Voorhees University, a private, historically Black Episcopal institution in Denmark, South Carolina, is highly regarded as the first HBCU founded by an African American woman, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright. The university excels in preparing students for impactful careers through its strongest academic programs in business administration, criminal justice, and biology, which are supported by a newly expanded graduate division. On campus, undergraduates experience a tight-knit, supportive community enriched by a vibrant Greek life, NAIA athletics, and deep-seated spiritual traditions. A truly distinctive feature of the Voorhees experience is its campus-wide commitment to activism, highlighted by the Voorhees University Center for Social Justice, which actively engages students in community advocacy and leadership development.
Wikipedia:Voorhees University is a private historically black university in Denmark, South Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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