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December 5, 2025

A Family Affair: Father and Son Thomas and Ronald Dippel Graduate Together

Thomas Dippel has a passion for helping people. Prior to taking classes at CSU, his plan was to pursue…

From Survivor to Advocate: Megan Boggs’ Journey to Freedom and Success

Columbia Southern University student Megan Boggs has a passion for business and raising funds for local nonprofit organizations. She…

From Army to Human Resources: Three-Time Graduate Evans Springfield Finds Passion for Helping People

Army veteran Evans Springfield is just one month away from walking across the stage to earn his third degree…

Take 5 with Evaluator Jane Davis

Evaluator Jane Davis has been a part of the CSU family for 16 years. Before her role in the…

Boosting Morale and Recruitment: Nick Way’s Impact on Fire Service Excellence

Columbia Southern University student Nick Way has been in the fire service since he was 21 years old. He…

Houston Safety Manager Awarded for Outstanding Efforts

Columbia Southern University’s College of Safety and Emergency Services faculty recently awarded its annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the…

A Time for Giving: Columbia Southern University Donates to Turkey Take-Out Food Drive

Columbia Southern University employees were honored to contribute to a worthy cause this year by donating canned goods and…

Columbia Southern University Launches Leadership Podcast from Veterans’ POV

Columbia Southern University recently launched a podcast, “2 Knights & a Mic.” The monthly podcast hosts include two U.S….

Columbia Southern University Dean Elected to Board of Commissioners

Columbia Southern University is proud to announce that Bonny Kehm, Ph.D., RN, CNE, dean of the College of Nursing…

Anthony Dolce and Jennifer Elleraas Awarded National Volunteer Fire Council Scholarships

To improve volunteer first responders’ access to high-quality online education, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern…

CSU Publishes First Edition of the ‘Journal of Educational Practice and Technology’

Columbia Southern University is proud to publish the first edition of the scholarly journal through its Doctor of Education…

From Caregiver to Advocate: Professor George Ackerman Strives to Find a Parkinson’s Cure

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The observance began on April 11, 1997, and commemorates the birthdate of Dr. James…

Dr. Nancy Bellucci on Passion and the Power of Nursing Education

Nancy Bellucci, Ph.D., RN, grew up in southern New Jersey, spending most of her life in Egg Harbor Township….

Dr. Freda Braddock on the Power to Change Future Generations Through Education

Since 1995, the United States has recognized every March as Women’s History Month. During this month we celebrate the…

Take 5 With CSU Safety Professor Dr. Patience Adagba

Dr. Patience Adagba has been a part of CSU’s College of Safety and Emergency Services since 2019. She specializes…