Ken Bennett - Graduate Success!

Ken Bennett attended Yavapai College in 1978 and in 1981 after graduating from Prescott High School. In high school he was a member of the National Honor Society and he continued that tradition by being awarded the prestigious President’s Scholarship to attend Yavapai College. After earning 44 credits at Yavapai College, Bennett transferred to Arizona State University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Bennett was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 1998. Recognized by his peers in the Senate as a leader for the State of Arizona, he was elected to serve as the Arizona State Senate President in 2004 after serving in the State Senate for six years.

Senator Bennett credits his education at Yavapai College for giving him a great start with his leadership skills. Senator Bennett shares, “Yavapai College gave me a great foundation for further education and the people skills for success in business and politics.”