Mr. Jerry Hannah, 1981 graduate of Morris College, Morris College Lake City Alumni Chapter president, and an astute businessman and entrepreneur in Orangeburg and Florence county donated $10,000 to establish a scholarship in honor of his mother, Mrs. Mamie James Hannah, and his aunt, Mrs. Ca…
After 26 years from when she began her quest to earn a degree at Claflin University, Eydie Moody finally achieved her dream. Moody was among more than 300 scholars who were conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Claflin’s 2021 Spring Commencement Convocation on Saturday, April 24, at 1…
The James E. Clyburn Scholarship and Research Foundation is making efforts to reach as many students as possible for the Rudolph Canzater Scholarship.
“We are the first institution of higher education in South Carolina -- post-pandemic -- to have an indoor commencement, so we have a lot to celebrate,” said Claflin President Dwaun J. Warmack to more than 300 candidates who were conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees during Claflin’s in-p…
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12:00 p.m., the Morris College Board of Trustees will unveil a life-size standing bronze sculpture in honor and memory of Morris College’s late and legendary president, Dr. Luns C. Richardson. The ceremony will take place in front of the Solomon B. Jackson, Jr…
The application deadline for candidates to apply to the Reason One Mentorship and Scholarship program is April 20, 2021. For more information, visit www.reasononeinc.com/romsp.
South Carolina State University renewed its scholarship partnership with the U.S. Guard on Tuesday with a campus visit from Rear Adm. Keith Smith.
The Reverend Dr. Benjamin D. Snoddy, '69, will be the guest speaker for Claflin University's Virtual Baccalaureate Service at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23. You can watch the service on Claflin's YouTube channel or Facebook page. Baccalaureate is an interfaith service to honor Claflin Universit…
Alma Adams, US Representative representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina and avid HBCU supporter, will address the members of the class of 2021, and their families, at Allen University’s commencement exercises on Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m.
Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction was selected to perform in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, representing the state of South Carolina. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band. The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction will join the cel…
Nationally-Ranked HBCU Claflin University to Present Ms. Anita G. Zucker, CEO of InterTech Group Inc. and Philanthropist, with an Honorary Doctorate Degree at its 2021 Spring Commencement Convocation
SC State and Claflin University will be partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center (SHM) on SC State's campus on April 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists here in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and across the nation.
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the latest initiative in his Opportunity Agenda: “Opportunity Internships.” The Office of Senator Scott, along with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and United Way Association of South Carolina, will be co-sponsoring an Opportunity Internship F…
Must everything we do have a political slant to it? Must every word we say have a political vent to it?
Allen University has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In South Carolina by Intelligent.com. Allen University was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and unive…
The Bulldogs will be back in force in the fall of 2021.
Senior computer science major Donald Lauer IV was recently selected as the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. South Eastern Region “Collegiate Brother of the Year.”
Allen University and Richland School District Two announce a community academic impact partnership. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) aims to create educational, arts, professional mentoring, and more for Richland School District Two students.
New Apple computer labs to serve underserved communities
Voorhees College recently held the virtual 2021 W. Franklin Evans Honors College Induction Ceremony: “Prepared for Change,” where 20 students were inducted.
The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Voorhees College as a Best Regional College in the South in the Top Colleges and Universities for 2021. The Denmark, South Carolina institution is also ranked as the10th Best Regional College in the South for Social Mobility.
Tony Madlock, who spent the last three seasons as an assistant at Memphis University alongside former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway, was announced as the new South Carolina State head men's basketball coach Thursday (March 25th) by Bulldog Athletics Director Stacy L. Danley.
South Carolina State University 1890 Research & Extension deepened the university’s agricultural roots with the opening of a new research and demonstration farm in Olar, South Carolina.
Three years after it launched its cybersecurity major, Benedict College has struck an agreement with ECPI University to give its graduates a leg up in their careers.
South Carolina State University will offer campus tours for prospective students and their families beginning April 1, 2021.
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) awarded SC State University 1890 Research & Extension a certificate of commendation as an outstanding program deserving of national recognition.
Allen University has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In South Carolina by Intelligent.com. Allen University was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and unive…
Junior mass communications major Keighla Pope has been selected to receive a “Preserving Our Places in History Award” from the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission. Pope’s documentary, titled “The Lowcountry’s Battle with COVID-10,” won in the Student Award category. The Commi…
I have vivid images of the Claflin University campus before the unimaginable disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The campus was teeming with unbridled optimism, buoyed by the recognition the University and the men’s basketball program had received during the 2020 CIAA Basketball Tour…
Claflin University will implement an “Emergency E-Learning Day” on Thursday, March 18, in preparation of the severe weather that is predicted to affect Orangeburg and surrounding areas on Thursday. All classes will be held online, and students are encouraged to check Moodle for instructions …
The South Carolina State track and field teams opened their outdoor season with a very strong outing at the Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge (Mar. 12-13) as they combined for five first place finishes and six other top three showings in the event at Doug Shaw Stadium.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always been academic cathedrals of learning, hope and inspiration. Long ago and years gone by, they created educational opportunities for people who look like me.
In keeping with its tradition to provide quality education for everyone, Clinton College has been awarded nearly half a million dollars from the United States Department of Agriculture to expand educational opportunities to 12 rural counties in South Carolina. The investment of $499,950 will…
South Carolina State University Alumna Dr. Macie Smith was sworn in Wednesday as the newest member of her alma mater’s Board of Trustees.
Voorhees College kicks off Women’s History Month with former Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc., international president Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson during a virtual assembly on Thursday, Mar. 4 at 11 a.m. via the institution’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
The Voorhees College Tigers recently captured the 2021 Association of Independent Institution (A.I.I.) men’s basketball title with a 68-60 win over the College of the Ozarks Bobcats.
Benedict College announced today that it is the recipient of a $65,000.00 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation through its HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative. The Initiative seeks to provide technical assistants, fund new Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plans, and…
The Claflin University Center for Social Justice, in partnership with Claflin University’s First Lady LaKisha Warmack, the Freshman College, SC Humanities Council, and the South Carolina Arts Commission, will host “Social Justice Author Series – A Morning with Dr. Danielle Allen” on Tuesday,…
Clinton College has announced the hiring of alumnus Dee Frazier as the college's next athletic director and head men's basketball coach. Frazier comes to Clinton College from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, where he served as the assistant coach of the men's basketball team.
This time last year, the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 forced us to cancel our Founders' Day events, including the highly-anticipated Sneaker Ball. While Clinton College as a campus community continues to practice social distancing, we want to safely and virtually come together with our C…
Will Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Unfortunately, it’s a legitimate topic of debate.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, in partnership with Visit Baltimore, announces a star-studded lineup of recording artists and entertainers for the first-ever CIAA virtual tournament week, on February 23-27. …
The Claflin University Center for Social Justice, Department of Athletics, and local NBC-affiliate WIS-TV 10 will host "SC Superstars, CU Student Athletes, and Social Justice” on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30-8:15 p.m. Former NBA and University of South Carolina (UofSC) basketball star Alex…
Voorhees College faculty member Calvin T. Williams, Jr. was recently named chair of the USA Track and Field (USATF) Masters Inclusion subcommittee, where he will serve for the next four years.
A familiar face will spearhead the SC State University 1890 Research & Extension 4-H Youth Development program's mission to provide learning opportunities and enhance the quality of living for communities across South Carolina. SC State 1890 named Demier Z. Richardson-Sanders, '99, state…
Benedict College alumna and civil rights leader Septima Poinsette Clark is being honored with a collectible coin issued by the United States Mint. The $1 coin depicts Septima Poinsette Clark marching with three Black students carrying books and an American flag. It illustrates education as t…
The deadline for the Black Ambition HBCU Prize is three weeks away! Students or alumni must submit their completed applications by February 18th to be eligible.
To support the need for sustainable agriculture and natural resources in Marlboro County, the SC State 1890 Research & Extension Pee Dee Region re-launched its Collards Project in response to the growing food insecurity crisis impacting families. With food deserts being one of the key so…
Congratulations to Dr. Paula Shelby from Benedict College for being nominated to be a speaker for the 2021 ASCEND HBCU Esports Conference and Career Expo. This global event, which was hosted virtually on Friday, February 5, 2021, during the NFL Super Bowl weekend, was the first of its kind t…
The history and contributions of Clinton College are now available through The National Park Service after being recognized as part of the newly established Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. Clinton College was established in 1894 during the Reconstruction Era (1861 - 1900) – a t…
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