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We are excited to announce a one-time partnership with the Rolling Jubilee Fund and the Debt Collective to cancel debt here at Bennett College. Together, we were able to send letters to 462 former Bennett Belle students letting them know that the debts they owed directly to Bennett College were erased — no strings attached. All told, those debts were worth $1.7 million. We understand that this has been an exceptionally challenging time and want to ease people’s burdens. The debts that were erased for these 462 individuals were debts owed directly to the school. These debts are different from …

After two years of virtual ceremonies, we’re thrilled to welcome our Bennett Belles, Alumnae, Faculty, Staff, and community back to campus to attend this year’s commencement gathering. On Saturday May 14, about seventy Bennett Belles, who are projected to successfully complete all degree requirements by the end of the academic year, will walk the stage in celebration! We look forward to welcoming many of our Bennett community members to take part in the ceremony. The celebration will include speeches, readings, songs and more to commemorate the special day for our 2022 graduates. Among many notable names is Kwanza Jones, Chair …

Many people think of stress as the factors that affect their day-to-day lives, like a busy schedule, pile of assignments, or too many commitments. However, it still exists when these stressors pass, so it’s important to exercise your mental health and put preventative measures in place before challenges arise. With the right resources, tools, and advice, we want to help you cope with stress year-round, and not just during busy seasons.   We are proud to host, support, and fund Built To Last, a student-run support organization, right here on campus as a free resource for our Bennett Belles to …

A few months ago, our very own President Walsh met another influential Black woman, on Twitter of all places, and started talking about liberation. Their conversation centered around the liberation of Black people, and Black women in particular, sparking an idea that grew into a semester residency here on Bennett College campus.    This semester, we have welcomed Tamara Winfrey-Harris, liberation coach and author, to launch our LiberateHer In Residence program. She hosted live virtual events in February and March for students, staff, alumnae, and the greater Greensboro community. Now, we’re excited to welcome her in-person for Liberation Week here …