Bennett College has received two $500,000 donations in its campaign.
This brings the all-women鈥檚 historically black college closer to its fundraising goal of $5 million to help save the school鈥檚 accreditation.Thus far, Bennett College has raised $2.7 million. The Winston-Salem-based gave $500,000 and Bennett received $500,000 more from the .
The Papa John鈥檚 Foundation was set up in the wake of racist comments from its founder, John Schnatter. He鈥檚 no longer the company鈥檚 CEO.
Board of Trustees Chairwoman Gladys Robinson said the recent donations should encourage more people to give.
鈥淲e moved this needle forward, so we know Bennett's on a role and Bennett is going to do it,鈥� she said. 鈥淭here is no question in our minds.鈥�
The deadline for the college to reach $5 million is February 1. The college will meet with the accrediting agency on February 18.
