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A Legacy Built Year by Year

Moments That Shaped a Century

Over the past 100 years, Bennett College has been home to groundbreaking moments, powerful voices, and transformative leadership. These highlights reflect the heart of our institution—resilience, progress, and purpose.
Dr. Teresa Hardee
Announces Centennial
$19,260 Gift
“Through this gift, I am establishing The Charlesena Hardee Impact Fund.
This fund is dedicated to ensuring that every Bennett student has the resources needed to thrive academically, personally, and professionally—creating Success Without Barriers through scholarships, gap funding, and essential support that elevates the Bennett experience.
A Century of Strength.
A Bold Future.
The Centennial Fund honors Bennett College’s legacy by investing in the women who will shape the next 100 years. Your support fuels student opportunity, academic innovation, and institutional strength.
Invest in the CENTENNIAL FUND

Dr. Teresa Hardee
Announces Centennial

$19,260 Gift

A Century of Impact. One Milestone at a Time.

Our Rich History

From its founding roots to a legacy of leadership in civil rights, education, and women’s empowerment, Bennett College’s history is filled with powerful stories and pivotal moments. This Centennial invites you to look back, reflect, and discover how Bennett became a symbol of excellence and progress for generations of Black women.

2026 Centennial Events

Voices of a Century. Stories That Inspire.

  • Kiyona Brewster ’01

    Kiyona Brewster joined the Centre College faculty as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in 2017. Her teaching and research interests include race and ethnicity, gender, qualitative methods, family studies, and religion.
  • Cassandra Jones Havard ’78

    Cassandra Jones Havard joined South Carolina Law as a professor of law in Fall 2022 after serving on the faculties of the Temple University Beasley School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law.
  • Debra Clark Jones ’84

    Debra Clark Jones ’84 serves as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Institutional Advancement at Bennett College.

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Whether you’re a proud alumna, current student, supporter, or friend, this Centennial is your celebration too. From exclusive events and service initiatives to storytelling campaigns and fundraising efforts, there are countless ways to get involved.

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