In the News
Greensboro News & Record
- Dr. Crystal R. Sanders: One size does not fit all: Bennett’s accreditation problem (3/17/2019)
- After meeting with appeals panel, Bennett College leader remains ‘hopeful for a favorable outcome’ (2/18/2019)
- The Syllabus: The road ahead for Bennett College (cont.) (2/13/2019)
- Counterpoint: Qubein, HPU did something extraordinary to help Bennett College (2/13/2019)
- Truliant Federal Credit Union gives $10K to Bennett College (2/6/2019)
- Our Opinion: Belles tower (2/5/2019)
- Bennett College's final tally: $8.2 million, well past its goal (2/4/2019)
- Photos: Bennett College raises $ 8.2 million (2/4/2019)
- Our Opinion: Four days left to back Bennett College (1/28/2019)
- Big day for Bennett College: Greensboro school receives two $500,000 gifts (1/24/2019)
- Bennett College gets $500,000 gift from Papa John's (1/24/2019)
- The Syllabus: Lots of updates on Bennett College (1/22/2019)
- Henry Frye, Margaret Arbuckle, Gladys Robinson and Tom Ross : The case for Bennett is a strong one (1/20/2019)
- The Syllabus: The road ahead for Bennett College (1/10/2019)
- Our Opinion: Bennett College is receiving encouraging national support and exposure (1/9/2019)
- As Bennett College raises money, a date with accreditation appeals panel awaits (1/8/2019)
- Standing with Bennett: Embattled Greensboro college attracts nationwide attention – and money (1/7/2019)
- Bennett College's message to the community as it works to keep accreditation: Stand with Us (12/14/2018)
- Bad news for Bennett College: School faces the loss of its accreditation (12/11/2018)
CBS News
- Bennett College president files formal appeal after campaign raises $8.2M to keep accreditation (2/19/2019)
Nonprofit Quarterly
- Bennett College Back from the Brink: The Value of Solidarity (2/19/2019)
- Solidarity, Stakeholder Support, and a Sister School’s Gift Save Small College (2/7/2019)
- An Inflection Point Comes for Historically Black Colleges: Will Funders Step Up? (12/20/2018)
WXII Channel 12
- Bennett College leaders make plea to have accreditation reinstated after raising $9.5 million (2/18/2019)
- Bennett College surpasses fundraising goal, raising $8.2 million to help keep accreditation (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College's deadline to raise $5 million quickly approaching (1/30/2019)
- Alpha Phi Alpha donates $31,000 to Bennett College (1/20/19)
Fox 8
- Bennett College learns Monday if $8 million raised is enough to keep accreditation (2/18/2019)
- Bennett College president expresses gratitude as school announces that it surpassed $5 million goal (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College successfully raises well over $5 million needed to save the school (2/4/2019)
- Wells Fargo donates $50,000, Alpha Kappa Alpha donates $100,000 to help keep Bennett College open (1/30/2019)
- Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem donates $500,000 to keep Bennett College open (1/24/2019)
- Papa John’s donates $500,000 to keep Bennett College in Greensboro open (1/24/2019)
- Bennett College has 15 days to reach $5 million goal to keep school running (1/17/2019)
- Bennett College needs $5 million by February 1 (1/2/2019)
- Bennett College could lose accreditation (12/11/2018)
WUNC 91.5
- Bennett College In Atlanta For Accreditation Appeal Hearing (2/18/2019)
- An Uncertain Future For Bennett College (1/30/2019)
- Bennett College Receives $1 Million In Donations (1/25/2019)
- Bennett College Embarks On Campaign To Save School (12/26/2018)
- Saint Augustine's University Retains Accreditation, But Not Bennett College (12/11/2018)
WFMY News 2
- Bennett College Past Present and Future (2/17/2019)
- $8.2 Million: Bennett College Shatters Fundraising Goal (2/4/2019)
- Donations Pour In For Bennett College As February 1 Deadline Nears (1/30/2019)
- Bennett College's Last Push To Raise $5 Million Dollars (1/30/2019)
- One Quarter At A Time | Erwin Montessori Students Help Raise Money For Bennett College (1/29/2019)
- Former State NAACP President Challenges Celeb's, Others To Donate To Bennett College (1/26/2019)
- Surprise Donors For Bennett College (1/24/2019)
- Bennett College Gets Massive $500,000 Donation From Papa John's CEO (1/24/2019)
- Greensboro Mayor Speaks On Bennett College (1/21/2019)
- 'We Get To Do This' | Mt. Zion Baptist Church Donates $40K To Bennett College (1/20/2019)
- Crowd Funding Aims To Keep Bennett College Open (1/9/2019)
- Bennett College Seeks To Raise 5 Million Dollars To Keep School Open (12/13/2018)
NPR
- Facing Loss Of Accreditation Over Finances, Women's HBCU Raises Millions (2/17/2019)
- Bennett College Needs To Raise $5 Million Or It May Lose Accreditation (1/3/2019)
BBC News
Florida Courier
- HBCU Raises Enough Money to Keep Accreditation (2/17/2019)
Facing South
- Bennett College's crisis underscores accreditation inequities (2/15/2019)
- Why saving Bennett College matters (12/21/2018)
Mother Jones
San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
The Louisiana Weekly
- HBCU students rally to save Bennett College (2/11/2019)
Wall Street Journal
Winston-Salem Journal
- As Bennett College raises money, a date with accreditation appeals panel awaits (2/8/2019)
- Bennett College's final tally: $8.2 million, well past its goal (2/4/2019)
- Standing with Bennett: Embattled Greensboro college attracts nationwide attention – and money (1/7/2019)
The Black Detour
Seattle Medium
The Middle Market
The Root
- Bennett College President Gives Heartwarming Thanks After Donors Give $8.2 Million to Save School (2/8/2019)
- Papa John's Proves All Money Ain't Good Money with $500k Donation to HBCU Bennett College (1/26/2019)
Richmond Free Press
- Bennett College meets fundraising goal (2/8/2019)
University Business
Triad City Beat
The Voice Online (UK)
Atlanta Black Star
HBCU Digest
- Digest After Dark - Did Y'all Really Just Save Bennett College? (2/6/2019)
- A Sister's Plea - The Immortal Case for Bennett College (2/1/2019)
- Is Papa John’s $500K Gift to Bennett a New Day for HBCU Philanthropy? Or the Same Old Story of Missed Opportunity? (1/24/2019)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Donates $31,000 to Bennett (1/21/2019)
- LISTEN: Digest After Dark – Ya’ll Trying to Save Bennett? (12/17/2018)
- The Fight For Bennett Challenges All of Us To Do Better For Black Women (12/11/2018)
Workers World
- Black History Month: ‘Stayed on freedom’ (2/6/2019)
The Black Youth Project
Ebony
- Bennett College Surpasses $5 Million Goal in Accreditation Fight (2/5/2019)
- HBCU Campus Queens & Kings Show Support for Bennett College (1/22/2019)
- Celebs & Alumnae Fight to Save Bennett College; HBCU Faces Closure (1/3/2019)
TV One
The Washington Informer
- Bennett College Fundraiser Exceeds $5M Goal (2/5/2019)
New York Times
- North Carolina Women's College Surpasses Fundraising Goal (2/4/2019)
- Papa John's to Donate $500,000 to Historically Black College (1/25/2019)
NBC News
- Bennett College surpasses $5M fundraising goal of staying open (2/4/2019)
- Celebs, alumnae fight to save Bennett College (12/30/2018)
Essence
- Bennett College Takes Huge Step Towards Keeping Accreditation (2/4/2019)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Is Gifting HBCUs $1.6M In Endowments During Black History Month (1/31/2019)
- Brothers Jussie Smollett And Jake Smollett Join The Fight To Save All-Women's HBCU Bennett College (12/24/2018)
ESPN: The Undefeated
- Bennett College raises more than $8 million, now set for accreditation hearing (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College on the verge of losing accreditation (12/14/2018)
Spectrum News
- Bennett College Successfully Raises Money to Keep Accreditation (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College Works to Raise Money or Lose Accreditation (1/3/2019)
88.5 WFDD
- Bennett College Exceeds Fundraising Goal In Effort To Save Accreditation (2/4/2019)
- Reverend William Barber Lends Support To Bennett College (1/28/2019)
- Bennett College President: 'We Will Raise The Money' Needed (1/17/2019)
- Bennett College Faces Loss Of Accreditation (12/12/2018)
The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Bennett College Raised $8.2 Million (and Counting) to Save Its Accreditation, Exceeding Its Goal (2/4/2019)
- For Alumnae, the Fight to Keep Bennett College Open Is a Fight for Black Women in Academe (1/16/2019)
WSOC
- North Carolina historically black women's college surpasses fundraising goal (2/4/2019)
- Papa John's to donate $500,000 to historically black North Carolina college (1/24/2019)
The News & Observer
- After a fundraising blitz, Bennett College hits a major milestone in its battle for survival (2/4/2019)
- After ‘Empire’ actor’s alleged assault, his upset fans are coming to the aid of NC college (1/30/2019)
- As the Silent Sam debate rages on at UNC, donors want their say (12/19/2018)
WITN Channel 7
Inside Higher Ed
- Bennett Exceeds Key Fund-Raising Goal (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College in Line to Lose Accreditation (12/12/2018)
Watch The Yard
- Bennett College Just Announced That It Has Met Its Fundraising Goal and Raised $8.2 Million To Stay Accredited (2/4/2019)
- Bennett Belles! Notable Alumnae of Bennett College Who Changed The World (1/18/2019)
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Bennett College Raises $8.2M, Looks to Move Forward (2/4/2019)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Donates $31K to Bennett College (1/21/2019)
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
The Charlotte Post
- Bennett College beats $5 million fundraising goal with a flourish $8.2 million in gifts for accreditation appeal (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College's last-gasp drive for accreditation (1/30/2019)
Education Dive
The Atlantic
Black America Web
- Bennett College Will Close If They Don’t Raise $5M (1/31/2019)
- Roland Martin: Help Bennett College Keep their Doors Open (12/17/2018)
New Orleans Tribune
1A
WAMU 88.5
The Charleston Chronicle
American Urban Radio Networks
- Bennett College President Speaks With April Ryan (1/30/2019)
Martinsville Bulletin
WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source
- Bennett College Officials Raise $8.2 Million, Exceed Fundraising Goal (2/4/2019)
- Bennett College Still $2 Million Short Of Money Needed To Restore Accreditation (1/29/2019)
- Bennett College Officials Get Major Donations To Help In Accreditation Effort (1/27/2019)
- 2 Organizations Donate To Bennett, Bringing College Closer To Goal (1/24/2019)
- Bennett College's Accreditation Heavily Dependent On $5 Million Fundraising Campaign (1/24/2019)
- Bennett College on the verge of closing, former President says broad standards are to blame (12/13/2018)
- JCSU Retains Accreditation, Bennett College May Not (12/12/2018)
Black Press USA
- Donors Attempt to Save Bennett College by Friday’s Deadline (1/29/2019)
- Will You Join the Crusade for Bennett? (12/20/2018)
- Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole states ‘The Time Is Now’ (12/19/2018)
Vibe
Blavity
- Alpha Phi Alpha Pledges $31,000 To Keep Women's HBCU Bennett College Open (1/25/2019)
- Jussie and Jake Smollett Join Forces In Fight To Save All-Women's HBCU Bennett College (12/26/2018)
- HBCU Bennett College Could Close If It Can't Raise $5 Million By February (12/24/2018)
Black Enterprise
- Papa John’s Donates Half a Million to Bennett College (1/25/2019)
- If Bennett College Loses Accreditation, a Door Shuts on Black Women’s History (12/13/2018)
Papa John's
- How Papa John’s Is Standing With Bennett College (1/24/2019)
The Charlotte Observer
WKYT
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show
- Papa John’s Stands With Bennett College (1/24/2019)
Triad Business Journal
- Papa John's donates $500,000 to Bennett College (1/24/2019)
Louisville Business First
The Shade Room
- Papa John’s Donates $500,000 To Help Keep Bennett College Open (1/24/2019)
- The HBCU Community, Bennett College Alumni & Celebrities Are Rallying To Keep The School Open (1/3/2019)
Qcity Metro
- Bennett College set to announce ‘major gift’ in bid to stay open (1/24/2019)
- Bennett College receives more than $70,000 in donations as Feb. 1 deadline approaches (1/21/2019)
Winston-Salem Chronicle
- Fraternity donates to Bennett College (1/24/2019)
Her Campus
- Losing one of our sister HBCUs: Bennett College (1/19/2019)
Erica Campbell: Get Up! Mornings
- Dr. Jamal Bryant Speaks About The Importance Of Helping Bennett College & How Morehouse College Helped Him (1/14/2019)
- Jussie Smollett Fights To Save Bennett College From Losing Accreditation (12/29/2019)
HBCU Pulse
- Miss Bennett Brooke Kane’s Email to Ebony Magazine, Charges Them To Support Bennett College (1/13/2019)
Times Higher Education
Huffington Post
Very Smart Brothas
UNCF
- UNCF Stands with Bennett College (12/13/2018)
Yes! Weekly
- Foundations should rescue Bennett (12/19/2018)
The Times News
US News & World Report
Rollingout
- Tough times for HBCUs; accreditation in jeopardy (12/13/2018)
Atlanta Daily World
- Bennett College Faces the Loss of its Accreditation (12/13/2018)
Associated Press:
Charleston Chronicle
- Will You Join the Crusade for Bennett? (12/21/2018)