Our Alumni Make Us Who We Are.
We want you to play an even bigger role in our future, to be informed about our advancements, and to share your achievements with your University.
Alumni Are Rewriting Claflin's Giving Legacy.
The Claflin University International Alumni Association answered President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack's challenge to raise $1 million annually, surpassing that milestone in three of the past five years.
- 01$1,044,042 in CUIAA contributions in 2025-26, a one-year high
- 02More than $5 million in alumni giving over five years (2021-26)
- 03More than $255,000 raised by reunion classes
- 04A 13% increase in young alumni donors
Forms, Chapters, and Recognition.
Show Your Claflin Pride
Outstanding Leaders Under 40
Honoring Bold Young Leaders.
Each year, the Office of Alumni Relations recognizes outstanding alumni graduates under the age of 40 who are bold and energetic leaders in their professions and their communities. The honorees have made continuous contributions to their chosen profession, and have inspired, empowered, and embraced their communities.
Nominees are selected for professional accomplishment, demonstrated leadership, community contributions, awards and milestones, and passion for Claflin University.
Nominees must be under the age of 40 and must be Claflin University graduates. Send nominations to Under40@claflin.edu.
CUIAA chapters
Find Your Local Chapter.
Claflin University International Alumni Association chapters connect graduates across South Carolina and beyond. Reach out to your chapter president to get involved.
Download the CUIAA chapters and president list (PDF, opens in a new tab)Greater New York
Candis Bugg
iramacandis@aol.comNew York Metro
Shirley Johnson
scjohn2003@yahoo.comCharlotte, NC
Tangela Solomon
tangela.solomon@cms.k12.nc.usRichmond, VA
Gracie Dolly
graciedolly@hotmail.comWashington, D.C.
Joan Stevens
ssstevens@comcast.netBamberg, Barnwell Counties
Major Roosevelt Bryant
bryant028@aol.comCalhoun County
President position open
Camden-Kershaw Counties
Ollie Thompson Brisbane
owthompson43@gmail.comColumbia Area
Crystal Jamison
crystalwjamison@gmail.comOrangeburg County Alumni
Rev. Larry McCutcheon
larrymccutch@claflin.eduCharleston County
Sierra Williams
sierrawilliams@gmail.comColleton County
Priscilla McClellan
priscilla.mcclellan@yahoo.comDorchester County
Ralph Martino
mart2566@bellsouth.netLow Country (Beaufort and Savannah)
Bonnie Moore
bonniemoore170@gmail.comSouthwest Tri-County
Alice Behlin
rambie@rocketmail.comDillion (Upper Pee Dee)
Majayla Page
pmajayla@gmail.comFlorence County
Bishop Kenneth Gibson
kennethgibson539@yahoo.comLake City
Kenneth Feagins
klfeagins@yahoo.comSumter County
Rev. James Lane
revjameslane@hotmail.comWilliamsburg
Rev. Jerry Dicks
jerrydicks2000@hotmail.comUpstate
Estella Rickenbacker
backerstella@yahoo.comSpartanburg-Cherokee
Linda Dogan
linda.dogan12@gmail.comAtlanta, GA
Col. Howard Butler (Ret.)
CSRA
Janette S. Welcher
Sistrunk53@bellsouth.netNorth Florida (Jacksonville)
President position open
Berkley County
Julia R. Wright
hjwright@homesc.comPhiladelphia Alumni
Gregory Lyles
greglyles100@gmail.com
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Keep the Claflin Legacy Growing.
Your gifts provide scholarships and academic opportunities for the next generation of visionary Claflin leaders.