Category: Press Releases

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

Voorhees University Partners with Des Moines University for Graduate Degree  Opportunities in Health Professions

Voorhees University is pleased to announce a new partnership with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, establishing a pathway for Voorhees students to pursue advanced degrees in various health professions at DMU. This agreement provides students with a seamless transition from undergraduate studies at Voorhees to graduate programs at DMU, enabling them to further

Voorhees University Students Selected for the 2025 National Intercollegiate Band

Denmark, SC, October 21, 2024–Voorhees University is proud to announce that two of its students have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2025 National Intercollegiate Band (NIB). The ensemble will perform at the National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), scheduled for March 26-29, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, hosted by

UNCF & Voorhees University Calls on Voters to Support HBCUs at the Ballot Box

UNCF & Voorhees University Calls on Voters to Support HBCUs at the Ballot Box with Voter Mobilization Effort  Delivering Impact for Students Across South Carolina, Nonpartisan Campaign Highlights Opportunity for Voters to Secure the Future of America’s Historically Black Institutions Denmark, SC (10.18.2024)—Today, UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education

Denmark Technical College and Voorhees University kick off academic year with third annual Operation Olive Branch unity ceremony

Last week Denmark Technical College and Voorhees University united for the third annual Operation Olive Branch ceremony, marking the start of the 2024-2025 academic year. On August 21, the institutions welcomed over 300 new and transfer students, continuing the tradition of unity and collaboration that has defined this initiative since its inception in 2022.  Operation

Voorhees University Announces Partnership to Support the Center for Financial Advancement with $175,000 Funding Commitment from HomeFree-USA

Voorhees University is excited to announce a significant partnership that will provide up to $175,000 over the next four years to support the Center for Financial Advancement®️ (CFA). This initiative is set to enhance financial literacy and career opportunities for students, marking a groundbreaking step in financial education and empowerment within the university community. This new

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