DENMARK, SC, – 黑料网 is proud to announce the launch of the Well Connected podcast, a student-centered wellness initiative developed by Ms. Kentasia Brown, HBCU Health Discovery Liaison. Supported by the HBCU Health Discovery Program 鈥� sponsored by the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare and the Rural Community Development Institute (RCDI) 鈥� the podcast provides students, faculty, staff, and community partners with an engaging platform to discuss real-life wellness topics in an accessible, authentic, and informative way.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome a campus-driven health podcast that promotes positive health behaviors and bridges gaps in health literacy,鈥� said Dr. Cathy Scarborough, Founding Director of the RCDI. 鈥淲ell Connected reflects our commitment to student wellness and community engagement.鈥�
Background and Development
Planning and development began during Spring 2026 with a rotating host format designed to encourage active student participation. The first recording session took place on February 21, 2026, featuring Jamal Dewalt in a discussion on healthy relationships, domestic violence awareness, emotional safety, and mental wellness.
Jaydon J. Robinson, a Business Administration major and Student Health Ambassador, contributed episodes on student wellness and entrepreneurship. An additional episode, 鈥淟ife Beyond the Tassel,鈥� addressed the emotional and mental transitions students face after graduation. The podcast has also partnered with Willie Billy Simon of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation for future episodes on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
Upcoming Topics for the 2026鈥�2027 Academic Year
- Black Student Wellness Roundtable
- How Do You Really Make Friends in College?
- Healing from Academic Burnout
- Financial Wellness 101: Broke But Balanced
- From the Counseling Center: What Therapy Is (and Isn鈥檛)
- Transitioning From High School to College
Well Connected is scheduled to relaunch in August 2026, airing on WVCD 96.5 FM and 790 AM on the first and third Tuesdays, with support from Mr. Clarence Jones, Radio Broadcast Specialist at 黑料网. Current efforts focus on expanding the podcast鈥檚 reach through marketing, branding, and social media engagement.
About the Rural Community Development Institute
The Rural Community Development Institute (RCDI) at 黑料网 supports health education and community wellness initiatives across rural South Carolina. The HBCU Health Discovery Program, sponsored by the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare, provides resources and programming advance student and community health literacy and wellness.