Press Releases

Contact:  Savannah.Wilburn@sba.gov(803) 253-3121 Release Number: 19-0220 Follow us onTwitter,Facebook & Instagram Columbia, S.C. – On Tuesday, April  9,Ashley D. Bell, Region 4 Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will visit Columbia, SC to sign strategic alliances with three entities that assist small businesses in South Carolina. The purpose of a strategic alliance is […]

Marvel Comic Book Illustrator and Professor Sanford  Greene and Chuck Brown discuss the dynamic range of cultural traditions and southern folklore in their new comic book series, Bitter Root. The event will take place on February 28, 2019 at the Swinton Campus Center at 6:00 p.m.

Grammy Award-Winning Gospel Legend Donald Lawrence and R & B Recording Artist TWEET and Kyle Shedrick Columbia, SC –- February 6, 2019, Benedict College will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February with a full schedule of art exhibits, musical events, films, a book signing and programs that focus on the culture and

Dr. Damara Hightower Named Vice President of Provider Engagement and Partnerships Columbia, SC – January 30, 2019 – On February 4, 2019, Dr. Damara Hightower will formally enter the national stage in educator preparation as Vice President of Provider Engagement and Partnerships with the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED), a service-focused advocacy and empowerment

Sharecroppers’ Dream Becomes a Reality at Benedict College Columbia, SC – February 4, 2019, Benedict College is pleased to announce The Kimpson Foundation, Incorporated has recently established the Melton and Ruth Kimpson Endowed Scholarship with an initial contribution of $15,000 and a commitment to grow the fund in the future. The need-based scholarship is available to