Inclement Weather Update
Dear Claflin Family, As we prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community, we have been closely monitoring the winter weather advisory issued by Orangeburg County Emergency Management officials. Significant winter precipitation, including snow, will result in potentially hazardous road conditions, such as black ice. To ensure everyone’s safety, the university will transition to a virtual learning day tomorrow, January 22, 2025. Faculty and students are encouraged to utilize online platforms to continue instruction as scheduled. Staff will follow the remote work schedule. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed via email and the university website. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. Please stay safe and warm as we navigate this winter weather event.

Claflin University Alumni Amanda Fair-Coles wins the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize

Feb 01, 2024
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Amanda Fair-Coles, a 2009 Claflin University graduate, was presented The Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize as an outstanding K-12 teacher who helps further excellence in education. Fair-Coles earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Claflin. She is a first-grade teacher at Dover Elementary School in North, S.C. The Milken Educator Awards have rewarded and inspired excellence in education by honoring top educators around the country with $25,000 unrestricted awards. The Milken Educator Awards target early-to-mid-career education professionals for their already impressive achievements and, more significantly, for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future.


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