New Bennett President Suzanne Walsh Optimistic Amid Crisis

Walsh’s work in the foundation world suggests she may be an impactful fundraiser, someone who Bennett — and most HBCUs can use right now. She comes to Bennett at a time when lingering accreditation and funding challenges continue to raise questions about the long-term stability at the historic college; and as some cautiously hope that the board’s new pick won’t join the trail of recent presidents who have cycled through without moving the school closer to being fiscally strong, in good standing and more competitive for the long haul.