Laurie D. Willis

Last week while most college students were still enjoying their summer break, five Bennett Belles were networking with talented journalists from across the country – and they managed to snag interviews with some Hollywood heavyweights to boot. Senior Azuree Bateman and sophomores Ebony Duell, Gloria Horton, DasJa Sanford and Janiyah Shelton were in New Orleans August 9-13 for the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention.  They traveled to New Orleans with Tom Lipscomb, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies.  Last year Lipscomb took four students to the convention, which was held in Washington, D.C. “It’s important for Bennett …

As the 18th President of Bennett College, it is my great honor and pleasure to say a most heartfelt welcome to all of our new and returning students!  I speak on behalf of the Bennett College Board of Trustees, our faculty, staff and alumnae when I say we are so glad you have chosen Bennett, an institution steeped in history that provides a first-rate education and fosters lifelong sisterhood.  To the parents of our students, I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you how very much we appreciate you for entrusting us with your daughters’ education.  Please know they …

Bennett College offers its condolences to the family of Heather Heyer and also prays for a full recovery for the people who were injured on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. Bennett College has always stood and will continue to stand for diversity, equity and inclusion. We denounce the hatred, racism, anti-Semitism and bigotry that led to Saturday’s tragedy and implore all Americans to join, peacefully, in solidarity against it. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Ph.D. President