Founding: Voorhees University Established in 1897 as Denmark Industrial School, it aimed to provide education for African Americans.
Name Change: Renamed Voorhees Industrial Institute in 1902, then Voorhees School and Junior College in 1947, and finally Voorhees College in 1962.
Accreditation: Voorhees is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Academic Programs: Voorhees offers a variety of undergraduate programs in fields such as business, liberal arts, education, and STEM disciplines.
Historic Mission: The college has a historic mission of providing higher education to African Americans in South Carolina, continuing the legacy of its founder Elizabeth Evelyn Wright.
Campus: The campus is located in Denmark, South Carolina, featuring historic buildings and modern facilities
HBCU Status: Voorhees College is classified as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), serving predominantly African American students.
Student-Faculty Ratio: With a low student-faculty ratio, Voorhees emphasizes personalized attention and academic support for students.
Athletics: The college’s athletic teams, known as the Tigers, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as members of the Association of Independent Institutions.
Community Engagement: Voorhees College is actively engaged in the local community through service projects, internships, partnerships, and outreach initiatives, supporting workforce development and lifelong learning.
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