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Spelman College Interim President Rosalind "Roz" Brewer, C'84, was recently included in the ESSENCE 2025 Women's Playbook, its second annual ESSENCE Black Women in Sports list spotlighting the MVPs who have transformed the game in extraordinary ways.

Interim President Brewer is included for her leadership as a Limited Partner in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.

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There's still time to register! The Division of Student Affairs welcomes the Spelman College community to Family Weekend, which is scheduled for February 21-23, 2025.

Family Weekend is a cherished tradition at Spelman because it brings students, parents, families, friends and the broader community into a collective celebration of our unique collegiate experience.

Register now.
Campus Highlights

Today! The Spelman College Department of Computer Science invites you to a Fireside Chat with Sandra Johnson, Ph.D., today at noon followed by a reception and book signing from 1-2 p.m.

Dr. Johnson is the CEO of technology consulting company SKJ Visioneering, LLC. She has authored five books, including her memoir, Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer.

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Experience musical elegance! The Spelman College Department of Music is pleased to present the Rhapsody in Ebony Chamber Music Recital on Sunday, February 16, at 2 p.m. in the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts Room 200.

Rhapsody in Ebony is a classical music ensemble comprised of critically acclaimed, world-class musicians of the African diaspora.

This event is open to the Spelman College and Atlanta University Center community only.

Learn more and RSVP now.

Now open! Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is pleased to present We Say What Black This Is, an exhibition showcasing mixed media and watercolor paintings by MacArthur award-winning artist Amanda Williams.

The new exhibit will be on view through May 24, 2025.
The exhibit challenges reductive definitions of Blackness, instead celebrating its diversity, resilience and depth.

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Student Highlights
Tomorrow! Join the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE) on Wednesday, February 12, at 6 p.m. in Spelman After Dark for an exciting evening of networking, learning and entrepreneurship as we go over all things you need to know to participate and apply to the inaugural New Venture Competition (NVC)!

During this mixer and information session, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow students, form NVC teams, spark new business ideas and meet NVC mentors who will guide you through the competition journey.

Learn more and RSVP today.

Well done, Kamora! Spelman College student Kamora Freeland, C'2028, is paving the way for Black girls who see a future in flight. According to reports, the teenager passed her private pilot's license last year, becoming the youngest pilot in New York and the youngest Black female pilot.

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Alumnae Highlights
Congratulations, Avery! Alumna Avery*Sunshine, C'98, recently tied with NxWorries to win Best Progressive R&B Album at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.

Her album, "So Glad to Know You," marked Sunshine's first nomination and win in a category that also included Bando Stone and the New World by five-time winner and Atlanta-centric performer Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino.

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Show your love this Valentine's Day! For the Love of Spelman, this season we celebrate the unwavering love and support that sustain our beloved institution and the brilliant women it empowers. Your generosity ensures that Spelman not only withstands challenges — political, social or economic — but continues to thrive.

Make Spelman your Valentine, and show your love by making your gift before 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2025. Whether you're renewing or continuing your commitment, or making your first gift, your support fuels the dreams of Spelman women for generations to come.

Show your love and take care of home today!
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