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Joshua Duncan Keynotes Voorhees University’s Chapel Service

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University senior Joshua Duncan, served as the guest speaker for the university’s Chapel Service on February 28, in the St. Philip’s Chapel. The theological studies major spoke from the biblical text, Psalms 61:1-3, with his sermon topic being “Can God trust you with trouble?” Mentioning that relationships are the key to success, he encouraged

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Mr. Voorhees University Keynotes Chapel

Denmark, S.C. – Xavier Willcox, Mr. Voorhees University 2022-2023 served as the guest speaker for the University’s Chapel Service on February 21, in the St. Philip’s Chapel. The senior business administration major encouraged his fellow peers to be careful of the company they keep, because snakes will always strike when you least expect it. Using the

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Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr. Presents, “Hiding in Clear Sight” at Voorhees University

Denmark, S.C. – Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr., 8TH President of Voorhees University was the Lyceum guest speaker, for Black History Month on February 9 in Massachusetts Hall. The American educator and civil rights activist, in a one-on-one interview style conversation, highlighted and presented his story” Hiding in Clear Sight.” He is a Native of Denmark, South Carolina

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Voorhees University celebrates Absalom Jones Feast Day

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University will host its annual Absalom Jones Feast Day celebration, on Tuesday, February 7, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Mark Jefferson, assistant professor of homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary, will serve as the keynote speaker. An emerging scholar and theologian, Jefferson’s oratorical skills have earned him membership in the prestigious Martin

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Reverend Dr. Mark Jefferson Keynotes Annual Absalom Jones Program

Denmark, S.C. – The Reverend Dr. Mark Jefferson, assistant professor of homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary, served as the keynote speaker for Voorhees University annual Absalom Jones Feast Day celebration, on today, February 7, at 11:00 a.m. An emerging scholar and theologian, Jefferson’s spoke from the topic of “Broken Blessings.” He motivated everyone in attendance to be of

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Voorhees descendant and Georgia attorney named to Voorhees University Board of Trustees

Denmark, S.C. – The Voorhees University Board of Trustees has named two new members: Kevin Voorhees Carroll and Laverne Lewis Gaskins. Carroll is a commercial real estate broker specializing in leasing and selling industrial properties in the North Los Angeles, California market. Gaskins is an attorney who operates a private practice in Augusta, Georgia. They were

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Voorhees University celebrates Absalom Jones Feast Day

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University will host its annual Absalom Jones Feast Day celebration, on Tuesday, February 7, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Mark Jefferson, assistant professor of homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary, will serve as the keynote speaker. An emerging scholar and theologian, Jefferson’s oratorical skills have earned him membership in the prestigious Martin

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Chris Rey, Esq., Keynotes Black History Month Program

Denmark, S.C. – Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated International President, Chris Rey, will keynote Voorhees University’s Black History Month program on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center.  He is the first of several speakers who will address the university family during the Black History Month

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Community Keys donates fans to Voorhees University

Denmark, S.C. – Keylon Singleton, CEO and founder of Community Keys, a 501c3 organization, donated 35 pallets of fans to Voorhees University to support the institution and community during the hot spring and summer months. The non-profit organization focuses on bringing back the fundamental principles of empowerment and growth through their “3 keys,” communication, education, and

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