Bennett College Board of Trustees Archives

27-Year-Old MTV Host Jamila Mustafa Makes History As Bennett College’s Youngest Commencement Speaker

Selena HillMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020

by Selena HillMay 28, 2020May 28, 20207068

In a true full-circle moment, the award-winning broadcast journalist and actress became Bennett College’s youngest commencement speaker in the HBCU’s 147-year history...

Education Leadership

Bennett College Names Suzanne Walsh as New President

Selena HillJune 28, 2019June 28, 2019

by Selena HillJune 28, 2019June 28, 20191568

Bennett College announced that Suzanne Walsh has been tapped to be its next president just days after Phyllis Worthy Dawkins abruptly stepped down....

Education

Bennett College Announces New Leader

Robin White GoodeJuly 13, 2017September 23, 2017

by Robin White GoodeJuly 13, 2017September 23, 2017547

The Bennett College Board of Trustees announced earlier this month the appointment of Phyllis Worthy Dawkins as Bennett College’s 18th president. Dawkins has been serving...