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.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – In honor of Black History Month, Benedict College has opened an exhibit that features art work from both current and rising college students. Dr. Wendell Brown’s interview is available to watch. Watch the Interview
 Job is a distinguished leader in education with a rich background in advancing enrollment growth, executing strategic fiscal management, and fostering impactful community engagement. Columbia, SC, March 6, 2024, Benedict College recently announced the appointment of  Mr. Yohannis A. Job, J.D. as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management. After an extensive national search, Job stood
Columbia, SC, March 3, 2023, Benedict College appoints Dr. Vanessa Harris as the Executive Director of the B.E.S.T. Lives Center. Harris has over 25 years of higher education experience with cross-institutional expertise in recruitment, admission, student success, academic advisement, academic coaching, and administration. Before joining the Benedict College family in January, Harris was instrumental in
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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.