December 11, 2020
During the Coastal Carolina University board of trustees meeting on Dec. 11, board vice chairman H. Delan Stevens read a resolution that recognized the service of David A. DeCenzo, who is retiring as the University’s second president. To honor his more than 13 years of leadership and service, the board approved a motion to grant him the title of president emeritus of Coastal Carolina University. Michael T. Benson will succeed DeCenzo beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
The resolution reads, in part, “David Anthony DeCenzo, Ph.D., has honorably served as the second president of Coastal Carolina University for more than 13 years – 2007 to 2020; a presidency centered on elements that aptly characterize his life and leadership – tradition, integrity, and excellence. … The Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees recognizes and offers its deep appreciation to David Anthony DeCenzo for his more than 13 years of outstanding commitment and leadership to Coastal Car
CCU names DeCenzo as president emeritus (SOURCE: CCU) By WMBF News Staff | December 11, 2020 at 3:21 PM EST - Updated December 11 at 3:21 PM
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - Current Coastal Carolina University President David DeCenzo will now have a title after he leaves office at the end of the year.
The CCU board of trustees voted to name DeCenzo president emeritus during a meeting on Friday.
“David Anthony DeCenzo, Ph.D., has honorably served as the second president of Coastal Carolina University for more than 13 years – 2007 to 2020; a presidency centered on elements that aptly characterize his life and leadership – tradition, integrity, and excellence,” read part of the board’s resolution released Friday. “The Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees recognizes and offers its deep appreciation to David Anthony DeCenzo for his more than 13 years of outstanding commitment and leadership to Coastal Carolina University and to the community and state in which it se