Tag: Claflin University
Claflin University Breaks Ground on a New Residential Center
A new 64,000-square-foot residence hall will include two, three-story wings. One wing will be for men and the other for women. Students will be housed in two- and four-bedroom suites. The $12 million project is expected to be completed in August 2014.
George Miller Leaving Presidency of Martin University in Indianapolis
George Miller, president of Martin University in Indianapolis, has announced that he will step down on November 1 after just 18 months on the job. President Miller said he was leaving because he and wife had accepted another opportunity that he did not disclose.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Claflin University Launches the Center for Faith and Public Life
Johnny B. Hill, an associate professor of religion and philosophy at Claflin University, has been appointed the director of the new center where research will focus on religion's impact and influence on current, social, political, and economic issues.
Claflin University Begins New Cooperative Degree Program With the S.C. College of Pharmacy
Under the program, students would attend Claflin for three years pursuing a degree program in biochemistry. If they met the academic requirements, the students would then transfer into the doctorate of pharmacy program at the South Carolina College of Pharmacy.
A Military Milestone for a Claflin University Trustee
Calvin H. Elam, a member of the board of trustees of Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has become the first African American general in the South Carolina Air National Guard.
Claflin University Enters Into Partnership With Savannah River Remediation
Under the agreement, students at Claflin will have internships and other job training activities and receive mentoring from company officials.
Five African Americans Named to New Positions in Higher Education
The appointees are Allen M. Jackson, Loria Brown Gordon, Lamonte Aidoo, Andrena Gaymon and Thomas Hudson.
Four Black Scholars Taking on New Faculty Roles
The appointees are Raymond Wise at Indiana University, Omiunota Ukpokodu at the University of Missouri Kansas City, Joseph Mwantuali at Hamilton College, and Reginald Bess at Claflin University.
Two Scholars Named to Department Chairs at Claflin University
Robin Dease will chair the department of philosophy and religion and Alvin Staley will lead the department of art.
Seven African Americans Named to Administrative Positions in Higher Education
The new appointees are Carla Boutin-Foster, Chacona W. Johnson, Margaret Stephens, David Fryson, Jame'l Hodges, Ashley Robinson, and George Keith Martin.
Ken Walden Is the New Chaplain at Claflin University
He was the first African American senior pastor at the Lakewood First United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. He is a major in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Stanford and Claflin Universities Name African Americans to Athletics Director Posts
Bernard Muir takes over the athletics program at Stanford and Jerome Fitch does the same at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Claflin University Appoints Its First Provost
Karl S. wright in the first provost in the 143-year history of Claflin University, an HBCU in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Ten African Americans Named to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Carlton Brown, Gerald Coleman, Kimberly Hilliard, Tijuana Hudson, Sheilah Vance, Vanidy Bailey, Patric Simon, Kevin Banks, Ron Price, and Ruffin Bell are all taking on new roles.
Several Historically Black Universities Set Graduation Records
Several historically Black colleges and universities have reported a record number of degrees conferred at this year's commencement exercises.
Honors for Four Black Women in Higher Education
Wanda Spurlock, Denise Ghartey, Bernadette Nwafor, and Ruth J. Simmons are the honorees.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Claflin University Has Become a Fundraising Powerhouse
Claflin University has set the goal of being the first historically Black college or university to achieve a 50 percent alumni giving rate.
Higher Education Grants of Interest to African-Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants won by historically black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Three African Americans Named to New Posts in Higher Education
Derek Carter, Mary Williams, and Johnny Whitehead are assuming new duties.
Grants and Gifts
This week's grants to HBCUs or for programs relating to African Americans.
Total Ban on Smoking Instituted at Claflin University
Beginning September 16, violators of the no-smoking policy could be subjected to a $25 fine.
In Memoriam
Melvin B. Tolson Jr., Richard David Morrison, and Oscar A. Rogers Jr. recently passed away.
