Category: Press Releases

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

September 6, 2024

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

August 22, 2024

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

Voorhees University Announces Dr. Angela Peters’ Appointment to SC EPSCoR State Committee

August 15, 2024

Voorhees University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Peters, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, to the South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (SC EPSCoR) State Committee. Dr. Peters, who previously served on the State Committee for several years, is returning to this critical role, where she will contribute

Voorhees University to Enshrine the Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class

August 13, 2024

DENMARK, SC – Voorhees University will hold its Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Induction on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center on the campus. Making up the 2024 Inaugural class will be former athletes, coaches, supporters, three teams and an administrator. The 2024 Hall of

Talented Voorhees University students selected to participate in White House HBCU initiative

August 12, 2024

Voorhees University is proud to announce that two of its exceptional students, Lawrenz Ellman-Sanders and Shemar Stewart, have been selected for the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year’s cohort signifies the program’s persistent effort to recognize and empower exceptional students.   Lawrenz

EPI Center COO featured in Prestigious Statewide Business Magazine

July 30, 2024

Batesburg-Leesville, SC, – Dr. Tondaleya Green Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is being spotlighted in a magazine recognizing the contributions of women. Dr. Jackson is a 2024 South Carolina Women in Business Award recipient. She is one of 69 women being featured

Voorhees University Approved To Offer Doctorate Degree in Education

July 11, 2024

Denmark, SC – Voorhees University is excited to announce the launch of its new Doctorate Degree in Education (EdD), offering specialized tracks to tailor the educational journey in PK-12 and Higher Education Leadership. Official approval was recently received from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Doctor of Education in

Dr. Zhabiz Golkar Named Jessie Dorsey Endowed Chair Professor at Voorhees University 

June 27, 2024

Denmark, SC, – Voorhees University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Zhabiz Golkar as the Jessie Dorsey Endowed Chair Professor, a prestigious recognition bestowed upon her during the Commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024, by President Hopkins. This appointment, effective July 1, underscores Dr. Golkar’s continuing scholarly achievements and distinction. In her new role, Dr.

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