The Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel was home to two graduations recently. On May 24, the Early/Middle College at Bennett College held its annual commencement, with 23 graduates receiving diplomas. Among the graduates was Jakara Jordan, who completed 1,634 community service hours and was recognized for that accomplishment by Bennett College Interim President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins during her welcome remarks. Dr. Dawkins also asked the audience to join her in a standing ovation for Early/Middle College Principal Dr. Esther Coble, who is retiring after serving as principal for 11 years. The 23 Early/Middle College graduates have all been accepted into …
CLICK HERE TO APPLY The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Bennett College are now accepting applications for the Summer Entrepreneurship Institute (SEI) to be held on the Campus of Bennett College. Our Summer Entrepreneurship Institute is a ten-day residential program for young women who are rising high school juniors and seniors in the 2017-2018 school year. These young women will have expressed an interest in the entrepreneurial mindset, the pursuit of innovative ideas and who aspire to be future business leaders of tomorrow. 2017 Summer Entrepreneurship Dates: Sunday, June 18th 2017 – Wednesday, June 28th 2017 Registration for the Summer …
Welcome New Bennett Belles! Students whose last names begin with the letters A-J should arrive on Tuesday, August 15th at 8:00am and report to the Global Learning Center. Students whose last names begin with the letters K-Z should arrive on August 16th at 8:00am and report to the Global Learning Center. New Student Checklist Confirm Enrollment Provide Admissions with your final official transcript. Access your bellenet account Complete your housing application (online) Pay your enrollment deposit (online) Apply for scholarships and financial aid Confirm your health insurance Submit your medical health Academic Cultural Enrichment Series-ACES Required student attendance every Thursday …
Four former Bennett College presidents attended commencement exercises Saturday, when U.S. Rep. Alma Adams encouraged 77 graduates to follow in the steps of their predecessors and officials announced the launch of a $1.5 million scholarship campaign. “Bennett College invested in you,” Adams said in a fiery speech that attacked President Trump for failing to adequately fund HBCUs and for jeopardizing the health insurance of as many as 24 million Americans through his efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “You’re the change makers. Don’t apologize for being the strong women you’ve become. You must embrace your responsibility as our nation’s …