News Briefs

How Did You Change the World This Summer? Service is one of the most important elements of the Spelman experience. Whether it was teaching English to children in Beijing or planting seeds in your neighborhood garden, we’d like to know how members of the  Spelman community changed the world this summer. We’ll highlight some of [...]

After 50 Years, Spelman Continues to Cultivate Global Scholars

For half a century, Spelman College has been sending students overseas to enhance their academic growth and increase their global exposure. But, it’s the past two decades that have seen the strongest growth in a more formalized Study Abroad and International Exchange Program under the guidance of Margery A. Ganz, Ph.D., history professor and director [...]

Spelman Streamlines With New Technology

Two new campus-wide enhancements – mySpelman Portal and new identification/parking cards – are simplifying technology usage for the Spelman community. “MySpelman Portal is a single interface into all of our applications,” said Delores Barton, vice president and chief information officer for the College. “Once you have gone into the portal and input all of your [...]

Spelman Increases Campus Safety

The safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to Spelman College is the No. 1 priority of Spelman’s department of Public Safety, which is taking extensive precautionary measures to protect the campus and the surrounding environment. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the safety of our community,” said Capt. Askia Bashir, Public Safety. [...]

Google Supports Spelman’s Mission in Numerous Ways

One of the world’s most innovative technology companies, Google Inc., is supporting Spelman College with talent development and financial contributions. In fiscal year 2010, Google generously supported the mission of Spelman College with a $100,000 unrestricted gift to the annual fund. Unrestricted contributions are used to support the critical needs of the College. Google’s gift, [...]

‘Every Woman, Every Year!’ Making History Together

To all of our alumnae donors, I want to say “THANK YOU!” We ended our fiscal year on June 30, 2010, with an alumnae participation rate of 39 percent, the highest participation rate in the history of Spelman College. Responding to a special Founders Day Challenge matching grant of $300,000, alumnae rallied one another to [...]

News Briefs

Reunion 2010 Reconnects Alumnae Spelman will hold its annual Reunion May 12-16, when alumnae travel to the campus to reminisce with their sisters through a week of fun-filled activities, including the Sisterhood Breakfast, Golden Girl Tea, Convocation,  March Through the Alumnae Arch, and Blue Note Reception. There will also be a literature and music showcase, [...]

New Student Affairs Vice President Pre-Destined for Spelman Womanhood

When Darnita Killian, Ed.D., C’79, was just a year old she was named Miss Spelman Nursery School. Destined to be a Spelman woman, she was the 12th in her family to receive a degree from the College. As a proud Spelman woman and in her new position as vice president of Student Affairs, Dr. Killian [...]

Newly Promoted Faculty Impact Student Development

During their annual April meeting, the Spelman College board of trustees awarded tenure and promotions to nine faculty members. Delores Bradley (psychology), Bahati Kuumba (women’s studies), and Tinaz Pavri (political science) were promoted to professor.  Leyte Winfield (chemistry), Margaret Price (English), Mark Lee (biology), Kimberly Jackson (chemistry), Jamillah Karim (philosophy and religious studies), and Mohammed [...]

Women of Color Conference Honors ‘Civil’ Leaders

Ann Wilson Cramer, director for Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM, approaches leadership from what she describes as a “civil perspective.” As a result, Cramer along with others will be honored with a “Legacy of Leadership Award” during the sixth annual Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference, May 12 and 13 in Atlanta. [...]

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