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March 26, 2025

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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…

How CSU Graduate Lurri Schoenrock Turned Tragedy Into Positive Change (Video)

Columbia Southern University graduate Lurri Schoenrock wakes up each day making a difference. However, losing her son in a tragic…

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…

Take 5 With Corporate Outreach Coordinator Christie Ball

Corporate Outreach Coordinator Christie Ball has been with CSU since July 10, 2010, spending the first 10 years of…

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…

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….

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…

Take 5 With Distance and Instruction Librarian Laura Rhoden

Laura Rhoden has been a part of the CSU family for seven years. In her role as a distance…