Musical Intervention

Born in the Bronx, Charleston Southern University sophomore Omar de Oca Montes grew up between the streets of New York and the small province of Monte Plata in the Dominican Republic. For a child, the settings were full of temptation. Before that could happen his father intervened, putting Omar and his sister in piano class at the age of five. “It kept us away from the streets... Read More

Shopping for Scholars

The second floor of the Strom Thurmond Center was alive with excited activity as the Women’s Council spent two days sorting and cataloguing donated auction items ranging from gift baskets to beach and golf vacations. But all their hard work and long hours were for a good cause – student scholarships. On Nov. 7 more than 80 women arrived on campus ready to shop at the 7th Annual... Read More

Sleep out for the homeless benefits shelters

You’re cold, hungry, and you can’t remember the last time you’ve had a hot shower. You have nothing, and you are completely alone; you don’t even know when your next meal will be. Many of us have no clue what that would be like. On Nov. 13 students held a Sleep Out for the Homeless. This fundraiser benefited local homeless shelters. Each team was required to find a sponsor... Read More

Ling Endowed Scholarship Established

Friends and family of Elaine Ling of Moncks Corner, and her late husband, Frank, have established an endowed scholarship in the Ling’s honor at Charleston Southern University. Elaine, a 1973 graduate of Charleston Southern and retired Berkeley County school teacher, said, “I am overwhelmed, but thrilled. Frank’s life was an unselfish life. He lived for others so he might be... Read More

Mexico mission trip inspires New Vision

The New Vision Vocal Ensemble traveled on mission to Mexico City Jan. 4-11. The group of 20 included New Vision Director Allen Hendricks and Spanish professor Dr. Pamela Peek. Hosted by International Mission Board missionary David Boyter, the schedule included worship opportunities in an assortment of places including outdoor venues, a homeless shelter, and a rainy day spent under... Read More

Goods Hopes to Use Degree, Experience to Help Others

Quinton Goods, who will graduate in May with a degree in social science, plans to use his years of basketball experience as a way to help others upon the completion of his playing career. Specifically, Goods will use basketball as a means to teach and work with youth who are less fortunate than himself. “I definitely want to use my degree when I’m done with basketball,” says... Read More

Miracle League Ministry a Hit

Sophomore Josh Gale says spending time on Saturdays at the Saul Alexander Park in Summerville with the Summerville Miracle League “has become a blessing to all Charleston Southern students and faculty that are involved.” Gale is one of many Charleston Southern volunteers who spend several hours each Saturday volunteering their time to work with the Summerville Miracle League.... Read More

Lives Transformed on Baltimore Spring Break Trip

Sophomore Kayla Sexton of Charleston described her spring break mission trip to Baltimore as “an experience of a lifetime.” Sexton was one of 27 members of a ministry team that traveled to Baltimore, Md., for spring break. This was the second year that a team from Charleston Southern has partnered with Embrace Baltimore – a 2-year emphasis by the North American Mission Board... Read More

2009 business grads leaving a legacy

Seniors in Dr. Mac Anderson’s Nonprofit Marketing class made time for a unique project on their way to graduation. The class developed a fundraising project that they hope in time will lead to an endowed scholarship for the School of Business. The project served to provide a nonprofit marketing experience while helping a nonprofit organization achieve its service objectives. Garrett... Read More

God wants her in prison

The road from Manning, S.C., to the corridors of prison as a Field Director for Prison Fellowship may not have been a part of Abigail Timmons original career path. But for this 2008 graduate, prison is exactly where God wants her. Timmons became involved with Prison Fellowship in the fall of 2006 following a visit to Charleston Southern by the staff of Prison Fellowship to recruit... Read More