Instagram story viewer> @bennettpres_sew> Tagged

Suzanne Walsh

@bennettpres_sew

1.7K

followers

504

following

President of @bennett_college, where we prepare women of color through a transformative liberal arts education to lead with purpose. 💙🔔

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

In the season of celebration, graduation, and transformation, I was thrilled to partner with @bennett_college to plan and host the "Belle Bash" for the President, students and staff of the college.💙🔔

Nothing says summer time like a good BBQ! So we transformed Bennett's ballroom into the ultimate party space. In addition to the food and DJ, I created personalized activity stations and interactive moments...

⭐️Belle Bash Bingo (HBCU edition)
⭐️Build-A-Belle (Bracelet) W/ custom bell charm
⭐️Belle Bar (Mocktails)
⭐️Photo Booth
⭐️Dance Battle (for giveaways)
⭐️Farewell Book (attendees to sign)

From conception, to production and hosting it was a joy to fill the room with fun and fellowship at Bennett College! Thank you to the incredible faculty for your assistance, the party-goers, and the legendary President Walsh...nobody does it like you! 💃🏽🪩

69

12

As one chapter ends, a new chapter begins in the glorious story that is Bennett College! Thank you for your leadership, your compassion, your bravery, your innovation, and for the imprint that you have left on the College and all who know and love HER! We are excited for your new adventure, and are grateful to have been on this portion of your journey with you. All the very best!

20

2

Because graduation deserves more than just a cap and gown — it deserves a statement. Our custom money stole turns your walk across the stage into a money move. Designed for grads who know their worth and show it.

Secure yours today and let your success speak for itself.

#CustomGradStole #MoneyStole #GraduationSeason #BossGrad #StatementStole #GraduationDrip #AshleyCustoms #BlackExcellence #CelebrateInStyle #GradGoals #ClassOf2025 #GraduatedInStyle #MoneyMovesOnly #CustomStole #DegreeWithAPriceTag #BigGradEnergy #BlackGirlLuxury #NextStopMillionaire #DiplomaAndDollars

30

4

👩🏾‍🎓✈️ Meet Dr. Carolyn L. Robertson Payton — the 1st African-American and 1st woman to lead the U.S. Peace Corps 🇺🇸🌍

A brilliant psychologist, educator, and public servant, Dr. Payton broke barriers and redefined leadership on a global stage. From the classroom to international service, her legacy still inspires change-makers everywhere. 💫

#CarolynPayton #BlackHistory365 #Trailblazer #WomenInLeadership #PeaceCorpsLegacy #Psychologist #RepresentationMatters #HBCULegacy #BennettBelles #HBCUexcellence #hbcupride

7

0

But why did it feel like we were about to get kicked out of ACES 😭 nothing like singing the alma mater, at our alma mater, during Baccalaureate. True to thee 🫶🏾🛎️💙

49

4

Belle Miriam Richardson ’25, who graduated magna cum laude this past Saturday, was recently featured on WGHP Fox 8 News, where she shared her powerful journey of turning pain into purpose. A first-generation college graduate, Miriam faced unimaginable loss, losing both parents just weeks apart during her junior year. Despite it all, she persevered, dedicating herself to her studies and leaning on her Belle sisters for support.

Her strength and resilience are nothing short of inspiring, and we are incredibly proud of all that Miriam has accomplished!

#BennettCollege #BennettBelles #BennettBellesDoItWell #WeAreBennett #HBCU #HBCULove

547

52

Bennett College President Suzanne Elise Walsh, J.D. shares her Bennett Story! 🔔

#BennettCollege #BennettBelles #bennettbellesdoitwell #HBCU #HBCULove #WeAreBennett

144

8

To all mothers and mother figures, happy Mother’s Day from Bennett College! 💙

#BennettCollege #BennettBelles #HBCU #HBCULove #MothersDay #WeAreBennett #bennettbellesdoitwell

20

1

Happy Commencement, Bennett College! 🎉🎓❤️ Today, we especially celebrated our Green Team Grads—Asia, Bhali, Beayonie, Brooklyn, Destiny, Nevaeh, Shelby, and Tio! We were so proud that all of four student speakers today were from the Green Team! 🙌 Keep growing, trying new things, taking action, and making good trouble! We can’t wait to see what’s next for you! #letsgoGreenTeamGrads 🌍🎓

177

6

You already know the vibez!!! The official HBCU queen had to stop in NC to celebrate the students, staff and President of @bennett_college with a farewell party aka The Belle Bash. 🎉Congratulations to the grads 👩🏾‍🎓 and excellent job Prez @bennettpres_sew you're one of a kind!

#gradulation

237

37

No one succeeds alone. That’s the power of stewardship—showing up, giving back, and building forward together.

It was an honor for José and I to make a philanthropic commitment to @bennett_college in honor of my mother, a proud Bennett Belle, and @bennettpres_sew.

I had the privilege of speaking at A Celebration of Suzanne Elise Walsh, JD: A Champion for Creating Equitable Futures, an evening that celebrated visionary leadership and generational impact. To be in the room with my mother and contribute to a future that uplifts women, education, and equity…that’s how legacy is carried forward.

This moment is about continuing to build for the next generation of Bennett Belles shaping what comes next. Because it's never about just one of us, it's all of us.⚡️

📸: @bennett_college @hardyeventphoto

3

4

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the setup for tomorrow’s Commencement Ceremony!

We can’t wait to honor each graduate as they step into the next chapter of their journey.

#BennettCollege #BennettBelles #bennettbellesdoitwell #HBCU #HBCULove #WeAreBennett

61

2