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A $5 million grant from Mastercard will support the forthcoming Center for Black Entrepreneurship.
Established in partnership with the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, and located on the campuses of Spelman and Morehouse Colleges, the CBE will serve as an
incubator for high-potential Black-owned start-ups, and a new generation of Black entrepreneurial talent.
The grant will fund new adjunct faculty, the creation of an online entrepreneurship program and support the development of experiential courses that will enable students to put their classroom instruction into practice.
"We are excited by the possibility of building an entrepreneurship curriculum within our outstanding department of economics" said Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., president of Spelman. "Through the support of Mastercard, the College will be able to build curricular and co-curricular strength that encourages and supports AUC students intent on the creation and sustainability of new businesses, which will ultimately create wealth within our communities."
The philanthropic funding, delivered by the Mastercard Impact Fund, is part of its $500 million, five-year commitment to
advance racial equity and economic opportunity through city programs to support Black communities, affordable financial tools and services and expanding access to capital and resources for Black-owned businesses.
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In preparation for Spelman Homecoming 2021 activities, Spelman Strong will offer self-care packages as a token of appreciation to donors.
Contributions to the annual fund between $141 and $999 will receive a "That Spelman Glow" cosmetics pouch along with an "1881" satin sleep mask. Spelman Strong donors who give at the President’s Society level of $1000 or more will receive the "1881" satin sleep mask, a "That Spelman Glow" cosmetics bag and a "May Peace With Thee Abide" glass mug.
To receive a self-care package before Homecoming, gifts must be made directly to the College and designated to Spelman Strong by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 23.
All alumnae events for homecoming will be held virtually. A determination is still being made regarding student events.
For more information on the annual fund, visit Spelman.edu.
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The AUC Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective hosted a slate of exciting events for the month of September.
Each event aligned with the AUC Art Collective’s commitment to cultivate the next generation of art and museum professionals.
The month began with a tour of the Ruth E. Carter:
Afrofuturism In Costume Design exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film.
Coming next is a visit to the Atlanta Art Conservation Center to learn about careers in art conservation and cultural heritage preservation, and a distinguished guest lecture by Thomas J. Lax, curator of media and performance at the Museum of Modern Art on his forthcoming show, "Just Above Midtown: 1974 to the Present."
The month will culminate with an art-making relaxation workshop in advance of midterms with Art Therapist Deanna Barton, C’2008.
To learn more about monthly events visit the AUC Art Collective online.
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Following a nationwide search, Monmouth University has named Pamela Scott-Johnson, C’ 82, Ph.D., as their new provost.
Dr. Scott-Johnson, who also serves as senior vice president for academic affairs, is the University’s first Black provost.
Dr. Scott-Johnson spent ten years on the faculty at Spelman. Prior to arriving at Monmouth, she served as the dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles.
In her new role, she has one goal in mind: to help students better understand how their skills and talents will translate into future economies.
"I look forward to partnering with faculty to advance Monmouth University’s tradition of excellence in teaching, and engaging students to become co-creators of knowledge," she said. "Together, we will design an exciting and innovative curriculum that helps all of our students have clarity about how their skills, gifts and talents fit into the new economy."
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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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