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CSU names interim president; presidential search continues
The Board of Trustees at Charleston Southern University has named Dr. Michael Bryant as interim president as the university continues the presidential search process. Beginning July 1, Bryant will reprise this role in which he previously served during CSU’s 2018 presidential transition. A 1995 graduate of Charleston Southern, Bryant has served the university for more […]
| READ MORE: CSU names interim president; presidential search continuesDear CSU Family,
When the clock strikes midnight tonight, I will no longer be president of Charleston Southern University. And because of everything I’ve seen God do through you the past 5 years, that last sentence is one of the hardest I’ve ever had to write. Vickey and I are grieving as we’re leaving, which is the highest […]
| READ MORE: Dear CSU Family,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 […]
| READ MORE: CSU promotes two to senior leadership teamCSU honored as Relay for Life host
American Cancer Society officials presented President Dr. Dondi Costin and Associate Director of Student Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer Tim Grant a token of appreciation for Charleston Southern University hosting the recent annual Relay for Life event. The event, which features involvement from elementary school students through adults, has raised more than $67,000 this year […]
| READ MORE: CSU honored as Relay for Life hostPassport to Purpose officially rolls out
While CSU began incorporating many aspects of the Passport to Purpose into the curriculum and activities in the last two years, students received their actual passport at the beginning of fall semester. The passports incorporate checklists for each of a student’s four years: Freshman year, Discover Your Passion: A time to learn more about yourself, God, […]
| READ MORE: Passport to Purpose officially rolls outCSU Named Charleston Business of the Year
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce named Charleston Southern University 2022 Business of the Year.In accepting the award on the behalf of CSU, Dr. Dondi Costin, president, said, “Being recognized as Business of the Year in a town like Charleston is really a dream come true. Since our beginning, CSU has been intent on serving […]
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| READ MORE: The Good BuccaneereanLead like Jesus
When it comes to leadership, nothing speaks louder or longer than results. Sure, effective leadership presupposes solid character, sound relationship skills, straightforward communication, and strategic vision, but even the godliest of captains is ultimately ineffective if she produces more excuses than results. In God’s economy, results may not be the only thing, but they sure are something. On that premise alone, Jesus Christ was the greatest leader in history. His record is unbeaten; the organization He founded, the […]
| READ MORE: Lead like JesusPrayer of a Pandemician
COVID-19 appeared, and we lost all control First physically tired, now weary in soul Enduring lockdown, stuck in quarantine Making the most of this unwelcome routine We assumed two weeks, no more than three Then back to normal, but it wasn’t to be Lord, how did we land in this position? Living the life of […]
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