Benedict College has graduated more than 16,000 alumni residing in South Carolina and across the United States and in more than 10 foreign countries. More than 850 alumni are dues paying members of the Benedict College National Alumni Association. There are 55 alumni clubs, 40 of which are located in South Carolina. Outside of South Carolina, clubs are located in California, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
We have a total of 50 active alumni classes with a goal of 65 within the next 5 years. Most of our support from classes is derived from those in years of 1974 and older.
Alumni clubs and classes serve the college most directly through fundraising, recruitment, and volunteer service activities. They also serve as ambassadors of the College, providing a vital link between the College and the communities in which they reside.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Benedict College won eight events and had two runners-up at the HBCU National Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center on Saturday. Jada David set a lifetime best mark in the women’s triple jump, jumping 12.25 meters (40 feet, 2 ¼ inches), which is currently the 12th-best
Tampa, Fla. (February 26, 2025) – Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have deep roots in building strong Black community leaders. This continues to be what they strive for, especially in a time where technology is more essential than ever. When the first HBCU originated in 1837, its mission was to teach African Americans skills that would
On Friday, Kroger volunteers joined Benedict College students to help stock the pantry. In celebration of Black History Month, Kroger partnered with Benedict College to help fight student hunger. As part of Kroger’s Zero Hunger initiative, the “Pack the Pantry” campaign tries to prevent students from facing food insecurity while on campus. According to the U.S.
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Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Benedict College.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
Benedict College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.