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April 16, 2025

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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…

Take 5 With Financial Aid Specialist Nance Wilkinson

Financial Aid Specialist Nance Wilkinson has recently joined the CSU team. Her role in the financial aid department involves…

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…