Voorhees University

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Voorhees University Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026! 🏆

May this milestone be an everlasting testament to your hard work, talent, and dedication to our university. While today's graphic doesn't picture every member of this phenomenal group, we proudly celebrate all 22 inductees including those we are honoring posthumously.

Congratulations to our newest inductees:
Javari Albergottie, Timothy J. Autry, Jr., Wendel Brown, Lee Davis, Jr., Nijah Davis, Jasper Fell, Anson Garlington, LaTonya G. Johnson, Sidney Glee, Daniel Gooden, Tywana C. Hemby, James Jones, Vincent Lyde, Garland McAuthur, Lee E. Monroe, Jr., Dontavio Patrick, Clint Perkins, Jerry Screen, Francis Simmons, Charles Thomas, Suzanne Williams, and Fred Young.

The Wright Way to Celebrate starts now! Let the good times roar and drop your congratulations for the Class of 2026 in the comments below! 🐾👇

09/03/2026

🏆 WELCOME TO THE HALL! 🐯💙

Voorhees University proudly celebrates Dr. Tywana Hemby as a member of the 2026 Voorhees University Athletic Hall of Fame Class!

Recognized in the Coach category, Hemby’s leadership, dedication and impact on Voorhees Athletics have helped shape the legacy of Tiger excellence.

Today, we celebrate the work, the influence and the commitment that earned her a place among Voorhees Athletics’ very best.

👏🏾 Join us in congratulating Dr. Tywana Hemby Class of 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee!

The legacy continues. The standard remains. The Next Level of Excellence.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🎤 Building confidence. Sharpening skills. Preparing for what’s next.

Today, the Voorhees University Office of Campus Life hosted mock interviews at the Wright/Potts Library, giving students the opportunity to practice their interviewing skills in a supportive, real-world setting.

Throughout the day, students worked on communicating their strengths, answering interview questions with confidence, and preparing themselves for future internships, careers, and professional opportunities.

Experiences like these are another part of preparing our Tigers to step into the room ready, confident, and prepared for the Next Level of Excellence. 🐯💙

09/02/2026

A great year starts with a great beginning. Join us in just 8 days for our Opening Convocation! 🎓

🎓 Voorhees University Welcomes Dr. Jermaine Johnson as Keynote Speaker for the 130th Opening Convocation

Voorhees University is pleased to welcome Dr. Jermaine Johnson, South Carolina State Representative and Democratic Nominee for Governor of South Carolina, as the keynote speaker for the University’s 130th Opening Convocation on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center

Dr. Johnson’s journey is one of perseverance, purpose, leadership, and service. From overcoming poverty and instability during his childhood to earning a full basketball scholarship to the College of Charleston, playing professionally, earning a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, founding the New Economic Beginnings Foundation, and entering public service, his story reflects the power of turning adversity into action.

Today, his work remains focused on expanding opportunities, strengthening communities, and advocating for working-class families across South Carolina.

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Johnson to Voorhees University as we officially mark the beginning of another academic year and continue our pursuit of The Next Level of Excellence.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center

09/01/2026

The Voorhees University family joins the Benedict College community in mourning the passing of legendary Athletic Director and Coach Willie Washington.

Coach Washington’s life of leadership, service and mentorship left an indelible mark on collegiate athletics, the SIAC and the countless student-athletes, coaches, colleagues and friends whose lives he touched.

Voorhees University 10th President and CEO Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, a former colleague of Coach Washington at Benedict College, reflected on the loss:

“Coach Washington was a gentle giant whose life and leadership positively impacted countless individuals. I am especially grateful for his friendship, partnership, and unwavering support of Voorhees University. His influence extended far beyond athletics; he was a mentor, colleague, community leader, and friend whose legacy will continue to inspire generations.”

Voorhees University Vice President and Director of Athletics Charlene Johnson also remembered Coach Washington as a respected leader and friend:

“Coach Washington was a respected leader, visionary, mentor, and most of all my friend. His tireless dedication to student-athletes and to the advancement of college athletics leaves a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. He will be sorely missed.”

We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Coach Washington’s family and loved ones, his church family, fraternity brothers, colleagues throughout the SIAC, and the entire Benedict College family during this difficult time.

Coach Willie Washington will be greatly missed, but the lives he touched and the legacy he built will not be forgotten.

— The Voorhees University Family

09/01/2026

🎤 Student Spotlight: McKenzie Cheatham at (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists

While attending the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, GA, Voorhees University Mass Communication student McKenzie Cheatham had a quick chat with Morgan Thomas from the University of Memphis

It’s another look at how real-world opportunities are helping our students build confidence, connections and experience in the field.

08/31/2026

🎤 Student Spotlight: Chandler at (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists

During the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, Voorhees University Mass Communication student Chandler Williams stepped behind the mic for a conversation with Darryl Green, Retired General Manager, CBS Miami

Take a look at their conversation and another example of our students gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom.

08/31/2026

During the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, several Voorhees University Mass Communication students joined the University’s Director of Marketing and Communications for an opportunity to experience the media industry beyond the classroom.

For the students, their first NABJ Convention provided valuable exposure to a professional environment filled with journalists, broadcasters, media organizations, recruiters and other industry professionals.

From networking and making connections to exploring career paths across television, radio, digital media and communications, the experience gave our students another glimpse into where their education, creativity and storytelling abilities can take them.

Opportunities like these are an important part of preparing students for what comes next — connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences and the people already working in the industry.

🐯 Building the next generation of communicators and storytellers.