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Johnson and Keener named to Forty Under 40 list
The Charleston Regional Business Journal recently named two Charleston Southern employees to the 2019 class of Forty Under 40. Honorees are nominated by individuals and businesses. The CRBJ said, “The annual awards recognize the success and community involvement of 40 professionals under age 40 who are making their mark on the region from a mix […]
| READ MORE: Johnson and Keener named to Forty Under 40 listBackman’s faith flourishing
“God doesn’t speak things deep in our hearts just to mess with us,” said Jemima Backman.“Pray about it, but if it’s not coming out then you need to take it seriously and trust Him to come through.” Backman shared how learning to trust in the Lord was the only option for her life. In December, Jemima graduated with a master of […]
| READ MORE: Backman’s faith flourishingCarter receives MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award
Dean of Students Clark Carter was the Charleston Southern recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award at the recent Black History Intercollegiate Consortium’s MLK Celebration. Members of the consortium, CSU, Trident Tech, The Citadel, Medical University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston, each choose a person who exemplifies the values and […]
| READ MORE: Carter receives MLK Jr. Humanitarian AwardStaff, students restore Chapel organ; fully functional first time in 29 years
When the first notes from the organ in Lightsey Chapel sound at the HSM Faculty Recital Thursday, September 27, and the Combined Choral and Wind Ensemble Concert Friday, September 28, it will be the first time the organ has been fully functional since it was damaged during Hurricane Hugo 29 years and 1 week ago. […]
| READ MORE: Staff, students restore Chapel organ; fully functional first time in 29 yearsSACSCOC approves MS in Counseling Psychology accreditation
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has approved accreditation of Charleston Southern University’s Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Coursework is taught from a distinctive Christian worldview and develops students to be clinically competent and biblically sound counselors. Three possible areas of clinical emphasis are available: Marriage and Family, Addiction Treatment […]
| READ MORE: SACSCOC approves MS in Counseling Psychology accreditationCSU College of Business receives continuing accreditation
The Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) is pleased to announce that, at its meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 16-17, 2018, Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina was granted reaffirmation of accreditation of the business and management programs offered through its College of Business. The College […]
| READ MORE: CSU College of Business receives continuing accreditationCSU AFROTC Det. 772 wins S.C. Unit of the Year
Charleston Southern University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 772 has been named the South Carolina Air Force Association AFROTC Unit of the Year for 2017. The award marks Det. 772’s successful year of transition from a 2-year program to a 4-year program, accepting freshman and sophomore cadets. The program experienced a 400 percent increase in size, […]
| READ MORE: CSU AFROTC Det. 772 wins S.C. Unit of the YearCSU signs agreement with S.C. technical colleges to ease transfer process
Charleston Southern University and 16 other South Carolina private nonprofit colleges and universities have signed a partnership agreement with the state’s 16 technical colleges to ease the transfer process for technical school associate degree recipients. The agreement between South Carolina’s Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) and the S.C. Technical College System (SCTCS) will enhance transfer […]
| READ MORE: CSU signs agreement with S.C. technical colleges to ease transfer processCSU announces third president
The Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dondi E. Costin, PhD, to serve as the third president of Charleston Southern University. Dr. Jairy C. Hunter Jr. has provided the university with inspirational and transformative leadership for 34 years as CSU’s second president, and will transition to president emeritus on June 1, 2018. Dr. Costin has a track record in key […]
| READ MORE: CSU announces third presidentCSU announces first doctoral program
Charleston Southern University announced that its first doctoral program – the Doctor of Education (EdD) with an emphasis in Leadership – will accept applications starting July 1, 2018. The inaugural cohort of 20 students will begin in January 2019, with completion in December 2021. The program will consist of 60 semester hours. Courses will be […]
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