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Dr. Hopkins

Voorhees University President Ronnie Hopkins Highlights the Impact of Giving Tuesday Support

Voorhees University is extending Giving Tuesday throughout December. Every gift fuels scholarships, student success, innovative programs, and the life-changing opportunities our Tigers depend on. This month, we invite our alumni, friends, and partners to extend the spirit of generosity. Your continued support ensures that promising students can stay enrolled, succeed academically, and prepare for lives

VU 10 Under Forty

Nominations Are Now Open! Voorhees University 10 Under Forty, Class of 2026

Voorhees University proudly announces that nominations for the prestigious 10 Under Forty Class of 2026 are officially open from November 21, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This annual honor recognizes emerging leaders who exemplify excellence in their professions, demonstrate outstanding community impact, and embody the Tiger spirit of achievement and service. If you know a

Food Giveaway

Voorhees University Community Food Giveaway

Voorhees University is proud to support local hunger relief by hosting a Community Food Giveaway for individuals and families in need. Join us for this special outreach event as we work together to uplift and strengthen our community. We will be distributing a variety of fresh produce, non-perishable items, and essential food supplies free of

Voorhees University Selected as One of 11 HBCUs to Receive Major Support Through Reinvestment Fund’s New HBCU Brilliance Initiative

Denmark, S.C. — Voorhees University is proud to announce its selection asone of just 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide chosen to benefit from the newly launched HBCU Brilliance Initiative, a transformative program of Reinvestment Fund. This initiative aims to strengthen HBCUs through targeted technical assistance, $40,000 grants, and access to up to $1

Voorhees University Hosts Estate Sale & Vendor’s Fair — November 14–15

Voorhees University invites the community to its Estate Sale and Vendor’s Fair on Friday, November 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center, located at 5573 Voorhees Road, Denmark, South Carolina

Voorhees University Receives Transformational $19 Million Gift from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott

DENMARK, S.C. – Voorhees University is proud to announce a transformative $19 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This remarkable investment is the largest donation in the university’s history.  This latest contribution follows a $4 million gift in 2020, received just two months prior to the appointment of Dr. Ronnie Hopkins as President and CEO of Voorhees University. MacKenzie Scott’s decision to provide additional support reflects its

Hall of Fame

Voorhees University Announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Honorees

DENMARK, S.C. – Voorhees University proudly announces the distinguished honorees who will be inducted into the 2025 Voorhees University Alumni Hall of Fame. The honorees will be recognized at the Alumni Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Leonard E. Dawson Health & Human Resources Center on the

FIRST GEN COLLEGE CELEBRATION FLYER - 10.29.2025

Voorhees University TRIO Student Support Services Program to Host 6th Annual First-Generation College Student Celebration

DENMARK, S.C. – Voorhees University’s TRIO Student Support Services Program (TRIO SSSP) will host its 6th Annual First-Generation College Student Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 2–4 p.m. at Voorhees University in the Pecan Grove. This year’s event will honor the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, landmark legislation that emerged from President Lyndon B.

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