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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Lauren Forney
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Taylor Richardson
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Tyler Kate Dorsey
Some students arrive at Spelman College in search of themselves. Tyler Dorsey, C’2026, arrived already knowing exactly who she was —...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Taylor Richardson
Follow the inspiring journey of Taylor Richardson, C'2026, the neurodivergent STEM advocate known as “Astronaut Starbright,” as...
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Class of 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Lauren Forney
Lauren Forney, C’2026, will earn her degree in Health Science from Spelman College. This well-distinguished scholar will be graduating...
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Spelman College Ranked No. 1 Among Small Institutions for Gilman Scholars
Spelman College has been ranked the No. 1 top-producing institution for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship among colleges...
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Spelman College Celebrates Three Students for Their Win in the Second Annual CBE New Venture Competition
Spelman College recently hosted the Center for Black Entrepreneurship’s (CBE) second annual New Venture Competition (NVC) on Apr. 23, with...
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Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall’s Journey and Lasting Impact at Spelman
Renowned Black feminist scholar and Spelman alumna Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall sat down with WABE’s Closer Look “Piloting the...
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Spelman Speech and Debate Showcases National Excellence with Three Titles, 18 Awards
The Spelman College Speech and Debate Team captured national titles at the HBCU National Speech and Debate Championship held Feb. 6-7 at Texas...
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Spelman College Student Jacquelyn Johnson Wins Southeast Emmy for Documentary Film
“The Stories My Scars Tell” explores the realities of living with chronic illness and invisible disabilities. The film examines how...
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eSpelman Launches “Ascent by eSpelman” Series to Expand Access to Industry-Led Learning
A new virtual series connects learners to industry experts and expands access to career-focused education through eSpelman.
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Crawford Family Makes Transformational $2 Million Gift to Expand Opportunity for Spelman and Morehouse Students
Rooted in a multigenerational legacy of service, education, and giving back, the Crawford family has made a transformational $2 million gift to...
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Spelman College Announces 2026 Vision Project Initiative Awardees
Funded by the Office of the Provost, the initiative provides resources for pilot projects during the 2026–2027 academic year, enabling...
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Political Strategist Symone Sanders Townsend is the Spelman College 139th Commencement Speaker
Spelman College is proud to announce that political and media powerhouse and MS NOW anchor Symone Sanders Townsend will deliver the keynote address...
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Spelman College and LVMH Expand Access to Luxury Through Joint Program
Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy welcomed a group of students from Spelman College and the Atlanta University Center to Paris, France, for a...
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Spelman College Launches Historic $500 Million "Spelman Forward" Campaign
Spelman College today announced the public launch of "Spelman Forward," a landmark $500 million comprehensive campaign aimed at...
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Spelman College Alumna Brady Stephens Leads Experiential Strategy & Mobility Integration Teams at Uber Technologies
Brady Stephens’ journey from Spelman to Uber reflects a career shaped by curiosity, discipline and purposeful decision-making
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Lily Roman Named Spelman College Student Employee of the Year
Lily Taylor Roman has been named the 2025–2026 Spelman College Student Employee of the Year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions...
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Spelman Alumna Jasmyn Lawson Brings Culture to Life Through Storytelling at Netflix
From curating the internet’s most viral moments to shaping what we watch next, Jasmyn Lawson built her career by trusting what she...
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FCBOH Launches Partnership with Spelman College
The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) formed a partnership with the Health Careers program at Atlanta’s prestigious Spelman College to...
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Chandra Byrd Chambliss True Blue Through and Through
Chambliss joined Spelman College in 2004 as a temporary employee, not yet knowing she was walking into the place she would call home for the next...
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Spelman College Museum Celebrates 30 Years with Spring Exhibition, "Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides"
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is pleased to present Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides, an exhibition featuring recent works alongside a novel...
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Arletta T. Brinson, Ph.D., C’74, to Receive Founders Spirit Award
During its 145th annual Founders Day celebration, Spelman College will present the Founders Spirit Award to alumna Arletta T. Brinson, Ph.D.,...
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Spelman to Honor Shirley Barber James, C’68, at Founders Day
Spelman College to honor alumna Shirley Barber James, C’68, with Honorary Degree at 145th Founders Day.
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Spelman College Named a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution
Spelman College has been recognized among the top 25 HBCU institutions producing Gilman Scholars across the 25-year history of the program. This...
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Spelman Alumna Adrianne C. Smith Turns Determination into Global Impact
From a childhood dream of Spelman to building global platforms for inclusion, Adrianne Smith has built a career centered on recognizing opportunity...
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Spelman College Hosts Fourth Annual HBCU Game Jam, Premier Event for Aspiring Black Game Developers and Creators
Spelman College welcomed over 85 students from 10 HBCUs to compete in the fourth annual HBCU Game Jam, a 24-hour hackathon competition where...