US Vice President addresses SC State students at convocation event
On National Voter Registration Day, she urged all the students to exercise their right to vote.
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FBI launches mentor program, teams up with local HBCU’s
The FBI Columbia field office is teaming up with six local HBCU’s to launch its first ever mentoring program. Mentors will provide professional guidance to their selected students by meeting with them at least once a month for the rest of the fall semester. Mentees are expected to initiate discussions with their mentor, seek feedback for areas of development, set goals, and ask for guidance regarding professional growth.
Benedict College’s Environmental Engineering program receives accreditation
Benedict College has become the 1st HBCU in South Carolina to receive accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program. Clemson University is the only other school in the state to have this accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program.
MEMORIAL BRUNCH: Congressman Jim Clyburn continues legacy of late wife with new fundraiser at annual golf tournament
Monday’s renaming of the luncheon to the Dr. Emily Clyburn Memorial Brunch coincided with the kickoff of the Clyburn Foundations fundraiser in collaboration with the eight HBCUs in South Carolina.
HBCU college fair works to recruit SC students at Richland County event
“You’re not a number. Your professors are there for you. The opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities is very important,” said Phyllis Thompson, NACDRAO executive secretary.
First African American Poet Laureate of Charleston to speak at Benedict Honors Program induction
Next Tuesday, the first African American Poet Laureate of Charleston will be the keynote speaker of the Induction of Scholars into the Benedict College Honors Program.
Governor McMaster dedicates new holiday honoring the state’s HBCUs
The governor was joined by presidents of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the ceremonial bill signing at the Statehouse today.
Benedict College one of 15 HBCU’s awarded grant from the Propel Center
Benedict College is one of 15 HBCU’s selected to receive a big grant. The Propel Center selected 15 institutions total to receive a $3 million grant collectively.
SCSU graduates anticipate President Joe Biden’s visit, receiving diplomas
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — President Joe Biden will be in the Palmetto State on Friday. He will speaking to South Carolina State graduates at its commencement ceremony at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center at 1o in the morning. As excited as campus staff is about the event, the students are also buzzing with anticipation for many reasons. Friday is a big day…
HBCU BAND PERFORMANCE: Fairfield County school program inspires kids to further education
Principal Brunson says Fairfield has its fair share of talented musicians. Students only have to look at the bands on display Friday as proof they can be in a college band as well.
