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Dr. Robert N. Garner is an accomplished researcher, educator, and academic leader. Columbia, SC- June 30, 2022, Benedict College proudly welcomes Dr. Robert N. Garner as the Dean of the School of Science and Engineering. Dr. Garner comes to Benedict from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. At UIW, Dr. Garner

Rising high school seniors complete week-long Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp COLUMBIA, SC, June 13, 2022 — Benedict College, in partnership with Synovus Bank, will recognize a cohort of rising seniors from area high schools for completing a week-long Synovus Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp as part of the College’s Upward Bound program. Fourteen female students from

Benedict College will use the $500,000 Grant to Restore Morgan Hall COLUMBIA, SC, June 14, 2022 – Benedict College will receive a $500,00 grant from the National Park Service to continue its rehabilitation efforts on historic Morgan Hall thanks to an African American Civil Rights grant for the Morgan Hall Preservation Project Phase II. The grant is important

The Leadership Award is presented to the person who has most effectively championed the principles open inquiry.   Columbia, SC, May 27, 2022 — Heterodox Academy (HxA), a New York City-based nonpartisan nonprofit that advocates for open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in higher education, will recognize three exceptional individuals with Open Inquiry Awards

COLUMBIA, SC, May 25, 2022 – Benedict College announces the Appointment of Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique as the Dean of Education, Health, and Human Services.  Dr. Carter-Francique brings to Benedict 20 years of experience in higher education, an extensive research background and a strong vision for leadership in the field of education.   Dr. Carter-Francique formerly served

COLUMBIA, SC, May 18, 2022 – Benedict College is the first Institution of Higher Education in the Nation to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs to participate in the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Health Care Talent Academy (HCTA).  Benedict College scholars will participate in a dynamic and innovative learning and

The 152nd Commencement Ceremony was held on Friday, May 6th COLUMBIA, SC, May 12, 2022 – Benedict College was honored to have Eboni K. Williams deliver the commencement address for the 273-member class of 2022 at Benedict College on Friday evening. The former public defender, author, and media personality, told the class “You are qualified to lead, to think

Featured photo above: Pictured left to right – Councilman Ed McDowell, President Roslyn Clark Artis, Administrator Isabella Guzman, Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Isabella Casillas Guzman learned firsthand what makes a successful small business growing up in California, where her father owned a chain of veterinary practices. “What I admired most about my