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Relive the Christmas Carol Concert experience! If you missed the presentation of the 98th Annual Christmas Carol Concert series, it isn't too late to enjoy this spirited event this holiday season!

The 2024 Christmas Carol Concert will air on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Wednesday, December 25, at 11 a.m.

Learn more here.
As the fall semester comes to an end, and we anticipate the excitement and joy associated with celebrating the holidays, it is important to keep in mind the safety and security challenges associated with this time of year.

The Spelman College Department of Public Safety has developed a helpful list of tips and safety guidance to help students, faculty and staff reduce their likelihood of becoming a victim of crime this holiday season.

View the full list.

Hours before the 98th Annual Christmas Concert at Spelman College on Saturday, Glee Club members past and present reunited for the Annual Christmas Carol Alumnae Brunch.

The alumnae gathered to recognize the Glee Club's centennial anniversary, celebrate the Class of 2025 and honor
Dr. Joyce Johnson, professor emerita of music and college organist at Spelman for almost 70 years.

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Student Highlights


Want to learn more about entrepreneurship?
Spelpreneur Spring 2025 Cohort applications are open now through Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Spelpreneur is a co-curricular education initiative that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation at Spelman College. Spelpreneur educates, inspires and empowers students. It is open to all current Spelman students.

The 2025 spring semester will run from January 21 - March 18, 2025. Spelpreneur sessions are on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. unless communicated differently.

Learn more.
Spelman College is excited to announce a new partnership with Thriving in College: A National Study of LGBTQ+ Students a national study focused on exploring how lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer students (LGBTQ+) thrive in college.

The study is being facilitated by a research team at Indiana University Bloomington, Colorado State University and the University of Iowa (under Indiana University Bloomington IRB #24011).

Learn more now.

There's still time to enter!
UNCF is excited to announce its inaugural 80th Anniversary Capture the Culture Photo Contest Scholarship, open exclusively to students at UNCF-member institutions.

Three (3) winning students will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship, which will be paid directly to their school for the upcoming academic year. UNCF will also conduct a second round of the contest in the spring semester to select three (3) additional winners.

The contest is open to all full-time students at any of our UNCF-member institutions. Submissions must be received by December 20, 2024. Winners will be announced January 27, 2025.

See contest details.

Applications close soon!
Applications are open for the 2025 A.T.I. Summer Leadership Training! This groundbreaking 8-week training program offers an unparalleled journey for scholars and sets a new standard for experiential learning.

Backed by the White House’s HBCU Initiative, A.T.I. is an immersive blend of professional development and hands-on experience, including a transformative week in the nation's capital, where participants will engage in the heart of American political and federal systems.

The program is open to students of all academic majors and includes a competitive stipend, housing in the Atlanta University Center (AUC), a meal plan and a fully funded trip to Washington D.C.

To apply, scholars must be a current Sophomore or Junior and maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher.

The deadline for submission is Monday, December 16, 2024. 
Alumnae Highlights


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Welcome to our Season of Sisterhood! This is a time to celebrate the strength of our community, your support and the shared purpose that unites Spelman women across generations. We invite you to be part of this season of generosity by making a tax-deductible contribution to the College’s annual fund, Spelman Strong, before 11:59 p.m. EST on December 31, 2024.

Every gift — no matter the size — helps strengthen our legacy of sisterhood and service, enabling us to finish 2024 strong and prepare for a year of growth, opportunity and lasting impact. Thank you for taking care of home and helping Spelman shine even brighter!

Keep Spelman Strong today!
Congratulations, Eshé! Alumna Eshé Collins, C'2002, is the expected winner of the Dec. 3 runoff election to replace the vacant Atlanta City Council Post 3 at-large seat.

Alongside her consecutive elections to the Atlanta Board of Education since 2013, Collins is also a civil rights lawyer with a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Spelman College, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Read more.
Career Opportunities at Spelman

    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.

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