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AUC ROBERT W. WOODRUFF LIBRARY HOSTS 'FATHER OF MICRO-CREDIT' AND NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE MUHAMMAD YUNUS
ATLANTA (August 24, 2010) Yunus will be in town Friday, Aug. 27, for a lecture and book signing in honor of the completion of the first phase of renovation of the Atlanta University Center’s Robert W. Woodruff Library. “An Afternoon with Dr. Muhammad Yunus,” scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library’s exhibition hall, will be a follow up to a 2:30 p.m. ribbon cutting and celebration set for Thursday, Aug. 26.
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PRINCETON REVIEW RECOGNIZES SPELMAN COLLEGE FOR SELECTIVTY
ATLANTA (August 9, 2010) Spelman College is one of the country's best institutions for undergraduate education and most selective, according to The Princeton Review.
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DEEPENING ITS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT, SPELMAN COLLEGE BECOMES NEW AASHE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER
ATLANTA (Aug. 10, 2010) Through membership, Spelman receives support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution and in the community.
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MARK THE DATE FOR ARTISTS MCCALLUM AND TARRY'S RETURN TO ATLANTA FOR EXHIBITION AT SPELMAN COLLEGE
ATLANTA (Aug. 6, 2010) 'Evenly Yoked' intimately explores centuries-old race relations and stereotypes.
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FISKE NAMES SPELMAN COLLEGE A 2011 ‘BEST BUY’ SCHOOL
ATLANTA (July 16,2010) Spelman College is one of 24 private institutions rated as a “Best Buy” in the 2011 edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges.
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GEICO HONORS SPELMAN COLLEGE STUDENT WITH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ATLANTA (June 18, 2010) Chelsea Williams, C'2012, is one of 13 college students from Virginia and North Carolina to be named a GEICO Achievement Award recipient, earning $1,000 for next year’s educational pursuits.
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VISIONARY AND SPIRITUAL LEADER THE REVEREND MICHAEL BECKWITH SPEAKS AT SPELMAN COLLEGE BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
ATLANTA (MAY 11, 2010) Founder of Agape International Spiritual Center leads Spelman graduates down visionary path.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE 2010 VALEDICTORIAN TO SPEND YEAR AS FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR IN INDIA
ATLANTA (May 5, 2010) Spelman Valedictorian plans to change the world and make a difference.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE TRUSTEE KIMBERLY B. DAVIS TO BE HONORED AT NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S 2010 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
New York (April 29, 2010) Kimberly B. Davis, president of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, will be honored at the New-York Historical Society’s 2010 Strawberry Festival on May 6. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D., president, Spelman College, will deliver the keynote address.
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RENOWNED AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST ARIANNA HUFFINGTON TO KEYNOTE AT 2010 SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE
ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) Key influencers gather to discuss the critical role of civility in building strong communities.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE TO RECEIVE $1 MILLION FROM EXXONMOBIL TO BOOST NUMBER OF FEMALE ENGINEERS
ATLANTA (April 16, 2010) ExxonMobil Foundation announced today a $1 million grant to Spelman College to provide scholarships to help facilitate the recruitment, retention and graduation of black females pursuing degrees in chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE NAMES DARNITA KILLIAN VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
ATLANTA (April 15, 2010) Effective April 7, Darnita Killian, Ed.D., becomes the new vice president of student affairs at Spelman College.
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AMBASSADOR SUSAN E. RICE TO ADDRESS SPELMAN COLLEGE CLASS OF 2010
ATLANTA (April 13, 2010) Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman to receive honorary degree Dr. Michael Beckwith of Agape International Spiritual Center to serve as Baccalaureate Speaker
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STUDENTS FROM SPELMAN COLLEGE TO JOIN OTHER HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ACADEMIC BATTLE AT HONDA ALL-STAR CHALLENGE
ATLANTA (April 6, 2010) Glory and Grant Money Is On the Line as the Jaguars Prepare to Compete at Nation’s Largest Annual Academic Competition Amongst HBCUs
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THE SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE LEADS THE CHARGE FOR CIVILITY
ATLANTA (March 31, 2010) LEADS at Spelman College will host its annual Leadership and Women of Color Conference to create a blueprint for improving civility in America, May 12 and 13 in Atlanta.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE WELCOMES INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR
FOR REEL WOMEN STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE
ATLANTA (March 30, 2010) In 1989, there were few female filmmakers in Hollywood. One on those pioneers was Euzhan Palcy, who became the only female filmmaker to direct the legendary Marlon Brando. The first black female director produced by a major Hollywood studio, Palcy will lead a stimulating conversation at the 6th Annual Reel Women Film Showcase, April 6-7, on the campus of Spelman College.
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SPELMAN TO BUILD BRIDGES WITH INDIAN INSTITUTIONS
ATLANTA (March 25, 2010) Spelman College is one of ten colleges and universities selected by the Institute of International Education to participate in the pilot group for the International Academic Partnerships Program.
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ATLANTA UNIVERISTY CENTERWIDE SPRING REVIVAL BRINGS VIBRANT SPRITUAL OCCASION TO THE COMMUNITY
ATLANTA (March 22, 2010) March 24th at 7 p.m. on the campus of Spelman College: Revitalized, The Atlanta University Centerwide Spring Revival, a spiritual gathering of AUC schools featuring three evenings of worship, preaching, the arts, music and inspiration.
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TONI CADE-BAMBARA CONFERENCE MAKES 'REVOLUTION IRRESISTIBLE'
ATLANTA (March 18, 2010) Award-winning author Pearl Cleage, C'70, will be one of many speakers at the 10th Annual Toni Cade Scholar-Activism Conference hosted by the Women's Research and Resource Center on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27.
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INTERLINK ALLIANCE TO HOLD INAUGURAL CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA
ATLANTA (March 11, 2010) Nine partnership institutions convene to provide a forum for sharing effective instructional strategies and technologies to meet the learning needs of the millennial generation.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ATLANTA STUDENT MOVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS HISTORIC VALUE OF 'AN APPEAL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS'
ATLANTA (March 10, 2010) Beginning Monday, March 15, the Atlanta University Center will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement on the steps of Trevor Arnett Hall on the campus of Clark Atlanta University -- the original location of the students' first public announcement, presented as "An Appeal for Human Rights," that forced the city of Atlanta to take stock of its less than civil practices.
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PROMINENT SCHOLARS CONVENE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EDUCATOR AND POLITICAL ACTIVIST WALTER RODNEY
ATLANTA (March 09, 2010) The 7th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 1:30 -8:00 p.m. at the Spelman College. The symposium “30 Years: Reflections on the Life and Works of Walter Rodney” will feature two outstanding speakers, academic and student panel discussions, and cultural performances. The event is free and open to the public.
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ATLANTA HAWKS HONOR SPELBOTS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ATLANTA (Feb. 4, 2010) During its Feb. 10 home game, the Atlanta Hawks will honor the Spelman College Spelbots for their civic contributions, accomplishments and leadership.
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THE NATIONAL VISIONARY LEADERSHIP PROJECT PRESENTS 'VISION TO VISIONARIES: WOMEN EMPOWERED'
ATLANTA (Jan. 22, 2010) Camile O. Cosby, Ed.D., to host African-American legends Ruby Dee, Sonia Sanchez, Jasmine Guy and Jackie Joyner-Kersee for an intergenerational conversation on women's empowerment
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SPELMAN COLLEGE AND U.S. DOT PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
ATLANTA (JAN. 15, 2010) Spelman College in partnership with the U.S. DOT will provide training to help entrepreneurs compete for U.S. DOT-funded projects.
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ROBIN HOLDER’S MID-CAREER RETROSPECTIVEON VIEW AT THE SPELMAN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF FINE ART
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) Through visual story-telling, Holder, a printmaker, artist and educator, presents her fusion of autobiographical, historic and global issues in the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art spring exhibition.
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THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 18th ANNUAL 'A KING CELEBRATION'
ATLANTA (DEC. 9, 2009) Tribute concert continues partnership with The King Center and Morehouse and Spelman Colleges
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DECK THE HALLS AT THE ANNUAL
MOREHOUSE-SPELMAN CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
It’s a holiday tradition you don’t want to miss! The annual Morehouse-Spelman Christmas Carol concert will, again, kick-off the Christmas season for metro-Atlanta residents. Mark your calendars and join the Glee Clubs for some Christmas cheer.
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MAYOR SHIRLEY FRANKLIN AND THE FORD FOUNDATION'S ALISON BERNSTEIN TO JOIN SPELMAN COLLEGE AS COSBY ENDOWED PROFESSORS
ATLANTA (November 23, 2009) Two revolutionary, pioneering world-class leaders in politics and philanthropy, the Honorable Shirley Franklin, two-term mayor of Atlanta, and Alison R. Bernstein of The Ford Foundation, will be the new William and Camille Cosby Endowed Professors in 2010 at Spelman College.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ATLANTA STUDENT MOVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS HISTORIC VALUE OF 'AN APPEAL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS'
ATLANTA (March 10, 2010) Beginning Monday, March 15, the Atlanta University Center will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement on the steps of Trevor Arnett Hall on the campus of Clark Atlanta University -- the original location of the students' first public announcement, presented as "An Appeal for Human Rights," that forced the city of Atlanta to take stock of its less than civil practices.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PROJECT EXECUTION AND INTEGRATION CONTRACT
ATLANTA (NOV. 2, 2009) The College is one of five higher education institutions involved in a $95 million, five-year National Energy Technology Laboratory contract for Project Execution and Integration.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE LAUNCHES $150 MILLION CAMPAIGN
The Most Ambitious in the Institution’s History
ATLANTA (Oct. 14, 2009) The Campaign for Spelman College is a $150 million fundraising effort that aims to actualize the ambitious goals identified in the institution’s strategic plan for 2015. This is the largest such venture the college has embarked upon in its 128-year history.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S WOMEN’S BUREAU TO SPONSOR ‘ECONOMIC RECOVERY: WHAT WOMEN NEED TO KNOW’ FORUM AT SPELMAN COLLEGE
ATLANTA (Oct. 8, 2009) The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau will sponsor a forum on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, “Economic Recovery: What Women Need to Know,”
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U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD UNVEILS PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
Spelman College and DOT announce a partnership that features internships, community outreach and mentorships.
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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH NEW PARTNERSHIPS IN CHINA, BRAZIL AND TURKEY
ATLANTA (Sept. 15, 2009) Spelman students will soon have more options for study abroad in China, Brazil, and Turkey thanks to a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
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NATIONAL CELEBRITY LENDS SUPPORT TO ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH BLOOD DRIVE
ATLANTA (Sept. 14, 2009) Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, entertainer and spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, will make a special appearance at the Atlanta University Center National Sickle Cell Awareness Month blood drive hosted by Spelman College, Health Services Department and Health Careers Program, on Wed., Sept. 16, 2009.
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY GIVES $7.2 MILLION TO ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER
ATLANTA (Sept. 9, 2009) Company Provides $6 Million to Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College. Robert Woodruff Library to Receive $1.2 million to Manage and Provide Access to Archival Papers, including the M. L. King Jr. Papers.
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SPELMAN COLLEGE JUNIOR INVENTS A TOP DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION OFFERED BY APPLE'S APP STORE
ATLANTA (Sept. 1, 2009) The mostly white male-dominated field of computer programming and software design (according to U.S. Census Bureau 2007 statistics) has just received a super surge of new energy from programmer Jonecia Keels, a Spelman College junior whose new iPhone application has been on the Apple App Store Top 25 list of more than 2,600 reference apps that are downloaded from the site since being released.
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COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC. ESTABLISHES ‘THE VICKI R. PALMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM’
ATLANTA (Aug. 24, 2009) Company will provide scholarships to Spelman College in honor of retired executive Vicki R. Palmer
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SPELMAN COLLEGE SCIENTIST RECEIVES FELLOWSHIPS FOR SUMMER RESEARCH AT THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
WOODS HOLE, MASS. (Aug. 5, 2009) Kimberly Jackson, an assistant professor at Spelman College, was recently awarded a prestigious E. E. Just Endowed Research Fellowship and a William Townsend Porter Fellowship for Minority Investigators from the Marine Biological Laboratory, an internationally renowned biomedical and environmental research center.
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