HBCU day at the State House
The SC Legislative Black Caucus hosted an event that celebrates 8 historically Black colleges.
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Benedict College Receives a $400,000 Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation as Part of the First-ever Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) Program
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.
Benedict’s Jamila S. Lyn to be Honored by Warner Bros. Pictures as the Outstanding Educator of the Year during ESSENCE’s Annual Holiday Special featuring Tyrese, Tamar Braxton, and Kim Burrell
The Annual Holiday Special will air online at ESSENCE on Black Friday, November 24th at 8 p.m. ET Â Columbia, SC, November 20, 2023 Â – 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
Benedict College Marching Band of Distinction seeks new members after whirlwind 2022
Thomas Grant Jr. | Coladaily.com “Fantabulous” is how Benedict College Director of Bands H. Wade Johnson has described the past year. Serving as the ’12th man’ during the football team’s undefeated regular season and NCAA Division II playoff game to performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City, the adjective simplifies in one
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Tigers on top! Unbeaten Benedict football team wins first conference championship
Benedict football made even more history on Saturday. The Tigers (11-0) won their first Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship by defeating Tuskegee 58-21 at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. The conference title adds to an already historic season for Benedict, which finished the regular season 10-0 for the first time in school history. The Tigers were
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Benedict College makes history, wins its first SIAC Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Benedict College Tigers (11-0) racked up a season-high 573 yards of total offense on their way to a 58-21 victory over Tuskegee in the SIAC Championship at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Benedict quarterback Eric Phoenix threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, while also leading the Tigers with 91 yards rushing
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The transformation of Benedict College football exemplifies the school
BY DR. ROSLYN CLARK ARTIS The offensive line blocks as Benedict’s Noah Zaire Scotland (6) receives the handoff from QB Eric Phoenix (7) in the Tigers’ game against Miles at Charles W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, October 8, 2022. JOSHUA BOUCHER jboucher@thestate.com On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Benedict College Tiger football
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Soda City Live: Benedict Marching Tiger Band to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Band Director, Wade Johnson visited Soda City Live on WIS TV to talk about the Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction’s journey to the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgivings Day Parade in New York City.
HBCU marching band participating in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction, is performing in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the state of South Carolina. This will mark the first parade appearance by the band. Each year, the Macy’s Parade Band Committee looks for bands that have the stage presence and musical expertise to captivate the streets of
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Benedict College unveils new computer lab and scholarship partnership
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Benedict College revealed a brand new computer lab and scholarships Tuesday morning. The college unveiled a $1 million comprehensive partnership with ServiceNowTech. The partnership was announced in Nov. 2021 and includes five years of ServiceNow-awarded scholarships for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and STEM degrees. It also includes a
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