.@BennettCollege, one of only two HBCUs for women in the nation, has a new accreditor after a two-year battle for its status.
With accreditation, Bennett's students remain eligible for federal Pell Grants and work-study.
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2/ On the campaign trail, President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris, soon-to-be the first HBCU grad in the White House, promised to make HBCU funding a priority through expanding Pell Grants and tripling funds to minority-serving institutions.https://bit.ly/36Box7X
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3/ Bennett’s struggles mirror the plight of many HBCUs, which have seen enrollments decline amid the soaring costs of higher education. Yet, HBCUs continue to produce nearly 30% of Black STEM graduates, and about half of Black teachers went to an HBCU.https://bit.ly/36Box7X
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4/4 For Bennett College, its struggle for its financial future has ended.
“This is a momentous day for the entire Bennett family and a major accomplishment for our institution,” President Suzanne Walsh said in a statement.
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