The Benjamin Network

03/01/2026

02/27/2026

The Benjamin Network Board wishes everyone safe travels to the mountain and can’t wait to see you soon 💜

We can’t think of a better way to round out Black History Month! Let’s have a ball this weekend!!!

Board Members:
Curtis Johnson, C’14
Jessica Hardy, C’06
Brittany Macon, C’14
BJ Shelton, C’76
Natychia Redmond, C’99
Miriam Pate, C’11
Lakeisha Phillips, C’22

02/26/2026

We’re ONE DAY away from Benjamin Network Weekend! We’re excited to announce that Nicky Campbell, C’99, will be welcoming you all back to the mountain on Saturday afternoon!
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Nicky Campbell was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She came to the U.S. as a Desmond Tutu Scholar. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Sewanee and an M.P.S. from the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas. She has spent more than two decades working in higher education and local and international community development. Campbell currently serves as the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students at Sewanee. She has previously held numerous positions at Sewanee, including Assistant Director of Admission, Director of Residential Life, Director of Community Development in a joint position between the Office of Civic Engagement and the South Cumberland Community Fund, Assistant Vice President of Government and Strategic Partnerships, and, most recently, Chief of Staff for Sewanee’s Vice-Chancellor and President.

02/24/2026

We’re excited to announce this year’s Benjamin Network Weekend keynote speaker, Dr. Renia Dotson (C’88)!
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Dr. Renia Dotson, C’88, serves as Chair of the Board of Regents at the University of the South, where she helps guide institutional strategy, governance, and long-term stewardship. A committed advocate for representation, equity, and the flourishing of Black students and alumni, she brings both professional expertise and personal dedication to strengthening the Sewanee community. Her work reflects a deep belief in legacy, leadership, and creating pathways that honor those who came before while empowering those who follow.

01/27/2026

🚨Registration for the 5th Annual Benjamin Network Weekend is LIVE! 🚨

We’re hitting the 5-year milestone, so you know it’s time to run. it. back!

Grab your people and get ready for a weekend on the mountain you won’t forget 💜

05/28/2025

Join us on the Benjamin Network Board! We are looking to fill 3 At-Large Board positions this year! Submit an application by May 31 - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMl5i8AufvXsSeX4jxEz4c-cqAhNJ32PCmXVOZ-mhhmtobRg/viewform

05/21/2025

We gotta give a massive shoutout to Curtis Johnson, C’14, our fearless leader of The Benjamin Network, who just flexed that hard work and earned his Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Teachers College!

He’s turning dreams into degrees and leading the way for us all. Keep showing ‘em how it’s done!

04/26/2025

Join us for a virtual Happy Hour on Tuesday, April 29 ✊🏾5pm (cst) to learn more about the Benjamin Network, board consideration(current student & alumni) and upcoming events. Pre-register here - https://t.e2ma.net/click/ngxwwi/feaf7gu/3cxqmn and 🔗 in stories 👌🏾

03/03/2025

02/18/2025

Welcome back DJ IB JohnDoe to the mountain to keep us grooving at the Purple Carpet Gala Saturday night. Have you registered? 🔗 https://new.sewanee.edu/alumni/benjamin-network/

DJ IB JohnDoe first came to the mountain in 2016 and has made it home ever since. A graduate of the Univ. of Tennessee and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He currently resides in Memphis, TN where he is a resident DJ for some of Memphis’ hottest nightclubs and events nationwide. DOE serves as a radio mixshow DJ for HOT 107.1 (Memphis) and Streetz 99.3.

02/10/2025

has a few rooms left for The Benjamin Network Weekend, but space is running out!! Once you register for the weekend, you will get the 🔗 for the room block! REGISTER TODAY 💜