June 13 : Spelman Named Top HBCU for LGBTQ+ Students

Spelman College was named one of the 2022 Best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ students by BestColleges.com in partnership with Campus Pride, the leading national educational organization for LGBTQ college students and allies.

Some of the variables related to ranking include a nondiscrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation, LGBTQ+ studies programs and course offerings, ally programs and/or SafeZone trainings, and resource center/office responsible for LGBTQ+ student support services.

Spelman College was ranked among other prominent, progressive HBCUs dedicated to championing diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity like Howard University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Hampton University, Tuskegee University, and Morehouse College.

For more information, and to see the full list of this year’s Best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ Students, visit BestColleges.com.

This past year at Spelman has been one of incredible strength, tenacity, and perseverance. From maintaining excellence in an ongoing global pandemic to remaining resilient in the wake of threats, Spelman students have continued to make this year truly a remarkable one.

Spelman remains strong because of the commitment, caring, and support of our community, whose participation and investment are crucial to the College's success in the education of young women who make a choice to change the world.

Gifts to Spelman, this year and each year after, directly impact the College’s ability to plan its resources and continue providing outstanding education for the next generation of scholars.

To help the College continue to succeed, the community is encouraged to make a gift before 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 30, 2022. Donations of any size will empower the next generation to reach new heights.

To learn more about alumnae giving, and to make your donation today, visit Spelman.edu.

The Spelman College community is invited to join the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff Library for its first Art Crawl on Friday, June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The evening is designed to highlight the Library’s artistic treasures as well as celebrate visual art, music, and culture.

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library as the premiere information center supporting the learning, teaching, and scholarship of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Atlanta. However, some do not know about the Library’s impressive art collection which includes works by Henry O. Tanner, Amalia Amaki, Jim Alexander, Alfred Conteh, Freddie Styles, Tina Dunkley, Wilay Méndez Páez, Steven Allen, Derek Fordjour, and Black Kirby – just to name a few.

Limited free parking is available in the library's parking lot. Attendees must wear masks when not eating or drinking during the event.

The event is free but registration is encouraged.

Rhyan T. Lewis, C’2021, has been chosen to join the inaugural class of the MPA-EICOP Entertainment Law & Policy Fellowship program.

This unique and prestigious one-year fellowship targets high-performing recent college, university, and law student graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and other Minority Serving Institutions.

The program is designed to expand the pipeline and grow opportunities for graduates from diverse backgrounds to enter the entertainment industry.

Lewis will gain experience alongside some of the industry’s leading senior-level legal and government affairs executives, and she will also have the chance to go on-site to studio lots and visit top entertainment law firms.

“I am excited to be working with MPA to learn more about policy and its integral role within the entertainment industry,” said Lewis. “Following my fellowship, I hope to attain my master's degree and continue building my career in entertainment.”