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Supported through a grant from Strada Education Network Benedict College, joins 28 historically Black colleges and universities in an initiative to scale experiential learning and leadership development for students.  Columbia, SC— (October 6, 2021) – Benedict College today announced its participation in an ambitious new initiative between 28 institutions and Strada Education Network, a nonprofit

New initiative to help HBCUs enhance career readiness and leadership development for students is a welcome development for Black college leaders, who say such philanthropic partnerships will yield better results than one-time infusions of cash. Twenty-eight historically Black colleges and universities have joined an initiative to “scale experiential learning and leadership development” across their campuses

City of Columbia to proclaim September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month at Benedict College Blood Drive COLUMBIA, SC, (September 23, 2021) — In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are estimated to be living with sickle cell disease, most of whom are of African descent. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the American Red Cross is

Atlanta, GA – September 6, 2021, The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will host its 36th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony virtually on Friday, September 24, 2021. Each year, graduates of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) are inducted into the Hall of Fame for significant contributions made in their

The Tigers can now boast a 56-year winning streak against Allen University. Columbia, SC –  The Carolinas Football Classic sponsored by Pepsi ignited a friendly rivalry 55 years in making.  The Labor Day weekend of festivities began on Friday, September 3rd, with the 3rd Annual Think Big Now Benedict College Pitch Competition hosted by The

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In 2015, then-Vice President Joe Biden made a major announcement while visiting Norfolk State University — the Department of Energy was dedicating $25 million over the next five years to build up cybersecurity education at 13 HBCUs and to diversify the larger cyber workforce. Now one year after the initiative ended, that money is having

College provides a launch pad for careers, but prospective students can sometimes be put off by certain institution’s hefty price tags. While the cost of college tuition has skyrocketed at many elite establishments, some colleges are far more affordable. Data analysis by College Raptor has highlighted the most affordable private colleges on the U.S. based

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Music is a universal language, and music is something Benedict College knows so well. Their marching band, the “Benedict Band of Distinction,” is one of the top programs in the country. They teach discipline, performance, and structure while teaching life-long lessons along the way. Marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities