Voorhees College News May 3, 2016 A Voorhees Alumnus continues to be a part of the community of scholars For the second consecutive year, Voorhees College graduate Matthew A. Golson has contributed $100,000 in an effort to support additional scholarships for students. Golson is a graduate of Voorhees High School and Junior College and has remained steadfast in his contributions to the institution. The Matthew A. Golson Humanities, Education and Fine Arts Building is named in his honor because of his endless support to Voorhees College. Golson was one of the recipients of the 2016 "Keeper of the Flame" award that was presented at this year's Presidential Scholarship Gala. In addition, he was the first recipient of the Horatio Alger Award from St. Augustine College. The "Keeper of the Flame" award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, demonstrated excellence in their profession and provided opportunities for students to complete their education at Voorhees College or an institution of their choosing. Golson currently resides in New York and is trustee emeritus for the institution on its board of trustees. For more information, contact Megan Freeman, director of communications, at 803-780-1191 or at mfreeman@voorhees.edu<mailto:mfreeman@voorhees.edu> SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-592-4820 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/ 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 150 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.