Academics
2024 Fall Commencement Updates
Dear Students, We hope you are enjoying the start of a beautiful fall semester at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University! Even though we just started this semester, we are looking forward to December because we’re bringing Fall Commencement back. It has been more than a decade since we’ve held this special event for our graduates. As announced […]
| READ MORE: 2024 Fall Commencement UpdatesÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern sees record enrollment in its 60-year history
ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University welcomed its largest incoming freshman class ever this fall. In its 60thanniversary year, ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern also celebrates record overall enrollment for its traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online headcount of 3,820. The last record enrollment year was in 2016 with 3,619. ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ has seen a 66% increase in military and veteran students as […]
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern sees record enrollment in its 60-year historyÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ partners with the Papua New Guinea University of Technology
ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University is honored to begin a partnership with the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae, Papua New Guinea, as part of the ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Sister Cities International initiative to add Lae, Papua New Guinea, as ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥â€™s newest Sister City. ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ was delighted to host the delegation from Papua New Guinea this morning. The PNG University of […]
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ partners with the Papua New Guinea University of TechnologyÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ names Spring 2024 Dean’s List students
Congratulations to the 927 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, these undergraduate students earned a 3.5 GPA or better and earned 12 or more credit hours for the semester. View full list here!
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ names Spring 2024 Dean’s List studentsÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ faculty attend 2024 IACE faculty development conference
Seven ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ faculty, Drs. Vicki Ball, Michael Bryant, Cole Jeffery, Jacquelynn Pleis, Jonathan Watson, Michael Wilder, and Joshua Wofford, attended the International Alliance for Christian Education’s Faculty Development Conference May 21-24 in Ft. Worth, Texas. The event featured 28 speakers and 140 participants from more than 45 institutions and organizations. During the break-out sessions, Bryant […]
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ faculty attend 2024 IACE faculty development conferenceÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Colleges Host First Graduate Research Day
ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University’s first Graduate Research Symposium on April 12 featured research from College of Health Sciences and the College of Education. Research projects presented were:
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Colleges Host First Graduate Research DayÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University Awards Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate Degrees at Commencement
More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were conferred Saturday, May 4 on Buccaneer Field. President B. Keith Faulkner, ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥â€™s fourth president and a 1998 alumnus, was the guest speaker at both ceremonies […]
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University Awards Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate Degrees at Commencement59th Annual Academic and Student Life Awards
Presented April 17, 2024 Congratulations to the individuals and groups honored at the 2023-2024 awards ceremony. Academic AwardsAeronautics: Gavin SheppardArt: Zoe GaniszewskiAthletic Training: Meghan DeVauxBiochemistry: Mary SoxBiology: Undergraduate, Maryn Brewer; Graduate, Annah JungeBusiness: Undergraduate, Kaia Thomson; Graduate, Amy BryantChristian Studies: William MorrisClinical Counseling: Richard GrimballCollege of Adult and Professional Studies: Undergraduate, Amanda Proctor; Graduate, Beverly […]
| READ MORE: 59th Annual Academic and Student Life AwardsDr. Emily Thomas is 2024 Excellence in Teaching recipient
Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Emily Thomas is the 2024 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University. A member of the ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern faculty since 2016, Thomas teaches Introduction to Mathematical Structures, Precalculus, Business Calculus, and Discrete Mathematics. She enjoys working with students to improve these courses […]
| READ MORE: Dr. Emily Thomas is 2024 Excellence in Teaching recipientCommencement is almost here!
It’s Commencement Week! Are you ready?! We are preparing for a wonderful outdoor event on Buccaneer Field this Friday evening and Saturday morning. Praise God! Here are some quick reminders to best prepare you for this momentous occasion. ScheduleFriday, May 3 11:30 a.m. Bucky’s Bon Voyage (RSVP here) 1:30 p.m. Undergraduate Rehearsal at Lightsey Chapel 5 p.m. Graduates Arrive/Rehearsal at Field House/Buc […]
| READ MORE: Commencement is almost here!