Spelman Celebrates Historic Campaign Launch

With $82 million collected since 2004 during a silent phase, Spelman College went public Oct. 16 to announce its official launch of The Campaign for Spelman College, a $150 million fundraising initiative and the largest in the institution’s history. Aligned with the institution’s 2015 strategic plan objectives, the campaign launch featured a whirlwind week of [...]

Spelman’s Board Evolves, Building on the College’s Mission

Of the 24 members of the Spelman College board of trustees, 40 percent are alumnae. Representing such varied industries as retail, education, banking and finance, the board also includes the presidents of the Student Government Association, Faculty Council and National Alumnae Association of Spelman College as representatives that do not have voting privileges. The board [...]

Professor's Commitment to Science and Math Leads to Capitol Hill Invite

To get a glimpse of the impact of Sylvia Bozeman, Ph.D., on women and mathematics education, take a look around her office. Lining the window sill and walls are appreciation awards, thank you cards, and several photos of students enrolled in the Enhancing Diversity in Graduation Education program, which she co-founded in 1998. A professor [...]

Spelman Raises $20,000 for the United Way

The Spelman College faculty and staff raised a record-breaking $20,663 in pledges for the 2009 United Way campaign, surpassing last year’s total of $18,725 by more than 10 percent. The College also participated in “”Live United,” the first Atlanta University Center United Way campaign on Nov. 3, which included a block party where more than [...]

Walking the Spelman MILE in Her Shoes

As provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Johnnella Butler, Ed.D., begins each work day around 6 a.m., and it does not end until after 6 p.m.  Admitting that her all-consuming job is her biggest personal challenge, Dr. Butler says her job as the chief adviser to the president and faculty on academic affairs at [...]

FCAC Grants Support Museum of Fine Art

Since opening its doors in 1996, the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art has benefitted immeasurably from the support of the Fulton County Arts Council. As the country’s only museum dedicated to emphasizing works by and about women of the African Diaspora, exhibits featuring emerging and established artists from around the world have lined the [...]

Spelman Takes Pride in Championing Diversity

As Spelman’s director of the Women’s Research and Research Center, now in its 28th year, I want to reflect upon the College’s first Pride Week, which is organized and sponsored by AFREKETE, our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer allies’ organization that is housed at the center. For nearly three decades we have been addressing [...]

Stay Healthy for the Holidays

Food is a key element of many traditions during the holidays. With precautionary measures and regular activity, you can attend festivities without overindulging in tempting treats that lead to unwanted weight gain. Temptation is inevitable, so discipline is key. Eat what you like, but decrease the portions and be sure to get in some exercise.  [...]

The College Introduces New Safety Initiatives

Safety is always a high priority at Spelman College, but as you know, our efforts have had new urgency following the tragic death of Jasmine Lynn, C’2012, on Sept. 3.  Earlier this semester, some immediate steps were taken to enhance our security efforts: Increased collaboration among the four Atlanta University Center public safety teams (Spelman, [...]

News Briefs

LEADS Hosts Girls Leadership Institute Annie Whatley, acting director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the Department of Energy obtained a grant making the Third Annual Girls Leadership Institute possible.  “Preparing the next Generation of D.I.V.A.S.,” an acronym meaning disciplined informed, visible, active students, the program was designed for young girls ages [...]

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