Alumni
Young Alumni Series: Taylor Stevens `16
Taylor Stevens was an athletic training major at Charleston Southern University. See what this young CSU alumnus has been up to since graduation. What are you doing currently?I work for Major League Baseball at an international development center in Nanjing, China. I am a certified athletic trainer, caring for boys between the ages of 13-18. […]
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Adam Kirtley was a biology with a wildlife emphasis major at Charleston Southern University. Here’s a peek into the life of another young CSU alumnus. Where do you currently work?My current position is Engineering Integration Specialist for the Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I am a project integrator for Boeing. I work specifically on […]
| READ MORE: Young Alumni Series: J. Adam Kirtley `15Represent CSU on the Road!
Did you know that you can purchase a CSU specialty license plate in the state of South Carolina? Purchasing a CSU car tag supports student scholarships at CSU! To purchase your car tag today, go to scdmvonline.com/vehicle-owners/license-plates/plate-gallery and search for Charleston Southern University. Confidentiality laws prevent the SCDMV from releasing the names of car tag owners. Please contact Brittani Watkins at […]
| READ MORE: Represent CSU on the Road!Alum shares experience as athletic trainer, winning the Natty
Scott Crothers ’09, was an athletic training major at Charleston Southern University and worked for CSU. He now works for Clemson University as an assistant athletic trainer for football. Scott (pictured above on the left with fellow alumnus Bryan Hyder at CSU Comes to You) shared his experiences as a student, CSU employee and his […]
| READ MORE: Alum shares experience as athletic trainer, winning the NattyRohrssen ’11 wins national award
Michia Rohrssen has been busy since graduating in 2011. He’s founded several startups and is currently co-founder and CEO of Prodigy and partner at Alchemist Accelerator. His entrepreneurial spirit has gained national attention and placed him on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. In regard to starting businesses, Rohrssen has said, “You need to make sure your idea is painful enough to be […]
| READ MORE: Rohrssen ’11 wins national awardLoan forgiveness hoax targets former students
A recent social media offer has confused alumni and former students of universities nationwide. Its claim? “Ripped off borrowers by Sallie Mae and Navient are now approved to remove all student loans with new 2019 Forgiveness Program. This happens once every 100 years – Apply Now before it’s too late!” One sponsored post on Facebook […]
| READ MORE: Loan forgiveness hoax targets former studentsAlumnus donates $500,000 to baseball program
Charleston Southern University has received one of the largest donations in the school’s athletic history from one of its own. Roger Nielsen, a 1974 Baptist College at Charleston graduate and former Buccaneer catcher, committed $500,000 to the baseball program this week. The playing surface at CSU Ballpark will be named Nielsen Field to honor the […]
| READ MORE: Alumnus donates $500,000 to baseball programThe Harbor Entrepreneur Center director, CSU alum receives Distinguished Service Award
John Osborne, a successful Charleston entrepreneur, was presented the Distinguished Service Award at Charleston Southern University’s commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5 at North Charleston Coliseum. Osborne is the executive administrator of Charleston Angel Partners, director of The Harbor Entrepreneur Center and managing partner of Good Growth Capital. In addition, he has a background in the […]
| READ MORE: The Harbor Entrepreneur Center director, CSU alum receives Distinguished Service AwardSLU founder, CSU alum receives honorary doctorate
Charleston Southern University bestowed the honorary doctorate of Christian leadership upon Dr. Jay Strack, president and founder of Student Leadership University, at commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5 at North Charleston Coliseum. Based in Orlando, Florida, Student Leadership University provides leadership training for students ages 13 to 24. Student Leadership University says, “We believe that God […]
| READ MORE: SLU founder, CSU alum receives honorary doctorateFriendship and a CSU diploma reconnect alums
After long careers working at Westvaco, what many refer to as The Paper Mill, three Lowcountry women embraced something else they shared in common. All three were graduates, at different times and under individual circumstances, from Charleston Southern. Meet Esther Wilkins, class of ’91; Victoria Montgomery, an ’04 AND ’09 MBA graduate, and Shellie Snider, […]
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