Fayetteville, NC - The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame has elected Fayetteville State University Athletics Director Anthony "Todd" Bennett to its Board of Directors, the organization announced on Tuesday, February 14.
Bennett, who has led the Broncos athletics department since 2015, joins seven other members elected to the board that will serve a three-year term starting on June 1, 2023.
"It is an honor to serve the NCSHOF and to be elected alongside this newest group of members who make a daily impact on collegiate and professional athletics. I am proud to represent Fayetteville State along with the entire CIAA conference, and I look forward to helping preserve the many sports and cultural legacies across our state."
"We are confident that these new members of the Board of Directors will continue the tradition of strong leadership that the Board has demonstrated. They are very capable and willing to serve in this capacity, and they will add some new dimensions to our work as we continue to move the Hall in a new and exciting direction. We are eager to witness the contributions they will make," said Dr. Jerry McGee, president of the NCSHOF Board.
Fayetteville State athletics have experienced historical success under Bennett's leadership since his arrival on campus, winning 15 CIAA championships since 2015. FSU has recently won CIAA titles in football, men's and women's cross country, and most recently women's indoor track and field.
During Bennett's tenure, Fayetteville State has also expanded its commitment to diversity and inclusion workshops, community service activations, and summer camps for local youth.
Before his appointment at FSU, he served as Associate Athletics Director at CIAA rival Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Overall, Bennett has over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education.
A native of Laurinburg, N.C., Bennett received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from FSU in 1995 and a Master of Business Administration in 2000. He serves on multiple NCAA and CIAA committees. He is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Fayetteville State University National Alumni Association.
About the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
N.C. Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1963. A permanent exhibit, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is located on the third floor of the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh features over 200 significant objects and memorabilia donated by inductees. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.ncshof.org to review the Class of 2023.