Benedict College

06/02/2026

🐯 GOLD looks good on us… but we’re not done yet! 💛🏆

Tiger Nation, it’s time to show up and show out once again! Benedict College has officially been nominated for The State’s Best College, and we need our incredible alumni, friends, supporters, students, and Tiger family to help us bring home another WIN! 🎉

Last year, Benedict College proudly earned GOLD as the 2025 first-place winner — and now, we’re ready to defend the title! 🏆✨

🗳️ Voting starts CONTINUES TODAY through Friday, June 19!

Here’s how YOU can help:
✅ Vote ONCE A DAY
✅ Share with family and friends
✅ Encourage fellow Tigers and supporters to join the movement

Every single vote matters — and with your daily support, we can once again prove why Benedict College is truly The State’s Best!

Let’s rally together and make our Tiger pride impossible to ignore. Vote daily. Share widely. Win together! 🐅💛

Click here to vote in the Education/College section:
https://www.votethestate.com/

06/02/2026

The Benedict College Police Department is proud to host the 2026 South Carolina Association of Law Enforcement Explorers (SCALE) Conference, July 19–25, 2026, at Benedict College.

We look forward to welcoming Explorers, advisors, and agencies from across South Carolina, as well as Explorer Posts from outside the state.

Any Explorer Post with questions or inquiries is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Sherman. Contact information is provided on the attached flyer.

We look forward to seeing everyone in July 2026!
Benedict College

06/02/2026

Benedict College is pleased to announce the appointment of distinguished attorney and corporate executive Jim Stuckey to its Board of Trustees. With an accomplished career spanning corporate law, public service, and executive leadership, Stuckey brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to the College as it continues to strengthen its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and transformational leadership.

Read the press release: https://benedict.edu/benedict-college-welcomes-accomplished-legal-and-corporate-executive-jim-stuckey-to-board-of-trustees/

06/01/2026

🐯✨ The State’s BEST is BACK — and so are we! ✨🐯

Voting for The State’s Best officially begins TODAY! 🎉

Benedict College has once again been nominated for The State’s Best College, and with the strength of our Tiger family behind us, we’re ready to bring home another victory!

In 2025, the BC Tigers proudly earned GOLD as the first-place winners 🏆💛 — and now, WE’RE BACK and ready to do it again!

🗳️ Voting is NOW OPEN and runs through Friday, June 19!

Here’s the challenge, Tigers, alumni, supporters, and friends: we need just ONE vote a day from YOU! That’s right — one daily vote from TODAY through June 19 can help Benedict College reclaim the top spot as The State’s Best College.

Let’s show everyone why Benedict College continues to lead with excellence, pride, and Tiger spirit. Vote daily. Share widely. Rally the Tiger Nation! 🐅💜💛

Click here to vote in the Education/College section:
https://www.votethestate.com/

05/30/2026

🌉 Your bridge to success begins this summer!

Incoming Benedict College School of Science & Engineering freshmen are invited to join STRIPE Summer Bridge, a residential summer bridge program designed to help students strengthen STEM skills, build community, and begin college prepared and confident.

Participants will gain academic and life skills, move in early, connect with peers, and earn a $1,000 stipend for books and materials.

📅 July 27 – August 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Benedict College | Columbia, SC

Apply today at apply.benedict.edu/register/STRIPE
Questions? Email [email protected]

05/28/2026

🐯✨ The State’s BEST is BACK — and so are we! ✨🐯

is officially back in the running! Benedict College has once again been nominated for The State’s Best College, and we’re ready to bring home another victory with the power of our Tiger family behind us.

In 2025, the BC Tigers proudly took home Gold as the first-place winners — and now, WE ARE BACK!!! 🏆💛

🗳️ Voting begins Monday, June 1 and runs through Friday, June 19.

Here’s the challenge, Tigers, alumni, supporters, and friends: all we need is ONE vote a day from YOU! That’s right — one vote every day from June 1 through June 19 can help Benedict College reclaim the top spot as the State’s Best.

Let’s show everyone why Benedict College continues to lead with excellence, pride, and Tiger spirit. Vote daily. Share widely. Let’s do it again! 🐅💙💛

05/28/2026

Leadership in action! 🎓✨ Benedict College proudly celebrates our student leaders for representing the Tiger family at the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP) Student Leadership Institute (SLI) — an intensive, interactive, and stimulating program designed to empower newly elected HBCU student leaders committed to uplifting their organizations and universities.

We proudly recognize the following student leaders for their participation (pictured left to right):

🐯 Phumosny Gauthier – 13th Mister Benedict College Elect
🐯 Antwonette Pendergrass – 84th Miss Benedict College Elect
🐯 Carlisa Wright – Student Programming Council Vice President
🐯 Ava Jenkins – Student Programming Council Vice President
🐯 Essence Enoch – SGA Business Manager Elect
🐯 Da'Jhaniya Mosley – SGA Vice President Elect

Your commitment to leadership, service, and excellence reflects the very best of Benedict College. We look forward to the impact you will continue to make as you bring back valuable knowledge and inspiration to uplift our campus community. 💜💛

05/28/2026

We are still celebrating the Benedict College Class of 2026! 💜💛🎓

Congratulations to Jamesha Singleton, Carleese Black, and Silas Pressley as they prepare to take their next steps in graduate studies and continue building on the excellence they developed at Benedict College.

From Public Health to Sport Management, our graduates are moving forward with purpose, passion, and Tiger pride. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 🐯

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Congratulations once again to the outstanding Benedict College Class of 2026! 🎓 The wait is over — your official graduate photos are now available.

We also proudly congratulate our 2026 honorary degree recipients, Dr. Daryl A. Graham, Senior Vice President of Engagement and HBCU Initiative at Strada Education Foundation, and Dr. Marlene McClerklin, distinguished Class of 1963 alumna and lifelong educator, for their extraordinary achievements and inspiring impact.

Additionally, we are honored to recognize Distinguished Trustee Award recipient Dr. Tyrone Adam Burroughs for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service to the Benedict College Board of Trustees.

Relive the excitement and celebration of Commencement 2026 by viewing the graduate photos and full highlight gallery today!

Commencement 2026 Highlight Gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUFPF
Graduate Photo Gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUy2s