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Coastal Carolina University (CCUl) is an independent, state-supported university in Conway, South Carolina, located eight miles (13 km) west of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 1954, Coastal became an independent university in 1993. The University enrolls approximately 8,300 students on its 307 acre campus. Baccalaureate programs are offered in 41 major fields of study, along with graduate programs in education, business administration (MBA) and coastal marine and wetlands studies.
The school is composed of its main campus in Conway and also offers courses in Litchfield, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. The University is a Sea-grant institute and owns part of Waites Island, a 1,105-acre (4.47 km2) barrier island which serves as a natural laboratory. Coastal Carolina is also the home of the Scholars Academy, a high school program for gifted students.
[edit] History
In 1954, residents of Horry County formed the nonprofit Coastal Educational Foundation for the purpose of founding a college for the local community. Several months later on September 20, Coastal Carolina University opens as the Coastal Carolina Junior College. At this time, it was apart of the College of Charleston.[1] Coastal gained independent university status in 1993, after a 30-year affiliation with the University of South Carolina.
[edit] Academic Organization
[edit] Accreditations
The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
In addition, several of the University's other programs have been accredited. They include:
- The E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration - accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
[edit] University Leaders
| Director |
From |
To |
| Edward J. Woodhouse |
1954 |
1955 |
| George C. Rogers |
1955 |
1961 |
| William C. Casper |
1961 |
1963 |
| Chancellor |
From |
To |
| Edward M. Singleton |
1963 |
1983 |
| Fredrick W. Hicks, III |
1983 |
1985 |
| Ronald G. Eaglin |
1985 |
1992 |
| Ronald R. Ingle |
1992 |
1993 |
| President |
From |
To |
| Ronald R. Ingle |
1993 |
2007 |
| David A. DeCenzo |
2007 |
present |
[edit] Media and Campus Publications
[edit] Student Radio
- WCCU - Student-run online radio station launched in Spring 2009.
[edit] University Publications
[edit] Student Publications
[edit] Student Life
[edit] Housing
[edit] Student Activities
Student organizations include the Student Government Association (SGA), S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Active Responsibility) and the Coastal Productions Board, along with a number of other academic, honor, service, interest, social and religious organizations. Intramural sports are also offered through the Department of Campus Recreation.
[edit] Greek Life
[edit] Fraternities
[edit] Sororities
[edit] Athletics
Coastal Carolina's athletic programs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference (the football team competes in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision). In athletic competition, the university's athletic teams compete as the Chanticleers, named after the proud, witty rooster made famous in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales". The primary colors of the university's athletic programs are teal, black and bronze.
[edit] Notable alumni
[edit] Athletics
| Name |
Notability |
| Mickey Brantley |
Former Seattle Mariners and Yomiuri Giants outfielder |
| Amber Campbell |
Hammer thrower who competed in 2005 World Championships and 2008 Olympic Games |
| Mike Costanzo |
Third baseman playing in the Baltimore Orioles organization with the Norfolk Tides (AAA) |
| Kheli Dube |
Forward, New England Revolution (MLS) |
| Gary Gilmore |
CCU Head Baseball Coach, also played collegiate baseball at CCU |
| Keith Glauber |
Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher |
| Dustin Johnson |
Currently playing on the PGA Tour |
| Jack Leasure |
Former CCU basketball standout, currently playing with Worthersee of the Austrian Bundesliga A Division. |
| Luis Lopez |
Former Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos infielder |
| Kirt Manwaring |
Catcher who played with the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros |
| Joseph Ngwenya |
Former MLS forward, currently playing with Antalyaspor of the Turkish Süper Lig |
| Stu Riddle |
Former Head Coach, Kalamazoo Outrage. Member of the 1996 New Zealand Olympic Soccer Team |
| Jerome Simpson |
Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals. Drafted in the 2nd Round (46th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft |
| Quinton Teal |
Defensive back, Carolina Panthers |
| Tyler Thigpen |
Quarterback, Miami Dolphins |
| Mike Tolbert |
Fullback, San Diego Chargers |
[edit] Arts, Entertainment, and Media
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[edit] External links