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Voorhees University’s Dr. Golkar Selected to IBM HBCU Faculty Council

Dr. Zhabiz Golkar, Professor of Biology at Voorhees University, is one of four HBCU representatives selected to serve on the “IBM HBCU Faculty Council.” Dr. Golkar’s selection was a result of the outstanding collaboration of the Voorhees School for Science, Technology, Health and Human Services and its successful academic programs. Voorhees University is recognized by

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Voorhees University Names James Williams Head Men’s Basketball Coach

DENMARK, South Carolina – Voorhees University announced the hiring of their head men’s basketball coach Wednesday. James Cornelius Williams was named the head coach for the Tigers, effective immediately, during a press conference held at Voorhees University. He is a native of Augusta, Georgia and graduated from the Statesboro/Bulloch County School System. He most recently

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Tiger Connect

Tiger Connect early registration will have two sessions. Session 1 will be held on June 10, 2023 from 10AM – 3PM and Session 2 will be held on July 15, 2023 from 10AM – 3PM. Come and enjoy campus tours, meet with Admissions and Financial Aid staff, and register for Giveaways. Please see and scan

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Voorhees University Celebrates 126th Founder’s Day Convocation and Spring Fest

Denmark, S.C. – Rev. Otis Moss, III, television actress JoMarie Payton and national recording artists Travis Porter and The Manhattans will highlight the celebration of the 126th Anniversary of the founding of Voorhees University April 13-15. Ranked by US News & World Report as second-best HBCU in South Carolina, and number 13 among the best private HBCUs nationally, Voorhees

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Fostering Collaboration for Systemic Change in Teaching and Learning

Join the Voorhees Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation’s Symposium. Panelists will discuss efforts to address challenges around teaching and learning as they share insights on their district’s partnership with the EP Center to foster academic excellence and systemic change in education.

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Voorhees University hosts Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater

Denmark, S.C. – Anita Singleton-Prather, better known as “Aunt Pearlie Sue,” brought a touch of Gullah Geechee to Voorhees University when she served as guest speaker for the University’s Lyceum Series on March 23, in Massachusetts Hall. A native of the Sea Islands in Beaufort, South Carolina, she is the founder and executive artistic director of

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DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox Serves as Women’s History Month Speaker

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University opened the annual Women’s History Month celebration with DeKalb County Sherriff Melody M. Maddox, serving as guest speaker on March 2, in Massachusetts Hall. The Atlanta native became the second woman to hold the title of Sheriff in the state of Georgia, making her the county’s 5oth sheriff in 2019. “Little

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