Kevin Hughes
Name: Kevin Hughes
Hometown: Wayne, N.J.
Year in School: Senior
Major: Intelligence and National Security
Minor: Political Science
When you look back on the undergraduate career of Kevin Hughes, you will notice a common theme: Excellence. When you think of three of the main components of a well-rounded college experience – academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement – Kevin has not just dabbled; he has thrived. Let’s take a quick look at what this senior from Wayne, N.J., has accomplished.
Academically, he is golden. Kevin is majoring in intelligence and national security but he has pushed himself to complete a political science minor as well. This past summer he expanded his horizons and studied abroad, traveling to the Republic of Georgia to study at Illia State University.
On the extracurricular side, Kevin has found sweet success. He counts the best moment of his time at Coastal when the CCU Zeta Omega Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order was chartered by the national office. Having served two terms as the chapter’s risk management officer, Kevin is deeply involved with his fraternity, making the national recognition especially rewarding.
But perhaps most impressive of all is Kevin’s involvement within the community. He has interned with various government and law enforcement agencies, including the Horry County Sheriff’s Office. Currently, he is working with a drug enforcement task force. Kevin also has a lengthy resume working with political campaigns, serving some of the most high-profile political figures in the country.
Because of Kevin’s reliability and strong work ethic, he has done very well for himself. However, he knows that Coastal has had a hand in his success as well.
“Coastal is an unbelievably vibrant university,” Kevin begins. “Inside the classroom the learning experience exceeds far further than text books and PowerPoints. I have had the opportunity to make lifelong relationships with both my professors and colleagues that have helped me outside the classroom.”
Kevin Hughes is a name you will want to remember. He has already established himself in some important circles and he hasn’t even graduated college yet. Kevin, we will be watching.