Spelman College’s Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM (COE-MWS) recently hosted its inaugural Black Women in STEM Summit, where they showcased a prototype of the Black Women in STEM Data Hub – a trove of
comprehensive data about Black Women in STEM.
Funded by Google’s charitable arm Google.org, and steered by the Center of Excellence, the virtual data hub will serve as a vital resource for promoting systemic change and equity in STEM fields and will help promote the contributions of Black women in STEM.
Congratulations, Professor Greene! Professor of Photography and Chair of the Department of Art & Visual Culture Myra Greene currently has her work on display at London's CORVI-MORA contemporary art gallery.
The exhibit, Myra Greene: A New Pattern, focuses on the materiality of fabric and the processes of dyeing, silk screening, and sewing to
explore examination of the Black experience through abstract material compositions.
Myra Greene: A New Pattern runs through October 5, 2024.
Apply today! Applications for Spelman on the Hill 2025 are open through noon on Tuesday, September 17!
Spelman on the Hill is a unique, curated program designed to allow Spelman College students to engage directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill. The program aims to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to advocate effectively for systemic change and to influence public policy. Transportation, lodging and meals are fully covered for selected participants. Spelman on the Hill will occur in either March or April; the specific dates will be determined following the 2024 Presidential election.
To apply now, click here or scan the QR code above. For questions or concerns regarding the
application process or the program, please email Ruth Riley at ruthriley@spelman.edu.
Mark your calendars! The Silence The Shame University (STSU) Fest, presented in partnership with Morehouse College and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), will be hosted by Silence the Shame on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Morehouse College (830 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314).
The summit will provide essential tools and resources for managing mental health and suicide prevention through engaging workshops, insightful panel discussions and interactive wellness activities. Attendees will also have the chance to explore exciting career pathways in the behavioral health industry.
This event is free and open to the public. To learn more and to register, click here.
Campus Highlights & Events
Spelman students! Join the Spelman College Counseling Center for Tea & Tranquility, a special open house event today at McVicar Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event will allow students to learn more about counseling center services, meet counseling center staff and enjoy tea while learning about self-care, community and mental wellness.
To learn more about the Spelman College Counseling Center and its offerings, click here.
Alumnae Highlights
Congratulations, Ebony! Alumna Ebony Lumumba, Ph.D., C'2005, chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages at Jackson State University, has been named a 2025 Association of Writers and Writing Programs HBCU Faculty Fellow.
Among her achievements, Dr. Lumumba co-created her department’s creative writing program and has raised more than $100,000 to support the program. She has a doctorate in English literature from the University of Mississippi, a Master of Arts in English from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of
Arts in English from Spelman College.
Current Spelman College employees are eligible to receive a $300.00 referral bonus (less applicable taxes) when referring an applicant who is hired and successfully completes the 90-day probationary period.
To
apply or to learn more about these and other positions, visit Spelman.edu.
Spelman Scenes
To view photos from recent Spelman events, visit our Flickr page.
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