CCU Cares

Coastal Carolina University cares about its students, faculty, staff, and the entire Teal Nation community, even when circumstances require us to be away from campus.

We want you to know that we are here and committed to teach, support, engage, and enrich your lives as much as the situation allows. Here are just a few of the ways #CCUcares for you!

SC7 Expedition Showcases Coastal Leadership

^{July 16, 2020}

An expedition taking place this month, which originated in the mountains and will end at the sea, is being influenced greatly by Coastal Carolina University. Research professor, Tom Mullikin, who also chairs the South Carolina Floodwater Commission, created and is leading the expedition. CCU is also involved by way of producing and conducting a survey on climate change that will gauge the attitudes of those who join the journey along the way.

Project SEARCH Graduation

^{June 9, 2020}

Five individuals who have gone through the LIFE Program at Coastal Carolina University are now also graduates of Project SEARCH. This was the first year for Project Search, which entailed full-time internships for the students at Conway Medical Center. It's another element of the LIFE Program, which has a stated goal of 100% employment for those who complete the program. The LIFE Program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live and study on campus.

CCU Produces Law Enforcement PSA

^{June 3, 2020}

In light of recent events around the country, local law enforcement leaders wanted to send a unified message to the community. They chose Coastal Carolina University to produce the public service announcement. CCU was also represented by Public Safety Director, David Roper. The effort comes at the same time that President David DeCenzo sent a letter to members of Teal Nation, restating the commitment that Coastal is a place of inclusivity.

CCU and Conway Medical Center partner to develop a rapid testing protocol for COVID-19

^{May 21, 2020}

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CCU trustees freeze tuition, housing fees, meal plans for next two academic years

^{May 15, 2020}

During a special meeting of the Coastal Carolina University board of trustees on May 15, the board approved a motion to freeze tuition, housing costs, and meal plans at the current level for the 2021-2022 academic year for all in-state and out-of-state students.

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CCU trustees keep tuition, housing fees, meal plans level for 2020-2021

^{May 8, 2020}

The Coastal Carolina University board of trustees voted to keep tuition, housing, and meal plan costs at the current level for the 2020-21 academic year for all in-state and out-of-state students.

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CCU Food Crew donates boxes of food to Lowcountry Food Bank

^{May 7, 2020}

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CCU business college launches video series to continue educating students and public

^{April 27, 2020}

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CCU’s Joyner Institute expands collaboration with Georgetown County community

^{April 24, 2020}

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Watch: CCU nursing students on the frontlines

^{April 20, 2020}

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Watch: Education major doing all she can to support her fourth-graders

^{April 17, 2020}

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CCU donates T-shirts to Tidelands Health to be made into safety masks

^{April 15, 2020}

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Nearly 100 masks 3D-printed by participating S.C. organizations, including CCU, delivered to MUSC

^{April 14, 2020}

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Watch: Public health students start campaign to help peers cope with pandemic

^{April 13, 2020}

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CCU’s Edwards College launches Edwards Live to offer virtual cultural and educational experiences

^{April 10, 2020}

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CCU Chanticleer Intelligence Brief offers monitoring and analysis of COVID-19 pandemic

^{April 9, 2020}

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Mask-printing effort grows with support from DHEC and other institutions

^{April 8, 2020}

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If you are a member of Teal Nation and have been demonstrating care and the true Chanticleer spirit in your community, we want to hear about it!

Email ccustory@coastal.edu and tell us all about what you have been doing to help or support others during the pandemic.

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