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Spelman and Dining Partner Bon Appetit Win Farmer Champion Award

Spelman College, in partnership with dining partner Bon Appetit, has been recognized with the esteemed Farmer Champion Award by Georgia Organics,...

Spelpreneur hosts 10-Day Pitch Competition, Honors Dr. Jane E. Smith

Spelpreneur hosts 10-Day Pitch Competition, Honors the late Dr. Jane E. Smith, C'68.

Dr. Kevin Johnson Bridges Generations with Historic Hip-Hop Mass

In a groundbreaking fusion of faith and culture, Kevin Johnson, DMA, director of the Spelman College Glee Club, made history recently with the...

Discipline and Dreams: The Unique Journey of ROTC at Spelman College

A unique and inspiring story lies at the heart of Spelman College, an HBCU institution renowned for academic excellence and producing powerful...

The 100th Anniversary of the Spelman College Glee Club: Sisters in Song and Ambassadors Strong

Like any proud father, Kevin Johnson, Ph.D., director of the renowned Spelman College Glee Club for the past 25 years, speaks glowingly of its...

Spelman Students Drive Innovation and Change in SpelREADS Program

Spelman College’s SpelREADS program has adopted innovative strategies to increase the College’s impact on academic success within local...

Natalie Sowell Appointed as Chair of Theater Department

Natalie Sowell, an artist, educator, arts administrator, and activist, has been named the new chair of the Department of Theater and Performance.

Empowering Representation: Spelman Women Make a Mark in No Comment Fellowship

Three Spelman alumnae and a current student recently participated in the No Comment Fellowship with Re:Imagine, an organization focused on...

Nine Spelman Scholars Set to Embark on Global Adventures

Several Spelman College students have earned the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship award. The global...

Center for Black Entrepreneurship Shares New Events, Program Updates and Opportunities for the Next Generation of Black Entrepreneurs

This semester, the Center for Black Entrepreneurship has prepared an exciting lineup of new events, program updates and more. From a new venture...

Celebrating Excellence: Spelman College Professor Dr. Dimeji Togunde Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award

Dr. ‘Dimeji Togunde has made a remarkable achievement by being selected for a Fulbright United States International Education Administrators...

Annave Noel, C'2027, Debuts Scientific Research at Academic Surgical Congress

A Rising Star in Medical Research, Annave Roseney Noel, C’2027, presented her first scientific research at the 2025 Academic Surgical...

Spelman Students Given Unique Opportunity to Contribute to Exhibition Celebrating Black Identity

On February 7, the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will open its spring exhibition, Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is, featuring works...

Spelman College Launches Dynamic Mental Wellness Initiatives This March

At Spelman College, a commitment to mental wellness is evident through a variety of initiatives spearheaded by Dr. Ronjonette O’Bannon, the...

Spelman College Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM Appoints Dr. Natasha McClendon as new Director

Spelman College Center of Excellence for Black Women in STEM has appointed Dr. Natasha McClendon as the new director. Her early work volunteering...

Spelman College Honors President Jimmy Carter

The Spelman College community joins the nation and the world in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a visionary leader and son of Georgia...

Spelman College Economics Department Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion Practices

Spelman College’s Department of Economics has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the American Economic Association’s (AEA) Award for...

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Presents We Say What Black This Is, an exhibition featuring MacArthur Award-Winning Artist Amanda Williams

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art presents We Say What Black This Is, an exhibition showcasing mixed media and watercolor paintings by MacArthur...

Spelman’s Partnership with BNY Helps Students Soar

After graduation, Spelman College computer science major Mikaela Page, C’2027, plans to pursue a career in cybersecurity and take part in...

Spelman College Student Receives the Inaugural Secoriea Turner Social Justice Scholarship

Spelman College student Blair Moore, C’2027, was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Secoriea Turner Social Justice Scholarship, named...

Spelman College Glee Club Celebrates Centennial Anniversary, Honors Dr. Joyce Johnson During Annual Christmas Carol Alumnae Brunch

Hours before the 98th Annual Christmas Concert at Spelman College on Saturday, Glee Club members past and present reunited for the Annual Christmas...

Barbara Chirinos: A Visionary Leader Elevating the Arts at Spelman College

Barbara Chirinos, a dynamic force in the arts and cultural sectors, recently joined Spelman College as the inaugural artistic director of the Mary...

Spelman and Morehouse Colleges Present the 98th Annual Christmas Carol Concert: A Beloved Holiday Tradition

ATLANTA (November 25, 2024) — Spelman College and Morehouse College are delighted to present the 98th Annual Christmas Carol Concert, a...

Award-Winning Film Director Shola Lynch Joins Spelman Faculty as Director of Documentary Filmmaking

Spelman College is pleased to welcome award-winning filmmaker Shola Lynch as a Diana King Endowed Professor in Film, Filmmaking, Television, &...

Briona S. Jones, Ph.D., Appointed Audre Lorde Visiting Professor of Queer Studies

Briona S. Jones, Ph.D., has been appointed Spelman College’s second Audre Lorde Visiting Professor of Queer Studies.

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