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Spelman Students and Staff Prioritizing Mental Health

The Counseling Center revealed a brand new wellness studio in Laura Spelman Rockefeller's residence hall. The studio will be dedicated to yoga...

Jocelyn Baker Named 2025 Douglass-O’Connell-Lewis Global Intern

Spelman College is proud to announce Jocelyn Baker, C'2027, has been selected as a 2025 Douglass-O’Connell-Lewis global intern. An...

Spelman College Hosts WABE Political Breakfast Podcast

Spelman College recently hosted PBS and NPR’s Atlanta affiliate WABE for an episode of its Political Breakfast podcast. Hosted by journalist...

A Masterclass on the Power of Mentorship

Spelman College and the Black Women Film Network hosted a special three-hour masterclass featuring TVOne/RadioOne founder Cathy Hughes on Friday,...

Spelman Students Named 2025 Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholars

Six Spelman College students have been named Class of 2025 Virgil Abloh ‘Post-Modern’ Scholarship recipients as part of the Fashion...

Dr. Layli Maparyan: Rooted in Spelman, Rising for Liberia

In a historic appointment, Layli Maparyan, Ph.D., C'86, a distinguished scholar, global thought leader and changemaker, assumed the role of...

Spelman Professor Receives Prestigious 2025 APF Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award

Spelman College Professor Dr. Karen Brakke, professor in the Department of Psychology and co-director of the Teaching Resource and Research Center,...

Anne Collins Smith, C’96, Named Chief Curator at NOMA

Anne Collins Smith, C’96, was appointed chief curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). Smith is the first Black person to lead...

Social Justice Mural Contest

What began as an idea in a meeting with the interior designers became the creation of a mural. Dr. Spence worked with the late Spelman College...

Khadijah Robinson, Esq., C'2011: Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs

A trailblazer in her own right, Khadijah Robinson's entrepreneurial journey is inspiring and transformative. A proud Spelman College alumna,...

Spelman’s Filmmaking Talent Nominated For Southeast Student Emmys

Three Spelman students and alumnae have been nominated for Southeast Student Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences...

National Partnership for Women & Families Launches First Ever HBCU Internship with Spelman College

Spelman College joined with National Partnership for Women & Families to announce the organization’s first Historically Black College and...

Spelman College Speech and Debate Team Wins 2025 HBCU National Championship

Spelman College speech and debate team won the 2025 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Speech and Debate Championship...

Finley Grace Warren, C’2027, Accepted into Duke Fuqua New Ideas Competition

Finley Grace Warren, C’2027, has been named one of 10 grand prize winners nationwide in the Duke Fuqua School of Business New Ideas...

Spelman College Innovation Lab Students Plan Annual HBCU Game Jam, Breaking Barriers in Game Development Industry

In 2023, Spelman College introduced a new minor in game design & development for students looking to learn about the latest game technologies...

Spelman College Hosts Third Annual HBCU Game Jam, 24-Hour Hackathon Competition for HBCU Students

Spelman College’s Innovation Lab will host its third annual HBCU Game Jam from March 28 – March 30, 2025, in the Robert W. Woodruff...

Spelman College Offers New Course on Maternal and Child Health Focused on the Black Experience

Spelman College is offering a new course focused on maternal and child health through a lens that centers on the Black experience. Dr. Shantesica...

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...

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