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Yesterday, Spelman College announced a $5 million grant from Google.org, Google’s charitable arm, to the College’s Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM (Center of Excellence) to support the development of a comprehensive data dashboard that will help shape the narrative of the impact of Black women leading, working and studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The dashboard will also scale to include the impact of women who are Indigenous and Latina. This is the largest single grant that Google.org has awarded to support a project focused on women of color in STEM.
In addition to the grant, Google.org will provide a team of Google.org Fellows – Google engineers, product managers, UX researchers and designers – who will work with Spelman on a full time, pro bono basis to help build the data dashboard.
"We are thankful for this generous contribution from Google.org, which will support our ability to continue Spelman’s long history of recognizing and nurturing the contributions of women of color in STEM," said Helene Gayle, M.D., MPH., president of Spelman College. "Black women continue to play pivotal roles in various scientific disciplines. Being able to effectively document those efforts will strengthen our ability to elevate and value the voices, research, and intersectional experiences of these women."
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Last week, Spelman College recognized winners of the Spelman+Braven Leadership Accelerator’s 2022 Spring Capstone Challenge during a special ceremony with Spelman President Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and leaders from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Three cohorts presented their winning proposals during the program.
The challenge tasked students to find a solution for how the Metro Atlanta Chamber can retain Atlanta University Center graduates in the Metro Atlanta region. Through a five-week experience in the Spelman+Braven Leadership Accelerator course, students used their educational and qualitative experiences – along with the defined thinking process – to develop refreshing solutions to realistic, complex problems.
From groundbreaking app ideas to thoughtful internship programs, the Braven Capstone Challenge presentation highlighted the creativity of Spelman students. Dickens also emphasized the integral role Spelman plays in making Atlanta one of the best cities in the nation.
The winning teams were as follows:Leadership Coach - Garrett Womble
Bianca Waters
Brianna Moxam
Delphia McGraw
Jayla Morri
Julianna Wardell
Kennedi Mooney
Mackenzie Carter
Miza Ahamadi
Ryann Rippey
Zoli Smith
Leadership Coach - Amber Woodruff
Dalani Cox
Jasmine Phillips
Kaylin Brandon
Mikayla Reid
Miriam Olajide
Nailah Johnson
Reauna Talton
Leadership Coach - Kimberly Anderson
Frances Taylor
Jordyn Sheats
Leah Dantzler
Maya Davis
Sariah Hyacinth
Teala Avery
Toni Hall
Zoria McClerklin
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After more than a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Spelman College
opened its gates to receive alumnae and special guests for this year’s Homecoming experience. Attendees poured in from all over the country to enjoy a weekend filled with sisterhood and reconnection. The theme for this year’s festivities was "Forever Blue" – a loving reminder to alumnae that Spelman is a forever home, no matter where you go.
"Homecoming 2022 really lived up to our theme: Forever Blue. Despite the two-year hiatus, our alumnae, students, faculty/staff, parents and friends came together in a mighty force showing that the love we have for Spelman College will never diminish," said Linda Patton, C’88, director of Alumnae Operations at Spelman. "This was a Homecoming that will certainly be noted in our history – Forever Blue!"
The week’s lineup of celebrations included a few new events, including a gospel concert and a Spirit Day Social for faculty and staff. Most notably, Spelman’s Golden Girls from the classes of 1970 and 1971 reunited for a special brunch, attended the closing worship service together, and took a class photo on the steps of Sisters Chapel and at the Arch with their class flags. Since the classes were forced to celebrate their reunion virtually at the height of the pandemic, these moments during the homecoming festivities were particularly treasured.
Additional campus events included a Lavender Brunch, created to serve as a space of community and support for LGBTQIA students, alumnae, faculty, staff and allies. The College celebrated the Class of '73 (and earlier) with a Diamond Daughter and Golden Girl Chat and Chew. The Spelman College Parents Association also held a breakfast to welcome parents of current students. In addition, alumnae were welcomed back to campus during the Welcome Home Check-In and the Welcome Home Day Party held in the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art – an opportunity for both Spelman and Morehouse College alumni to celebrate together.
Marking a memorable return to in-person festivities, Spelman College Homecoming 2022 was truly one for the record books.
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Angelino C.G. Viceisza, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Spelman College, has been named as a key member of The Board for International and Agricultural Development’s (BIFAD) Subcommittee on Systematic Solutions for Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation in Agricultural, Nutrition, and Food Systems.
This inaugural subcommittee – formed by BIFAD and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – emerged as President Biden’s response to the current global food security crisis. This subcommittee has been tasked with coming together to gather evidence-based solutions to fast-track USAID’s role in tackling the climate crisis, while transforming food systems.
Dr. Viceisza currently teaches behavioral game theory and intermediate microeconomic theory. In 2014, he was awarded the Vulcan Award for Excellence in Teaching at Spelman College. He is the founder and director of VLab, a virtual lab that primarily engages Spelman students in research experiences.
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It’s a great time to work at Spelman College! With a variety of perks and benefits for staff, including tuition waivers, health and wellness resources, and a beautiful, historic campus, Spelman is more than a place to work. The Spelman College Division of Institutional Advancement is seeking motivated candidates to fill the following positions: The Spelman College Office of Public Relations and Communications is looking for motivated candidates to fill the following positions:
Below are some staff positions that are also available:To apply, or to learn more about these and other positions, visit Spelman.edu.
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Ernestine Gray, J.D., C’70, was recently named chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Judicial Division. Through this appointment, Judge Gray will bring attention to the impact courts have on children and families, while maintaining the Division’s focus on the rule of law, diversity in the profession, and the security of judges. Judge Gray has dedicated more than 45 years to the legal sector through her work in the Baton Rouge Legal Aid Society, the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court bench, and as a trial attorney for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In addition, she has been appointed as the past president of the National Council
of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, National Court Appointed Special Advocates, and the local YMCA, YWCA, and Volunteers of America.
Recognized as an intellectually courageous leader, she continues to advocate for the development of innovative programs that speak to the youth.
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Spelman College is known for educating global change agents who are leaders in the classroom, in the community, and in their careers. If you have an idea for a news story about Spelman faculty, staff, students, or alumnae, we would love to hear about it. Submit your story ideas to spelmanconnection@spelman.edu. Check out the submission guidelines for the weekly e-newsletter.
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