mobility. Charleston Southern was also named to the national Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing category.  Charleston Southern […]

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CSU promotes two to senior leadership team

Charleston Southern University has selected two of its own to serve in two new vice president roles at the university. On July 1, Janelle Fox will begin serving as the vice president for finance and operations and Dr. Scott Yarbrough in the inaugural vice president for student success position.  Fox promoted as CSU’s new VP […]

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Poole appointed dean for CSU’s College of Health Sciences

Dr. Gabby Poole has been selected as the dean of the College of Health Sciences at Charleston Southern University. Having served as interim dean since January 2022, Poole previously served as the founding program director for the Physician Assistant Program.  Poole shared her plan to build upon the work during her time as interim, noting […]

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Dean’s List Spring 2023

Congratulations to the more than 870 students named to Charleston Southern University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, undergraduate students must have earned a 3.5 GPA or better and have earned 12 or more credit hours for the semester. Full list here.

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