Bennet College

Bennet College was founded by Albion Tourgee in 1873. It is a four year liberal arts college for women. It was first known as Bennet Seminary. It was chartered in 1889 and it's new name was Bennet College. Over 25 years ago it was reorganized and made into all women's college. It is one of the remaining four year liberal college for women. Some of the traditions are Charter Days, Big Sister, Little Sister, White Breakfast, Wearing Pearls and Senior Day. There have been over 10 principals at Bennet College. The first three were W.J Parker (1874-1877) and Edward O. Thayer (1877-1881) and Wilber F. Steele (1881-1889). their current principal is Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Bennet College now has 678 students.