What does Coastal Carolina University do?

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is a public institution of higher education established in 1954. It focuses on meeting the educational needs of its region with a strong emphasis on liberal arts. CCU became an independent public university in 1993 and serves as a hub for economic and intellectual resources, lifelong learning, and cultural opportunities. The university offers a variety of academic programs in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services. These programs are designed to provide undergraduate and graduate degrees that hold national or regional significance. The campus features the Atheneum, a structure symbolizing literary and scientific pursuits, and the university's motto is *Ex Libertate Veritas* ("From Liberty, Truth").