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President Artis will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to moderate the opening session, Leaders of Change and Innovation Across Africa, as part of the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) 79th Annual Study Abroad Conference, which will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2027. The opening plenary convenes students, university, industry, government, and community leaders from across Africa to examine how demographic, economic, and cultural transformation is already reshaping education, work, and civic life. Together, these voices show that meaningful change does not happen in silos; it emerges where education, opportunity, community, and partnership intersect. The plenary underscores the region’s global significance and challenges international education leaders to adapt their strategies to prepare students for emerging realities Read the full Press Release: benedict.edu/benedict-colleg…

🌍💜 Benedict College Tiger Selected for Global Peace Summit! 💛🐅 Benedict College is proud to celebrate sophomore Tyrese Bunch, a Criminal Justice Administration major from Nassau, Bahamas, who has been selected to represent the College as a United Nations delegate at the Global Peace Summit Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Bringing together international delegates and young leaders, the summit will focus on advancing peace, empathy, collaboration and humanitarianism while fostering diplomatic skills and global connections. Join us in congratulating Tyrese on this outstanding achievement as he represents Benedict College and Tiger Nation on the global stage! 🌎👏 🔗 Read the full press release to learn more about this exciting opportunity! benedict.edu/benedict-colleg… #BenedictCollege #TigerPride #GlobalPeaceSummit #StudentAchievement #GlobalLeadership #HBCUPride #TigerNation

Benedict College in the Spotlight! 📺💜💛 The road to Election Day brought an important conversation to the campus of Benedict College! WACH FOX 57 captures highlights from Thursday’s Fireside Chat featuring Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, gubernatorial candidate Johnson, and State Treasurer candidate Vincent Coe. The engaging conversation gave students an opportunity to ask questions, voice their perspectives, and hear directly from the candidates on issues that matter most, including education, affordability, and the future of South Carolina. Watch the WACH FOX 57 report for a closer look at this timely exchange and how Benedict College students are engaging in the conversations shaping our state and nation. Video: WACH57 #BenedictCollege #TigerNation #StudentVoices #CivicEngagement #WACHFOX57 #TheBESTofBC

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 ☀️ THE 38TH ANNUAL HARAMBEE FESTIVAL IS ON THE HORIZON! ☀️ Get ready for a day filled with culture, community, music, food, family fun, and unforgettable memories! 💜💛 Join Benedict College and the Columbia community for the 38th Annual Harambee Festival — a beloved tradition celebrating the spirit, unity, and vibrant culture that bring us together! 🏆 VOTED COLUMBIA’S BEST NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL! 📅 Saturday, April 17, 2027 📍 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium ⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience the energy, excitement, and community pride that make Harambee a Columbia favorite! From the sounds and flavors to the fellowship and fun, there’s something for everyone! ✨ One community. One celebration. One unforgettable day! 📣 Mark your calendars and spread the word! We’ll see you at Harambee 2027! #Harambee2027 #HarambeeFestival #ColumbiasBEST #BenedictCollege #CommunityCelebration #SaveTheDate #TigerNation 💜💛

🎤AUDACITY TO DREAM, LAUGHTER INCLUDED! 💜💛 The Benedict College Tiger family knows how to celebrate in style! Our very own Howie Bell, award-winning actor and comedian and proud Class of 1997 alumnus, brought his signature humor and infectious energy to the Audacity to Dream Alumni Banquet! From celebrating Classes in Reunion to sharing unforgettable laughs, it was a night of Tiger pride, cherished memories, and the joy of reconnecting with the Benedict family. 🐯💜💛 Because at Benedict College, we don’t just dare to dream—we celebrate the journey together! View more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8okz #BenedictCollege #AudacityToDream #TigerPride #Homecoming2026 #ClassesInReunion #TheBESTofBC #TigerNation

💜💛 Each year during Homecoming Week, President Roslyn Clark Artis welcomes Benedict College’s top donors to the President’s Reception to personally express her heartfelt gratitude for their generosity and unwavering support. Their commitment makes a lasting impact on the College’s mission and helps create meaningful opportunities for our students. 📸 Here are a few special moments from this year’s President’s Reception as we celebrate the generous supporters who help keep the Benedict College legacy thriving! View the photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8ofS #BenedictCollege #BCHomecoming2026 #TigerNation #PurpleAndGold #ThankYou

💜💛 HOMEcoming is a time to celebrate, reconnect, and give THANKS! 🐯 Homecoming provides the perfect opportunity for Benedict College to express our heartfelt gratitude to the alumni who continue to go above and beyond in support of their beloved alma mater. Your generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment help move the College forward and strengthen the legacy of our Tiger Nation! 📸 Take a look at some special moments from an afternoon of appreciation at the 2026 Alumni Leadership Awards and State of the College Luncheon, where we celebrated the outstanding individuals who continue to make a difference for Benedict College. THANK YOU for all you do to keep the purple and gold shining bright! 💜💛🐯 Visit the photo gallery to view more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD84Y2 #BCHomecoming2026 #BenedictCollege #TigerNation #ForeverABenedictTiger #PurpleAndGold

🎬💜💛 BENEDICT COLLEGE IS OUR HILLMAN COLLEGE — AND WE HAVE THE CONNECTIONS TO PROVE IT! 🐯✨ Talk about a full-circle moment! Benedict College’s own Sanford Greene is bringing his artistic magic to the set of Netflix’s highly anticipated A Different World reboot! The Benedict College alum and faculty member is a veteran of the comic book industry. Greene is one of the creative forces behind Bitter Root, the colorful, action-packed graphic novel series celebrated for its powerful storytelling and Black heroes. His extraordinary illustrations have graced the pages of Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image Comics and more. Now, Greene’s artistry, along with our Benedict students' The Wonders of an HBCU comic book, are stepping off the pages and onto the walls and desks of one of television’s most beloved college worlds 🎨📚 Who says you have to attend Hillman College to leave your mark on A Different World? At Benedict College, our Tigers are making connections, creating culture, and leaving their fingerprints on the world! 💜🏆💛 #BenedictCollege #OurHillmanCollege #ADifferentWorld #SanfordGreene #BitterRoot #HBCUPride #TigerNation #TheBESTofBC🐯🔥

HONORING HISTORY. INSPIRING MINDS. CONTINUING THE LEGACY. 💜💛 Eighty years after Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois delivered his historic “Behold the Land” address at Antisdel Chapel, college students are invited to return to that very space for a special Mindful Moments commemoration. Join Benedict College and the Center for Civil Rights History and Research on Tuesday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a powerful reflection on Du Bois’ enduring words and their relevance today. The program will feature a short video of Benedict College, University of South Carolina, and other HBCU students reciting the historic address, followed by a conversation exploring its history, significance, and lasting impact. Eight decades later, the message lives on. Join us as we reflect on the past, engage the present, and inspire the future. ✊🏾📚

SAVE THE DATE! | BENEDICT COLLEGE CHARTER DAY 2026 💜💛 Where the Golden Sunshine Falls! ✨ Join us as Benedict College celebrates its rich history, enduring legacy, and commitment to excellence at the 2026 Charter Day Scholarship Awards Dinner! 📅 Friday, November 20, 2026 Mark your calendars for an unforgettable celebration of scholarship, achievement, and the BEST of Benedict College! More details coming soon! 💜💛 The BEST is yet to come! #BenedictCollege #CharterDay2026 #TheBESTofBC #WhereTheGoldenSunshineFalls #ScholarshipAndExcellence #BenedictCollegePride #SaveTheDate

💜💛 The BEST of BC is RISING! 🐯✨ Excellence. Innovation. Transformation. The story of Benedict College continues to reach new heights! We are proud to unveil The President’s Annual Report 2025–2026: The BEST of BC Rising! This year's report celebrates our remarkable achievements, transformative milestones, student success, and the collective impact of the Benedict College community. 📖 The digital edition is NOW AVAILABLE! Explore the stories, accomplishments, and defining moments that showcase why The BEST is at BC! 🔗 benedict.edu/annual-report #TheBESTofBC #TheBESTofBCRising #BenedictCollege #TigerPride #BenedictExcellence #TransformationInMotion #HBCUExcellence

Benedict Inducts Seven, Championship Softball Team, Into Hall Of Fame Seven outstanding individuals and a championship team were inducted into the Benedict College Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday evening at the DoubleTree Hotel. The Class of 2026 includes three inductees for outstanding meritorious service to Benedict athletics, two record-setting track and field athletes, a three-sport star, the winningest coach in Benedict College history, and the 2004 SIAC champion women's softball team. This year's class is Raymond Corley (meritorious service); Leigh Hicks (track & field); Calleb Obumba (meritorious service); Jonnise Pierce (track & field); Gwendlyn Rouse (coach); Mildred Simmons (women's basketball); Tayna Youngblood (meritorious service); and the 2004 women's softball team. The eight new inductees brings the total number of members in the Benedict College Athletic Hall of Fame to 251. Read the press release: benedicttigers.com/news/2026…

🏛️💜 PRESERVING OUR HISTORY. PROTECTING OUR LEGACY. A piece of Benedict College history is getting a new lease on life! 🐯✨ A $750,000 grant from the National Park Service will help preserve and restore Morgan Hall, the oldest building on our campus. Built in 1895, this historic landmark has served generations of Tigers as the college president’s home, a dormitory, and academic and administrative offices. Now, through a three-year preservation project, Benedict College is investing in Morgan Hall’s future while protecting the rich history woven into its walls. 🎥 WATCH THE NEWS STORY! Click the link to learn how Benedict College is preserving this historic treasure for generations to come. wistv.com/2026/10/09/grant-h… Our history is our legacy. Our legacy is our future! 💜💛 Video: WISTV #BenedictCollege #MorganHall #PreservingOurLegacy #HistoricPreservation #NationalParkService #TigerPride #HBCUExcellence

🎤 Learn from the BEST! Benedict College is proud to welcome Shalanna L. Pirtle, Certified Mediator and Employment Attorney, as our featured speaker for the October 20th session of the Palmer’s Executive Speaker Series! The Palmer’s Executive Speaker Series brings influential business leaders to campus to share their journeys to success, leadership insights, and the challenges they’ve faced and overcome along the way. This program is presented in partnership with the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business & Entrepreneurship and The Burroughs Foundation. 💜💛 At Benedict College, we learn from the BEST to become the BEST! #TheBESTofBC #BenedictCollege #PalmersExecutiveSpeakerSeries #LearnFromTheBEST #LeadershipExcellence #BusinessLeadership #TigerPride

👑💜 ALL HAIL THE HOMECOMING ROYALTY! 💛👑 The crown is theirs! Benedict College proudly announces Sydney Alana Theirse as Miss Homecoming 2026 and Nizejuan Harris as Mister Homecoming 2026! 🎉🐯 Representing the Purple and Gold with Tiger pride, these outstanding students embody the spirit, excellence, and tradition that make Benedict College special. ✨ Meet Your Homecoming Royalty! 👑 Miss Homecoming 2026: Sydney Alana Theirse 📍 Summerville, South Carolina 🎨 Sophomore | Studio Art Major | Psychology Minor 👑 Mister Homecoming 2026: Nizejuan Harris 📍 Spartanburg, South Carolina 📚 Sophomore | Accounting Major Join us in celebrating our newly crowned royalty as they take their place in the unforgettable traditions of Benedict College Homecoming! Let the royal celebration begin! 💜💛 🐯 One College. One Family. One Royal Legacy.

✨👑 A ROYAL NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE AT BENEDICT COLLEGE! 💜💛 On October 8, Benedict College proudly celebrated the coronation of Ms. Antwonette Rose Pendergrass, the 84th Miss Benedict College, and Mr. Phumosny Gauthier, the 13th Mister Benedict College, alongside their distinguished Royal Court! 👑✨ An unforgettable evening of elegance, leadership, excellence, and Tiger pride marked the beginning of a remarkable reign for our newest royal family. As they proudly represent the Purple and Gold, we look forward to the impact they will make through service, scholarship, leadership, and a commitment to the legacy of Benedict College. Join us in congratulating our royal family as they embark on this exciting journey! Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! 🐯💜💛 #BenedictCollege #MisterAndMissBenedict #RoyalCourt #TigerPride #PurpleAndGold #TigerNation

🐯💜💛 Are You Attending Benedict College Homecoming 2026? As we prepare to celebrate Tiger Pride, reconnect with alumni, and make unforgettable memories, your safety is our priority! The Benedict College Police Department encourages all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors to take a moment to review the Homecoming 2026 Safety and Security Guidelines before joining the festivities. 🔗 Review the guidelines here: benedict.edu/benedict-colleg… 🚨 Emergency Contact: (803) 253-5400 Let's work together to make Homecoming 2026 a safe, enjoyable, and memorable celebration for the entire Tiger Family! 💛 Stay Safe. If you SEE something, SAY something. #BenedictCollege #BCHomecoming2026 #TigerPride #BenedictCollegePolice #HomecomingSafety #TheBESTofBC

👑✨ THE CROWN AWAITS! ✨👑 Tonight, October 8 at 7:30 p.m., Benedict College will welcome a new Mister and Miss Benedict College as Phumosny Gautier and Antwonette Rose Pendergrass officially begin their reign representing the Purple and Gold Family! 💜💛 📍 Little Theater Henry Ponder Fine Arts and Humanities Center 🕢 7:30 p.m. This year’s royal court holds special significance, as Phumosny Gautier makes history as the first international and Haitian Mister Benedict. 👑 Join us as we celebrate leadership, legacy, culture and excellence and officially crown the newest representatives of the Benedict College family! 👑💜💛 Congratulations, Mister and Miss Benedict College! The reign begins tonight! #MisterAndMissBenedictCollege #BenedictCollege #TigerNation #PurpleAndGold #RoyalCourt #HistoryInTheMaking #HaitianExcellence