Alumni Relations and Advancement Services

A Century of Black History Commemorations Columbia, S.C., January 30, 2026, Benedict College proudly announces its Black History Month Commemoration Programs for 2026, a dynamic, multi-part series honoring A Century of Black History Commemorations. Rooted in reflection, resilience, power, and sustainability, the 2026 observance invites students, scholars, artists, and the broader community to engage deeply

The Center Receives a Multiyear Grant & Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Locally COLUMBIA, SC, December 22, 2025 – Bank of America has named Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder® for its work to provide educational and workforce development opportunities in the community.  Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders program continues to be one of the nation’s

B.E.S.T. Lives Center Executive Director Celebrates Educational Triumph of 23 Scholars Earning Degrees Through Prison Education Program COLUMBIA, SC, December 10, 2025 – Dr. Vanessa Harris, executive director of the Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center, will serve as the keynote speaker during the Northpoint Training Center Correctional Facility commencement on December 11, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.  Twenty-three scholars