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On Monday, Nov. 28, Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle was joined by Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee to rename the College’s Admissions Office in honor of Spike Lee’s grandmother Zimmie Reatha Shelton, C'29, and mother Jacquelyn Shelton Lee, C'54.
Spike Lee, well-known film director, producer and actor, and Tonya Lewis Lee, attorney, filmmaker, author and activist, participated in the dedication ceremony with Dr. Gayle, Spelman faculty, students and staff, which took place outside of Packard Hall. The Admissions Office is located inside of Packard Hall, which previously served as the residence hall for Spike’s grandmother and mother.
“Spelman women are known for their ability to influence and change the world,” said Dr. Gayle, M.D., MPH, 11th president of Spelman College. “We are witnessing the influence of two Spelman alumnae and the legacy work of their grandson and son, respectively, Spike Lee. We are proud to lay claim to some of their aspirations and impact on Spike, through their experiences in this very place during their matriculation at Spelman, including their dorm life at Packard Hall.”
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The Spelman and Morehouse College Glee Clubs’ 96th
Annual Christmas Carol Concert series is here!
The Christmas Carol Concert will be hosted on Spelman's campus on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Traditionally marking the official start of the Christmas season for Atlanta residents, these glee clubs will perform together (and individually), featuring traditional carols and contemporary-style interpretations of various holiday music.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Overflow locations will be utilized once Sisters
Chapel reaches “COVID-friendly” capacity. Designated overflow locations are Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center and Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D., Academic Center Auditorium. Please be mindful that masks are required during the performance.
Viewers can also enjoy the concert online via live stream beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m.
For more information on these events, along with the Morehouse College performances, please visit the 96th Annual Christmas Carol Concert page.
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November 29th is Giving Tuesday, and Spelman College is calling on our entire community to help our students thrive. In this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the continued
stability, expansion, and longevity that the generosity of our community, stakeholders, and supporters provide.
Donations of all sizes add up to make a world of difference for our students and create opportunities that directly and positively impact their lives.
To give your gift to Spelman Strong and help us reach our goal of securing 400 donors, visit the Spelman Strong donation page.
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This year’s graduates are Naya Banks, C’2023; Tanesha Carter Johnson, C’2024; Melanie De La Rosa, C’2024; Bessie Ekworomadu, C’2024; Aliyah Erskine, C’2023; Elizabeth Gowans, C’2023; Erin Grier, C’2024; Nyla Griffin, C’2023; Kenya Hanfield, C’2025; Jada Harris, C’2023; Ariel Haygood, C’2023; Harmony Hicks, C’2025; Alexandria Jolivet, C’2023; Jordyn Hudson, C’2025; Tyler Jones, C’2023; Morgan Kelley, C’2024; Abieyuwa Okoro, C’2024; Rachel Patrick, C’2023; Kayce Pritchett,
C’2024; Kennedy Ridley, C’2024; Aleisha Sawyer, C’2024; Kamayah Scruggs, C’2024; Amiaya Smart, C’2023; NaSiya Taylor, C’2023; Aliyah Webster, C’2024; and Destinee Whitaker, C’2023.
This program – developed in keeping with the College’s objective to cultivate change agents for a civil and just society – features leadership experts, including Spelman faculty, non-profit
executives, corporate representatives and entrepreneurs.
For more information on WELS at Spelman College, visit Spelman.edu.
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Purpose-driven entrepreneur and marketing guru, Michelle M. Bailey, C’89, recently launched the inaugural HBCU Honors award show to showcase eight alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who represent the crème-de-la-crème of Black Excellence across various industries. Prior to acquiring her MBA in
marketing, a certificate of completion in entertainment management from the University of Southern California (USC), and building an extensive career in brand management and marketing research, Bailey studied economics at Spelman College. She then launched a trailblazing career at BET Networks, pursuant to attaining additional educational accolades.Not only has Bailey proven to be an integral part of the growing success of the BET Networks portfolio, she also established a new division – the program research department – to recognize branding market research as a key part of the company’s
decision-making process. No matter how far Bailey comes in her career, she continues to understand the importance of HBCUs. “Our amazing HBCU honorees…embody HBCU excellence, crushing glass ceilings, driving equity and inclusion, challenging the status quo, dispelling stereotypes, and advancing the HBCU mission,” she said.
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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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