CSU Press Release
CSU Releases New Promotional Video
ORANGE BEACH, AL- Lights, camera, action! Columbia Southern University (CSU), one of the nation’s first completely online universities, recently launched its first promotional video. The eight minute video features faculty, staff, students and alumni along with an overview the history, academic offerings and key benefits of CSU. The new 67,000 square foot headquarters located in Orange Beach, AL is also highlighted in the video.
CSU student Greg Gordon, alumnae Kimberly Hernandez, and alumnus Forney Howard, share their inspirational stories and describe the CSU experience. The struggles of juggling a career, active family life, and education are discussed to provide insight into the dedication and commitment required of online learners.
“An education is necessary to advance in the fire service industry,” Howard states in the video. “At one time we had almost a third of our firefighters enrolled at Columbia Southern University.”
The video concludes with an encouraging message from CSU President, Robert G. Mayes. He describes the founding principles of the university and explains the importance of achieving educational goals.
“With higher education comes greater career opportunities,” said Mayes. “CSU was founded on the principle that a quality education should be available to anyone. Our programs offer those with career and family commitments a way to achieve their educational goals.”
The promotional video can be viewed online at www.columbiasouthern.edu. For more information about CSU, please call 1-800-977-8449.