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Approximately 1,100 students were graduation candidates for Coastal Carolina University's commencement ceremonies on May 6 and 7, 2016, at the HTC Center on campus. Grand Strand businessman and civic leader Dennis L. Wade was the speaker for the event, which consisted of four separate ceremonies.

Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 3.

Clemson University has announced the Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

Clemson University has announced the President's List for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning away from the rigors of traditional academic courses for students and faculty alike. More than 150 students chose to participate in internships and research projects during Interim 2016.

Approximately 2,248 students have made the Fall Semester 2015 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.

Coastal Carolina University has announced that 676 students have made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the Fall Semester 2015.

Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2015 semester.

Approximately 600 candidates for graduation were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's fall 2015 commencement ceremonies. South Carolina state superintendent of education Molly M. Spearman advised the Class of 2015 not to forget their roots as they go forward in their lives and careers.

Twenty-seven Coastal Carolina University students have been awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 for the 2015-2016 academic year through Women in Philanthropy and Leadership for Coastal Carolina University (WIPL). The 2015-2016 recipients are from eight states, including 17 from South Carolina.

Coastal Carolina University welcomes its newest class of first time freshman and transfer students

Gold stars are awarded by The Citadel each semester for outstanding academic achievement.

Approximately 300 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's summer graduation ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the HTC Center. Pam Martin, Ph.D., professor of politics and international relations, discussed the true value of their diplomas as they begin a new chapter in their lives and placed the new graduates' achievement in a global perspective. "Slightly under 7 percent of the world's population has the degree that you have earned today," she said. "Sixty percent of your fellow U.S. citizens do not have such a degree. Given these statistics, it is clear that you have something to celebrate today!"

Dean's List recognition is given to cadets registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester's work.

Clemson University has announced the President's List for the spring 2015 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

Clemson University has announced the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2015 semester.

Approximately 1,800 students have made the Spring Semester 2015 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.

Coastal Carolina University has announced that 560 students have made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the Spring Semester 2015.

Faculty and students recently gathered for Coastal Carolina University's Student Involvement and Leadership Awards (SILA) ceremony which celebrated high achieving students, faculty and staff. Plaques and trophies in the shape of a rooster in honor of CCU's mascot, the Chanticleer, were handed out.

Eight Coastal Carolina University students recently took first and second place honors in several categories at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) State Leadership Conference in Charleston. The winning students will travel to Chicago in June to compete at the National Leadership Conference.

Thirty-seven visual art and graphic design students at Coastal Carolina University were recently featured in an exhibition at the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery. The exhibition is a culmination of four years of study, and it featured projects completed during the students' senior theses in print, animation, branding and more.

Cassidy Croskey, a senior history major of Myrtle Beach, is the 2015 recipient of the James Branham History Award, which recognizes the top graduate of Coastal Carolina University's history program. As recipient of the Branham award, Croskey received a certificate, a medallion and a $500 check. She graduated May 9 with a 3.9 grade point average and plans to enter the paralegal program at Duke University. To be considered for the Branham award, students must demonstrate academic excellence, a record of service and a scholarly agenda outside the regular curricular requirements.

More than 1,100 students were eligible for degrees at Coastal Carolina University's commencement May 9 at the HTC Center. Michael J. Gerson, a nationally syndicated political columnist and former aide to President George W. Bush, told graduates not to seek a sense of purpose in fame or worldly success. He advised students to "know who you are, be open to grace, and find the freedom to live lightly and generously." Six students were given the President's Award for having a 4.0 grade point average.

Some 83 students participated in the recent Coastal Carolina University Undergraduate Research Competition. Presentations were delivered by students from 20 majors representing all academic colleges, illustrating the outstanding quality of student research at the University. Students presented alone or in teams, and a few presented their work on two different projects. Together, they have served to highlight the considerable research talents of our students and the wealth of experiential learning opportunities at CCU.

Some 147 Coastal Carolina University students were inducted into the campus chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. The annual induction was held April 16, with Juliana Harding, assistant professor of marine science, delivering the keynote address.

Seven seniors at Coastal Carolina University have been nominated for the prestigious 2015 Ronald D. Lackey service award. The winner will be announced at the Student Involvement and Leadership Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, in Wheelwright Auditorium at 7 p.m. The Ronald D. Lackey Service Award was established in 1991 in honor of the late Ronald Lackey for his dedication to campus and community service. The award is presented annually to a CCU senior who serves the University community with conspicuous service through involvement and leadership in campus and community activities.

Coastal Carolina University graphic design students won 16 awards in the student division of the 2014 ADDY Award on Feb. 7, hosted by the American Advertising Federation-Coastal Carolinas.

Clemson University has announced the President's List for the fall 2014 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

Clemson University has announced the Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.