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November 14, 2025

Alumni

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 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…

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…

From Combat to Community: Veteran Jason Nazarenko’s Mission to Serve Continues

May is Military Appreciation Month, a special month that CSU is proud to celebrate. It is a time to…

CSU Honors Women’s History Month: A Month of Inspiration

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

From Volunteer to Career Firefighter: Eamonn Radburn Finds Confidence, Connection During 30-Year Higher Ed Pursuit

Eamonn Radburn’s career in the fire service began in September 1993 when a friend encouraged him to volunteer with…

Against All Odds: Dale Earwood’s Journey to Earning His Degree

Columbia Southern University graduate Dale Earwood grew up in the northwest Alabama town of Tuscumbia. He comes from a…

How CSU Graduate Robert Giles Found Success After Serving His Country

Robert Giles always wanted to join the Army. Serving his country was one of the hardest experiences for Robert,…

From EMT to FDNY: Dustin Carter Uses B.S. Psychology to Discern Human Behavior in High-Pressure Situations

In 2003, Dustin Carter started his emergency medical services (EMS) career as an EMT in the Midwest. Originally from…

How Columbia Southern Graduate Ashley Johnson Went From GED to MBA

In 2006, Ashley Johnson made the difficult decision to drop out of high school. Afterward, she enlisted in the…