BENNETT COLLEGE ALUMNAE
of
Durham, N. C.
P. O. Box 52663, Durham, North Carolina 27717-2663
Bennett College
Celebrating 100 Years as a Women College, 2026!
1926-2026
BENNETT COLLEGE ALUMNAE
of
Durham, N. C.
P. O. Box 52663, Durham, North Carolina 27717-2663
Bennett College
Celebrating 100 years as a Women's College
1926-2026
Celebrating 150 Years, 2023-2024!

2026 Honoree Host & Producer, North Carolina Weekend; Executive Producer, Black Forum; PBS North Carolina (photo: Chris M. Rogers

2026 Honoree VP for Research Integration & Implementation Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center Thurgood Marshall College Fund


2026 Honoree Host & Producer, North Carolina Weekend; Executive Producer, Black Forum; PBS North Carolina (photo: Chris M. Rogers
Reinvent Yourself:
Join the Durham Alumnae!
Experience the Rewards!
57 Years 1969-2026
*Beautiful Bennett College is located in Greensboro, N. C.*
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Purpose of Alumnae of Durham
To organize graduates and former students who reside in a city or close proximity into a unified body of Bennett College graduates. All graduates or former students are welcomed!
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Bennett College Alumnae of Durham Goals
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Build the Sisterhood
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Provide annual donation to Bennett College
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Increase participation
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Partner with the college
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Increase membership 10% annually
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Provide support for Alumnae
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Continue to improve communications
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The Bennett College Alumnae of Durham is Active and needs you!
The Durham Alumnae sponsor an annual White Breakfast, a Valentine's Day challenge, Back To Campus events for new and returning students, College pantry collection, a community charitable event, lunch/dinner membership event and a biannual yard sale.
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2026 Durham Alumnae Honorees
Mrs. Deborah Holt Noel
Host & Proceducer-North Carolina Weekend
Executive Producer-Black Forum
PBS North Carolina
Paquita M. Yarborough, Ed.D.
Vice-President for Research Integration & Implementation
Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Ms. Anissa C. McLendon
Community & Justice Activist
Durham Alumnae Phenomenal Woman
Ms. Sandra Jones Murphy '74
Retired Program Coordinator
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
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Meetings & Location:
(location may change due to availability)
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Second Saturday of the month
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10 a. m.
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Virtual Meetings until further notice
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In-Person: Southwest Library 3605 Shannon Rd. Durham, N. C. 27707
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Contact: Jacqueline B. Anderson, President (919) 308-6962
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Email: durhamchapter2019@gmail.com
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Annual Events
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White Breakfast
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Valentine's Day Basket Raffle
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Student Back To Campus Events
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Belles Evening Out
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A visit to local churches