$25,000 grant to assist CSU’s Veteran Students

CHARLESTON, SC – Representatives from Palmetto Warrior Connection and America’s Warrior Partnership presented a $25,000 check to Charleston Southern University this week to assist Charleston Southern’s veteran students.

“We are proud to be a partner with CSU,” said Jermaine Husser, executive director of Palmetto Warrior Connection.

At the check presentation Dr. Jairy C. Hunter Jr., CSU president, talked about the vision of the university’s founders to reach out to the adult population in the area 50 years ago and offer an education to adults, including the military. “Our military families are special,” he said.

Recently, Charleston Southern created a lounge for veteran students. The lounge will formally be dedicated in the fall when the majority of students are back on campus.

According to Teri Karges, director of financial aid, and Devon Kemble, veterans services coordinator, the $25,000 grant will help fund the following initiatives:

• Fund a part-time veteran service coordinator to allow for better customer service to our veteran students and faster certification of benefits
• Fund a Veteran’s Day Appreciation Drop-In in November (for students, faculty and staff who are veterans)

About Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern is a liberal arts university and is one of South Carolina’s largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling 3,400 students. Recognized as one of America’s Best Christian Colleges, CSU is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The University’s vision is to be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.