Steele Morris

About Steele Morris

Steele Morris was appointed Program Director of Public Health in 2025 after serving as Interim Program Director beginning in August 2024. Morris also serves as an Instructor of Public Health and Core Faculty in the Master of Athletic Training Program, teaching foundational and advanced coursework across both disciplines.

Morris earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Charleston Southern University in 2013 and completed his Master of Science in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of South Carolina in 2015.

Prior to directing the Public Health program, Morris held several clinical leadership positions, including Associate Athletic Director for Medical Services for Charleston Southern University Athletics. His clinical experience spans university athletics, outpatient healthcare systems, and professional sports settings, including service with the Detroit Lions and the University of Tennessee. His academic teaching portfolio extends across both undergraduate Public Health and graduate Athletic Training, covering ethics, research methods, pathology, emergency preparedness, health systems, prevention strategies, diagnostic imaging, and evidence-based practice.

When he is not teaching or serving on campus, Morris enjoys time with his wife, Jessica, and their son, Bryant. As a CSU alumnus and long-standing member of the Buccaneer community, he remains committed to preparing future health professionals who lead with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to improving the well-being of the populations they serve.