Claflin News

Four students from the School of Education have been selected as UNCF Walton K-12 Social Entrepreneurship Fellows to participate in summer internships across the nation.

This year’s top honor graduate at Claflin University, Mudiwa Pettus, finished with a 4.0 grade point average. Now, she’s going to pursue a Ph.D. with a desire to one day become a professor to inspire and mentor students.

Claflin University has tapped a veteran coach with vast experience in molding championship-caliber teams and a young, energetic motivator, recruiter and teacher to lead its men’s and women’s basketball programs, respectively. Athletics Director Dr. Jerome Fitch announced Wednesday that Scott Monarch was named the head men’s basketball Coach and Deont’a McChester will lead the women’s program.

Claflin University held its 143rd Commencement Convocation Saturday, conferring more than 350 undergraduate and graduate degrees. U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn was the keynote speaker. In his commencement address, he urged students to "never give up!"

She takes flying lessons. She drives a sports car. She travels the world. Her philosophy is “Go ahead and do it!” Her name is Dr. Clemmie B. Hatchett and she’s 91 years old. Hatchett is among the four living members of the Claflin University Class of 1943 who will receive special recognition during the institution’s Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 11 for reaching the 70th anniversary of their graduation.