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CSU graduates first Physician Assistant class
The inaugural Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant class graduated Saturday, Dec. 14. All 25 students in the first cohort, which began in January 2018, received a Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies degree. The PA students finished their clinical rotations in December. Graduates are now eligible to sit for the national certification examination […]
| READ MORE: CSU graduates first Physician Assistant classFaculty Spotlight: Dr. Carissa T. Smith
Dr. Carissa Smith is the author of the recently published Cyborg Saints: Religion and Posthumanism in Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction in Routledge’s Children’s Literature and Culture Series. Promotional material says, “Cyborg Saints charts new ground in joining religion and posthumanism to represent the creativity and diversity of young people’s fiction.” Smith is also […]
| READ MORE: Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Carissa T. SmithCharleston org growing a strong community of women in tech
As the world turns more and more towards technology, the field of computer science has absolutely exploded in popularity. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth rate of over 15% in the next ten years for fields related to technology, and so there has been significant interest in the field from students and professionals […]
| READ MORE: Charleston org growing a strong community of women in techShuler digs through 300 years of history
The most interesting items Ethan Shuler has found in his archaeological dig at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville are a musket ball and a red glass jewel bead. He’s also found mounds of broken bricks, but that hasn’t dimmed his enthusiasm. “I wanted to get out and find history,” said Shuler. “It’s awesome […]
| READ MORE: Shuler digs through 300 years of historyFive CSU grads ordained on one day
Recently, Summit Church ordained five young men to the ministry, all of them graduates of Charleston Southern. Summit, which meets on the campus of Charleston Southern University, is a multigenerational congregation that disciples all ages. Nick Ballenger, executive pastor, said, “We created an initiative called Summit Labs which offers practical pastoral training, along with opportunities […]
| READ MORE: Five CSU grads ordained on one dayLargest sorority on campus places emphasis on sisterhood, faith
Alpha Delta Pi sorority has formed a community based in sisterhood, service and leadership. Alpha Delta Pi, commonly known as ADPi, is the oldest secret society for women in the world, and the Theta Chi chapter at CSU is a small part of the national sorority. The CSU chapter started in 2014 and has grown […]
| READ MORE: Largest sorority on campus places emphasis on sisterhood, faithCybersecurity program continues to grow
The world of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, and Charleston Southern University is at the forefront of this new frontier with its cybersecurity major, which graduated its first class in the spring. Dr. Yu-Ju Lin has been working at CSU for over 16 years and is the director of graduate studies in computer science. In 2017 […]
| READ MORE: Cybersecurity program continues to growCyberbullying has long-term effects
Technology is a large part of on-campus life. Not only is it used to research assignments or stay connected with professors, but to socialize with friends and family. Although platforms like social media and texting allow us to interact easily and spread support and love, it also allows individuals an outlet to be rude, insult […]
| READ MORE: Cyberbullying has long-term effectsCSU makes 100 Best College Buys and Best Christian Colleges lists again
National lists celebrating affordable colleges and Christian education have once again included CSU. CSU has been named to America’s 100 Best College Buys for 15 consecutive years and America’s Best Christian Colleges for 21 consecutive years. To be considered for America’s 100 Best College Buys, an institution must be an accredited, four-year institution offering bachelor’s […]
| READ MORE: CSU makes 100 Best College Buys and Best Christian Colleges lists againCampus packs record-breaking Operation Christmas Child boxes
For eight years, Charleston Southern University students have packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child, which are distributed around the world to needy children. That first year, CSU packed 300 boxes. This year, CSU students, faculty and staff packed a record-breaking 5,248 boxes. Laurie Diel, assistant to the dean of students, prompted the campus to dream […]
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