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CSU Ranks ‘Best Private University for Veterans in SC’ by Military Times

Charleston Southern University is recognized by Military Times as the best private university for veterans in South Carolina, the best in the Lowcountry, and fourth overall in the state. This highly comprehensive ranking examines the resources provided to service... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern’s Aeronautics, Engineering Programs Celebrate Growth with Open House

President Keith Faulkner was walking through Reagan National Airport on a recent business trip when he heard someone calling repeatedly, “President Faulkner, President Faulkner.” He looked up to see a CSU aeronautics alumnus striding toward him. The young pilot... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern Hits Historic Record Enrollment Exceeding 4,000

As Charleston Southern University welcomed one of its largest residential populations to campus this Move In Weekend, the university also celebrated record overall enrollment for its traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online headcount — hitting more than 4,000 students for... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern Unveils Renovated Dining Hall

$5 million project completed in 100 days, new name revealed Charleston Southern University hosted a soft opening along with its dining services partner, Aramark, on Aug. 18 to celebrate the renovations and the unveiling of a new name for... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern Graduates 460 in Spring, Held Five Ceremonies

Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master’s and doctoral students on May 8, and a few events for those receiving bachelor’s degrees on May 9. All participants walked the stage of Lightsey Chapel — the very... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern Celebrates Flight School with Ribbon Cutting

Charleston Southern University held an official ribbon cutting ceremony May 5 at Summerville Airport in celebration of its purchase of Chucktown Flight Training, LLC. The Charleston Southern aeronautics program began in 2021 with 19 students and one faculty member... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern Offers Support to Limestone, St. Andrews Students

In the wake of recent closure announcements from Limestone University and St. Andrews University, Charleston Southern University is stepping forward with a plan that offers impacted students a clear, streamlined path forward in their academic journey with minimal disruption.... Continue Reading »

CSU Holds Residence Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony

Charleston Southern University hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking April 28 in celebration of the new residence hall construction set for this summer. The new building will mirror Barbara C. Mead Hall, built in 2019, and it will be completed by... Continue Reading »

U.S. Navy Band made stop at CSU for 100th Anniversary Tour

The U.S. Navy Band performed to a packed house of 1,500 attendees at Charleston Southern University’s Lightsey Chapel Auditorium on Sunday, March 30. The band performed a wide-ranging selection of music, from classic patriotic tunes such as “God Bless... Continue Reading »

CSU’s STEM Program Growth Prompts Building Expansion

Charleston Southern University will complete its second construction phase to fill out the 28,000-square-foot science and engineering building. In conjunction with CSU’s rapid growth in engineering and aeronautics, the board of trustees unanimously approved the next phase of the... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern sees record enrollment in its 60-year history  

Charleston Southern University welcomed its largest incoming freshman class ever this fall. In its 60th anniversary year, Charleston Southern also celebrates record overall enrollment for its traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online headcount of 3,820. The last record enrollment year... Continue Reading »

Newest CSU residence hall named for long-time employee, donor

Charleston Southern University is honoring the late Barbara “Binky” C. Mead on what would have been her 80th birthday on May 4 by naming the university’s newest residence hall Barbara C. Mead Hall. This spring, the CSU Board of... Continue Reading »