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Benedict College hires longtime HBCU coach to lead men’s basketball program

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Following the departure of former head coach Artis Maddox, the Benedict Tigers have announced their new leader for the men’s basketball program. Longtime HBCU coach Dannton Jackson has been tabbed as Benedict College’s next men’s basketball coach, marking his first career NCAA head coaching job. “I’m truly blessed and excited to be here at Benedict […]

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Malia Obama Teams Up with A’Ja Wilson and Benedict College in New Nike Ad Celebrating HBCU Culture

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Malia Obama is making waves in the director’s chair with her latest project—a bold and culturally rich Nike commercial spotlighting WNBA superstar A’Ja Wilson and her debut signature sneaker, the A’One, dropping May 6. But this isn’t just another sportswear ad—it’s a love letter to HBCUs, Columbia, South Carolina, and the Black family legacy rooted

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Last Call for Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications: Deadline Approaching

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As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson

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Benedict College Student Awarded $692K After Landlord’s Throws Out His Belongings

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In a striking legal victory, Ansel Postell, an honors student at Benedict College, was awarded $692,000 by a Richland County jury following an experience with his former landlord. The case arose when Postell returned to his Columbia apartment in July 2022 to find it emptied and his belongings given away despite having paid six months’

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HBCUs Experience Significant Enrollment Spikes for Fall 2024

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As the new academic year unfolds, multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities are experiencing remarkable enrollment increases. Here’s a look at the schools with enrollment growth for Fall 2024. Shaw University Leading the way is Shaw University, which has reported an impressive 36% rise in new student enrollment. This marks the university’s largest freshman class

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Here are the top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 3

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The two marquee HBCU football games on the Week 3 slate were the annual BoomBox Classic, featuring Jackson State and Southern, and the traditional Southern Heritage Classic, featuring Tennessee State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. However, given the number of other stellar performances on tap from other HBCU bands around the country, the band performances from the

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PepsiCo Launches “Taste of Tomorrow” Initiative to Boost Representation in STEM Fields

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PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation have announced the launch of the “Taste of Tomorrow” initiative, aimed at increasing Black representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Despite the rapid growth of STEM jobs, Black professionals currently represent only 9% of the workforce. To address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are investing

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Benedict College Extends President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis’s Contract

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On Wednesday, the Benedict College Board of Trustees announced the contract extension of Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, the college’s 14th and first female President and CEO, for an additional seven years through June 2031. This decision underscores the board’s confidence in her leadership and vision for the institution’s future. Since Dr. Artis joined Benedict College

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