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 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

 Artis joins Council leading over 625 college and university presidents committed to 100% voter registration and turnout ahead of the 2024 elections Washington, DC- Today Benedict College and ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced that Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will serve on their Presidents’ Council in 2024. Artis will join a group of 13 college and

The B.E.S.T. Lives Center is changing people’s lives, by providing adult learners with transformative educational opportunities. Featured Photo: (L-R) Essie Sellers, Director of Retention, B.E.S.T. Lives Center; Dr. Vanessa Harris, Executive Director, B.E.S.T. Lives Center; Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College; Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su; Dr. Janeen P. Witty,

Columbia, SC, January 10, 2024, Benedict College’s School of Education, Health, and Human Services Social Work Department was awarded $195,000 by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (SCDAODAS) for a New Collegiate Recovery Program Grant.  Dr. Kennard DuBose is the project’s principal investigator (PI), along with Dr. Eunika Simons, the Interim Chair of

Columbia, SC, November 16, 2023 — The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the first-ever Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) investment of $19.6 million to nearly 50 teams at U.S. institutions of higher education, including teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges. Each institution will receive up to $400,000 over three years. “I applaud Dr.

The Annual Holiday Special will air online at ESSENCE on Black Friday, November 24th at 8 p.m. ET   Columbia, SC, November 20, 2023  – ESSENCE will host A Journey of Joy on Black Friday, November 24, 2023. The Holiday Special, presented by Target, will air online at Essence.com at 8 p.m. ET. During the

Belton has led the BC Tigers’ $1 Million Fundraising Streak for the last Nine Consecutive Years Columbia, SC, September 26, 2023, The National Black College Hall of Fame Foundation recently announced that Ada Brown Belton has been selected as the 2023 Alumni Director of the Year. Belton is a successful fundraising professional and proud Cum

Columbia, South Carolina, September 18, 2023 — Benedict College in partnership with Black@ Labs is proud to unveil its inaugural accelerator program aimed at empowering and uplifting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds across South Carolina. The program marks a significant milestone in fostering a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources, support, and

Dr. Burnett has 34 years of professional experience in business affairs and operations, of which 30 years were spent in higher education. Columbia, SC, September 14, 2023, Today, Benedict College announced Dr. Sharron Taylor Burnett as the new Chief Financial Officer (VPFO). Burnett has an impressive record as a distinguished higher education leader. She will