April 8 : Celebrating 144 Years of Spelman College!

Happy Founders Day! On April 11, Spelman College will celebrate 144 years as the premier higher education academic institution for women of African descent!

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As we celebrate 144 years of Spelman College, we honor our legacy and invest in our future. Now through April 11, join 1,881 Spelman sisters for the 11 Days of Giving: Alumnae Class Giving Challenge! Every contribution made by 11:59 p.m. EST on April 11 will directly impact students this fiscal year. Let’s keep Spelman Strong — because Thy Noble Work Continues!

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Mark your calendars! Each year, Spelman College takes pride in spotlighting the extraordinary scholarship and creative endeavors of our talented undergraduate students through Research Day — a vibrant platform for showcasing the diverse array of topics that our students explore, demonstrating the depth of their intellectual curiosity and the unwavering support they receive from their mentors.

As we prepare to celebrate Research Day 2025 on April 25, we invite you to immerse yourself in the depth and breadth of our students' achievements.

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The Division of Communications & External Relations recently hosted Spelfluencers: Crafting Your Digital Narrative, celebrating Women's History Month and honoring the impact of Spelmanites in the digital space.

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to connect with a panel of alumnae & student influencers — including M’Kenzie-Alexandra SiYan Lumas-Harmon, C’2025; Sarah Williams, C’2025; Madison Riles, C’2025; Taylor Mills, C’2026; Gabrielle Adams, C’2027; Naima Eggleston, C’2027; and special guest Nani Edwards, C’2015 — while gaining valuable insights and learning best practices when building their brands.

See this and other highlights via Instagram.

Summers are special at Spelman! Spelman College's summer programs are back by popular demand and afford high school students an opportunity to spend several weeks on campus engaged in exciting, rigorous academic offerings.

Each of the College's programs are taught by accomplished faculty members and professional facilitators and offer incoming first-year college students an immersive residential experience, help them gain a sense of independence and allow them to create lasting relationships with peers from across the United States.

Learn more about Spelman's summer programs.

Congratulations, Jaunice! Alumna Jaunice Sills, C'2008, was recently named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Los Angeles for 2025 by Women We Admire.

Jaunice Sills is currently the senior director of DEI Production and Creative Partnerships at NBCUniversal. A long-time advocate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sills was honored at the White House in 2016 by First Lady Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room initiative for her accomplishments as a successful HBCU alumna.

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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.