Education (Colleges & Universities)
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University of Rochester: Eastman School Launches Major in Music Creation and Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news:
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Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology
The program builds on URochester's growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation.
Lauren Sageer
The University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music has announced a new bachelor of music (BM) in music creation and technology, a degree program designed for students whose musical practice is grounded in electronic and digital technologies.
Led by Dennis DeSantis '05E (DMA), associate professor
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ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news:
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Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology
The program builds on URochester's growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation.
Lauren Sageer
The University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music has announced a new bachelor of music (BM) in music creation and technology, a degree program designed for students whose musical practice is grounded in electronic and digital technologies.
Led by Dennis DeSantis '05E (DMA), associate professorof music and technology and former head of music learning at music software company Ableton, the new major will emphasize electronic music production and performance, sound design, recording and editing, DJing, and the development of software and hardware. The inaugural class will begin study in fall 2027.
The program is part of URochester's newly established Department of Sound Arts and Engineering, an interdisciplinary academic collaboration between two leading URochester schools: Eastman and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. The department also serves as the academic home for faculty engaged in SoundSpace, a transdisciplinary research center advancing URochester's leadership in music and technology.
Together, the new major, department, and research center reflect the inspiring combinations possible at URochester--where artistry, engineering, creativity, and emerging technologies come together to shape how music is made, studied, and experienced.
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Original text here: https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/eastman-school-launches-new-major-in-music-creation-and-technology/
University of Hawaii Manoa: $122K Awarded as Shidler Marks 65th Business Night Celebrating Students, Mentors
MANOA, Hawaii, May 9 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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$122K awarded as Shidler marks 65th Business Night celebrating students, mentors
The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa hosted its 65th annual Business Night on May 7, at the Sheraton Waikiki. The signature event brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship, recognition and networking.
With support from alumni and Hawaii's business community, 51 sponsored awards totaling $122,500 were presented to outstanding
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MANOA, Hawaii, May 9 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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$122K awarded as Shidler marks 65th Business Night celebrating students, mentors
The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa hosted its 65th annual Business Night on May 7, at the Sheraton Waikiki. The signature event brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship, recognition and networking.
With support from alumni and Hawaii's business community, 51 sponsored awards totaling $122,500 were presented to outstandingundergraduate and graduate students. Each year, Business Night honors student achievement while providing opportunities for professional growth through engagement with industry mentors. First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) served as title sponsor for the 21st consecutive year, while Hawaii Business Magazine returned as media sponsor for the ninth year.
Planned by a committee of Shidler students, the event pairs each student with a professional mentor whose experience aligns with their academic interests and career goals. The evening included a networking reception, dinner and an awards presentation.
"This year's event reflects our theme 'First Spark: Igniting Potential' by celebrating the dedication and growth of Shidler students as they take meaningful steps forward in their academic and professional journeys," said Eileen Liu, a Shidler student and executive director of this year's Business Night committee. "We are deeply grateful to the Shidler faculty, generous sponsors and committed mentors whose support helps ignite that potential and make this event possible."
This year's keynote speaker was Shidler alumnus Mark Tawara, BBA '91, principal of Manageability and CEO of Bright Light Digital. Through personal stories, Tawara highlighted how one conversation can shape a career, encouraging students to proactively create opportunities, invest in relationships and take risks even without certainty.
"Each year, Business Night showcases what is possible when talent, mentorship and community come together," said Shidler College Dean and First Hawaiian Bank Chair of Leadership and Management Vance Roley. "Our students bring curiosity, ambition and drive, and it is through the support of our partners and alumni that those qualities are developed into meaningful careers and leadership pathways. This event is a celebration of that shared commitment."
For a complete list of the 2026 Business Night award recipients and sponsors, visit the Shidler College website (https://shidler.hawaii.edu/business-night). If you are interested in sponsoring a Business Night award for a future event, please contact Jennifer Lieu, jennifer.lieu@uhfoundation.org or call (808) 956-3597.
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About the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Shidler College of Business was founded in 1949 and named in 2006 after alumnus Jay H. Shidler, founder and managing partner of The Shidler Group. Since his initial gift of $25 million in 2006, Shidler has given approximately $238 million to the college in cash, land leases, and in-kind donations. His contributions represent the largest individual donation to the University of Hawai'i and the second largest known gift to a U.S. public university business school.
In 2019, the School of Travel Industry Management rejoined the college. The college is renowned for its multicultural learning environment and expertise in international business education and is consistently ranked among the nation's top 25 schools for international business by U.S. News & World Report. Long recognized for its Asia-Pacific focus, the college offers a wide variety of degree, certificate, and executive programs. The college has the only graduate program in Hawai'i and Vietnam accredited by AACSB International.
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Original text here: http://www.uhm.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=14564
Texas A&M Engineering: Chemical Engineering Students Place Third in Design Challenge
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Chemical engineering students place third in design challenge
A team of Texas A&M chemical engineering undergraduates earned national recognition with a third-place finish at the AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition, showcasing innovation, precision and teamwork on a national stage.
By Raven Wuebker, College of Engineering
Undergraduate students from Texas A&M University's Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering secured third place at the regional American Institute of Chemical
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 9 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Chemical engineering students place third in design challenge
A team of Texas A&M chemical engineering undergraduates earned national recognition with a third-place finish at the AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition, showcasing innovation, precision and teamwork on a national stage.
By Raven Wuebker, College of Engineering
Undergraduate students from Texas A&M University's Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering secured third place at the regional American Institute of ChemicalEngineering Chem-E-Car Competition in March.
Hosted by the Southwest Student Regional Conference, the competition has teams design and build a small car powered by chemical reactions, competing in regional competitions and demonstrating precision, innovation and teamwork in one of the discipline's most rigorous student design challenges.
"We're very happy, because this stuff is just so finicky," said Lisette Torres '28. "One small thing going wrong can take down the whole car. The car moving in the first place was already exciting and receiving third was a relief from all the time we put into it."
The 10-team competition took place at Texas Tech University. The ultimate goal was to build a chemically-powered car that could move 26.3 meters. The team's car -- Maroon Pearl -- covered 13.3 meters, the third-best performance among all entries.
"Everything is chemical reactions," said Daniel Behringer '28, Chem-E-Car chair. "The propulsion reaction makes the motor spin, and the timing reaction tells the motor when to stop. For the timing reaction, we used an iodine clock reaction, where solution A mixed with solution B. At a certain point, it turned the solution color black. A photoresistor installed in the car picked up the change in luminosity, so when the solution turned black, it cut power to the motor."
There were two rounds of the competition. In the first, the car did not move, triggering the team to rebuild the entire battery from scratch in a 20-minute period.
The battery uses an electrochemical reaction between aluminum and air to produce a voltage, turning aluminum into aluminum hydroxide while oxygen is reduced in the solution. By using 14 identical units, the team generated enough voltage to power the motor.
Eventually, the team ended up double-wrapping the paper towels, which is what made the car run on their second attempt, indicating internal shorting in the previous battery.
"It was a long road to get a working battery," said Juan Pablo Alvarez '28. "We dabbled in wet cathodes and catalysts, but eventually pivoted to a simpler design. We learned so much this year and got so much momentum out of this competition, and I feel like we're making big changes to the whole structure of Chem-E-Car procedures."
The team featured multiple committees that oversaw a different aspect of the car's operation. The mechanical committee designed the car and 3D-printed all of its parts. The controls committee integrated the propulsion system with the timing reaction to get the motor to stop.
"The propulsion committee generated 12 volts for the motor with a battery made from at-home supplies," said Tiago Sousa '28. "It was a few pieces of aluminum foil that we wrapped in a paper towel, which we then wrapped in steel wool and submerged in electrolyte solution. We used potassium hydroxide."
The overall idea came from a baseline of what the Chem-E-Car team did last year and was implemented while performing structured upgrading at the same time.
What the team took away from the competition was the importance of full-scale testing and understanding each part of the car.
"The key was teamwork," Behringer said. "We had people that were willing to work together efficiently, and do what was necessary to get the car done."
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Original text here: https://news.engineering.tamu.edu/news/2026/05/08/chemical-engineering-students-place-third-in-design-challenge/
NJIT Builds on World Cup Fan Sentiment Platform With Public Digital Hub for NY/NJ Visitors
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 9 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Builds on World Cup Fan Sentiment Platform with Public Digital Hub for NY/NJ Visitors
As the New York/New Jersey region prepares to welcome visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, New Jersey Institute of Technology have expanded NJIT's earlier fan sentiment work into a public-facing digital hub designed to help fans navigate the tournament experience.
The site, njit-worldcup.com, brings together practical information for visitors and residents, including regional events, transit information,
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NEWARK, New Jersey, May 9 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Builds on World Cup Fan Sentiment Platform with Public Digital Hub for NY/NJ Visitors
As the New York/New Jersey region prepares to welcome visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, New Jersey Institute of Technology have expanded NJIT's earlier fan sentiment work into a public-facing digital hub designed to help fans navigate the tournament experience.
The site, njit-worldcup.com, brings together practical information for visitors and residents, including regional events, transit information,local dining, watch parties and other resources tied to World Cup activity in New Jersey and the broader metropolitan area. It also carries forward NJIT's fan sentiment work, giving users a window into what people are saying and feeling around the tournament.
The project builds on a fan sentiment and analysis platform announced by NJIT in September 2025 and developed by students and faculty in the university's Martin Tuchman School of Management. That platform was designed to track and analyze real-time fan reaction before, during and after World Cup events, with a particular focus on the New York/New Jersey region.
With the involvement of CGI, one of the world's largest independent technology and professional services firms, the initiative has evolved from an analytics dashboard into a more accessible public resource for fans traveling through the region, looking for local experiences or trying to make sense of World Cup activity around them.
Douglas Vargo, a CGI Vice-President and member of the Martin Tuchman School of Management's Advisory Board, worked with CGI colleagues who volunteered their time and expertise to support the project. Together, they mentored NJIT business students as the team developed the site and considered how to organize information in a way that would be useful to visitors.
"This collaboration reflects CGI's commitment to connecting real-world expertise with academic innovation," said Douglas Vargo, Vice-President and Head of National AI & Alliances Team, U.S. Commercial and State Government, CGI. "Our AI Forward team brought insights from client engagements and applied them directly in mentoring students. From how we think about user experience to how AI-enabled tools get built and deployed for real audiences, we shared what we do every day with clients and challenged the students to apply it. Every person traveling to the New York/New Jersey region for the World Cup deserves a great experience, and if this platform helps even one fan find the right train, discover a local restaurant or feel more connected to the tournament, then we've done something meaningful."
The collaboration gave students a chance to work alongside professionals from a global consulting firm while contributing to a real project connected to one of the world's largest sporting events. Students helped think through the user experience, the role of AI-enabled tools, how information should be organized and how a digital platform can serve both visitors and the broader community.
"This collaboration reflects the kind of work we value at NJIT -- applied, student-centered and connected to real community needs," said Oya Tukel, dean of NJIT's Martin Tuchman School of Management. "The World Cup gives our students a rare opportunity to apply business, technology and analytics skills in a live regional context, while working with professionals who understand how these projects are built and delivered."
For CGI, the project also reflects a commitment to mentorship and community engagement. By volunteering their time, Vargo and his colleagues helped students see how consulting teams assess client needs, collaborate effectively and keep the end user at the center of the work.
"We gained meaningful experience by working with CGI professionals, and together we created something that can genuinely help people visiting our region during one of the world's biggest events," said Nand Patel, a master's student studying business analytics.
The fan hub is intended as a public service, not a fee-based or membership platform. Its purpose is to make World Cup-related information more accessible while demonstrating how higher education, industry mentorship and student talent can come together around a major regional moment.
NJIT's earlier fan sentiment platform was built to help regional stakeholders understand audience engagement by tracking online conversations, trending topics, geographic patterns and fan reaction in real time. The public hub adds another layer to that work by turning data, local information and fan engagement tools into a resource that can be used directly by visitors and residents.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to bring significant global attention to the New York/New Jersey region, with MetLife Stadium hosting multiple matches, including the final. For NJIT, the fan hub represents one way to support that moment while giving students a hands-on role in shaping part of the region's World Cup experience.
As excitement builds, njit-worldcup.com offers an example of how a university-industry partnership can move beyond the classroom and into public use, helping fans explore the region, follow the conversation and connect with the energy surrounding World Cup 2026.
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Original text here: https://news.njit.edu/njit-builds-world-cup-fan-sentiment-platform-public-digital-hub-nynj-visitors
Muhlenberg College Names Head Basketball Coach
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news:
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Muhlenberg College Names New Head Basketball Coach
Muhlenberg has hired Quinn Newton, who built a championship program at the University of Maine at Farmington in only two seasons, as its 25th head men's basketball coach.
Newton led UMF to a 23-6 record (the winningest season in program history) and the North Atlantic Conference championship in 2025-26. The Beavers went on the road and upset Montclair State, at the time ranked 10th in Division III, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the
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ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news:
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Muhlenberg College Names New Head Basketball Coach
Muhlenberg has hired Quinn Newton, who built a championship program at the University of Maine at Farmington in only two seasons, as its 25th head men's basketball coach.
Newton led UMF to a 23-6 record (the winningest season in program history) and the North Atlantic Conference championship in 2025-26. The Beavers went on the road and upset Montclair State, at the time ranked 10th in Division III, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to thesecond round for the first time since 2010.
In his two seasons at Maine-Farmington, Newton compiled a record of 36-19 and coached five all-conference players, including the NAC player of the year, as well as the conference's scholar-athlete of the year.
"I'd like to thank Athletic Director Lynn Tubman, Associate Athletic Director Megan Patruno, and the entire hiring committee for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the Muhlenberg men's basketball program," said Newton. "Being named the head coach at Muhlenberg means far more than simply accepting a position -- it means becoming part of a community and institution that truly values relationships, excellence, and the student-athlete experience.
"From the very beginning of the process, it was clear that Muhlenberg is a special place filled with passionate people who genuinely care about the success and growth of their students both on and off the court," he added.
"The college is thrilled to welcome Quinn Newton to the Muhlenberg team," said Tubman. "I want to personally thank our search committee for their hard work throughout the entire process. It was clear that Quinn is the right leader to build on our proud basketball tradition, and we look forward to him fostering a culture of competitive excellence that energizes our campus community and alumni engagement."
Prior to being named head coach at UMF in 2024, Newton served as an assistant coach at four other Division III institutions -- Bates College, University of Southern Maine, Hampden-Sydney College, and Huntingdon College.
In two seasons at Bates, Newton contributed to the recruitment and coaching of the New England Small College Athletic Conference rookie of the year, and he helped guide Southern Maine to its first Little East Conference tournament victory in nearly a decade in his one season there.
At Hampden-Sydney, Newton played a big role in recruiting and developing the roster that would go on to advance to the 2024 NCAA Division III championship game, and he helped Huntingdon to its first conference tournament berth in five years.
Newton is a 2018 graduate of St. Joseph's College of Maine, where he was a four-year starter and 1,000-point scorer, starting all 102 games in which he appeared. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and earned his master's in sports and athletic management from Southern New Hampshire University in 2022.
Newton inherits a Muhlenberg program that played in a Centennial Conference playoff tiebreaker game in 2024 and played for a CC playoff berth on the last day of the regular season this past winter.
"This is an exciting time for the program, and I fully believe in the vision of what we can accomplish together," said Newton, who currently lives in Farmington, Maine, with his wife, Crystal, and sons Levi (4) and MJ (1). "My family and I are thrilled to immerse ourselves in the Muhlenberg community, build lasting relationships, and represent the college with pride every single day. Go Mules!"
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Original text here: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/muhlenberg-now/muhlenberg-college-names-new-head-basketball-coach/
Mary Kissel Tells Class of 2026: Freedom Is Your Ultimate Advantage
MIDLAND, Michigan, May 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Mary Kissel Tells Class of 2026: Freedom Is Your Ultimate Advantage
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Northwood University concluded its 2026 Commencement celebration Saturday by honoring Mary Kissel, executive vice president and senior policy adviser at Stephens Inc., during the University's 3 p.m. ceremony.
Kissel's career has spanned journalism, finance, public service, and global affairs. She has advised political leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and institutional investors on geopolitics, markets, and strategy, and previously served as senior
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MIDLAND, Michigan, May 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Mary Kissel Tells Class of 2026: Freedom Is Your Ultimate Advantage
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Northwood University concluded its 2026 Commencement celebration Saturday by honoring Mary Kissel, executive vice president and senior policy adviser at Stephens Inc., during the University's 3 p.m. ceremony.
Kissel's career has spanned journalism, finance, public service, and global affairs. She has advised political leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, and institutional investors on geopolitics, markets, and strategy, and previously served as senioradviser to the U.S. secretary of state. On May 9, she received an honorary doctorate from Northwood University and delivered the final commencement address of the day, helping close a celebration that recognized nearly 600 graduates across three ceremonies.
The honorary doctorate is the highest distinction conferred by Northwood University. The honor is reserved for individuals whose leadership and accomplishments have resulted in significant and lasting contributions to society. Honorary degree recipients are formally inducted into Northwood University's Gallery of Distinction, joining leaders in business, education, philanthropy, public service, and the arts whose influence has advanced society and whose lives embody The Northwood Idea. Northwood's guiding philosophy, The Northwood Idea, emphasizes free enterprise, limited government, individual responsibility, moral law and earned success.
Earlier in her career, Kissel spent 14 years with The Wall Street Journal, including service as editorial page editor for Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong and as a member of the editorial board in New York.
Her honorary doctorate builds on her existing connection to Northwood. She headlined a 2024 Leadership Insights: A View from the Helm speaker series event and was among Northwood's 2024 Class of Distinguished Women Award honorees.
In her commencement address, Kissel encouraged graduates to recognize the extraordinary opportunity they have as citizens of a free nation and as graduates of a university rooted in free enterprise.
"I have spent my life, my career, supporting free markets and free people, and I want to talk to you today about how fortunate we are to live in this country at this moment in time," Kissel said. "Northwood, the Class of 2026, you are poised to prosper."
Kissel acknowledged that graduates are entering a world marked by political division, rapidly changing technology and global instability. But she urged them not to be intimidated by the moment.
"My message to you today is: Don't worry. Embrace it. You have your freedom. You are free," Kissel said. "Freedom is the ultimate competitive edge in life when coupled, as President MacDonald said, with hard work. It is what makes our nation unique, and the envy of the world, as we celebrate our 250th year."
Drawing from her experiences in Russia and Hong Kong, Kissel contrasted life in free societies with life under communist and authoritarian regimes. She recalled witnessing post-Soviet Moscow begin to open to Western investment and culture, and later seeing Hong Kong residents defend the freedoms that distinguished their city from communist China.
"The moral here is that like the Russians, the Hong Kongers did not want to be more like communist China," Kissel said. "They wanted to be more like us. More like you. Free."
Kissel told graduates they should cherish the gift they have by being part of the American tradition of liberty.
"You are uniquely qualified to deal with all of the chaotic things that I mentioned at the beginning of my remarks," Kissel said. "Yes, AI. Yes, our politics. Yes, what is going on abroad. You are the ones who will be able to not just handle it, but solve these problems."
She closed by connecting the graduates' future opportunities to The Northwood Idea.
"Seize these opportunities in your future. Keep building this great nation," she said. "And remember: Your ultimate advantage is freedom."
The 3 p.m. ceremony concluded a full day of commencement exercises on May 9, 2026. Earlier ceremonies featured Dr. Gabriel Benzecry, Northwood's David E. Fry Professor of Free Market Economics, and Rita Case, president, CEO and owner of The Rick Case Automotive Group, the largest U.S. auto retail group owned and operated by a woman.
Through the three ceremonies, Northwood celebrated the Class of 2026 while emphasizing three of the University's distinct institutional strengths: academic excellence and free enterprise; automotive leadership and entrepreneurship; and principled leadership with global relevance.
For more information, visit northwood.edu/commencement.
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Original text here: https://www.northwood.edu/news/mary-kissel-tells-class-of-2026-freedom-is-your-ultimate-advantage/
Charleston Southern Celebrates Newest Alumni
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 9 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Charleston Southern celebrates newest alumni
Jenna Johnson
Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master's and doctoral students on May 7, followed by three ceremonies for graduating Buccaneers receiving bachelor's degrees on May 9. All participants walked the stage of Lightsey Chapel--the very place where most were welcomed during their orientation to the university or attended chapel services each semester. Approximately 435 students turned their tassels
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CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 9 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Charleston Southern celebrates newest alumni
Jenna Johnson
Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master's and doctoral students on May 7, followed by three ceremonies for graduating Buccaneers receiving bachelor's degrees on May 9. All participants walked the stage of Lightsey Chapel--the very place where most were welcomed during their orientation to the university or attended chapel services each semester. Approximately 435 students turned their tasselsthis spring.
Capt. Reed Koepp, the commanding officer for Naval Support Activity Charleston and deputy commander of Joint Base Charleston, spoke at Thursday evening's event.
Referencing Tim Keller's book, Every Good Endeavor, Koepp challenged graduates with a few key ideas. "If I were to distill them down simply, they would be these: Do work that you're good at. Do work that helps others. And when possible, do work that benefits your field."
At Friday's three ceremonies, Lyndsay Keith, TV host for The News on Merit Street, encouraged CSU's newest alumni to stay connected. "We are living in a digital age," she said. "We are the most connected civilization in history. Yet we are lonelier than any group of people who has ever lived. That's the problem with screens. The connection only runs one way. And we need to be known."
Keith added that the recipe for success in this modern world is not a better skill set. "It just so happens to be relationships."
CSU's Student Government Association President Hannah Dawson provided the statement on behalf of the class of 2026 weaving in a reflection on the biblical story of David--a man after God's own heart. She summarized that statement with three points: live a life that is defined by our relationship with God. Live fearlessly in the face of giants. And, to have patience. In doing these three things, she said that "We will find our purpose in this journey by walking with Christ."
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Original text here: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/charleston-southern-celebrates-newest-alumni/
