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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Two CCU students win Yeti FLW College Fishing Tournament on Lake Hartwell

Max McQuaide of Tyngsborough, Mass., and Grant Tattersall, of Conway, S.C., won the YETI FLW College Fishing tournament at Lake Hartwell presented by Costa with a five-bass limit weighing 13 pounds, 11 ounces. This tournament took place Nov. 1 on Lake Hartwell on the South Carolina-Georgia border. McQuaide and Tattersall represented Coastal Carolina University and won the tournement by catching five bass weighing nearly 14 pounds. The duo won $2,000 in prize money and earned a spot in the 2020 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

Student Competition - 2019 Nov 6

CCU students present at Undergraduate Research Competition

More than 120 Coastal Carolina University students presented their research at the Undergraduate Research Competition April 16-17. Students represented various majors and research topics, and they presented either oral or poster presentations. The Undergraduate Research Competition is a spring tradition at Coastal Carolina University.

Student Competition - 2019 Apr 19

CCU students win photography contest after study abroad trips

Three students who recently traveled abroad as part of Coastal Carolina University's Education Abroad program won a photography contest hosted by the Center for Global Engagement. The photos were displayed in the student union as part of a photography exhibit for several weeks.

Student Competition - 2019 Jan 28

CCU announces Homecoming Court for 2018

Eight students have been nominated for Homecoming Court at Coastal Carolina University for 2018. The Homecoming theme for the University this year is "Haunted Halloween," and Homecoming events have included fall festivals, a farmer's market, a zombie run, a trunk or treat for the community, and more, culminating in the football game versus Appalachian State on Nov. 3.

Student Competition - 2018 Oct 31

CCU holds inaugural Miss Teal and Bronze Pageant

"Twelve Phenomenal Women of the '90s," the inaugural Miss Teal and Bronze Pageant, was held recently at Coastal Carolina University as part of Homecoming Week. The contestants were judged on their talent performances, public speaking skills and their poise in swimwear and evening gowns. Previously, the pageant was called Miss Coastal Carolina University. The Miss Teal and Bronze pageant was a part of Homecoming Week and was sponsored by Coastal Activities Board.

Student Competition - 2017 Dec 18

CCU students invited to capitol for Posters on the Hill

Three Coastal Carolina University students have been selected to present their research project in the 21st annual Posters on the Hill, an annual research competition sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research held in Washington, D.C. Students Kerry Dittmeier, Nancy Phillips and Emma Kroger, all juniors who are Swain Scholars, have gathered information on public perceptions about homeless people and plan to compare public opinion findings with real data collected through firsthand interviews. CCU is the only university in the state of South Carolina invited to participate in the April 25-26 event. More than 300 applications were received from around the country, and only 60 posters were selected to be presented on Capitol Hill.

Student Competition - 2017 Mar 7

3 CCU students win Edible Book Fair

An ant hill, an island and magnolia blossoms were the three winning cakes in the student division at the Edible Book Fair held recently at Kimbel Library at Coastal Carolina University as part of National Library Week.

Student Competition - 2015 Apr 23

CCU announces Big Read Essay Contest winners

The winners of the annual freshman Big Read Essay Contest on Aug. 21 at Coastal Carolina University were announced at the New Student Convocation.

Student Competition - 2016 Aug 26