The 50th Anniversary of Coastal
Carolina calls for us to adopt the same bold spirit that brought
our original founders together in a defining moment. From a shared
public vision and a private investment, those daring individuals
laid the groundwork for a proud university that has served more
than 100,000 students during the past 50 years. In a global economy
that puts a premium on intellectual capital, this figure represents
a very real fulfillment of the aspirations of the 13 original founders.
Coastal Carolina’s 50th Anniversary coincides
with another defining moment in our continuing pursuit of excellence.
Coastal Carolina can safeguard its status quo or Coastal Carolina
can continue on a path to preeminence. Our response to this moment
will indeed define our University in the years ahead. The 50th Anniversary
Initiatives will assure that Coastal Carolina University has the
capacities and resources to excel in the changing environments of
the 21st century. If Coastal Carolina is to thrive amid future challenges
and opportunities, each and every one of us must join together in
a partnership combining public vision and private investment.
Ronald R. Ingle
President
Coastal Carolina University |