Press Releases

COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2026- The Benedict College Resist Overcome Achieve Rise (BC R.O.A.R.) program has been awarded $120,000 by the Office of Substance Use Services at the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.   BC R.O.A.R. hosts monthly activities to empower students to resist harmful behaviors and overcome personal challenges to achieve academic and life success and become leaders within their […]

NetVUE grant will support undergraduate leadership development through faith-centered mentorship, vocational discernment, and community engagement COLUMBIA, SC – April 15, 2026- Benedict College has been awarded $59,996 from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) to support the FaithForward Leadership and Mentoring Initiative, a new program designed to cultivate purpose-driven leadership among undergraduate students. The

COLUMBIA, SC – April 8, 2026- In an effort to provide peer-to-peer support to the Benedict Campus, 14 Peer Ambassadors and their advisors obtained SMART Recovery Certification sponsored by BC Resist Overcome Achieve Rise (BC R.O.A.R.).     Adrien Montalvo, program coordinator, and Social Work Assistant Professor Dr. Kennard DuBose, program director, earned the certification and led the effort for the students to complete the self-paced training to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively facilitate SMART Recovery meetings.  Montalvo says, “Receiving the SMART

Columbia’s Day of Culture, Community, and Celebration of the Arts Columbia, SC, April 6, 2026 – Benedict College proudly announces additional performers for the 37th Annual Harambee Festival, one of the Midlands’ most anticipated cultural celebrations, set for Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Recognized as Columbia’s

Veteran leader in international development, law, and education to guide The Benedict-Allen CDC next phase of impact. Columbia, SC, March 30, 2026, The Benedict-Allen Community Development Corporation (BACDC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michelle L. K. Raven as its new Executive Director. As a distinguished attorney, retired United States Air Force lieutenant

Five-year agreement creates a structured, jointly funded pathway for Bahamian undergraduates to pursue priority degree programs at Benedict College COLUMBIA, SC – March 25, 2026, Benedict College has formally strengthened its partnership with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas through the signing of a Program Specific Agreement with the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational

Columbia, SC, –Nine Benedict College students attended Engineers’ Day on the Hill at the SC State House. The half-day event is part of the advocacy programs of the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers and the American Council of Engineering Companies.  A major component of the event for students was the opportunity to network with engineering professionals. During the sessions, students learned from speakers the importance of joining

Columbia, S.C., March 20, 2026, Benedict College is proud to announce a significant and sustained increase in its 4-year graduation rates, reflecting the institution’s ongoing commitment to student success, academic excellence, and transformational impact. Through strategic investments in academic programs, student support services, and data-informed decision-making, the College has achieved a notable 104% increase in

The Tigers were Among the Top 6 Teams Invited to the Experian Headquarters from 31 Entries Representing 22 HBCUs Featured photo: Benedict College CFA Scholars attend the 2026 #IYKYK Pitch Competition in Experian North America Headquarters, Costa Mesa, California. From left to right, Monelle Sherwood, Professor Raquel Thomas, Shi Asia Moore, Nala Uter, Jacob Holmes,

New UNCF Original Series on HBCU GO Delivers National Visibility for HBCU Leadership, Innovation and Impact LOS ANGELES, CA (March 10, 2026)—In a powerful alignment of media, mission and movement, the Allen Media Group free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) sports and culture, HBCU GO and UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective education organization for underrepresented students, are pleased