Coastal Carolina University just named a new president. Here are the details.

Coastal Carolina University just named a new president. Here are the details.

James Winebrake will replace Michael Benson as Coastal Carolina University's president. CCU is near Conway, Carolina Forest and Myrtle Beach in Horry County.

Coastal Carolina University Appoints New President

Coastal Carolina University has appointed it’s fourth president. Dr. James J. Winebrake is set to officially take on the role on Saturday. The new head of the school replaces Dr. Michael Benson, who was recently named the 27th president of West Virginia University. Winebrake’s appointment is a result of a nationwide search that kicked off in February. He is coming from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. There he served as the provost a…

Coastal Carolina names 4th university president

Coastal Carolina University is hiring Dr. James Winebrake as its next president, the university and UNC-Wilmington announced Thursday. Winebrake will replace CCU president Michael T. Benson, who accepted the same position at West Virginia University.

James J Winebrake: A Bright New Era for Coastal Carolina University

The Coastal Carolina University board of trustees has named James J Winebrake, Ph.D., the next president of CCU. His tenure as the University’s fourth president is slated to begin on July 7th . A seasoned leader in higher education, James J Winebrake has served as the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) since 2020. Natasha M. Hanna ‘94, chair of the University’s board of trustees…