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Additional parking options for CSU Graduation

Due to parking limitations at the North Charleston Coliseum for the Saturday, May 4 graduation, Charleston Southern will provide additional parking options for graduates, their family and friends. Please note the Coliseum will begin to accept parking passes at 7 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10, with colors posted […]

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Christian-based programs cultivate student leaders

Since its founding by CSU alum Dr. Jay Strack, Student Leadership University has brought Charleston Southern University more than 300 students in the last four years, according to Jon Davis, associate dean of Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership. Student Leadership University, also known as SLU, is a Christian-based program whose mission is to “develop and […]

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The safest college campus in South Carolina

Charleston Southern University is considered the safest college campus in South Carolina among all four-year and two-year private and public colleges, and one of the safest in America sitting in the top 8% of all universities nationwide, according to Niche.com’s Best Colleges rankings. So how does CSU compare to its university neighbors in safety stats? […]

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54thAnnual Academic and Student Life Awards

President Dondi E. Costin opened the 54th annual awards day by encouraging students if they haven’t picked out a life verse to consider 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “do all for the glory of God.” He said, “Today is about excellence. We are honoring students who have excelled and gone above and beyond.” Academic Awards Art: Laura […]

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Loan 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 […]

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CSU team raised more than $10k for Water Mission

The Charleston Southern University Civic Engagement Team, led by Dr. Linda Karges-Bone, distinguished professor in the College of Education, and Kevin Coriolan, director of student activities, made history March 30 when they led a team of 193 students in a 3.5-mile walk to bring funds and attention to the global water crisis. The annual Walk […]

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Spring Symposium features student and faculty research

CSU’s 2019 Spring Symposium on April 10 will feature student and faculty research and academic work. Students with a paper or poster presentation that has faculty approval and faculty who want to showcase their work need to apply by March 27 at 5 p.m. at libwizard.com/CSUSpringSymposium.  The Publications Committee, symposium sponsors, want to make this year’s […]

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Join the CSU Brand Network

CSU Brand Champions are students, faculty and staff who are communicators for the university. The Office of Marketing & Communication hosts CSU Brand Network meetings twice each semester, and will meet again Wednesday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gold Room. Whether you manage a social media platform for a club or a department, […]

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Led to be here for student mental health

“God called me to do this, and it was just the change I needed,” said Kimberly Perkins, the new director of counseling services at Charleston Southern University. “I love working with young adults because they hold such promise and potential.” Perkins’ vision for the counseling center at CSU is to implement more outreach on campus […]

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CSU breaks ground on health science building expansion

Charleston Southern University broke ground for a health science building wing on Monday, January 28, 2019. The 13,272-square-foot building is an expansion to the first health science building (built in 2017 and opened in 2018) to accommodate the growing health science programs at CSU, including the future doctor of physical therapy.  “The expansion allows CSU […]

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