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2025 VU Research Symposium Day

Voorhees University Center of Excellence for Research and Program Innovation Hosts 2025 VU Research Symposium Day

Denmark, SC – Voorhees University Center of Excellence for Research and Program Innovation (CERPI) proudly hosted its first VU Research Symposium Day on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Wright-Potts Library, located at 5480 Voorhees Road in Denmark, South Carolina. Organized under the leadership of Dr. Zhabiz Golkar, the event brought together undergraduate and graduate

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Voorhees University Wins First Place in Cybersecurity at ADMI Symposium 2025

Denmark, SC – Voorhees University celebrates a historic victory as its Computer Science students secured first place in the Cybersecurity Competition at the 2025 ADMI Symposium held in Charlotte, North Carolina. This remarkable achievement marks Voorhees University’s debut in the competition, making the victory even more significant. The winning team comprised four outstanding students: Ashley Chambers,

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Voorhees University to Host Annual Academic Honors Convocation With Dr. Katrina Hutchins as Guest Speaker

Denmark, SC, March 24, 2025 – Voorhees University proudly announces its annual Academic Honors Convocation, set to take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Massachusetts Hall, Lawrence Auditorium, 151 Academic Circle, Denmark, SC 29042. This esteemed event recognizes and celebrates students’ academic excellence, leadership, and service. The ceremony will include the

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Voorhees University Hosts Women’s Day in History Program Featuring Acclaimed Filmmaker Dr. Monique L. Akassi

Denmark, SC – Voorhees University proudly announces its Women’s Day in History program, featuring guest speaker Dr. Monique L. Akassi, an accomplished filmmaker, screenwriter, author, and scholar. The event will highlight the screening of Dr. Akassi’s powerful short film, Healing from Silence. This special program will take place on Thursday, March 13 at 11 a.m.

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Voorhees University President Dr. Ronnie Hopkins Named One of The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2025

Denmark, SC–Voorhees University proudly announces that its 10th President, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, has been named one of The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2025 by the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF). This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Hopkins’ exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to higher education, placing him among an esteemed group of chancellors, presidents, and

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Voorhees University Vice President of Student Affairs, Adrian West, to be Installed as President of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP)

Voorhees University proudly announces that Adrian West, Vice President for Student Affairs, will be officially installed as the President of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP) during the organization’s annual conference, taking place February 16-20, 2025, in Houston, TX. West was elected as President-Elect in February 2023 and will now take on the

Voorhees University Welcomes Dr. Cynthia Butler-McIntyre as Keynote Speaker at MLK Program

Voorhees University is honored to announce that Dr. Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, an esteemed educational consultant, advocate, and activist, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program. The event will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Massachusetts Hall, 151 Academic Circle on the Voorhees campus. Dr.

Voorhees University Receives $1,000 Food Pantry Donation from                   Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Inc.

Voorhees University recently received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Columbia, SC Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for the University’s Tiger Food Pantry. This contribution will support efforts to address food insecurity among Voorhees University students. The Tiger Food Pantry, established in the Fall of 2020 by Voorhees alumna Allison Clark and the Denmark

Voorhees University Student Health Ambassadors Awarded $1,500 Scholarship

The Voorhees University Student Health Ambassadors have been awarded a $1,500 scholarship through the HBCU Discovery Grant, funded by the Centers for Rural and Primary Healthcare. This recognition celebrates their exceptional commitment to reducing healthcare disparities in rural communities. Voorhees University launched a healthcare initiative with support from the Centers for Rural and Primary Healthcare

 Voorhees University Launches Charter Institute of Learning to Empower Charter Schools in South Carolina

Voorhees University is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Voorhees University Charter Institute of Learning (VU-CIL), a pioneering charter school authorizer dedicated to supporting independent charter schools across South Carolina. Serving as an advisory hub, VU-CIL will work alongside local charter schools and exploratory committees to offer essential resources, guidance, and support to educational

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