Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. CCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 94 major fields of study. Among CCU's graduate-level programs are 27 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and doctoral degrees in education and in marine science: coastal and marine systems science. The most popular undergraduate majors are marine science, management, exercise and sport science, communication, and psychology. More than 10,000 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 120 student clubs and organizations. Visit coastal.edu to learn more.
(see more)Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. CCU offers baccalaureate degrees in 94 major fields of study. Among CCU's graduate-level programs are 27 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and doctoral degrees in education and in marine science: coastal and marine systems science. The most popular undergraduate majors are marine science, management, exercise and sport science, communication, and psychology. More than 10,000 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 120 student clubs and organizations. Visit coastal.edu to learn more.
Aaron Pickering named Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek Man of the year
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
Anaiya Moore named Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek Woman of the year
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
Dy'Mond Franklin named Student Leader of the Year
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
Samantha Torsiello named Student Organization President of the Year
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
Inaugural class of the Teal and Bronze Society inducted during SILAs
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
Grace Carrino named Unsung Hero
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
Lindsey Rehmer named Resident Adviser of the Year
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 28
CCU students recognized for student involvment and leadership
Coastal Carolina University announced the winners of the 2020 Student Involvement and Leadership Awards in a recorded celebration of the annual awards ceremony. The event recognizes individuals students, student organizations, Greek life groups, and others for a variety of achievements, including community service, philanthropy, and impact.
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2020 May 13
Anaiya Moore named Haven Heart Impact Award winner
Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Wheelwright Auditorium. During this year's ceremony, outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as groups, were recognized and received a plaque, certificate, or a coveted Chanticleer rooster trophy.
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2021 Apr 29
CCU seniors present visual art exhibition
This semester, 20 Coastal Carolina University seniors showcased their artwork in the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
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2018 Dec 11
More than half of the Professional Golf Management Program students at CCU have 3.0 GPA or higher
One hundred and six students out of 210 enrolled in the PGA Golf Management Program at Coastal Carolina University currently have GPAs above a 3.0. The minimum GPA to remain eligible for the program is a 2.0.
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2018 Mar 1
CCU studio art and graphic design majors hold senior exhibit
Twelve graduating seniors majoring in studio art and graphic design are presenting their art work in "Portfolios II: Senior Exhibition Art Studio" from Wednesday, April 26, through Friday, May 5, in the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
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2017 Apr 27
CCU graphic design students hold senior exhibit
Nineteen graduating seniors from Coastal Carolina University's Department of Visual Arts: Graphic Design will present their thesis work in "Portfolios I: Senior Exhibition" from Monday, April 10, through Friday, April 21, in the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
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2017 Apr 6
CCU recognizes exemplary mentors
Coastal Carolina University's Dalton and Linda Floyd Family Mentoring Program recognizes CCU students who have served as a mentor to children in Horry and Georgetown County Schools for more than one year.
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2016 May 23
'Portfolios' showcases art by graduating CCU seniors
Graduating seniors from Coastal Carolina University's Department of Visual Arts Graphic Design and Studio Art will present their thesis exhibition "Portfolios" Dec. 4 to 12 in the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
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2015 Nov 19
Graham Wins First Place Honors at FBLA-PBL Conference
Emily Graham, an accounting major at Coastal Carolina University, won first place honors from the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) national leadership conference.
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2015 Aug 25
CCU students present papers at Phi Alpha Theta regional conference
Eight Coastal Carolina University students presented research papers at the Phi Alpha Theta Carolinas Regional Conference at USC Beaufort's Gateway/Hilton Head campus. Phi Alpha Theta is the national history honor society for undergraduate and graduate students.
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2015 May 19
CCU marketing students place in international business competition
Nine Coastal Carolina University marketing students recently placed first in an international business simulation competition, GLO-BUS. The winning teams will also participate in a Grand Championship Simulation in May, which is also held online.
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2015 May 14
Lib Jackson Student Union Employee of the Month
Tyler Stewart, a building manager for the Lib Jackson Student Union, has been recognized by fellow peers as the Employee of the Month for April 2015.
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2015 Apr 27
CCU seniors exhibit art work in 'Portfolios' exhibitions
Thirty-seven visual art and graphic design students at Coastal Carolina University were recently featured in an exhibition at the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery. The exhibition is a culmination of four years of study, and it featured projects completed during the students' senior theses in print, animation, branding and more.
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2015 May 14
CCU students present at Undergraduate Research Competition
Some 83 students participated in the recent Coastal Carolina University Undergraduate Research Competition. Presentations were delivered by students from 20 majors representing all academic colleges, illustrating the outstanding quality of student research at the University. Students presented alone or in teams, and a few presented their work on two different projects. Together, they have served to highlight the considerable research talents of our students and the wealth of experiential learning opportunities at CCU.
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2015 Apr 23
Students nominated for 2015 Ronald D. Lackey service award at CCU
Seven seniors at Coastal Carolina University have been nominated for the prestigious 2015 Ronald D. Lackey service award. The winner will be announced at the Student Involvement and Leadership Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, in Wheelwright Auditorium at 7 p.m. The Ronald D. Lackey Service Award was established in 1991 in honor of the late Ronald Lackey for his dedication to campus and community service. The award is presented annually to a CCU senior who serves the University community with conspicuous service through involvement and leadership in campus and community activities.
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2015 Mar 27
CCU students win ADDY Awards
Coastal Carolina University graphic design students won 16 awards in the student division of the 2014 ADDY Award on Feb. 7, hosted by the American Advertising Federation-Coastal Carolinas.
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2015 Feb 23
Four CCU students attend International Student Festival in Norway
Four Coastal Carolina University students from the University's politics, global studies, and the intelligence and national security programs participated in the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT) in Norway. Charles Stackhouse, Dylan Fender, Austin Nichols and Erin Bair represented the United States along with more than 400 students from all over the world in Trondheim, Norway, Feb. 4 to 12, to deliberate on the theme of global corruption.
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2015 Feb 10