Statement on Bennett College’s Accreditation
Media Contact:
Monique Lenoir
UNCF Communications
202.810.0231
monique.lenoir@uncf.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 22, 2019)—UNCF (United Negro College Fund) continues to #StandWithBennett. We are working to understand the decision released by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as it relates to Bennett College’s accreditation. However, in the interim, we have unequivocal support for Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, president, students and the entire Bennett College community.
We look forward to sharing more information and our perspective in the near future.
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