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Claflin University Senior Needs Your Vote in the EBONY STEM Queen Competition |
Harris R. Roach, a computer engineering major at Claflin University, is competing to be one of 10 HBCU STEM Queens who will be featured in the February 2022 edition of EBONY magazine. The special feature will highlight brilliant students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Harris is a senior from Lithia Springs, Ga.
Since 1975, EBONY has celebrated Black collegiate women – poised to make a positive change in the African American community – through the Campus Queens competition. The 10 queens will be selected through an online voting portal. Voting is currently open and ends on October 7. Vote on multiple devices! Click here to vote for Harris.
About Harris R. Roach
Harris is the oldest of three children and her parents are both educators (her mom Tammie Harris-Roach, '93, is a former Miss Claflin). She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Social Technologies and Robotics (STAR) Lab. As a member of the STAR Lab, she has conducted various research projects including Alzheimer’s studies, robot tutoring integrity, and a comparative study involving virtual escape rooms. Harris also works part time as a security analyst intern with Zoom Video Communications. She aspires to be a cybersecurity specialist after graduation.
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Quentin Seegars Named 2021 McLean-Smith South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Student of the Year |
Quentin Seegars, a senior business administration major at Claflin University, was announced as the 2021 McLean-Smith South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Student of the Year. The prestigious award includes a $3,000 scholarship that will assist Seegars with continuing his education.
“I am extremely grateful to the SCICU for this award and for providing me the opportunity to further my education,” said Seegars, a native of Florence, S.C., who also has a minor in accounting and finance. “I attend the renowned Claflin University as a first-generation college student, and I will be the first in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree. “I wanted to set the bar high. This award and the scholarship have enabled me to do that.”
“Mr. Seegars is an extremely talented scholar who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during multiple semesters. His outstanding academic accomplishments placed him on the President’s List and the Dean’s List,” said Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, president at Claflin University. “He displayed his leadership skills with the BB&T Emerging Leaders Institute, as a Peer Mentor for Panther STEPS, and as the business manager for Cultivating Kings, a campus mentoring group. He is eminently deserving of this award.”
The McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year recipient is chosen from rising junior or senior applicants attending SCICU member colleges and universities. All applicants must also be S.C. Tuition Grant recipients.
“SCICU is pleased to honor Claflin senior Quentin Seegars with the 2021 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year scholarship,” said Jeff Perez, SCICU president and CEO. “Quentin’s academic achievements and leadership in the community are an inspiration to all of us and demonstrate the superior preparation students receive at Claflin and all SCICU member institutions.”
The scholarship program honors J. Lacy McLean and Sterling L. Smith. McLean advocated for independent higher education in S.C. for more than 34 years. Smith was instrumental in the development of the S.C. Tuition Grants program.
“This scholarship gives me value as a student,” said Seegars, who aspires to become a certified public accountant. “I plan to attend graduate school to earn a master’s in accounting or business administration. I want to continue to set the bar, to be the example - and continue to brighten my future.”
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Thank you, Principal Rena Bowman, ‘88, and the entire faculty and staff of Rivelon Elementary School for making the team from Claflin University feel like family at the conclusion of your HBCU Week on Friday, October 1. Thank you for preparing future Panthers for Claflin University!
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Claflin University to Host 2021 UNCF Ecumenical Day of Prayer |
Claflin University will host the 2021 UNCF Ecumenical Day of Prayer on Saturday, October 23, at 9 a.m. This virtual event (to be aired on Claflin's Facebook and YouTube pages) is a fundraiser to support scholarships for Claflin University students. The program will include musical performances by Claflin University student Jenai Brown and Minister Rosemary Griffin and Friends.
During the program, participating ministers will offer prayers to uplift various aspects of our lives. Featured ministers include Rev. Dr. Samuel Neely, retired pastor, Welfare Baptist Church (Belton, S.C.); Rev. Shirley Gordon, Orangeburg Wesley Foundation (Orangeburg, S.C.); Rev. Adonikam Hudson, Stepping Stone Outreach Ministry (Orangeburg, S.C.); Rev. Vivian Lingard, Friendship United Methodist Church and St. Luke United Methodist Church; (Ehrhardt and Islandton, S.C.); Rev. Cindy Muncie, St. Andrews United Methodist Church (Orangeburg, S.C.); and Rev. Stanley Rivers, Williams Chapel AME Church (Orangeburg, S.C.).
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Queen Elizabeth James, '07, self-published a children's book titled When Life Gives Me Lemons, I Make Lemonade. She wrote this book during a difficult time for her and her two children. As a little girl, her parent's surrounded her with books which helped develop her love of storytelling. According to James, "When children use their imagination, they grow with the mindset of facing challenges." Crowned the queen of her high school, using an original poem in which she advocated for the rights of children, James propelled the theme of encouragement and perseverance. James remembers her time at Claflin as motivating and inspiring. She credits her professors and the family environment for her success as an author. Find a copy of the book in both English and Spanish on Amazon.
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The Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center is hosting A Family Affair art exhibit on Wednesday, October 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The presentation will feature the works of the Staley family: Bretta R. Staley, '77; Alvin Staley, '77; and Kizzi Staley Gibson, '03. For more information, please call (803) 536-4074.
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James (Joey) Brenn, associate vice president for information technology at Claflin University, is a part of a leadership team that has developed a cyberinfrastructure pilot program that will provide researchers, professional staff, and students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) with programs and services that address their cyberinfrastructure needs. Claflin University is a founding member of the pilot program.
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Would you like to purchase Claflin University items for yourself or as gifts? Proceeds from the items above will support scholarships for the next generation of visionary leaders at Claflin University.
Click here to order today.
If you are paying by check, please make payable to Claflin University. Please put t-shirt size on the memo line. Mail to:
Claflin University
Attn: Marcus Burgess
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
For more information, please call (803) 535-5348.
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Panther Pride - Athletics Headlines
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400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
1.800.922.1276
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@Claflin is published by the Office of Communications & Marketing
President: Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack
Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Dr. Marcus H. Burgess, '96
Assistant Vice President for Communications & Marketing: George Johnson Jr.
Public Relations Director: J. Craig Cotton
Web Communications Manager: Colin Myers, '07
Director of Athletic Media Relations: Trevin Q. Goodwin
Photographers: Cecil Williams, '60, Geoff Henderson and Colin Myers, '07
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