CCU honors 300 graduation candidates at August commencement
CONWAY 28528, SC (08/10/2015)(readMedia)– Approximately 300 students were eligible to participate 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, delivered the address, titled “The Value of your Degree beyond Graduation.”
A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude (grade average of 4.0), magna cum laude(grade average of 3.75 to 3.999) and cum laude (grade average of 3.5 to 3.749).
Local students include:
Ronald Depompeis of Poughquag, NY, (12570) , Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Joseph Yacovelli of Wingdale, NY, (12594) , Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance
Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 67 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree and eight master’s degree programs. The University began offering its first Ph.D. program, in marine science, in fall 2014.
More than 9,900 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 200 student clubs and organizations.
Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993.
Learn more: http://www.coastal.edu/
