PARTNERSHIP • COLLABORATION
Claflin University will partner with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) for an Instagram Story Takeover on
Wednesday (Feb. 4), starting at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.
Followers of the
claflin1869 Instagram
page are encouraged to engage throughout the day by viewing, reacting to, and sharing the featured Stories to
increase visibility within Instagram’s algorithm and reach a broader audience.
“SRNS launched the Instagram Story Takeover initiative to authentically connect with students by meeting them where
they already are—on social media,” said Anitra McManus, University Engagement Program Manager at SRNS. “The takeover
allows our university partners to showcase their students, academic programs, and career pathways into internships
and full-time roles at SRNS.”
The Claflin University/SRNS Social Media Takeover will be highlighted by testimonials from a quartet of Claflin
alumnae:
Sydnee Harrison (Class of 2025/Business Administration), Natalia Johnson (2002/Biology), Amarionna Smith (Class of
2024/Marketing), and Jayla Valentine (Class of 2025/Biology/Pre-Med).
“We’ve successfully implemented this approach with other university partners and saw strong engagement and positive
visibility—reinforcing its value as an effective early-career and pipeline-building strategy,” McManus said.
Tarshua Mack, assistant vice president for Title III Programs and Special Initiatives at Claflin University,
reaffirmed Claflin University’s critical role in developing the next generation of diverse, career-ready talent.
“Through strategic university engagement, experiential learning opportunities, and intentional pipeline
development, the SRNS partnership helps bridge the gap between education and workforce readiness. It is a
collaboration that creates pathways for students to gain real-world experience and build professional networks,”
Mack said.