Voorhees University is proud to announce that two of its students, Prince Osei and Rose Darensberg, have been recognized as top honorees in the 2026 HBCU Oratorical Challenge, a national virtual competition held on April 18, 2026, and hosted by the DreamHouse Foundation. The competition brought together students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country to demonstrate excellence in public speaking,
critical thinking, and creative expression.
“We are incredibly proud of Prince and Rose for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 HBCU Oratorical Challenge. Their success is a testament to the excellence, dedication, and intellectual strength that define the Voorhees University community. They have represented our institution with distinction, and we celebrate their remarkable accomplishments,” Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, Voorhees
President & CEO
The HBCU Oratorical Challenge, an initiative of the DreamHouse Foundation, is designed to cultivate leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills among HBCU students nationwide. The 2026 competition featured categories including Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, and Spoken Word Recitation, with participants evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges.
