Claflin University Quick Facts and Presidents

What is the oldest historically black college or university in South Carolina?

• Claflin University

• South Carolina State University

• Baker Biblical Institute

• Orangeburg Female Institute

In what year was Claflin University chartered?

• 1866

• 1869

• 1870

• 1882

Who provided the initial financing for purchasing the Orangeburg Female Institute?

• Dr. Alonzo Webster

• Dr. T. Willard Lewis

• Lee Claflin and William Claflin

• Nathaniel Middleton

Which institute was moved to Orangeburg in 1870 and merged with Claflin University?

• Baker Biblical Institute

• Orangeburg Female Institute

• South Carolina State University

• Normal Department of Claflin University

Who was the first African-American president of Claflin University?

• Dr. Alonzo Webster

• Dr. Joseph B. Randolph

• Dr. John J. Seabrook

• Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

What is the motto of Claflin University?

• Knowledge is Power

• Education for All

• As you would like that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise.

• Strive for Excellence

What are the university colors of Claflin University?

• Blue and White

• Red and Black

• Orange and Maroon

• Green and Gold

Who was the first alumni president of Claflin University?

• Dr. Joseph B. Randolph

• Dr. John J. Seabrook

• Dr. Hubert V. Manning

• Dr. Oscar A. Rogers

In what year did the first class in the Normal Department of Claflin University graduate?

• 1869

• 1879

• 1882

• 1890

Who was the president of Claflin University from 1994 to 2019?

• Dr. Oscar A. Rogers

• Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

• Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack

• Dr. Hubert V. Manning