October 3 : Spelman College Named Among Educator Prep Providers Recognized for Leadership in Continuous Improvement

Spelman College President Helene Gayle was recently appointed as one of 12 members of President Joe Biden’s inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. According to the White House, the Advisory Council "will provide invaluable guidance to reinforce cultural, social, political and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa, and promote trade, investment and educational exchanges between the United States and Africa."

Other members of the Council include Spelman Board Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer, C’84, Silvester Beaman, the 139th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and critically revered artist, actress, producer and philanthropist Viola Davis.

Read more on Spelman’s News and Events page.

Join President Gayle and Dr. Ruth Simmons, professor, author and former university president, for the first "Courageous Conversations: Black in the C-Suite" of the academic year, on Monday, October 16, at 3 p.m. in Sisters Chapel.

Dr. Simmons, who previously served as Spelman’s provost, will discuss her memoir, "Up Home: One Girl’s Journey." The book recounts her remarkable life from growing up in a deeply segregated part of Texas to becoming one of the country’s most distinguished educators. Dr. Simmons served as president of three colleges and was the first African American woman to lead an Ivy League university.

Register now to attend in person. The session will also be broadcast via Zoom for those not able to attend on campus. For more information, visit the Courageous Conversations page.

We asked faculty members how Spelman’s academic success influences their work.

Michelle Gaines, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry and Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) liaison; Dorian Brown Crosby, Ph.D., C’91, associate professor of political science; and Cynthia Neal Spence, Ph.D., C’78, associate professor of sociology, director of UNCF/Mellon Programs and director of Spelman’s Social Justice Scholars Program, share in their words, the power of academic excellence and leadership at Spelman.

Read what they had to say in the September 2023 issue of Inside Spelman.

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Don't forget to register to Homecoming 2023!

Homecoming is not only a time for the Spelman Community to gather, but it is also a celebration of Black culture and our shared experiences. We are a family forever connected by our shared love for Spelman College. No matter where your life may take you, Spelman College is your forever home away from home.

Alumnae, and familiar friends of the College, your trek back to Spelman Lane will show current students the true meaning of sisterhood, pride, and admiration for our beloved institution. Your annual return continues to demonstrate the importance of our Sisterhood as we ignite the Spirit of Legacy.

For more information, and to view a schedule of events, click here. For lodging information, click here.