Claflin News

Claflin University, along with three other institutions of higher learning in South Carolina, has formed a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to create environmental sustainable campuses and further promote green causes to surrounding communities.

Claflin University received a major gift from one of South Carolina’s most prominent philanthropists and business leaders when Darla Moore committed $1 million to the institution’s Department of Music.

President Henry N. Tisdale and First Lady Alice Carson Tisdale received the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Education Award on Nov. 3 in recognition of their commitment to furthering education in the community.

Drexel B. Ball has been named chairman of the board of directors of the Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce for a one-year term that began on Nov. 16. He also serves as vice president for administration at Claflin University.

The late Rachel B. French fell in love with Claflin University when she visited the campus and quickly became an ardent supporter of the institution. During the 2012 Leadership Giving Luncheon, French received recognition as the special honoree at the annual ceremony which acknowledges the University’s top donors.