Homecoming Week and Weekend

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Greetings,

It is indeed my pleasure to welcome you to our 2023 Homecoming activities and events. In 1869, Claflin University was founded to provide high-quality academic preparation for all students, "without regard to gender, race, religion, or ethnic origin."This weekend, we celebrate 154 years of producing graduates who represent Claflin in leadership positions in business and industry, education, government, performing and visual arts, science and technology, and other professions.

Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, Claflin’s ninth president, has displayed an unwavering commitment to continuing the University's proud legacy of academic excellence by promoting a culture of "Elevation and Transformation."

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Claflin a Top 10 Best HBCU for 13 consecutive years The University’s annual alumni giving percentage of more than 40 percent is the highest for HBCUs and ranks among the leaders at all colleges and universities. We are extremely proud of the University’s accomplishments, and our Leal and Loyal Alumni have helped make it possible.

The Office of Alumni Relations triumphantly concluded the $1,000,000.00 campaign, from our Leal and Loyal Alumni. As we embark on a new year, our goal is to secure $1,000,000.00 in contributions by June 30, 2024. We kindly ask each alumnus to consider making a minimum gift of $154 or more —a symbolic gesture of $1 for each year of Claflin's illustrious history—to provide crucial support for scholarships during the fiscal year. Please remember no donation is too small or too large, and all gifts are greatly appreciated. Click here to support The Claflin Fund.

To purchase tickets for homecoming activities, please Click here.

I look forward to seeing you soon at the place where it all began – Claflin University.

Sincerely,

Zelda M. Lee, ’77 
Director of the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations
(803) 535-5348