Claflin University in South Carolina is the state’s first HBCU, providing a quality liberal arts education to 2,000 undergraduates and graduates. Students can choose from 37 majors and incorporate career-focused programs, internships, and experiential learning to achieve what the university calls “Claflin Confidenceâ€: a self-assured mindset that translates to the outside world. Professors at Claflin are accomplished educators and researchers, and the school encourages students to take part in collaborative research from the first day they set foot on campus. Learning by doing is a big part of a Claflin education, and service and community-based learning elements are integrated throughout the various curriculums. Global perspective is achieved via six global programs, including study abroad, faculty-led excursions, and global internships.
The school’s strong dedication to the STEM disciplines is a main draw for many students, and Claflin is one of nine HBCUs included in the Student Freedom Initiative, which helps facilitate minority success in STEM fields through financial backing, tutoring, and internships. The university is also home to the South Carolina Center for Biotechnology, and the Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) program is a research-training program for underrepresented minorities who are looking to pursue a career in biomedical research.
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