Voorhees University provost appointed to SC EPSCoR State Committee

DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Peters, provost and vice president of academic affairs, to the South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (SC EPSCoR) State Committee. Dr. Peters, who previously served on the State Committee for several years, is returning to this critical role, where she will contribute her expertise to advancing research and education across the state.

SC EPSCoR is a federal-state-university partnership that seeks to enhance research support in states that have historically received lower levels of federal research and development funding. The program is instrumental in building research infrastructure, integrating research into education, and fostering collaboration among diverse groups within South Carolina’s science and technology sectors.

Dr. Peters expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to rejoin the SC EPSCoR State Committee, stating, “I am deeply honored to be appointed once again to the SC EPSCoR State Committee. This program plays a vital role in strengthening our state’s research capabilities and ensuring that our institutions can compete at the highest levels. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance our shared goals of fostering innovation, collaboration, and educational excellence across South Carolina.”

Voorhees University President Dr. Ronnie Hopkins also shared his enthusiasm for Dr. Peters’ appointment. “Dr. Peters has demonstrated her dedication to advancing academic excellence and research at Voorhees University. Her return to the SC EPSCoR State Committee is a testament to her leadership and the significant impact she has made in the field of higher education. We are excited to see the contributions she will continue to make at the state level.”

SC EPSCoR encourages collaborative and complementary research efforts among the state’s Comprehensive Research Universities (CRU) and Predominately Undergraduate Institutions (PUI), making Dr. Peters’ role crucial in bridging the gap between these institutions and enhancing the overall research landscape in South Carolina.