List of leaders of Coastal Carolina University
| President of Coastal Carolina University | |
|---|---|
since 2025 | |
| Appointer | Coastal Carolina University Board of Governors |
| Formation | 1954 (director) 1963 (chancellor) 1993 (president) |
| First holder | Edward J. Woodhouse (director) Edward M. Singleton (chancellor) Ronald R. Ingle (president) |
| Website | Office of the President |
This list of leaders of Coastal Carolina University includes all who have served as directors, chancellor, or presidents of Coastal Carolina University since its founding in 1954.[1]
Coastal Carolina Junior College (1954–1960)
Directors
- Edward J. Woodhouse, 1954–1955
- George C. Rogers, 1955–1961
University of South Carolina Coastal Carolina College (1960–1993)
Directors
- William C. Casper, 1961–1963
Chancellors
- Edward M. Singleton, 1963–1983
- Fredrick W. Hicks III, 1983–1985
- Ronald G. Eaglin, 1985–1992
- Ronald R. Ingle, 1992–1993
Coastal Carolina University (1993-present)
Presidents
- Ronald R. Ingle, 1993–2007[2]
- David A. DeCenzo, 2007–2020[3][4]
- Michael T. Benson, 2021–2025[5]
- James J. Winebrake, 2025–present[6]
References
- ^ "Leaders: 1954 to present | Coastal Carolina". www.coastal.edu. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Staff, WMBF News (January 20, 2023). "Former Coastal Carolina University president Ronald Ingle dies, school says". WISTV. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "David A. DeCenzo". West Virginia University. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ James, Andrew (December 11, 2020). "DeCenzo honored at CCU Trustees meeting with new title, residence hall namesake". WPDE. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Bento, Allyson (June 20, 2024). "Coastal Carolina president unveils new details of proposed multi-purpose arena". WMBF News. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ University, Coastal Carolina. "Coastal Carolina University names James J. Winebrake as its fourth president". Coastal Carolina University. Retrieved June 7, 2025.