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COVID-19 Update from the President

On this Saint Patrick’s Day, I am thankful for the pot of gold (and blue) that is Charleston Southern University. At the end of the rainbow, there are no leprechauns, but instead mighty Bucs who take their place at the foot of the Cross. Our low COVID numbers are proof of God’s sovereignty and your […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

With midterms behind us, we are now in the home stretch until the semester’s end. Because of the faithful Bucs who follow the BUCSAFE Pledge and live out Jesus’s commands in Matthew 22:37-39, our campus continues to see low numbers in quarantine and isolation. We are now enjoying the fruits of your labor and grit, with […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

After a taste of the spring weather a few days ago, we anxiously await the coming weeks as the chilly air (and pollen) gives way to warmer temperatures and time outdoors. Most of you are in midterm mode right now. Remember to take care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually: pace your study sessions, eat […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

On Monday, we announced our intent to resume a normal collegiate experience this fall. I know we’re all anxiously awaiting the day that we can toss the mask, give high fives, and do normal life things. Let’s pray and plan for it together.It’s hard to believe that midterms are fast approaching in a fourth COVID semester—nearly one […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

The sun shines a bit brighter today, not just because of the large amount of rain we’ve seen here in recent days, but largely due to the decrease in COVID numbers on campus and off. Thank you for your continued commitment to our policies and procedures. This has helped significantly reduce the number of people […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

Thank you for your diligent response to the rise in COVID numbers on campus. Your commitment to our policies and procedures this past week helped reduce the number of people in isolation and quarantine. This success is a tremendous blessing for all of us. I thank God for you.  While we are not yet where we want to be, […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday morning, which means Pennsylvanians can count on 6 more weeks of winter. Thankfully, we aren’t bound by his prognostications, so we don’t have to participate in his bonus plans for winter. Thank the Lord.  We all agree that every day of COVID-19 feels a little bit like Groundhog Day. But […]

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CSU celebrates Black History

The celebration of Black History in America has changed drastically over the past century. In 1926, only half a century after the 13th Amendment abolished U.S. slavery, Dr. Carter G. Woodson coined the second week of February as Negro History Week. The week lines up with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass—one a presidential […]

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COVID-19 Update from the President

As we rapidly approach the end of January, we are seeing campus COVID numbers hold steady. Should we see a decline into February, we can begin ramping up the number and type of social gatherings on campus, imitating what we did in the fall. Praise the Lord! Thank you for your continued diligence in following best […]

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Student-led women’s ministry continues to grow

Render, a women’s ministry led by Charleston Southern University students, is ringing in a new year with a new leader. Junior kinesiology major Gabrielle Axson now spearheads the growing group, filling the shoes of Render’s co-founder upon her graduation. Lindsey Jester ‘20, a recent December grad, established the group with alumna Sarah Parris ‘20 who […]

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