To the Spring and Summer Class of 2020:
On behalf of Coastal Carolina University, I am pleased to welcome back to campus the Spring and Summer Class of 2020 to honor and celebrate your outstanding accomplishments. I am proud of the achievements of the Class of 2020, and I look forward to sharing this meaningful and memorable time with all of you.
On December 12, you will formally take your place in a long procession of Chanticleers, reaching back through the years when CCU awarded it’s first associate degrees in 1959 – and, indeed, back to the day in 1954 when the institution first opened its doors. Commencement serves not only as a tribute to the enduring vibrancy of the Coastal Carolina University family – Teal Nation – but also as a powerful symbol of our lifelong, worldwide connections as Chanticleers.
A Chanticleer is proud, unique, fierce, crafty, and trustworthy. However, the most noteworthy attribute of a Chanticleer is its ability to be ready when the opportunity arises. A Chanticleer has its eyes fixed on the horizon, ready to perform when the sun rises. During your time here at Coastal Carolina University, you have learned how to become a Chanticleer, and you now embody these attributes, which is how you as a Chanticleer will uphold tradition, serve with integrity and achieve excellence in your future endeavors.
Many opportunities lie on your horizon, and you will be ready when those opportunities arise. The Class of 2020 has been and will continue to be READY TO RISE!
David A. DeCenzo, Ph.D.
President
Coastal Carolina University