During regular academic semesters, members and supporters of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief gather once a week to get to know each other, discuss current events and participate in fun activities, like the CIB weekly news trivia quiz. For the upcoming semester, the CIB invites the organization’s members and prospective members to meet every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm in room CSCC 300 of the Coastal Science Center Complex, located across US 501, at 301 Allied Drive, Conway, SC 29576. Continue reading
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CIB marks 10 years with 21st award ceremony on CCU’s campus
On April 22, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for a special Awards Ceremony that celebrated the organization’s 10 years of operation. Alongside this important historical milestone, the CIB members partook in a longstanding tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event recognizes the dedicated … Continue reading
CIB marks 10 years with 21st award ceremony on CCU’s campus
On April 22, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for a special Awards Ceremony that celebrated the organization’s 10 years of operation. Alongside this important historical milestone, the CIB members partook in a longstanding tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event recognizes the dedicated … Continue reading
CIB holds special alumni event to mark 10-year anniversary
With the participation of alumni from as far away as California and Texas, the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief hosted a special event to mark 10 years of continuous operation at Coastal Carolina University. The event was held on Saturday April 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the annual INTEL Careers Day event, which was held by … Continue reading
CIB senior analysts present semester-long research on Russian espionage
On April 14, the Senior Analysts of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Applied Intelligence Project (AIP) presented the findings of their semester-long research project before an audience of over 100 members of US government agencies, academics, students, and members of the public. The AIP project was titled “Assessment of Non-Official Cover (NOC) Passport and Identity Utilization … Continue reading
CIB members attend FBI Collegiate Academy
Two members of the CIB were among five Coastal Carolina University students who were accepted to this year’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Collegiate Academy. The FBI Collegiate Academy is a prestigious and selective program for university undergraduates, designed to familiarize promising future security and intelligence professionals with the mission of the FBI and bring … Continue reading
CIB members attend FBI Collegiate Academy
Two members of the CIB were among five Coastal Carolina University students who were accepted to this year’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Collegiate Academy. The FBI Collegiate Academy is a prestigious and selective program for university undergraduates, designed to familiarize promising future security and intelligence professionals with the mission of the FBI and bring … Continue reading
CIB holds 20th award ceremony on CCU’s campus
On November 19, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony and celebration. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and … Continue reading
Outgoing CIB Executive Director receives highest university-wide distinction
Chanticleer Intelligence Brief Officer Tessa Bentley, who served the organization in a variety of roles, including as Executive Director for two years, has been named Coastal Carolina University’s Distinguished Undergraduate Student for 2025. She has also been named Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Edwards and Gupta Colleges, as well as for the Departments of Intelligence … Continue reading
CIB publishes report on leadership succession in Iran
Under the supervision of the Center for Applied Intelligence (CAI), the CIB has published a new report on the timely topic of leadership succession in Iran. The project was commissioned by Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. … Continue reading
CIB publishes report on leadership succession in Iran
Under the supervision of the Center for Applied Intelligence (CAI), the CIB has published a new report on the timely topic of leadership succession in Iran. The project was commissioned by Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. … Continue reading
Outgoing CIB Executive Director receives highest university-wide distinction
Chanticleer Intelligence Brief Officer Tessa Bentley, who served the organization in a variety of roles, including as Executive Director for two years, has been named Coastal Carolina University’s Distinguished Undergraduate Student for 2025. She has also been named Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Edwards and Gupta Colleges, as well as for the Departments of Intelligence … Continue reading
CIB holds 19th award ceremony on CCU’s campus
On April 23, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony and celebration. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and … Continue reading
FBI invites CIB senior analysts to present semester-long research
An elite team of CIB Senior Analysts presented its semester-long research to senior officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Columbia, South Carolina, as well as to Russia specialists in a separate event hosted by the FBI’s Russian National Language Board. For the entirety of the spring 2025 semester, the CIB’s Applied Intelligence … Continue reading
FBI invites CIB senior analysts to present semester-long research
An elite team of CIB Senior Analysts presented its semester-long research to senior officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Columbia, South Carolina, as well as to Russia specialists in a separate event hosted by the FBI’s Russian National Language Board. For the entirety of the spring 2025 semester, the CIB’s Applied Intelligence … Continue reading
CIB publishes report on domestic uses of Latin American militaries
The CIB has published a new report on the unorthodox use of militaries in Latin America, which was commissioned by the United States Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). Formed in 1994 as part of the Army’s Intelligence and Security Command, NGIC provides general military intelligence, as well as specialized scientific and technical intelligence on … Continue reading
CIB publishes report on domestic uses of Latin American militaries
The CIB has published a new report on the unorthodox use of militaries in Latin America, which was commissioned by the United States Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). Formed in 1994 as part of the Army’s Intelligence and Security Command, NGIC provides general military intelligence, as well as specialized scientific and technical intelligence on … Continue reading
CIB to meet Wednesdays at 6 pm in spring 2025
During regular academic semesters, members and supporters of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief gather once a week to get to know each other, discuss current events and participate in fun activities, like the CIB weekly news trivia quiz. For the upcoming semester, the CIB invites the organization’s members and prospective members to meet every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm in room CSCC 300 of the Coastal Science Center Complex, located across US 501, at 301 Allied Drive, Conway, SC 29576. Continue reading
18th CIB award ceremony takes place on CCU’s campus
On December 14, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony and celebration. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and … Continue reading
CIB senior analysts brief legendary CIA analyst Cynthia Storer
On November 13, Senior Analysts in the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Applied Intelligence Project (AIP) presented their research on Iran to Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. Among numerous career accomplishments, Ms. Storer is the recipient … Continue reading