A Chat with Dr. Michael Benson, Coastal Carolina University

Dr. Michael Benson, President of Coastal Carolina University, discussed his journey in higher education, his family background, and his contributions to the Myrtle Beach community. He highlighted Coastal Carolina's growth to 11,109 students and its role as the second-largest employer in Horry County. Benson emphasized the importance of education in driving prosperity and announced new initiatives like a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a $75 million Convocation Center. He also discussed the university's collaboration with local partners and the community's investment in Coastal Carolina, which includes a penny sales tax for K-12 education and campus projects.