Correction : June 10 : Spelman College Trustee, Alumna Edwards Chairs UNCF Black & White Ball

Spelman College Board of Trustees member Sherina Maye Edwards, C'2005, currently serves as the Chair of the United Negro College Fund's 25th Black & White Ball — the organization's premier fundraising event supporting scholarships for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Also a Spelman alumna, Edwards exemplifies UNCF’s mission to invest in better futures through education. Her leadership and personal journey reflect the transformative impact of HBCUs and underscore the importance of continuing to support students in achieving college success.

This year's Black & White Ball will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

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Spelman is making global moves! This summer, many of our students are participating in transformative study abroad experiences. Recently, 21 Spelmanites embarked on a two-week cultural engagement program in Legon, Ghana, where they studied at the University of Ghana with CIEE Legon.

The students were accompanied by faculty members Abayomi Ola, Ph.D. and Cocoa Williams. From classroom learning to cultural immersion, our students are broadening their horizons and deepening their global understanding.

For this and other highlights, be sure to follow Spelman College on Instagram.

Spelman Sisters, the legacy lives in you.

Whether you gave last week or ten years ago, you lit the path for a Spelman student, and that light still shines.

As we approach June 30, join us to fuel the next generation of Spelman leaders. Right now, every alumnae gift to the Spelman Strong annual fund is matched thanks to a $1 million challenge!

Already, our sisters have raised over $660,000. Let’s finish strong. Let’s show up. Let’s stay #SpelmanStrong.

Make your gift today.

Well done, Niyoka! Alumna Niyoka McCoy, C'2003, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer, was recently named one of the Top 25 Women Chief Learning Officers of 2025 by Women We Admire.

McCoy has decades of experience building strong academic programs, driving initiatives that promote academic equity and creating professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders.

A published author and former teacher, McCoy earned a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College.

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Interested in working at Spelman? Here are a few staff positions that are currently available:

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.