Coastal Carolina University

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 73 major fields of study. Among CCU's 25 graduate-level programs are 21 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and the doctorates in education and 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 160 student clubs and organizations. Learn more at coastal.edu or take a virtual tour!

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CCU student media students travel to New York for conference

The student media staff at Coastal Carolina University traveled to New York City March 6-9 to attend the Student Media Conference hosted by the College Media Association. The staff includes editors and art directors on the student newspaper, The Chanticleer, the student features magazine, Tempo, and the student art and literary magazine, Archarios.

Club or Organization - 2019 Mar 12

CCU students win Student Involvement Leadership Awards

Coastal Carolina University held its annual Student Involvement Leadership Awards ceremony on April 29, 2019. The event recognizes students and student organizations who have excelled at leadership and service throughout the academic year. Eight students were awarded and seven organizations were recognized.

Club or Organization - 2019 Apr 30

CCU students with S.C. Press Association Awards

Two Coastal Carolina University students earned awards at the Collegiate South Carolina Press Association Awards on April 6 in Columbia, S.C. Both students are members of The Chanticleer student newspaper executive staff.

Club or Organization - 2019 Apr 9

CCU welcomes its 2020 cohort of Wall Fellows

Coastal Carolina University welcomes nine students to its Class of 2020 Wall Fellows, a two-year program that prepares top students across all majors for high-level careers in major U.S. and international organizations. The highly selective leadership development program is designed to supplement students' regular academic coursework. Along with coursework, the Wall Fellows program also consists of a combination of individual reading and studying, developing a personal mission statement and resume, professional internships, leadership training, project execution and character-building opportunities.

Club or Organization - 2018 Oct 26

CCU welcomes 8 students as the 2019 Wall Fellows cohort

Eight Coastal Carolina University students have been named the Wall Fellows Class of 2019. Coastal Carolina University's Wall Fellows Program is a two-year program that prepares top students across all majors for high-level careers in major U.S. and international organizations. The highly selective leadership development program is designed to supplement students' regular academic coursework. Along with coursework, the Wall Fellows program also consists of a combination of individual reading and studying, developing a personal mission statement and resume, professional internships, leadership training, project execution and character-building opportunities.

Club or Organization - 2018 Oct 25

CCU students tapped to lead media outlets on campus

Nine Coastal Carolina University students have taken over leadership positions at The Chanticleer student newspaper; Archarios, the student literary and art magazine; and Tempo, a features magazine. These student-run publications provide current information, art, culture and opinion pieces to Coastal's campus and give students the opportunity to experience industry publishing first hand.

Club or Organization - 2018 Oct 1

Coastal Carolina University's Archarios wins national ADDY

Archarios, Coastal Carolina University's student art and literary magazine, recently won a silver ADDY for second place in the American Advertising Federation awards (AAF) for the 2015 issue of the magazine. The 2015 issue also won Gold and Best of Show at the local ADDY Awards, held February 2016.

Club or Organization - 2016 Jun 8

Business students travel to Charlotte for Career Trek

Fourteen Coastal Carolina University business students traveled to Charlotte for a Career Trek to meet with employers over the course of two days. Students met with employers from Aerotek, Vanguard, Red Ventures and Ingersoll Rand and participated in various types of activities, including resume-building and LinkedIn workshops, Q&A sessions with employers and more. The purpose of this trip was to bring top-performing business students to the attention of employers and recruiters in the Charlotte area due to the large percentage of CCU alumni relocating to Charlotte after graduation.

Club or Organization - 2017 Nov 7