Cheryl Hickmon
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Voorhees College President Ronnie Hopkins releases statement on the passing of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. president

The Voorhees College family mourns the passing of Cheryl A. Hickmon, national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and chair of its board of directors. We offer condolences to her family, friends and sorority sisters.

Ms. Hickmon, a South Carolina State University graduate who passed on Jan. 20, will be remembered as a servant leader who held numerous positions in her sorority while working professionally and personally to improve the human condition. She was elected president of the sorority in November 2021.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shared the following information on its website, “Hickmon was a licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist who found great professional fulfillment in using her Andrology and Endocrinology skills to aid couples looking to add to their families. Outside of her service commitments to her sorority, Hickmon enthusiastically donated her time and resources to many other philanthropic organizations including NAACP, NCNW, National Brotherhood of Skiers, and St. Monica’s Episcopal Church.”

We know that her family, sorority sisters and others who knew and loved her will cherish fond memories of their time together. We, at Voorhees College, lift all of them in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

About Voorhees University:  Founded in 1897 by Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, Voorhees University is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. Driven by a mission to cultivate well-rounded graduates who integrate intellect and faith, the university emphasizes lifelong learning, healthy living, societal betterment, and a strong belief in God. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. More details are available at the Voorhees website (www.voorhees.edu). Questions about the accreditation of Voorhees University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org)

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