Capt. Reed Koepp, the commanding officer for Naval Support Activity ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ and deputy commander of Joint Base ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ, spoke at Thursday evening’s event.  

Referencing Tim Keller’s book, Every Good Endeavor, Koepp challenged graduates with a few key ideas. “If I were to distill them down simply, they would be these: Do work that you’re good at. Do work that helps others. And when possible, do work that benefits your field.” 

At Friday’s three ceremonies, Lyndsay Keith, TV host for The News on Merit Street, encouraged CSU’s newest alumni to stay connected. “We are living in a digital age,” she said. “We are the most connected civilization in history. Yet we are lonelier than any group of people who has ever lived. That’s the problem with screens. The connection only runs one way. And we need to be known.”  

Keith added that the recipe for success in this modern world is not a better skill set. “It just so happens to be relationships.” 

CSU’s Student Government Association President Hannah Dawson provided the statement on behalf of the class of 2026 weaving in a reflection on the biblical story of David—a man after God’s own heart. She summarized that statement with three points: live a life that is defined by our relationship with God. Live fearlessly in the face of giants. And, to have patience. In doing these three things, she said that “We will find our purpose in this journey by walking with Christ.” 

I am going to be your guide with a few suggestions and pieces of advice for the last few weeks of the semester before graduation!

Take care of yourself.

Preparing for graduation is a very stressful, overwhelming, and high-pressure season full of unknowns. Please take time for yourself, and if you need help, don’t be afraid to reach out to the counseling services that ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern offers. They are here to help you, and you are not alone.

Soak it all in.

Stay after class and talk to your professor. Go to that dance, go to the beach, or just go out for a coffee with a friend. We are all moving into new seasons of our lives where we won’t see each other as much and won’t have the freedom and accessibility to just walk across campus and grab a bite to eat with our best friends. Take advantage of that while you still can!

Linger a little longer.

Stay a little later after class. Talk to your classmates. Converse with your professors. See how much they have to offer and what they can teach you. Be open to how they can guide and lead you along the way. They love you and want to see you succeed.

Take all the photos.

Make memories and take photos. We will never forget the memories we make but be sure to capture them all so we can look back years later and see how far we have come!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and let him guide, lead, and direct your steps.

This is a difficult task to complete, but the Lord knows our steps better than we do. God is so good, and he knows where he is leading us. His plans are better than our own.

Visit often.

No matter where the Lord leads you, visit often and know that you will always have a home at ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern.

Make sure you are prepared and have your graduation tickets.

Make sure you are receiving emails from csugraduation@csuniv.edu. Make sure that you have all of your tickets and everything you need to walk across that stage in a few, short weeks.

I pray and hope this gives you all a little comfort. I can’t wait to walk across the stage alongside you!

Jeff Wilson, president of HCA Healthcare ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ, and chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, was guest speaker, and Roger Nielsen, Class of 1974, received an honorary doctor of business degree.

Hannah Dawson, president of the Student Government Association addressed the Class of 2025 and said, “The same way that the Lord saw you through to this moment, He will see you through whatever challenges that life throws at you. We’ve all had difficult moments over our time here. You’ve had moments where you wanted to give up, or you felt you were not in the right place. But those difficult moments do not outweigh the beautiful moments that you’ve lived here.”

Addressing the graduates, Wilson quoted Psalm 126:3 “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” He commended graduates on their hard work and perseverance.

He shared the lessons that have guided him in his career and said, “Leadership is about showing up for people when it matters most. Your ability to care will define your impact.

“Stay curious, stay humble, and keep growing. The moment you think you know it all is the time you cease moving forward. Commitment to growth is about thriving.” 

Wilson challenged the graduates to “carry adaptability into every challenge, compassion into every interaction, and commitment to growth into every opportunity. If you do you won’t just succeed, you’ll make a difference, and that’s the greatest achievement of all.”

Before joining HCA Healthcare ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ, Wilson spent 13 years with the HCA San Antonio Division, where he served as CEO of Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant. He started his healthcare career with HCA 20 years ago in Richmond, Virginia, where he initially worked at TriCities Hospital and Henrico Doctor’s Hospital and later served as the vice president for orthopedics and spine for the capital division.

Also, he worked at the federal and state levels, focusing on healthcare policy and developing better coordination of health services between public and private entities. 

Wilson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas, has a certificate in management from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

In presenting the honorary doctor of business, President B. Keith Faulkner said, “Roger Nielsen’s journey from student-athlete to entrepreneur, mentor, and philanthropist exemplifies Christian leadership in business and the heart of this university.”

Nielsen came to what was then Baptist College from New Jersey to play baseball. He earned his accounting degree in 1974 and went on to build a remarkable business career as the owner of Abbey Color Incorporated in Philadelphia and Abbey Companies, now the world’s premier dye manufacturer. Today, the company continues under the leadership of his children, Brian Nielsen and Dr. Kristen Nielsen-Donnelly, extending the Nielsen legacy of excellence and purpose.

For many years, Roger and his wife, Joyce, supported CSU quietly, never seeking recognition. But after the Emanuel 9 tragedy, Roger watched with amazement as Buccaneer baseball player Chris Singleton ’25 stood before the world and declared: “Love is stronger than hate.” Inspired by Chris’s courage and faith, Roger felt called to invest more deeply in CSU. In 2018, he committed to support Buccaneer baseball, and Nielsen Field was later named in honor of his family.

Roger’s impact extends far beyond athletics. Recognized for his business insight and passion for mentoring students, he joined the College of Business Executive in Residence program in 2018 and the Board of Advisors in 2019. In 2022, through the generosity of the Nielsen family, the university named the business school the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business in honor of Roger’s father.

The Nielsen family’s support—much of it offered quietly—has strengthened programs such as the Center for Personal Financial Management and launched the Community Research Institute, which gives CSU students real-world opportunities to serve the community through evidence-based solutions.

Faulkner said, “The Nielsen family’s commitment—financial and personal—is helping CSU expand its reach and prepare students to lead with faith and purpose. As Roger has said, ‘We were taught to create wealth, not accumulate it.’”

Nearly 100 Bucs receive master’s, doctorate this fall

ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University celebrated fall 2025 graduate commencement Thursday, Dec. 18 with nearly 100 graduates receiving master’s and doctoral degrees. Additionally, graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy and PA programs graduated Saturday, Dec. 13.

ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins was guest speaker for the Thursday program. 

She told the graduates, “Inside there is always a part of us that feels young, feels hopeful, feels like anything is possible. Hold on to that part. Don’t let the world take it from you. Because that inner spark, that sense of possibility is what carries us through our journeys. And every one of you has a journey that brought you to this moment.”

She said, “Your calling may change shape over time. Mine did. But it never leaves you. 

“First, your job is to listen. Trust your calling. Follow it even when it requires courage. Even when it requires sacrifice. 

“Second, surround yourself with people who support you and that calling. People who challenge you, who believe in you when you are tired or discouraged.

“Third, be that person for someone else. Be the encourager, the lifter, the one who celebrates other people’s success.

“Fourth, never stop learning. Seriously, stay curious. Take risks. Be uncomfortable. 

“And fifth, have fun.”

Huggins has served CCSD for more than 25 years as a teacher, principal, and district leader. As superintendent, she is deeply committed to raising academic achievement, closing opportunity gaps, and strengthening support for teachers and classrooms. Under her leadership, CCSD has achieved its highest-ever South Carolina Ready scores and record College and Career Readiness rates, with meaningful gains across all student groups.

Prior to becoming superintendent, Huggins served as deputy superintendent and as executive director of educator effectiveness, where she championed instructional quality, educator development, and equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities. Her career spans leadership and teaching roles across multiple CCSD school communities, reflecting a lifelong commitment to serving ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ’s students.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Huggins’ most important role is serving her family. She and her husband are parents to three children.

Faulkner said, “We are deeply grateful for the strong partnership between ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University and the ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ County School District, which supports several of our academic programs, including education. This collaboration plays a critical role in preparing future educators and leaders who will serve our region with excellence and purpose.”

ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ 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 place where most were welcomed during their orientation to the university or attended chapel services each semester. More than 460 students received diplomas.

A baseball game called for lightning and rain delays allowed nine Buccaneers to receive their diplomas in a surprise ceremony pulled together after commencement ended. 

Dr. Michael Bryant, vice president for strategic planning, faith integration, and Christian leadership at CSU since 2019, spoke to the graduate students. 

Bryant encouraged graduates to reflect on their time at CSU, particularly on the ways they have changed during their educational pursuit. He said, “Consider this fact, only a small percentage of people in the United States hold the status you have obtained. As of 2025, only about 10% of all adults hold a master’s degree, and only about 3.3% hold a doctoral or professional degree.”

Bryant said, “Don’t get wrapped up in your status like the world often gets wrapped up in its status. Instead, use your new educational status to fulfill God’s kingdom purposes–to do His will and to serve others in need–wherever He places you.”

A tenured professor of Christian studies, Bryant has served in a few roles since 2008 at CSU, including interim president, executive vice president, and dean of the College of Christian Studies. He will become dean of the College of Christian Studies at North Greenville University on June 1.

Elizabeth England, Student Government Association president, congratulated her fellow graduates on persevering through every obstacle, including beginning college during a global pandemic. England said, “My favorite part of CSU is the professors and being so close to the beach. Thank you to the professors who have taught us so much more than textbooks, for teaching us we are more than we can realize.”

Ashely Teasdel, a 2005 CSU graduate, was the guest speaker for the undergraduate ceremonies. Teasdel is the deputy secretary of commerce for the state of South Carolina. She joined S.C. Commerce in 2015 as the director of the business services division after spending nearly a decade in the banking sector.

Teasdel said, “What a joy and profound honor to stand before you today—to be asked to deliver a commencement address, especially at the university that grounded me.”  

Referencing the book of Esther in the Bible, Teasdel said, “For such a time as this, Esther was unexpectedly placed in a place of influence.” Esther arrived at a new responsibility. Teasdel told the graduates, “You have learned to persevere; the college experience is a masterclass in adaptability.”

Teasdel shared five lessons she has learned on her own journey:

1. Courage will rarely feel like confidence; it often looks like standing alone.
2. Adversity is bound to shape you. Let it refine you; don’t let it define you.
3. Leadership will demand more than excellence. It will demand self-awareness.
4. You will not always feel ready, but purpose doesn’t wait on perfect timing.
5. Timing is real, but trust is most important. Your pace doesn’t need to match anyone else’s for your purpose to be valid.

She shared, “I have a personal saying—Authentic leadership isn’t about being unfiltered, it’s about being grounded, grounded in your purpose, grounded in your values.”

More than 370 doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees were conferred during ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University’s fall commencement Dec. 19 and 20.

Elizabeth England, president of the Student Government Association, addressed the undergraduates. She said, “Each person sitting here came to ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern as a version of themselves that is different from the one in front of us today. You have grown, learned, and changed over your time here. ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern has done the same; we have each witnessed changes around us throughout the years, and I hope that you each leave today knowing that ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern is better because of you and your impact.”

Dr. Michael Wilder, provost and vice president for academic affairs, told graduates, “You are the epitome of what CSU hopes for as we seek to deliver distinctly Christian, academically excellent liberal arts, professional, and graduate education.”

Wilder encouraged the graduates to be ambitious people. “But the ambition I challenge you to pursue is a holy ambition that your life may be pleasing unto God,” he said.

The first class of Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates and graduates of the Master of Medical Science physician assistant studies program received diplomas Dec. 14.  

We hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall semester at ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University!  

The CSU Commencement Committee is excited to announce plans for the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies. We will once again host undergraduate and graduate events on CSU’s campus. Please see the following schedule of our major events: 

Wednesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. – Lightsey Chapel – College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony  
Thursday, May 8 at 11 a.m. – Lawn Between WCCL and Jones Hall – Bucky’s Bon Voyage Luncheon  
Thursday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m. – Buc Dome – Graduation Rehearsal – Please note this will be required for all graduates this year.  
Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. – Buccaneer Field  – Graduate Student Commencement (includes EdD hooding ceremony)  
Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. – Buccaneer Field – Undergraduate Student Commencement 

In the event of inclement weather, the university administration will make a decision to move the commencement activities by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. The inclement weather plan will be as follows:      

Wednesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. – Lightsey Chapel – College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony   
Thursday, May 8 at 11 a.m. – Dining Hall– Bucky’s Bon Voyage Luncheon  
Thursday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m.&�Բ�����;–&�Բ�����;Lightsey Chapel – Graduation Rehearsal  
Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m.&�Բ�����;–&�Բ�����;Lightsey Chapel – College of Education, Nielsen College of Business, and College of Adult and Professional Studies Commencement 
Saturday, May 10 at Noon&�Բ�����;–&�Բ�����;Lightsey Chapel – College of Nursing, College of Science and Mathematics and College of Health Sciences Commencement  
Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m.&�Բ�����;–&�Բ�����;Lightsey Chapel – College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Christian Studies Commencement

At the spring commencement, you can look forward to a newly branded look for our graduation regalia. Each graduate will don a navy gown and cap with gold tassels that represent true Buccaneer pride. And, in discussion and coordination with the Student Government Association, we are seeking your input on this year’s tassel charm. Please respond to this no later than Tuesday, Nov. 12. We will gather this feedback and announce the decision in a future email to candidates for graduation.  

Because the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies will be held on Buccaneer Field once again, we will offer an inclement weather plan. Should we need to pivot to that plan, it will be a ticketed event with eight tickets per participant. However, there will be no tickets needed for ceremonies on the field. Please consider this when planning with your loved ones. 

Other items to note: 

1. There will be a light reception following each ceremony at Buccaneer Field (or the Dining Hall in case of weather). 
2. A photo booth will be on site for free for those who want to take fun photos with fellow grads and loved ones.  
3. A photo gallery will be provided to grads within two weeks following graduation to download photos of the event and themselves for free. In the past, a third-party vendor would provide a link to buy photos of each graduate. 

Please stay tuned for additional information and find answers to FAQs at charlestonsouthern.edu/graduation.  

-CSU Commencement Committee 

The largest ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University graduating class ever, with 776 graduates, was recognized Saturday, May 7 at North ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Coliseum. Ceremonies for the Classes of 2021 and 2020 were held on Buccaneer Field last spring due to COVID.

Legendary Coach Lou Holtz addressed the graduates and received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service from the university. 

Holtz encouraged graduates to do everything to the best of their ability. He said, “You’re either growing or you’re dying. Go do something great with your life.”

Despite never inheriting a winning team, Holtz compiled a 243-127-7 career record that ranked him third in victories among active coaches and eighth in winning percentage. He became the 25th head coach of Notre Dame following stints at Minnesota, Arkansas, North Carolina State, and William & Mary. He spent the 1976 season as head coach of the New York Jets of the National Football League.

After his departure from Notre Dame following the 1996 season, he joined CBS Sports’ College Football Today for two seasons as a sports analyst and worked with United States Filter, a global provider of water treatment, as a customer relations spokesman. From there he went on to coach at the University of South Carolina for six seasons from 1999- 2004 where he led the Gamecocks to back-to back January 1 bowl games for the first time in the history of the school and defeated Ohio State in consecutive bowl appearances. In 2008, Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, and Notre Dame dedicated a statue of him.

He is the author of three books, a U.S. Army veteran, and he and his late wife, Beth, have four children and nine grandchildren.

Also receiving honorary doctorates were Shirley D. Whitfield, Honorary Doctor of Public Service, and The Rev. Rob Dewey, Honorary Doctor of Christian Leadership.

Whitfield and her late husband, Floyd Whitfield, are longtime donors to ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern including establishing the Whitfield Endowed Scholarship, and funding for the Whitfield Stadium Center, the Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership, the Singleton Baseball Complex, the Health Science building, and contributions to the future Convocation Center. Owners of The Whitfield Company,  they provide commercial real estate services, property development, and investments in the ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ region.

Shirley Whitfield has played an active role with the service projects of the CSU Women’s Council and is a life member of the President’s Club and a member of the Legacy Society.

Dewey and his wife, Kathy, donated funding to establish The Dewey Center for Chaplaincy at CSU. The center trains and equips people to minister to others from all walks of life. Dewey is a frequent facilitator at center events. The College of Christian Studies offers a major and minor in chaplaincy. 

Dewey, an Episcopal priest, started Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy in 1990 to address needs he saw in the ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ community. After taking a sabbatical, he started Lowcountry Community Chaplaincy in 2016. Active in the community, he has served as a chaplain with S.C. Law Enforcement, with the FBI, as the National Disaster Response Coordinator for The Episcopal Church in the USA, and was named Innovator of the Year in Crises Response in 2016. He also received the Ready Communities Partnership National Service Award in 2017.

The Distinguished Service Award was awarded posthumously to Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas, former chair of the CSU public health department. A prolific author, she advocated for women in the military, moms, and for veterans exposed to toxins while deployed to receive expanded VA coverage. The Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Service Act S.2102 bill is named in her honor. She died April 5, 2022, at the age of 42.

Three faculty members received the designation of Faculty Emeritus:

• Theodore Blanchard, assistant professor of business administration/accounting, at CSU since 1980
• Dr. Arnold Hite, professor of economics, at CSU since 1990
• Eileen Lutzow, assistant professor of library science and assistant librarian of systems and electronic resources, at CSU since 1999

Students receiving the highest awards for seniors are:

• Bailey Grace Dingler, a Bachelor of Business Administration graduate, with majors in marketing and supply chain management from Lancaster, received The Myrtle E. Hamrick Award and The John A. Barry Award.
• Tiffany Nicole Pyritz, a member of the women’s tennis team from Wake Forest, N.C., received The Hunter Cup. She is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in accounting and financial management.
• Thomas Wayne Vaughan Jr., a senior elementary education major from Columbia, received the Carolyn Killen Hunter Outstanding Christian Teacher Endowed Scholarship and Award.

Each CSU graduate received a Bible provided by special arrangement between the Frank J. Johnson and Brenda Eve Bowick Johnson Bible Endowment and the Lockman Foundation.

In addition, the CSU Alumni Association presented each graduate with a journal, and William Renfrow, a member of the CSU Board of Trustees, donated funds for each graduate to have a copy of the new book, Who’s Eating Your Pie? Essential Financial Advice That Will Transform Your Life, by South Carolina author and entrepreneur Erik Weir.

For the first time in three years, ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University will host its traditional commencement ceremony at the . More than 750 students will graduate and approximately 550 are expected to participate on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. 

In 2020, CSU held a virtual graduation as well as an in-person diploma pick-up opportunity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the university celebrated the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 with two commencement ceremonies on Buccaneer Field. Seating space and COVID precautions limited the number of guests we could safely host.

This year, however, CSU plans a more normal experience at a larger venue, which will not require admission tickets. Students will be able to invite all their family members and friends to join in this celebration! 

The event will be live streamed and also available for download following the ceremony at . Individual photos may be purchased from . Graduates will be contacted following the ceremony via the information on file with the Office of the Registrar.

More information regarding caps and gowns, rehearsal, parking, and attire will be emailed to graduates in the coming days and weeks. Students should read all emails from the registrar and in order to stay updated on next steps. Other graduation events include:

• Nursing Pinning Ceremony – Lightsey Chapel – Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
• Spring Commencement Rehearsal – Lightsey Chapel – Friday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. 
• College of Education Graduate Programs Commencement – Lightsey Chapel – Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m.

The ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University Class of 2020 members had their chance to walk the stage April 30 on CSU’s Buccaneer Field, and the Class of 2021 walked May 1. COVID-19 disrupted the traditional May graduation for the Class of 2020. CSU held a virtual graduation for the class last May and an in-person diploma pick-up and photo opportunity with President Dondi Costin.

Approximately 150 members of the Class of 2020 opted to return and walk the stage. The Class of 2021’s more than 700 graduates were honored with approximately 525 members attending graduation. 

President Dr. Dondi Costin told both classes they are on a mission – doing what God has called them to do. 

Darrin Goss Sr., president and CEO of Coastal Community Foundation, was the guest speaker. He said, in a world of turmoil, he has hope because of who the graduates are as people. “I know who you are,” said Goss. “The question is, do you know who you are? You are well able to change the world.”

He encouraged the graduates to help our country become its better self. He said, “I am confident in our future because I am confident in you.” He encouraged graduates to daily exercise their faith, and to follow their faith routine with hope. And to follow hope with love because our Lord started with love.

Goss is a U.S. Army veteran, an ordained minister with the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, and has worked in government, nonprofits, higher education and private industry. He is on the board of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, on the One Region Executive Committee and is board chair of MDC, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina.

The Coastal Community Foundation unites people and invests resources by managing more than $300 million in assets and awarding an average of more than $15 million in grants and scholarships annually.

Carson Anderson, the 2019-2020 Student Government Association president, told his class, “We are just celebrating a surprisingly early class reunion.” He encouraged his classmates to celebrate and rejoice because they had persevered and overcome. Anderson recently completed his first year of law school at the University of South Carolina.

Senior member of SGA Marisa Thomas addressed the Class of 2021 and said, “God has been in control of our paths, guiding our steps each moment until now, and will continue to do so as we look forward to the future. We must find courage in that and overcome the fear of failure.”

2020 special awards:

• Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Mela Wyeth
• The John Barry Christian Scholar Award – SarahGrace Rogers
  The graduating senior who has achieved the highest scholastic ratio and who, in the judgment of the faculty, evidences the greatest promise for future scholarship.
• The Myrtle E. Hamrick Award – Arin Joy Shivvers
  The female graduate who possesses the highest virtues of Christian womanhood.
• The Hunter Cup – Ida Caroline Edmondson
  The member of the graduating class who has best served the university and whose character, scholarship and athletic ability are deemed outstanding.
• The Carolyn Killen Hunter Outstanding Christian Teacher Endowed Scholarship and Award – Samantha A. Madak

2021 special awards:

• The John Barry Christian Scholar Award – Darra Bailey Watts
  The graduating senior who has achieved the highest scholastic ratio and who, in the judgment of the faculty, evidences the greatest promise for future scholarship.
• The Hunter Cup – Taylor Lynsey Barnes, women’s cross country 
  The member of the graduating class who has best served the university and whose character, scholarship and athletic ability are deemed outstanding.
• Carolyn Killen Hunter Outstanding Christian Teacher Endowed Scholarship and Award – Salena Marie Stack
• Excellence in Teaching Award – Professor Thomas Keating
• Faculty Emeritus of English – Dr. Nancy Barendse
• Faculty Emeritus of Mathematics – Dr. Jeryl Johnson
• Faculty Emeritus of Spanish – Dr. Pam Peek
• Honorary Doctor of Public Service – Darrin Goss Sr., President and CEO, Coastal Community Foundation

Both events will be live streamed on charlestonsouthern.edu/2021-graduation. Guests without tickets may also watch the live stream event in overflow seating in Lightsey Chapel and Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership.

Whether you are watching online or in person, use #csubucs2021 (or#csubucs2020) on social media so we can follow along with your celebrations and good wishes for our graduating Bucs!

Congrats to all of our graduates and recent alumni!