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From data scientists, educators and artists to CEOs, doctors, economists and ambassadors, Spelman College has unparalleled success at producing global change agents through providing an exceptional education to Black women. The New York Times notes that on average, a Spelman education leads to increased social mobility – moving up two or more income levels.

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Spelman College Reaches $2 Million Match From Philanthropist Jon Stryker for Endowed Chair in Queer Studies
ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) -- Spelman College has raised the matching funds to philanthropist Jon Stryker’s gift to fund the first-ever Queer Studies chair at a historically Black college or university. In October of 2019, Stryker kicked off the initiative with a $400,000 donation and will now provide the remaining $1.6 million of his total $2 million gift.
Spelman Alumna, Trustee and Servant Leader Honored with New Named Scholarship
ATLANTA (November 16, 2020) -- A new scholarship named for Spelman College trustee Helen Smith Price, C79, will help students reach their graduation goals.
Morgan Stanley Launches Program to Provide Full Scholarships to Spelman College Students
Over the next four years, talented Spelman College students will receive full scholarships from Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm. The Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars program is designed to eliminate financial barriers to higher education for African American college students
Spelman College Partners with Richard Bernstein Advisors to Promote Asset Management Industry Diversity Through New Scholarship
ATLANTA (September 28, 2020) – Through a partnership with Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA), the macro-focused investment manager that is now among the largest exchange traded fund strategists in the country, the Richard Bernstein Advisors Scholarship at Spelman College will help promote diversity at RBA and in the overall asset management industry.
Spelman College Announces the Inaugural Recipients of the John Lewis Scholarship
ATLANTA (September 28, 2020) -- Five students enrolled in Spelman’s Social Justice Fellows Program have been selected to receive scholarships named in honor of Congressman John Lewis. Developed for students who exemplify a commitment to social justice, the endowed scholarship provides a one-time tuition contribution of $10,000 to five Social Justice Fellows each year.
New Partnership with Carrier to Support Career Success Through Mentorship Programs
ATLANTA (September 22, 2020) Spelman is pleased to announce a new partnership with Carrier, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, to create one-of-a-kind programs to help its students develop skills of the future.

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Large Blue Quote Left My choice to change the world occurred at Spelman through hard work and perseverance. I realized very early in my college career that you are expected to excel and lead — a requirement of being a Spelman woman. Additionally, you are expected to be a change agent and be in service to others. Spelman provided my foundation for impactful leadership, and affirmed my life’s work of being a change agent in service for the public’s health. --- Hazel D. Dean, ScD, MPH, FAC, C'83, Deputy Director at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Large Blue Quote Left At Spelman, I was taught by distinguished professors who looked like me and genuinely cared about my success. I had sisters who constantly encouraged me and helped me build an unbreakable confidence. I also learned about my history and my community in refreshing and unique ways. Overall, my experience at Spelman was priceless and I will cherish it forever.” ---Mya Havard, Product Manager at Dropbox