News & Events

ATLANTA (July 15, 2011) Spelman College will participate in a new multi-institution research center established to work on robotic devices that interact with, assist and understand the nervous system. The center is funded by an $18.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

ATLANTA (July 8, 2011) Statistically, Black women are more likely to face serious and chronic health challenges due to stress, family and job pressures, lack of self-care, and delayed preventative strategies. This conference will provide key strategies for Black women to develop to live healthier, happier lives.

ATLANTA (May 17, 2011) The U. S. EPA and Spelman College will co-host the 2nd Annual Southeastern Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Practices at Colleges and Universities on June 6-7, 2011.

ATLANTA (April 21, 2011) On Friday, April 29, 2011, nine historically Black colleges and universities will gather at Spelman College for the historic summit, "Facilitating Campus Climates of Pluralism, Inclusivity, and Progressive Change at HBCUs," to examine institutional climate issues around diversity, inclusion, gender and sexuality at HBCUs. Launched by the Spelman College Women’s Research and Resource Center from a grant received from the Arcus Foundation three years ago, the advocacy project is the first time a range of HBCUs will convene to engage in dialogue about lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues on Black college campuses.