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Hundreds of Educators gather for a day of Learning at the EPI Center’s Annual Conference

COLUMBIA, S.C. â€“ As the school year ends, hundreds of educators gathered in Columbia today for a full day of learning. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) hosted its 3rd Annual Professional Development Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Center. This year’s theme was Evidence of Excellence in

Provost and VP of Academic Affairs Transitions to Focus On Leading The EPI Center at Voorhees University

Batesburg – Leesville, S.C. – Dr. Damara Hightower Mitchell publicly announced today that she is transitioning from Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Voorhees University to focus on her true passion, educator preparation. Dr. Hightower Mitchell founded the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation commissioned by President, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, in 2020. She

Voorhees Student, Janae Nicholas, Awarded $10,000 Deloitte Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Voorhees University proudly announces that Janae Nicholas, a dedicated sophomore accounting major from East Atlanta, Georgia, has been honored with the prestigious Deloitte HBCU Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program, securing a significant $10,000 scholarship. The Deloitte HBCU Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program is designed to empower and recognize outstanding students and graduates from Historically Black Colleges and

Voorhees Establishes VU 10 White Coats Scholars Club

Voorhees University’s School of Science, Technology, Health, and Human Services proudly announces the inauguration of the VU 10 White Coats Scholar Club. Established during Spring 2024, the club sets forth its mission to provide academic and career mentorship in medicine and other national and international healthcare organizations, aiming to empower STEM students through scholarly activities,

Voorhees University Hosts Baccalaureate/Hooding Ceremony Featuring Reverend Dr. Da’Henri Thurmond as Guest Speaker

 Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University is proud to announce its upcoming Baccalaureate/Hooding ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 3rd, at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will take place at Massachusetts Hall Auditorium, located at 151 Academic Circle, Denmark, SC 29042. This year’s ceremony holds special significance as it not only celebrates the academic achievements of Voorhees University’s

Voorhees University Student Lawrenz Ellman-Sanders Receives 2023-2024 NASAP Outstanding Student Award

Denmark, S.C. — Voorhees University proudly announces that Lawrenz Ellman-Sanders, a junior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, has been honored with the Outstanding Student Leader Award at the 70th annual NASAP (National Association of Student Affairs Professionals) Conference. The prestigious Outstanding Student Leader Award is presented annually to an undergraduate student

Voorhees University Grant Writing Seminar

Purpose: To build the capacity of our rural campus and community and foster a grant-writing culture designed to strengthen the ability to secure grants focused on improving the health and well-being of underserved communities and increasing social mobility.   

Renowned Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis to Deliver Commencement Address at Voorhees University’s 127th Commencement

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees University is proud to announce that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr., esteemed civil rights leader, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s 127th Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The ceremony will take place at Voorhees University’s Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center at 11:00 a.m. With a

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