Melita Heyward, chair of the Allen University Business department, is the university’s 2021 SCICU Excellence in Teaching award recipient. She joined the Allen faculty in 2014 and was appointed business department chair in 2019. Heyward earned an MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems, both from Francis Marion University.
Read moreDr. Alma Adams, US Representative to give commencement address at Allen University
Alma Adams, US Representative representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina and avid HBCU supporter, will address the members of the class of 2021, and their families, at Allen University’s commencement exercises on Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m.
Read moreThe Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital at Allen University receives 6 figure investment from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
The Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital at Allen University receives 6 figure investment from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Read moreAllen University announces new partnership with Richland School District Two
Allen University and Richland School District Two announce a community academic impact partnership. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) aims to create educational, arts, professional mentoring, and more for Richland School District Two students.
Read moreAllen University ranks among the top colleges in South Carolina
Allen University has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In South Carolina by Intelligent.com. Allen University was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities.
Read moreAllen University Joins Grow With Google
January 4, 2021 -- Google today announced sixteen new schools are joining its Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program, including Allen University and South Carolina State University in South Carolina. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help Black students prepare for the workforce. Announced in October, the initiative’s goal is to reach 20,000 students during the current school year. Today’s announcement brings the number of participating schools to twenty total, and the program will be available to all HBCUs by fall 2021.
Read moreAllen University names Toccara Tatum head women’s basketball coach
Allen University director of athletics, Dr. Jerome Fitch named Toccara Tatum as the new Head Women's Basketball coach.
Read moreAllen University Receives Grant from Dominion Energy for historic Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital Project
(Columbia, SC )–Allen University will receive a $500,000 grant from Dominion Energy to support the renovation of the Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital Restoration Project. The gift will help to defray costs associated with the reconstruction and restoration of the building.
Read moreAllen University prepares students to return home with PPE care packages for their entire families
(Columbia, SC) Allen University prepares to send its student body home while continuing the mission of the semester, maintaining a healthy environment. Every student at Allen University will leave on November 25 with a personal protective equipment (PPE) care package for their entire immediate family.
Read moreBoeing and Allen University Partner to Establish the Boeing Institute on Civility
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Allen University announced today a new $1.5 million partnership to establish the Boeing Institute on Civility at Allen University. The Boeing Institute will be a national hub for teaching and provide programming aimed at advancing civil discourse in America and across the globe.
Read moreAllen University Re-Joins Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
(Columbia, S.C.) – Allen University (AU) has officially re-joined the SIAC. The unanimous vote of the Council of Presidents to admit Allen is a biproduct of the NCAA membership committee’s decision to admit Allen University as year-one provisional member of the NCAA. [Read More]
Allen University signs MOU with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Allen University partnered with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS), to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) seeking to establish a collaborative endeavor to provide employment and educational opportunities and bridge the gap between academic study and its application in professional practice.
Read moreAllen University faculty earn Master Class for Teaching Online Badges
(Columbia, S.C.) – Two Allen University faculty members recently earned Master Class for Teaching Online Badges from Arizona State University Continuing and Professional Education program. Dr. Tracey Ann Carter, chair of the social sciences department, and Dr. Toni Sims Muhammad, associate vice president for academic affairs–distance education, completed a 2-week asynchronous online course on effective pedagogy in the online teaching and learning space. Participants also engaged in peer-sharing strategies to enhance online learning and experienced the course as students, which included assignments with due dates. [Read More]
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. contribute toward the Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital project
(Columbia, S.C.) – Allen University recently received two contributions toward its Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital Project. Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union of Columbia, S.C. contributed $15,000 to Allen University that will support the Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital as well as the annual UNCF “A Mind Is...” Scholarship Gala. “As a community chartered credit union, Palmetto Citizens exists to provide more than just low-cost financial services,” said Nick Wodogaza, president and chief executive officer. “We also look beyond our walls to support many deserving organizations and social causes in our community, and are excited to include Allen University on this list.” Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dub Taylor looks forward to a long-term partnership with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union. [Read More]
Hopkins selected for Yale University Fellowship Program
(Columbia, S.C.) – Dr. Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, dean of the Allen University Dickerson-Green Seminary, was selected as a Christ and Being Human Pedagogy Fellow at Yale University’s Center for Faith and Culture. As a fellow, Hopkins will join a team focused on evaluating, developing and proliferating coursework that deepens engagement with Christ across institutions of Christian higher education. In addition, Christ and Being Human Pedagogy Fellows will advise, oversee course evaluation and market research, and implement their own course for teaching at their institution. [Read More]
“All That Can Be Imagined” Scholarship Tour visits northern South Carolina
(Columbia, S.C.) – The Allen University “All That Can Be Imagined” Scholarship Tour continued on June 18 in northern South Carolina traveling to Great Falls, Lancaster, Rock Hill and York. The first stop was in Great Falls to present an AU Merit Scholarship of up to $8,000 to Donnell “DJ” Adams of Great Falls High School. Adams, a star basketball and football athlete, has earned several Player of the Week awards. “I’m very excited to get ready for the next chapter in my life,” Adams said. “I’m ready to be a part of the basketball team and meet my teammates. Go Allen!” [Read More]
“All That Can Be Imagined” Scholarship Tour stops in Aiken and Augusta
(Columbia, S.C.) – Allen University continued its “All That Can Be Imagined” Scholarship Tour by making stops in Aiken and Augusta, Ga. on June 12. Two students from South Aiken High School were presented with a scholarship. Trevais Butler, who will be a part of the football team, received a scholarship of up to $8,000. [Read More}
Allen hosts “Women who Mattered” portrait exhibit
(Columbia, S.C.) – On Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Chappelle Hall Gallery, Allen University will host an opening reception for its portrait exhibit, “Women who Mattered.”
The exhibit will feature women who played an integral role to Allen University. The exhibit will include historical figures, such as Dr. Sylvia Poole Swinton, an alum who served as interim president and chairperson of the Teacher Education Department at Allen University; Dr. Margaret A. Dixon, an alum and first African-American president of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP); and Flossie McClain, former registrar of Allen who penned Allen University’s alma mater.
Following the opening reception, the “Women who Mattered” Exhibit will be on display Tuesday, March 24 through Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 31, the institution will culminate its Women’s History Month events with a Women Achievers Panel at 6:30 p.m. in Chappelle Hall Auditorium.
Allen celebrates Women’s History Month with Women Achievers Panel
(Columbia, S.C.) –In honor of Women’s History Month, Allen University will host a Women Achievers Panel on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30p.m. in the Chappelle Hall Auditorium.
The focus of the panel is to celebrate women achievers. The panelists are Chanda Jefferson, Dr. Robin L. Coletrain, Samantha D. Farlow-Moyd, Quantel Hudson, Sebrina Robinson and Shanteka Glover.
Jefferson is the current 2020 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. She also currently serves as the science department chair, STEM lead teacher and science teacher at Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, S.C.
Dr. Coletrain was named the 2020 Middle Level Principal of the Year by South Carolina. She currently serves as principal of W.A. Perry Middle School in Columbia, S.C.
Farlow-Moyd has managed her own law firm, Farlow-Moyd Law Firm, since 2009. Her practice arears include criminal, family law, personal injury and probate matters.
Allen presents Faith, Science and the Black Church Spring Institute
(Columbia, S.C.) – The Allen University Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary will present the Faith, Science, and the Black Church Spring Institute March 13-14 at Allen University in the Chappelle Auditorium and Gallery.
The institute will focus on the relationship between faith and science, and challenge participants to explore these topics.
The presenter for the institute is Jacqueline C. Rivers, who currently
serves as a sociology lecturer at Harvard University. She is the executive director and senior fellow for social science and policy for the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies. [Read More]