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Honoring Our Legacy.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a century, Bennett College has stood as a beacon of leadership, education, and empowerment for Black women. From its founding in 1873 and its transformation into a women\u2019s college in 1926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leading Boldly Into the Centennial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Interim President\u00a0Dr. Teresa Hardee<\/strong>\u00a0is leading boldly into Bennett College\u2019s Centennial year with a personal gift of\u00a0$19,260<\/strong>\u2014an amount that honors 1926, the year Bennett became a college for women, and looks ahead to\u00a02026<\/strong>, the Centennial moment that will define the institution\u2019s next century.

Dr. Hardee\u2019s gift carries deep symbolism: $19,260 reflects both our past and our Centennial future, but its significance extends further. It represents her belief in Bennett\u2019s mission and the extraordinary potential of its students.<\/strong>

Join Dr. Hardee. Lead boldly into the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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100 Years of Excellence: Celebrating the Centennial of Bennett College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Golden Giving Belles<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Class of 1976 celebrated its 50th Reunion during Centennial Alumnae Weekend by exceeding its fundraising goal and contributing $50,432.80<\/strong> in support of Bennett College.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Covid delayed their return, but not their Love for Bennett<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Class of 1970 returned to Bennett College during the Centennial Commencement Celebration and, through their generosity and commitment, contributed $37,602.96<\/strong> to support future generations of Bennett women.<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Small in Number, Mighty in Impact<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Class of 1971 returned to Bennett College during the Centennial Celebration and, through their generosity and dedication, contributed $26,028.66<\/strong> in support of the College.<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bennett College Alumnae Announce Nearly $500,000 in Support During Centennial Alumnae Weekend<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
During the Centennial Alumnae Donor Luncheon held on May 16 following Bennett College\u2019s 2026 Commencement Ceremony, alumnae collectively announced nearly $500,000 in gifts<\/strong> to support the College\u2019s mission of educating and empowering women. <\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A<\/strong> Century of Strength. <\/strong>
A Bold Future<\/strong>. <\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Centennial Fund honors Bennett College\u2019s legacy by investing in the women who will shape the next 100 years. Your support fuels student opportunity, academic innovation, and institutional strength.<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nInvest in the CENTENNIAL FUND<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Bennett College was a transformative experience for me. It wasn\u2019t just about academics; it was about building sisterhood, fostering leadership, and preparing us to make a difference in the world.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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At the heart of Bennett College\u2019s Centennial Celebration is its identity as a vibrant, women’s institution with a legacy of empowering generations of women through community, courage, and purpose.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For 100 years, Bennett has stood as a place of rigorous education and intellectual growth, nurturing scholars who embrace knowledge with curiosity, resilience, and vision.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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From campus to community and around the globe, Bennett prepares women to lead with confidence, integrity, and impact in every sphere of life.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Your Legacy at Work: <\/strong>
Developing Women Leaders <\/strong>
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Leadership at Bennett is cultivated with intention. Across majors, students develop critical thinking, ethical judgment, communication skills, and resilience\u2014preparing them to lead in complex, evolving fields. Donor investment deepens these experiences and broadens their impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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