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Six Spelman College students — Mallory Butts, C’2025; DaNae Harrison, C’2025; Kari Brown, C’2025; Taylor Branch, C’2027; Kennedy Hoyt, C’2027; and Chace Rumley, C’2027 — have been named Class of 2025 Virgil Abloh ‘Post-Modern’ Scholarship recipients as part of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S.

Selected from hundreds of applicants, the students will select a mentor, attend the annual FSF Awards Gala in New York City on April 7 and have access to a wide variety of internships and full-time jobs though FSF partner companies.

Learn more.
Campus Highlights

Contest ends Friday! In honor of the 2025 Women's History Month theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," Spelman faculty, staff and students are invited to discover more about the women featured in the College's social justice mural.

Enter the contest by identifying the women in the photos for a chance to win a prize! The contest will run through March 28, 2025. The top five entries with the most correct answers will be selected as winners.

Learn more and enter today.

Spelman faculty and staff! The Office of Event Operations cordially invites you to celebrate Spelman during Founders Day 2025 as a Spelman faculty/staff volunteer!

Spelman College cannot host this year's Founders Day celebration without willing hearts and hands.

Please review the Founders Day 2025 schedule and find the volunteer role(s) that best suits your interest and availability.

Registration is open through Monday, April 7, at 11:59 p.m. EST, so claim your spot today!

Register today.
Student Highlights
This week! Spelman College Career Placement and Development invites you to attend the CreateHer Creative Career Fest happening March 24-28, 2025.

CreateHer Creative Career Fest is a dynamic, week-long event designed to empower and equip students with the tools, knowledge and connections needed to thrive in creative industries.

Through workshops, performances, portfolio reviews and networking opportunities, students gain real world insights and hands-on experience to prepare for careers in the arts, media, design and entertainment.

Learn more.
Congratulations, Brittany! Growing up, Brittany Mahone, C'2025, always knew that an HBCU was the place for her.

Now, Mahone looks ahead to life after graduation and is excited to begin a full-time role as paralegal with Kostelanetz LLP in New York City, where she will gain valuable experience while preparing for law school.
This Friday! Join the Division of Communications & External Relations for Spelfluencers: Crafting Your Digital Narrative from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D., Academic Center room LL31.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, this event honors the impact of Spelmanites in the digital space and offers attendees the chance to connect with alumnae and student influencers, as well as gain insights to build your brand.

Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and empowered!

For more on this and other events, visit Spelman's Events calendar.

There's still time to apply! Applications are now open! Apply today to Coca-Cola UNITED's annual Pay It Forward program.

Applicants have the opportunity to win $2,000 and an internship for sharing their personal stories. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 30, at 6 p.m. EST.

Learn more and apply now.
Alumnae Highlights
Congratulations, Anne! Alumna Anne Collins Smith, C’96, was recently appointed chief curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Smith is the first Black person to lead NOMA’s curatorial department. In her role, Smith leads NOMA’s collection and exhibition initiatives and manages the institution’s team of curators, conservators and collections staff.

Learn more about Anne's work.
Career Opportunities at Spelman

    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.
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